Understanding Play Theories: A Guide for Play Based Teachers

Explore play theories from Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Susan Issacs. See how they can inform your teaching in a play-based learning classroom and help you create a rich and supportive play-based learning environment that nurtures children's development and fosters a love for learning.

InvestigationsJanelle McArdle11 September 2023play theories, play based classroom, play based, play based learning, play theory, piaget, Montessori, reggio, Vygotsky, Erikson Comments

The Peace Table

The Peace Table is your solution to managing classroom conflicts effectively. The Montessori-inspired Peace Table teaches children self-regulation and conflict resolution strategies they can use in the classroom and the home to foster inner calm and share peace with others.

Classroom Environment, Social and EmotionalJanelle McArdle24 March 2020social and emotional, social skills, early childhood, teaching, Montessori Comments

Blog - Life in a Play Based Classroom

I’m Janelle and I’m here to help you implement an engaging, play based curriculum

that STILL has your children meeting academic standards and benchmarks!