Classroom Case Studies

Classroom Case Studies

PLAYFUL LEARNING IN ACTION

The classroom case studies below highlight the positive impact of pairing Playful Learning’s hands-on, play-based curriculum with your current classroom culture. Examples include both public and private school environments, as well as homeschool applications.

SHARON CLIPPER


Sharon Clipper, a seasoned early childhood educator of 44 years, credits the Playful learning Curriculum with enlivening her classroom and meeting her students where they are at. With a diverse library of themed lessons integrating play with science, literacy, art, and numeracy, along with aesthetically pleasing materials and curated book lists, Playful learning allows early educators to authentically engage young learners and families.

Bancroft Elementary School, Public School in Washington D.C.

DEBORAH LINDBERGH


“When children are actively engaged in the natural world around them, the learning has more meaning for each student and therefore they have a deeper understanding of the subject matter,” the preschool director illuminates. Deborah Lindbergh, a seasoned preschool teacher with ten enthusiastic students, exemplifies this approach. During the pandemic, the school transitioned classes to outdoor cottages which have been an integral part of the learning experience since. Lindbergh shares how she used Playful Learning to integrate outdoor and indoor learning experiences for curious young minds.

St. Anne's Belfield School, Private School in Virginia

TRISHA HARMON


Trisha Harmon is one of thirty families of a homeschool commonwealth of around 150 children. Within this community, parents take turns to facilitate lessons. Harmon, with a Montessori background, drew on her experience to homeschool children in this commonwealth and for years, has used Playful Learning materials to elevate the homeschooling experience.

Homeschool Commonwealth Participant

BRITTANY RUDOWSKY


Brittany Rudowsky, a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Fort Island Primary School in Ohio, is a staunch advocate for play-based learning within the realm of early childhood education. Brittany's innovative approach to education is underscored by her utilization of nature-based and hands-on activities that resonate with her young learners. For instance, she seamlessly incorporates the wonders of the natural world into her teaching through Playful Learning units like "Animals in Winter."

Fort Island Primary School, Public School in Ohio