Play in the classroom

Build a bridge over water! Here’s a fun and easy idea for a bridge making STEM challenge that you can implement with kids. All you need is duplo legos and some paper. AGES 3+ Posted by LEARN as you PLAY- Early Childhood Activites on Sunday, 29 April 2018 Check out more of our STEM Challenges here!

There is so much research about how play supports learning. But how do you, as a teacher implement that in the classroom? You may feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. If you’re interested in figuring out how to incorporate more play into school, especially at the early elementary school le

Ready to transform your classroom for play-based learning? This detailed blog post outlines the 10 essential areas you need to create engaging and educational spaces for your students to learn through play.

Fun drawing game from small hands big art

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We believe that quality early learning and childcare comes from a positive learning environment - vibrant rooms to learn in and spacious gardens to play in.

Brain bins are morning tubs that are integrated into the classroom to promote problem-solving, boost creativity, and engage students in open-ended creativity. Learn how Miss DeCarbo sets up and manages brain bins, and find TONS of ideas for morning tubs!

Set up an ice cream shop in your dramatic play and imaginative play space | Ice cream shop dramatic play | Imaginative play ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten children | Posters, signs, labels and printables | Role play in the early years classroom | Australian teachers and parents | Play-based, age appropriate pedagogies |

Meaningful ways to build community in your classroom In the preschool classroom, life is all about learning how to work with others and this is an especially challenging proposition for young children. To promote teamwork or the three C's (communication, collaboration, and cooperation) in a fun and inviting way, I like to come up with creative games

Game: Transfer water from one bucket to the last bucket... blindfolded

Keyana - Miss. Session | THIS TEACHER TRICK ! A complete game changer. Once I taught my kindergarten besties about the sky, grass, and dirt their handwriting… | Instagram

Here is everything process based you need to know to get started at home and in the classroom. These ideas are for preschoolers and all age groups!

Preschool number game meets Do A Dot markers? Yes, please! This activity builds number recognition while keeping hands moving and busy.

Jen~Where Learning Meets Play on Instagram: "Maths play & exploration sessions often have a focus based on the instructional maths lesson from the week previous. It works brilliantly because they are able to practise all they have just learned, in a different way within our kindergarten classroom. Students engage, roaming freely. It’s not always easy as a teacher to allow yourself to be de-centred and hand over control. But the pay off is students who own their learning. It’s not that…

Host your own family Olympic Games using these easy and fun ideas to get kids ready for the 2024 summer games.

Maps! 🗺 We use core knowledge at our school and teaching maps is part of our curriculum. This is a great time to teach positional words… | Instagram