Passion for Play: Exploring the Possibilities of Play
We have the research. We have the evidence. Let’s Play! This is about spreading the message of the importance of Play in the early years. Changing our mindsets. Following through with our beliefs of Play and what we KNOW is best for children. To do this, we explore the underlying feelings that come when we engage in Play. Play is more then just ‘something we do for fun’ but experiences that invoke deep passions and form memories. Play drives us forward. Play calms the soul. Play inspires the mind. Play is Joy!
Get ready to be inspired, challenged and do some self-reflection, as I share my personal experiences, observations and beliefs on Play and Playfulness for adults (and children) and how this relates to early childhood environment. What does Play look like in our environments? What are our obstacles? How can we reach our potential and advocate for children’s right to Play? Let’s Inspire Play again!
Reflections of Our Play Journey
We are all on our own journey as early childhood educators. Join me as I share with you my journey as an ‘accidental educator’ to a Protector of Play and a Pedagogical Play Advocate. I never thought I’d be an early childhood educator…I didn’t even like kids! But, somehow, by some wonderful twist of karma and fate, I ended up in this crazy, wonderful profession, where I can’t imagine doing anything else! From stepping inside a toddler room, having no clue what I was doing, to becoming an advocate for play, our profession and early childhood educators. Join me on my storytelling journey as we reflect and connect through our experiences, passions and goals. Reflect on how our journeys are similar and how they are unique. Share your favourite moments and your “What am I doing?” moments. and finally, our journeys have goals. What do we want to do next? What keeps our passion fueled? How can we leave a legacy of inspiration? Let’s discover and celebrate our journeys together!
Reflections of Our Play Journey
We are all on our own journey as early childhood educators. Join me as I share with you my journey as an ‘accidental educator’ to a Protector of Play and a Pedagogical Play Advocate. I never thought I’d be an early childhood educator…I didn’t even like kids! But, somehow, by some wonderful twist of karma and fate, I ended up in this crazy, wonderful profession, where I can’t imagine doing anything else! From stepping inside a toddler room, having no clue what I was doing, to becoming an advocate for play, our profession and early childhood educators. Join me on my storytelling journey as we reflect and connect through our experiences, passions and goals. Reflect on how our journeys are similar and how they are unique. Share your favourite moments and your “What am I doing?” moments. and finally, our journeys have goals. What do we want to do next? What keeps our passion fueled? How can we leave a legacy of inspiration? Let’s discover and celebrate our journeys together!