Play based preschool environment

FREE labels and signs to make your Kitchen Dramatic Play area organized, functional and fun!

25 dramatic play themes to make learning fun in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom! Vet clinic, pizza shop, and more!

Discover the teacher traits and values you need to succeed in a play based learning environment. From setting clear boundaries to fostering a supportive classroom community, this guide has you covered. It has practical advice and ideas for preschool and kindergarten teachers to find success in implementing a play-based learning pedagogy.

After so many years of experience and several months of researching, I still don’t know what to call our preschool approach: “a little Montessori/Waldorf/Reggio with a lot of nature and play and reading?” That doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. I’m going to have to settle (for now) with just “play-based nature-rich preschool.” I think that about does it. Whatever it’s “called” doesn’t matter anyway, (and honestly it’s only very …

Teaching science in a play based classroom is one of the easiest things you will ever do as a classroom teacher. In this blog post you will discover how play based learning and science education go hand-in-hand. I’ll share heaps of photos and ideas you can use in your classroom to teach science through play and learning provocations.

Are you looking for creative ways to engage young learners in your preschool classroom? Play-based learning is the perfect solution! This playful approach to teaching can help preschoolers develop language, physical motor and social-emotional skills. Find out why play-based learning is essential for preschoolers and get some amazing ideas to use in your own classroom. #playbasedlearning #preschool #playfullearning #preschoolers

Setting up invitations to play doesn't need to be complicated, time consuming or use expensive resources. Find out how to create your own using simple materials and the reason why we use invitations for early learning. Includes a huge photo gallery of real ideas from educators.

Are you an Early Childhood Teacher or Preschool Special Education Teacher? Maybe a parent looking for play based ideas? Well, look no further! Promoting learning through play is an effective and enjoyable way to enhance educational experiences. Here are ten strategies to encourage learning through play with your early elementary students. I share how to incorporate sensory play, pretend play, learning centers and more. Find the best play based learning activities today!

Read more about important research behind academic vs. play based preschool and discover which one works best for your preschool.