In this episode, tune in for an inspiring conversation with Speech and Language Pathologist Kim Zajac about how student-driven play can unlock creativity and empower young minds. You’ll discover a toolbox of ideas, resources, and tech-connections to bring more playfulness and curiosity into your classroom. If you’re looking to make learning an adventure for your students, this episode is for you!
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Tips for Student-Driven Play
- Create space that invites curiosity.
- Honor the process during creative learning experiences.
- Ask students “What if…” to establish curiosity and creativity as norms in your classroom or school.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Kim Zajac & learn more about her work via Linktree
- Follow Kim Zajac on Twitter, Instagram & Threads
- Person-Centered Focus on Function: Social Communication Disorder
- Learner Variability Navigator
- Innovators’ Compass
- TWENTY ONE TOYS The Empathy Toy
- Critical Creativity in Action: Teacher’s Manual
- Adobe Express for Education (Free creation tools)
- Canva for Education (Graphic design platform)
- Google for Education (Digital learning tools)
- Free Adobe Express Templates for Student Creativity Challenge (Blog Post)
- Must-Try Tips for Creating Review Games with Lauren Hawkins (Podcast Episode)
- 9 Reasons Why I Love Google Slides (And You Should, Too) (Blog Post)
- How Games Can Make Learning Stick (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Creative and Tech-Friendly Assessment Ideas (Blog Post)
- Writing Without Limits Strategies for Encouraging Creativity with Katharine Hsu (Podcast Episode)
- Creative Challenge for the First Weeks of School (Blog Post)
- Using EdTech for Calm, Coping, and Creativity with Lisa Johnson (Podcast Episode)
