In a second installment of a two-part "Community Perspective" written by Kat Griffith - a Ripon High School Spanish teacher - covers the play-based component of the proposed charter school at Barlow Park Elementary.
According to Griffith, teachers have observed that lessons children have traditionally learned through free play have paved the path to adult-directed and screen-based activities. Their findings suggest that children may benefit just as much from a play-based school as those who are struggling in conventional academics.
Tammy Fox, Barlow Park/Journey literacy coach, explained that Play helps foster creativity, innovation, positive social/emotional skills and engagement with the learning process. It is how children are built to learn."
Griffith writes that play is not a replacement for learning time, it just acts as a supplement to enhance academics. According to Griffith, throughout play time, students stop to write/draw about what they are creating, discussing or thinking. Read the Entire Article
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