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Purposeful Play: A Teachers Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day,New
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Play is serious business.Whether its reenacting a favorite book, negotiating the rules for a game, or collaborating over building blocks, Kristi Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler see every day how play helps students reach standards and goals in ways that intheirseat instruction alone cant do. And not just during playtimes. We believe there is play in work and work in play, they write. It helps to have practical ways to carry that mindset into all aspects of the curriculum. In Purposeful Play , they share ways to: optimize and balance different types of play to deepen regular classroom learning teach into play to foster socialemotional skills and a growth mindset bring the impact of play into all your lessons across the day.We believe that play is one type of environment where children can be rigorous in their learning, Kristi, Alison, and Cheryl write. So they provide a host of lessons, suggestions for classroom setups, helpful tools and charts, curriculum connections, teaching points, and teaching language to help you foster mature play that makes every moment in your classroom instructional.Play doesnt only happen when work is over. Children show us time and time again that play is the way they work. In Purposeful Play, youll find researchdriven methods for making play an engine for rigorous learning in your classroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Purposeful Play'? A: 'Purposeful Play' emphasizes the importance of play in education, highlighting how it can help students achieve learning standards and goals through engaging activities.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Kristi Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler, who are experienced educators.
- Q: How can I implement the strategies from this book in my classroom? A: The book provides practical suggestions for integrating play into daily lessons, including lessons, classroom setups, and teaching language for fostering effective play.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Purposeful Play' is suitable for educators teaching children in early childhood and elementary education, as it focuses on play-based learning.
- Q: Does this book include research-based methods? A: Yes, 'Purposeful Play' includes research-driven methods that demonstrate how play can enhance rigorous learning in the classroom.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Purposeful Play' is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new teachers? A: Absolutely, 'Purposeful Play' offers valuable insights and practical strategies that can benefit new teachers looking to incorporate play into their teaching.
- Q: How many pages does 'Purposeful Play' have? A: The book contains 184 pages, providing a comprehensive guide on the topic of play in education.
- Q: When was 'Purposeful Play' published? A: 'Purposeful Play' was published on April 1, 2016.
- Q: Can this book help with social-emotional learning? A: Yes, the authors discuss ways to teach social-emotional skills through play, making it a valuable resource for fostering a growth mindset in students.