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!
No-Prep Easter Math Printables for Kindergarten
Looking for fun and easy Easter math printables for kindergarten? Check out my no-prep Easter math worksheets to keep your students engaged while reinforcing essential math skills like number concepts, patterning, sorting & more!
First Day of Kindergarten Activities
Discover practical first day of kindergarten activities, tips for managing those first-day jitters, and ideas to build relationships, establish routines, and create a welcoming classroom community. You can also download my free resources to make your first day stress-free!