Welcome to My Play Based Classroom Blog
Hi there!
I'm Janelle - a play-based early years teacher who is super passionate about creating learning experiences that boost curiosity, creativity, and academic growth.
On this blog, I share practical tips for meeting curriculum benchmarks through a balance of explicit teaching and play, setting up the ideal learning environment and fostering social-emotional development.
So, let’s make play-based teaching work in your preschool, kindergarten, or first-grade classroom!
Difference between Kindergarten Centers and Investigation Areas
What is the difference between kindergarten centers and investigation areas? Discover tips, strategies, and examples for both and create engaging learning areas that meet curriculum goals through hands-on learning.
9 Tactile Learning Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom
Understand precisely what tactile learning is and discover how you can use this learning style in kindergarten to boost student engagement and effectively teach your curriculum learning intentions.