| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 284 pages) ; illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: In order for the PLAYFUL Classroom to become a reality, there are some foundational beliefs that always matter. -- Section 1 The Case for Play Play: designs the future. Trains, planes, and automobiles of today were the kids' cardboard creations of yesterday. -- Chapter 1 Hey y'all! (yes, all y'all) -- Defining PLAY -- Chapter 2 Play as a Behavior -- Chapter 3 Play as a Mindset -- Imagination -- Sociability -- Humor -- Spontaneity -- Wonder |
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Chapter 4 Benefits of PLAY -- Brain Benefits -- Academic Benefits -- Creative Benefits -- Social Benefits -- The Playful Mindset -- Chapter 5 Excuses -- Excuse 1: It's Not Part of My Standards -- Excuse 2: Administrators Won't Allow It -- Excuse 3: I Don't Have Time -- Excuse 4: Play Isn't on "the Test" -- Excuse 5: Life Isn't Always Fun -- Chapter 6 Reframing PLAY -- Section 2 Play Inspires Creativity: Creativity Inspires Play -- Chapter 7 Friday Afternoons and Monday Mornings -- Taking Risks with a Full Toolbox -- Creativity Is Not the Degree to Which You Can Create Art |
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Lookin' with Fresh Eyes -- Chapter 8 Begin with the Experience -- Draw Your Own Lines. Insert Your Own Squiggle. -- Chapter 9 Variations on Play in the Classroom -- Chapter 10 Creativity as Discovery and Invention -- Careful, Though -- Authenticity -- Flow -- A Question About Flow in Schools -- Chapter 11 Make Time for What Matters -- Intermission: A Story -- Plan, Do, Review -- A Creativity Disclaimer -- Student Choice -- "Nothing Worth Doing Is Easy" -- Chapter 12 Finding Balance -- It's OK to Not Have All the Answers -- Failure -- Play Is for All Ages -- Wrapping It Up |
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Section 3 Play Builds Trust: Trust Builds Opportunities for Play -- Chapter 13 Play Builds Trust -- Chapter 14 Don't Sit and Get -- Benefits of Physical Play -- Physical Play Improves Our Intellectual Capacity -- Physical Play Builds Emotional Intelligence -- Physical Play Helps Us Build Friendships -- Physical Play Develops Our Moral Character -- Physical Play Promotes Physical Wellness -- Physical Play Is a Catalyst for Joy -- Chapter 15 A Story about Trust -- Chapter 16 Administrators Must Trust . . . -- Chapter 17 Teachers Can Trust . . . -- Chapter 18 Parents Can Trust . . . -- Newsletters |
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Positive Phone Calls -- Sneak a Peek -- Parent Play Days -- Chapter 19 Students Already Trust . . . -- Section 4 Play Builds Relationships: Relationships Are Strengthened Through Play -- Chapter 20 Our Biological Predilection -- A Conversation -- Hunter-Gatherers: We're More Alike Than You Think -- A Story About Cats -- Chapter 21 The Impact of the GERM -- Chapter 22 Love First, Teach Second -- Confession -- Chapter 23 Play Personalities -- The Joker -- The Kinesthete -- The Explorer -- The Competitor -- The Director -- The Collector -- The Artist/Creator -- The Storyteller |
| Summary |
"The Playful Classroom offers a fresh perspective on the traditional classroom and will equip, encourage, and empower educators of all levels to provide relevant, meaningful, and fun experiences to their students through a playful mindset. The authors believe bringing play into the classroom positively contributes to creativity, trust, relationships, community, and growth. Building on current and seminal works in learning theory and play pedagogy, this book is a tapestry, intentionally weaving both pragmatic and creative lenses. The ideals that are essential to great teaching transcend time. It's not the technology, it's not the latest gimmick, it's not the biggest, shiniest school or the amount of applause for your work. This book offers practical strategies and solutions for the educator who knows something is missing in their classroom culture. Additional resources such as video and downloadable resources will be available for educators on the authors' websites"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 31, 2020) |
| Subject |
Play.
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Child development.
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Classroom environment.
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Play and Playthings
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Child Development
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play (recreation)
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EDUCATION / General.
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Child development
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Classroom environment
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Play
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jones, Julie, 1977- author.
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| LC no. |
2020010795 |
| ISBN |
9781119674481 |
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1119674484 |
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9781119674467 |
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1119674468 |
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