Structured play

Teaching our students to play independently is such an important functional skill! First, if a student can play independently at school, then it can give teachers/staff the time to prep materials for the next activity, to pull small groups or to do 1:1 instruction. At home, independent play is just as important! If a child is able to play independently, then a parent can cook a meal or shower without being interrupted! I know a lot of teachers don't take the time to teach independent play…

Understanding what structured playtime is and when to plan those structured playtime activities into your child's day each day.

Understanding structured play vs unstructured play helps parents to provide the learning environments their children need through play.

Are you looking for some creative ways to practice play based learning with your elementary special education students? Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite play based activities for elementary special ed students. In my elementary special ed classroom, when they are playing outside you can focus on developmental skills too. Visual crafts for kids are a fantastic way to incorporate play. Students enjoy the variety of sensory play activities that are available to them.

Building Functional Pretend Play Centers in an Pre-K Classroom

If a student is unable to play with toys during structured leisure time independently, play supports are a great strategy.

Let's advocate for play-based learning in primary education! Explore the benefits of play, & how it enhances creativity, emotional regulation, & academic rigor.

Structured play time is important for your child’s growth and development. Learn about importance and benefits of structured play.

Ideas for a farm thematic unit with literacy, math, and science centers and activities for kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Learning through play.

Shape Sorting Sensory Invitation to Play incorporates early math skills such as identifying shapes and sorting, fine motor skills and tactile sensory input.