Episode 43: The Power of Purposeful Play: Rethinking How Kindergarteners Learn
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Episode 43: The Power of Purposeful Play: Rethinking How Kindergarteners Learn
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Is play just a break from learning, or is it one of the most powerful ways children learn?
In this episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Dr. Crystal Loose and Dr. Aimee Ketchum welcome Dr. Subarna Basu, educator and researcher, to explore the role of purposeful play in kindergarten classrooms and why play-based learning matters more than ever.
Drawing from her doctoral research at West Chester University, Dr. Basu shares insights from kindergarten teachers about the benefits and challenges of incorporating purposeful play into everyday instruction. The conversation explores how play encourages student ownership, persistence, creativity, and meaningful learning, while addressing the growing pressure on teachers to prioritize academic instruction.
Dr. Basu also introduces Photovoice, a unique research method that uses photographs to capture teachers' experiences and perspectives on play-based learning.
Together, they challenge the idea that play and academics are competing priorities and explore how intentional, hands-on experiences can support both academic achievement and whole-child development.
Because play isn't a distraction from learning. Play is how children learn.