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I'm Janelle - a play-based early years teacher passionate about creating learning experiences that ignite curiosity, creativity, and academic growth.
On this blog, I share practical tips on meeting curriculum benchmarks through a balance of explicit teaching and play, setting up the ideal learning environment and fostering social-emotional development.
Let’s make play-based teaching work in your your preschool, kindergarten, and first grade classrooms!
Looking to set up a dramatic play baby nursery in your classroom? This step-by-step guide for preschool, kindergarten, and early years teachers shares everything you need from materials to curriculum links. Create an engaging play-based space that supports literacy, numeracy, and SEL.
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