#ThursdayThoughts 💡 How can we incorporate play into classrooms with young learners? In an article titled “For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning,” Andrew Boryga reports that “A group of researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed decades of research on ‘guided play’—more commonly called play-based learning—and concluded that it can have a ‘greater positive effect’ on the acquisition of skills like math, shape knowledge, and task switching than more traditional approaches that prioritize seat time and explicit instruction.” Play-based learning allows students to explore areas of interest and express their personal creativity. Some teachers incorporate play into the classroom by dedicating 30-45 minutes to “choice time,” where students can explore different spaces in the classroom with a variety of activities. This type of guided play is an emerging tool to encourage student agency, participation, creativity, and more for young learners. “For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning” - https://lnkd.in/gpaZiAVk #fōmcorefurniture #playbasedlearning #k12education #classroom #softseatingexperts #younglearners #guidedplay #fosteringconnectionandbelonging #servecreateinspire
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Play isn't just for the early years—it's a powerful tool for learning at any age! 🌟Research shows that when students engage in meaningful, play-based activities, they're more open to learning of all kinds. Excited to share this insightful article from Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation highlighting schools that prioritize joyful, child-centered learning throughout the grades. I especially love the segment 'Using Movement to Teach Vocabulary', not only are students more active but they are gaining a better understanding of new words by acting them out. Let's explore how play can drive creativity, student agency, and academic success for learners of all ages! 🚀 #PlayBasedLearning #StudentEngagement https://lnkd.in/gRQSJ6Z4
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On a mission to help reach quality education to each child even in the remotest part of my country I Propagating Holistic education I Helping implement HPC in schools
In our education system, a troubling trend has persisted for decades - Rote Learning. How did we get here? Let's take a closer look. For years, bulky textbooks have dictated the curriculum, burdening young children with heavy school bags filled with 8-10 books. Teachers under pressure to cover this vast content, resort to rote methods to ensure all material is delivered. The result? Little kids, who can barely read, are memorising information without truly understanding it. It's a vicious cycle. Textbooks demand coverage of numerous topics, leaving no room for play-based learning or creativity. Teachers, overwhelmed by the sheer volume, use rote memorisation as a survival tactic. Books which should foster a love for learning, overwhelm and stifle young minds, and most often push them away from learning. Although, many schools have broken free from the shackles of traditional rote learning, embracing more holistic and engaging methods. There is still a long way to go. Lets prioritise understanding over memorisation, and playful exploration over rigid instruction. Lets encourage- 👩🏫 Empowering and Unburdening Teachers: Enable teachers to teach creatively and adaptively and unburden them by letting technology handle their non teaching tasks . 👶 Experiential Learning: Allow children to learn through exploration and discovery. 📘 Using Supportive Tools: Use role play, outdoor and indoor games, storytelling, films, flashcards, bigger fonts, pictorial books, sensory trays, etc to inculcate love for learning. Together, let's rewrite the script of education and reclaim the joy of learning. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HolisticLearning #PlayBasedLearning #EducationReform #21stCenturySkills #ChildDevelopment #InnovativeEducation #EducationMatters #TeachingStrategies #LoveForLearning #RoteLearning #EmpowerTeachers
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An Ignitive Insight on Classroom Engagement - After my recent visits to n. number of schools, a common thread emerged—the challenge teachers face in making the concepts interesting for students. Inside the classrooms, the vibe felt dull, thus pushing students to explore their curiosity through conversation with their friends. This raises a critical question: Do our educational institutions truly nurture learning for children? Let's spark a conversation about reinventing education and creating classrooms that excite and inspire students. Happy reading, LinkedIn folks. Suggestions are welcome.:) #EducationRevolution #StudentEngagement #ClassroomDynamics #Criticalthinkingineducation #Educationfrommylens
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Attended a fascinating professional development workshop on making Math hands-on in grades 3-5 classrooms. Explored app and digital tool integration to enhance learning, emphasizing active engagement and digital literacy. Excited to prepare students for future success! 📱💡 #MathEd #HandsOnLearning #DigitalLiteracy
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With American kids' math and learning scores in a slump, education needs a shake-up. Amanda Slavin has cofounded LearningFREQUENCY, a company that empowers kids -- and their parents and teachers -- by helping them understand their unique learning styles, then put those learnings into action in the classroom. My latest for Forbes. #education #personalization #educationreform https://lnkd.in/g2K-q53C
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My handy guide to buying manips. that match key math domains:
Manipulatives are a critical resource supporting the spectrum of learning environments including whole-class instruction, small group and center-based activities, independent learning, intervention, and more. They work in classrooms, school libraries, before- and after-school settings, early learning centers, and at home as families support their children’s growing math skills. We have created a skills-based catalog directory to make it fast and easy to find products that directly support the skills you’re teaching! Click here to read the blog - https://lnkd.in/ewExFdaF #Didax #ActiveMathActiveLearning #Mathematics #Blog #MathSkills #MathFun
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