Teach, Play, Learn!: How to Create a Purposeful Play-Driven Classroom

by Adam Peterson

Play-based teaching is the key to getting children excited for learning. In Teach, Play, Learn! educator Adam Peterson shares his insights about the advantages of adopting play-based teaching in today’s schools. Complete with tons of activities that you can use right now, concrete examples, and a pedagogical toolkit, this book will help you transform classic toys and games—and even everyday objects—into opportunities for play-centered learning. With an eye toward the practical realities and needs of educators everywhere, Adam Peterson offers effective and affordable solutions that engage students in learning through play. In a warm and engaging style, Adam explains how you can implement a fun, engaging, and play-based approach in the era of standards and high-stakes testing. From board games to card games and from dramatic play to dollar store deals, this book will help you create a classroom where learning—and teaching—are as fun as they are effective.
“This is exactly what you need to find the engagement your students need and thirst for. So many great ideas to bring the joy of play and FUN—all while your students thrive and learn! A must-read for every early childhood educator!”—Jessica Travis, Early childhood specialist and national speaker
“This book is full of strategies for integrating meaningful play into teaching and learning. Adam beautifully shares how to engage learners in ways that promote joy while simultaneously teaching the content standards—and his methods will work with students of any age and require minimal prep time!”—Kim Bearden, Cofounder and executive director at the Ron Clark Academy
“When I first met Adam a number of years ago, I thought, Here is a 6'3" kid! Adam was filled with excitement and enthusiasm for teaching. When you couple his energy with strategies that engage students in learning, you have a winning combination.”—Deedee Wills, Mrs. Wills Kindergarten

Genres: Teaching

166 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2020

Reviews

[Miss Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS!! If you are an educator, especially early childhood YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK! Adam has done a phenomenal job of giving practical yet amazing teaching/learning ideas! The whole time I read this (not long, it's a fast read) I just kept feeling pumped and excited in my decision to be a preschool teacher! This matches my thoughts and philosophy on education and how it should be done. I'm very excited to use all of the great ideas with my preschool Sunshines starting after labor day! #teachlearnplay #learnthroughplay #dawnoflearningpreschool #westjordanpreschool

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great, put into practice right away, ideas. Very much geared to early childhood, but educators who are able to think of other ways to apply these ideas in various subjects and grade levels will not be disappointed. Makes me miss working with the littles, but I have so many ideas for upper elementary. Make sure you follow the teachers mentioned as well as the author. So down to earth and real.

[Kassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

There were some very meaningful ideas I am taking away from this book. Can't wait to use some of them in my classroom!

[Kristin Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES! So many research-based ideas! Where to start?!?

[Ashley Gupton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an easy read with lots of amazing, yet realistic ways to implement play in the classroom! I have so many plans for next year already