The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages

Shows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun.

Research studies show that all students―young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural―benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. 

Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to:

Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learningPromote trust, collaboration, and growth in studentsDevelop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lessonFoster critical thinking in any school community

The Playful Classroom:  The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.

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Jossey-Bass is dedicated to empowering and inspiring teachers and educators to become more effective in the workplace and achieve career success through insights from some of the world’s leading innovators in education. We bring together traditional wisdom and cutting-edge research to address the most pressing education challenges. We believe fostering a culture of lifelong learning and personal development will create a better world for us all.

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Classroom Management

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119674395
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119674399
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.5 x 9.7 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #347,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #320 in Family Activity #507 in Educational Certification & Development #1,363 in Education Theory (Books)
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