{"product_id":"the-playful-classroom-by-julie-p-jones-9781119674399","title":"The Playful Classroom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShows teachers how and why they should bring play into the classroom to make learning meaningful, relevant, and fun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for K-12 educators, \u003cem\u003eThe Playful Classroom\u003c\/em\u003e describes 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\n\n\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with relatable humour, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePromote trust, collaboration, and growth in students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDevelop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoster critical thinking in any school community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages\u003c\/em\u003e is 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471820538092,"sku":"9781119674399","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/01ec8ec4df277716e219db264dc53efe.jpg?v=1775694504","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-playful-classroom-by-julie-p-jones-9781119674399","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}