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!
Playdough Activities for Kindergarten Sensory Maths Play
This blog post is a comprehensive guide on playdough activities for kindergarten focusing on sensory maths play. Find out my 10 favourite playdough math activities and discover some invaluable playdough resources for your kindergarten classroom.
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.