We Don’t Play About Learning: Centering Play & Projects in the Classroom

In this interactive workshop, educators will explore how hands-on, student-driven experiences foster creativity, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

Walk away with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and the confidence to transform your classroom into a space where play leads to purposeful learning because we don’t play about our kids.

Key Takeaways:

• Design engaging, play-based activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

• Implement project-based learning strategies that connect classroom instruction to real-world applications.

• Build a classroom culture where play and exploration drive deeper student engagement and academic growth.

Light refreshments and snacks available. Bring a lesson you want to re-design to include play or a project.

Meet your facilitator ☝️ Melinee Stewart, @stewie_ooowee