Blog - My Play Based Classroom
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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!
How to Introduce Cardboard Box Construction
Follow these detailed steps to set up your own hands-on Makerspace, Collage Area, Creation Station or Box Construction learning area in your early years learning environment.
This investigation area is an essential part of any play-based classroom.
Setting Up A Tinkering Space for Your Classroom
Create a purposeful and engaging tinkering space in your early years classroom with this practical guide. Learn what a tinkering space is, how to set one up, and why it supports STEM, problem-solving, and creativity in young children.
My Best Ever Playdough Recipe - A Classroom Must Have
Want to discover my go-to, must-have ultimate playdough recipe? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to make the best ever playdough. Explore the benefits of playdough in early childhood education, and find out my tips for getting creative with colours, scents, and textures so you can enhance your playdough sensory play.