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I am certainly not the best LinkedIn user for various reasons, but two days ago was the #InternationalDayofPlay, and I just felt I had to share a few thoughts about something that has become super important to me. At my previous job workplace with Stupid Studio, I spent two amazing years working together with the Playful Schools Network and helped organise the Playful Schools Conference 2023. During this time, I met some of the most innovative educators who are changing the way we think about traditional education by putting play at the center. Here just a few examples: - Western Quebec School (Canada) with David McFall: During COVID, they moved all their lessons outdoors, making it key part of their identity. - Metro Deaf School (Minnesota) with Susan Lane-Outlaw & AnnMarie Thomas: They have done incredible work using play to meet the different learning needs of each kid. - Agora School (Netherlands) with Rob Perrée & Rob Houben: A school with no schedules or classrooms, where the focus is on learning rather than teaching. The school we all wish we could have attended! - International School of Billund (Denmark) with Camilla Uhre Fog & Idah Khan O'Neill: This school is a fantastic example of integrating play into the curriculum, with kids excelling at asking questions and exploring the world around them. ...And these are just a few of the many schools dedicated to making play a vital part of education. This experience really opened my eyes to something crucial: Why are we sticking to old-school methods when we see the negative impact on young people's mental health? Why are we still not good at designing an education that fosters empathy, confidence, critical thinking, and community spirit? If you're curious about play-based education, reach out to these amazing folks—they truly know what they're doing! 😊 #PlayfulEducation #InternationalDayOfPlay #LearningThroughPlay

Playful Schools Network & Conference · Stupid Studio

Playful Schools Network & Conference · Stupid Studio

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We were honored to present as part of the the Playful Schools Conference 2023, and very much appreciated the opportunity to be connected to these fellow #LearningThroughPlay champions.

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