The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages

317 Pages·2020·7.738 MB·English

by  Jed Dearybury, Julie P. Jones

“It has been said that teachers affect eternity, having no idea where
exactly their influence stops. If you are a teacher or a parent or simply a
human being, read The Playful Classroom. And watch your influence, not
only with the children around you, but with the adults, too, ripple toward
eternity. Prepare to be inspired!”
Dr. Anthony DeBenedet, Medical doctor and author of
Playful Intelligence
“Jed Dearybury and Julie Jones take readers on a fun, engaging, and
creative journey into the pedagogy of play! This must-read resource is
perfect for all ages of learners and provides a wealth of ideas teachers
can turn key straight away. Fantastic!”
Dyane Smokorowski, 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year, 2019 National
Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee
“The Playful Classroom is essential for every educator. During a time
where education reform is a MUST, this book helps educators place value
back to the relationship between the student and the educator as well
as being creative and flexible throughout the learning process. I have
gifted all my teachers with this FABULOUS book!”
Ann Marie Taylor, Executive Director, Horse Creek Elementary Aiken,
South Carolina, 2008 SC Teacher of the Year
“With practical and readily applicable classroom strategies, Jed and
Julie invite us into the wonderful world of play through laughter and crea-
tivity! I laughed a lot and learned even more. From early learning through
secondary education, all educators can find golden nuggets t hroughout
this text!”
Dr. Jemelleh Coes, EDU Professor, UGA,
2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year
“Playful learning isn’t a reward. It’s required! If you want deep, satisfied,
inquisitive learning, the ideas inside The Playful Classroom will inspire and
equip you.”
Matt Miller, Author, Ditch That Textbook, Don’t Ditch That Tech, and
Ditch That Homework
“Fittingly, The Playful Classroom finds ways to help teachers elevate learn-
ing and boost engagement, while also creating a sense of joy and
whimsy for readers. Dearybury and Jones provide educators with the
practical strategies and excellent examples they need to infuse
the critical element of play into any classroom.”
Mike Soskil, Author Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution:
Standing at the Precipice, Top 10 finalist for the Global
Teacher Prize, 2017

The Playful Classroom

The Playful Classroom
THE POWER OF PLAY FOR ALL AGES
Jed Dearybury
Julie Jones, PhD
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Dearybury, Jed, 1978- author. | Jones, Julie, 1977- author.
Title: The playful classroom : the power of play for all ages / Jed
Dearybury, Julie Jones.
Description: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2020. | Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020010794 (print) | LCCN 2020010795 (ebook) | ISBN
9781119674399 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119674467 (adobe pdf) | ISBN
9781119674481 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Play. | Child development. | Classroom environment.
Classification: LCC LB1137 .D43 2020 (print) | LCC LB1137 (ebook) | DDC
649/.5—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020010794
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020010795
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