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The Inquiring Nature of Play
With the recent uptake and growing popularity of play-based learning in the school context, teachers find themselves reviewing and reflecting upon play and its relative existence t
“But What Do I Do About the Kids Who” … Why Play is the Answer, Not the Problem
The benefits of play for children’s learning and development are well researched and articulated across international literature. So much so that teachers and play advocate
Listen to Sarah on Radio NZ – Supporting teachers to bring play back into the classroom
Sarah Aiono is a teacher and in-school consultant on a mission to bringing more play into the primary school classroom. She’s founded Longworth Education, a company which sup
Supporting teachers to bring play back into the classroom
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Doctoral research highlights value of play in class
Dr Sarah Aiono’s research explored the value of play as a way of learning in the classroom. Read More
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom
The Role of the Teacher in a Play-Based Classroom Download a print-friendly version of this article here. Descriptions of the ways in which adults interact with students as they pl
Playing and Learning Outside the Classroom
Playing and Learning Outside the Classroom Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here. “More than anything, outdoor play makes children happy,and happy children t
Loose Parts in the Primary Classroom
Loose Parts in the Primary Classroom Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here. The term ‘loose parts’ refers to the resources used to support learning and tea
Teaching through Play Overview
Teaching through Play in Primary School Download a print-friendly pdf version of this article here Teaching through play refers to the way in which teachers use play as a pedagogic
New Zealand Research: Sarah Aiono, Massey University
Longworth Education’s CEO, Sarah Aiono, recently completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) studies with Massey University, and is set to graduate in May 2021. This is exciting news