201: Rekindling Joy: A Playful Revolution in Education and Life with Jed Dearybury

Takeaways

• Play is not just for young children, but a natural and necessary part of learning for people of all ages.
• Playful learning experiences engage the brain and help information stick, making learning more effective and enjoyable.
• Play can be rigorous and challenging, but it should not be rigid or boring. It can foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrating play into education requires a shift in mindset and a willingness to embrace a playful approach to teaching and learning.
• Start small and look for opportunities to infuse play into daily classroom activities, gradually building a culture of playfulness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement
00:55 Jed's Background and Work
03:41 The Importance of Play
06:33 Defining Play and Its Impact on Learning
11:13 The Need for Play in Education
17:00 The Power of Playful Learning Experiences
20:06 Making Playful Learning Accessible
23:21 The Connection Between Play and Innovation
25:23 The Misconception of Play in Education
29:43 Dabbling in Playful Learning
35:10 Play as a Behavior and a Mindset
36:29 Starting Small with Playful Learning
37:10 Creating Playful Interactions in Education
38:12 The Desire to Make Learning Fun
39:12 The Role of Play in the Education System
41:00 Bringing Fun and Playfulness into Learning
44:06 The Power of Making a Mark
45:57 Raving About Jed's Doodles and Stickers
47:26 Connecting with Jed on Instagram

Resources

• Jed main website - https://www.mrdearybury.com/
• Instagram
• Access to his three books
• As he talks about what happens in the brain, it connects with this episode
• What Happened To You by Oprah
• Playful Intelligence
• Peter Gray
• Dr. Stuart Brown