Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Reading and Reflecting: Purposeful Play

Fall 2017



Purposeful Play
by Kristine Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler

SECTION I - ALL ABOUT PLAY: THE REASONS, RESEARCH, AND RESOURCES
Chapter 3: Creating Playful Environments

SECTION II - THE WORK IN PLAY: USING PLAY FOR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH
Chapter 4: Caring Kids: Teaching Empathy Through Play
Chapter 5: Playing Together: Teaching Kids to Collaborate and Negotiate
Chapter 6: Play and a Growth Mindset

SECTION III - THE PLAY IN WORK: THE WHOLE DAY CAN FEEL PLAYFUL
Chapter 7: The Power of Tapping Into Student Interests
Chapter 8: Lighthearted Teaching: Supporting Meaningful Goals with Playful Tools and Charts
Chapter 9: Inquiry Is a Play Mindset: Learning How to Learn