#070: The Power of Learning Through Play with Vanessa Levin
To an outsider, it looks like children playing with Play-Doh. Little do they know, important learning is taking place. And that learning meets multiple district mandates so teachers aren't trying to add one more thing to their already packed day.
Do you use play in your classroom as a way for students to learn?
I'd like to you meet Vanessa Levin. As a pre-K educator and accidental teacher-preneur, Vanessa knows the importance of taking small steps to reach a larger goal. Whether she is turning resources she used in her classroom into "sellable printables" or intentionally crafting hands-on lessons, Vanessa understands the importance of constructing activities that are developmentally appropriate for your young learners. Vanessa is passionate about education and pre-K. So listen in to find out more about how to get started engaging your learners in play without a paper and pencil.
Listen in.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why play is an important part of learning
- How your instruction can shift to "outside the box" ideas instead of adding one more thing
- Why paper and pencil practice doesn't always equal learning
- How to use manipulatives in your literacy instruction
Links mentioned in this episode about how to get started learning through play:
- Vanessa's Literacy Essentials Guide
- Vanessa's Podcast
- YouTube
- #035 What is Phonemic Awareness and Why Is It So Important
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