In this week&apos;s episode we talk all about where the play has gone and how to incorporate more play into your classroom through open-ended teaching strategies. We all know why play is beneficial in the classroom, but it still only shows up for 30 minutes a day in structured choice times.What are we doing instead? Academics. What can we do to incorporate more play? Open up your teaching style to a more open-ended child-led style and make play the pulse of the classroom. Making the shift in small easy to do steps can start to help incorporate more play a bit at a time.Finding balance in the classroom between free play and guided play, open-ended and close-ended materials, and child-led and teacher-led learning will get you well on your way.For more visit: <a href='http://www.pre-kspot.com'>www.pre-kspot.com</a> and follow on <a href='http://www.instagram.com/prek.spot'>Instagram </a>@prek.spot

It's All About the Kids

Let's talk everything early learning with your host Melysa Mei. Currently a Pre-K teacher in the country's largest school system and the founder of Pre-K Spot. Melysa is your host and guide to opening up your teaching. Known for open-ended child-led teaching practices, in this show, Melysa paves the path for your own open-ended teaching journey as an early childhood educator.