How can the simple act of play revolutionize early childhood education and reignite a passion for teaching?
Join us on a transformative journey as Rebecca List Freedman, co-founder of FirstDay Learning, reveals the incredible potential of play in early childhood education. Discover how integrating play into classrooms not only addresses challenging behaviors but also enhances teacher well-being.
Rebecca shares innovative strategies for creating joyful learning environments that build pro-social skills and relational trust. Learn how empathy, negotiation, and conflict resolution can be effortlessly woven into daily activities, and how storytelling and real-life scenarios can develop empathy and perspective-taking. This episode is packed with fresh perspectives and practical solutions to foster creativity, empathy, and enthusiasm in education.
Key Takeaways:
- Play is a powerful tool for tackling challenging behaviors and enhancing teacher well-being.
- Empathy, negotiation, and conflict resolution can be integrated into classroom activities through purposeful play.
- Storytelling and real-life scenarios are essential for developing empathy and perspective-taking in children.
- Building a supportive teaching community is crucial for teacher wellness and rekindling a passion for teaching.
Chapters:
01:03: Promoting Playful Learning in Early Childhood
10:29: Play as a Tool for Building Empathy and Conflict Resolution Skills
22:33: Storytelling to Foster Creativity and Self-Exploration
26:30: Rekindling Teacher Joy in Early Childhood
Links:
- FirstDay Learning website
- Connect with Rebecca Freedman on LinkedIn
- Follow FirstDay Learning on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
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