Building play into learning—for all ages—is simpler than you’d think. Watch what we found when we traveled to 4 different countries to see it in action. 💫 #MakingLearningMorePlayful

Could trying a more playful approach in the classroom lead to more joy for not only students, but educators too? These teachers say yes! 💯

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When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them. That's why this teacher incorporates music and movement into her lessons daily. 🎶 🌟

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What happened when this primary school made play central to its teaching and learning? Students developed more independence, resourcefulness, and joy. 🌈 See how:

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Even a tiny bit of time in nature can benefit children of all ages. But can you really teach a whole class outdoors—all day? See how these two kindergarten teachers pull it off. 🌳🌷

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Does asking your high school seniors to deeply reflect on their school experience—and then deliver a speech about it—seem like a tall order? Watch how at this school, it gives each student a chance to shine. ⭐

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In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s nearly the darkest day of the year. But around the world, educators share that playful approaches to teaching and learning bring them joy—and help light up their students. 🕯️

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'I always liked the idea of learning through play,' teacher Fiona Medley says. 'When we explore vocabulary through movement, the smiles come out a lot more, and we have a lot more fun.'

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“Because we approach math in a playful way, my students actually remember what they learn when we do math. We reach more children because a lot of students need to have it in their hands to understand what's going on.'

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Joyful, social, active, meaningful and iterative: These are some of the words that describe more playful learning. But where do you begin to make your classroom a more playful one? 🙌

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In rural KY, a small school district wanted students to believe that anything was possible. So staff built a culture of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking to develop students’ skills & dreams at the same time. 🌈

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📣 Imagine teenagers getting so amped up about math and physics that they cheer and shout. For these high school students, a design challenge that leads to a model car derby does the trick.

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How do you help students understand a life that may be very different from their own? This Kentucky MS teacher paired a book study with a hands-on experience that let students walk a mile (literally!) in someone else’s shoes. 👟

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Sometimes a little imagination is all it takes to transform an ordinary hallway into a wonderland of exploration. Watch how one school pooled its resources to create a “construction corridor” students can’t wait to visit. 🤖

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How can you seed creativity, wonder, and big dreams in school? It starts with the culture. See how this tiny rural district in Kentucky built theirs. ⚒️

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What does it look like when high school seniors are supported to deeply reflect on their educational experience? At this school, *every* student has a moment in the spotlight and a chance to be heard. 🎤

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Thanks to playful assessment, students in Fiona Medley’s third- and fourth-grade classrooms have swapped anxiety and dread for confidence and joy as they show off what they know. 🌈

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At Dyce Primary School school in the UK, an increased focus on play has transformed learning in recent years. Want to bring more play-based learning into your school? Look here for inspiration! 👀

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Looking to help her students explore empathy from both an academic and human perspective, this teacher in Kentucky paired a book study with a hands-on experience that will stick with her students for years to come. 🧡

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Ever been to Unicorn Island? 🦄 When these 5th graders in Kentucky were tasked with dreaming up their own lands and then mapping them, engagement skyrocketed! 🙌

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