Why Play Works: Big Changes Start Small

by Jill Vialet

Harness the power of play in building learning environments that help students thrive In Why Play Works , expert educator and author Jill Vialet shares her insights from a career of promoting play. Designed to support schools, education professionals and parents in promoting play as an essential tool for increasing social connection amongst their students, you'll find out why playing is a behavior that's helped children learn to navigate the demands of social interaction for eons, and how we can keep it central to their school experience even as we return from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this book, you'll discover: Perfect for educators, school administrators, parents of school-age children, and anyone who is simply play-curious, Why Play Works is intended to prompt your thinking about all the ways in which play can be a tool for helping to bring out the best in our kids.. The book stands out as a thoughtful, playful and effective guide for supporting the learning and well-being of students everywhere.

272 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2021

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read with some good ideas that can be implemented easily.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really easy to read and I highly suggest it for any teacher who does recess duty and ALL PE teachers!!! It not only has great, easy to implement ideas but it also transformed my thinking about certain aspects of play & recess. Read it for my Capstone research but loved it for just being a better teacher!

[Julie Elman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for early childhood educators looking for improved methods to reinforce play.