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!
Creating a Conducive Learning Environment in the Early Years
Discover how to create a conducive learning environment that sparks curiosity, collaboration, and deep play in early years classrooms.
Creating an Effective Play Based Learning Environment
Wondering how to create an effective play based learning environment? In this blog post you’ll discover how to create a learning environment that enhances student engagement and promotes academic success. Explore seven proven strategies that will help you transform your classroom into an effective and inspiring space for learning.
Creating a Calm and Peaceful Classroom Learning Environment
Discover how to create a peaceful learning environment in your classroom with calming routines, mindful spaces, and practical resources. Reduce sensory overload, foster emotional growth, and promote student focus with my social and emotional learning tools and transform your classroom into a safe, calm space where students thrive.