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Welcome to another episode of the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today we’re diving into a delightful yet critical topic: Using Play to Enhance Learning. 

From elementary through high school, play is a powerful tool for engaging students, enhancing learning experiences, and developing critical social and cognitive skills. We'll explore practical ways to integrate play into education at different levels and discuss how this approach can be tailored to meet educational standards while also fostering creativity and innovation. 

Stay tuned for two additional segments that delve deeper into this subject and a special bonus segment where I answer a common question from parents about integrating play into learning.

Show Notes

For more information on this topic check out the following resources:

1. The National Institute for Play - Research and resources on the role of play in human development.
2. Playworks - Tools and strategies for incorporating play into schools.
3. Serious Play Conference - Insights and developments in the field of game-based learning.
4. The Genius of Play - Benefits of play for learning and development.
5. TED Talks on Play - Thought-provoking talks by educators and psychologists about the importance of play in education.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!