Show Notes
✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨
Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.
Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing).
In this episode, we answer questions asked by other teachers. We discuss the significance of play in education, particularly focusing on its impact on teacher wellbeing and children's engagement. We explore the misconceptions surrounding play and learning, emphasising that play is not just for children but is essential for teachers as well. The conversation highlights practical strategies for incorporating play into the classroom, even in schools where it is not part of the culture. We also address concerns about maintaining control and structure while being playful in the classroom, ultimately advocating for a shift in mindset towards a more playful and engaging learning environment.
Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!
We hope you enjoy Gillian and Helena [email protected]
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✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨
✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨