From Play to Learning: Embracing Fun & Learning Together

Play isn't the opposite of learning; it's the foundation of it. In this high-energy session, Andrea shows how purposeful play fuels deep learning. With real talk, classroom stories, plenty of laughs, and new games, you'll leave ready to ditch the worksheet grind and build a classroom full of curiosity, movement, and joy. Session Objectives: 1. Understand the developmental and academic value of play in early childhood education. 2. Discover strategies to balance curriculum expectations with authentic, joyful classroom experiences. 3. Gain strategies to integrate purposeful play within curriculum goals.