Winning Over Admin: Proving Play Has a Purpose I get it—convincing administrators that play-based learning isn’t just fun but fundamental can feel like an uphill climb. When they’re focused on benchmarks, assessments, and meeting standards, how do you show them that learning through play isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer? Here’s the secret: play and standards […]

Natural sand classroom labels 72 labels for the Maths resources and open-ended natural objects. Downloadable pdf to print (& laminate) Provide a communication-friendly environment with these lovely labels. The children in your class will be able to access tidy-up time with ease with one label on the shelf and another hole punched with some jute string on a basket or pot. The photographs alongside the text are great for supporting with early reading too. Natural sand labels for loose parts…

Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

Bring the outdoors into your classroom and make nature part of your kids’ everyday learning with a hands-on nature table. A classroom nature table is more than just a collection of natural objects – it’s an interactive space that sparks curiosity, encourages exploration and discovery, and nurtures a deeper connection with the environment. Read more on the Wonder at the World blog!

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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.