{"product_id":"the-playful-classroom-the-power-of-play-for-all-ages-paperback","title":"The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJed Dearybury\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulie P. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch studies show that all students--young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural--benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, \u003ci\u003eThe Playful Classroom \u003c\/i\u003edescribes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors' companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromote trust, collaboration, and growth in students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster critical thinking in any school community\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur classrooms must be meaningful, relevant, and fun.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Playful Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e shows readers how to reconnect with students, parents, and your profession. It's full of real-life examples and research-based \"how-to's\" that you can start implementing tomorrow. Imagine every day at school filled with creativity, relationship building, community, and growth. Is it possible? Yes, it is. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It has been said that teachers affect eternity, having no idea where exactly their influence stops. If you are a teacher or a parent or simply a human being, read \u003ci\u003eThe Playful Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e. And watch your influence, not only with the children around you, but with the adults, too, ripple toward eternity. Prepare to be inspired!\" \u003cb\u003eDr. Anthony DeBenedet\u003c\/b\u003e, Medical doctor and author of \u003ci\u003ePlayful Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With practical and readily applicable classroom strategies, Jed and Julie invite us into the wonderful world of play through laughter and creativity! I laughed a lot and learned even more. From early learning through secondary education, all educators can find golden nuggets throughout this text!\" \u003cb\u003eDr. Jemelleh Coes\u003c\/b\u003e, EDU Professor, UGA, 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Playful learning isn't a reward. It's required! If you want deep, satisfied, inquisitive learning, the ideas inside \u003ci\u003eThe Playful Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire and equip you.\" \u003cb\u003eMatt Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, Author, \u003ci\u003eDitch that Textbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJED DEARYBURY\u003c\/b\u003e, is an educational leader and award-winning teacher of grades 1, 2, 3 and higher education in teacher preparation programs. He was featured in \u003ci\u003eGQ Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as Male Leader of the Year, he won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and he was a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJULIE JONES\u003c\/b\u003e, has experience teaching 4th through 12th grades and is currently an Associate Professor at Converse College in K-6 teacher education. 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