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I’m always inspired by the work Fielding International is doing to reimagine school. On May 29, they’re hosting a free virtual event with Joseph South on designing for purpose-driven expertise in an AI world. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/joseph-sou...

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Thank you for joining #EduSkyChat. ❤️ Be sure to follow everyone in the chat and join us next week!

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A3: Play lives in our team chats: dropping GIFs, celebrating tiny wins, or just LOL-ing. It keeps things light when the work feels heavy. Those moments remind me that delight has a place in serious work, too. One last resource from Edutopia! www.edutopia.org/blog/changem... #EduSkyChat

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Q3: Where does play live in your learning life these days? What would it take to invite it back in? Don’t forget the #EduSkyChat hashtag!

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#EduSkyChat - A1: Play is key. If we are playing we do not even realize we are learning. It just seems to come more easily. It is like learning and engagement come together in a beautiful harmony. When play is involved there are so many opportunities to grow in ways we do not even realize.

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If the word "vigor" caught your eye (and ear) in A2, here is an article by jdeborahklein.bsky.social on vigor vs rigor. #EduSkyChat www.principledlearning.org/post/languag...

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A2: Play feels risky because we’ve been taught that real learning should look serious and measurable. But joy, creativity, and vigor can and do live in playful spaces. Here's an article in The Creative Post on integrating play in higher ed! www.creativitypost.com/article/beca... #EduSkyChat

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Q2: Why does play feel risky in older learning spaces? What stories or pressures are getting in the way? Don’t forget the #EduSkyChat hashtag!

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A1: Play is a way of moving through the world. It shows up when we feel safe to follow our curiosity, ask wild questions, or try without knowing the outcome. It's magic! Here's a white paper by the LEGO Foundation on Learning Through Play. cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/wmtlmb... #EduSkyChat

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Q1: How might play be welcomed not as a tool, but as a way of being for learners to explore, question, and stay open to possibilities? Don’t forget the #EduSkyChat hashtag!

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Hello #EduSkyChat, friends! My name is Mel, & I'm the Global Knowledge Curator at @WhatSchoolCouldBe. Although I'm not in an elementary school setting anymore, my ❤️ is still with the littles, where I worked for over 20 years. Play was a HUGE part of learning there (as it should be in all spaces!).

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How to participate in #EduSkyChat: ✅ Use the #EduSkyChat hashtag in all posts & replies 🚫 Do not use OTHER hashtags when in the chat ✅ Look for the Q1, Q2, Q3 from the moderator ✅ Start a new post and respond with A1, A2, A3

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Welcome to #EduSkyChat! 👋 Tonight’s topic is "The Importance of Play for All Learners" 🛝 with ME as your moderator. Please introduce yourself by sharing your name, role in education, & why you're here tonight. Be sure to include the hashtag #EduSkyChat!

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GET READY!!!  #EduSkyChat starts in 15 minutes.  I'll be chatting with you all about The Importance of Play for All Learners.

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⌛ 30 minutes until #EduSkyChat  The topic is The Importance of Play for All Learners, with me, Mel Ching!

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🚨 Join us later this evening for #EduSkyChat  I’m moderating 💬, and the topic is The Importance of #Play for All Learners! 🛝 I'm excited to connect with more of you in the #EduSky community. This will be fun!

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Such an honor to do this with you, Barbara!

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A3 I heard something about community recently that stood out to me. In addition to all things we usually think about community providing, a true community also "refuses to support our harmful internal patterns." I love that and wish I had the source to cite! #EduSkyChat

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A2 Administrators can be intentional about taking one thing off the proverbial plate when adding something new on. Name it, put it in a box, and don't take it out until/unless something else comes off. #EduSkyChat

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A1 One simple thing educators can do to prioritize their own well-being is to be very clear about personal boundaries. Everyone is different in terms of bandwidth & time & responsibilities, so it won't look the same for each person. Communicate them to others firmly and clearly. #EduSkyChat

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Hi #EduSkyChat! I'm Mel with What School Could Be signing in from Hawai'i. Excited to learn from all of you!

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A2 This almost feels like a "safe answer," so Iʻm truly looking forward to hearing everyone elseʻs! Having clear, consistent routines is important. Predictability lowers anxiety and provides structure. When routines are clear, there’s less room for power struggles. #EduSkyChat

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A1: Easier said than done, but when gen ed & SPED teachers can actually sit down together, even briefly, they can anticipate challenges, differentiate more intentionally, and build stronger support systems. Admin has to find the time for them to do that! #EduSkyChat

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A3 Storytelling apps have always been a part of my toolkit. Holding space for students to share their cultural heritage, traditions, and lived experiences creates a climate of respect and belonging. #EduSkyChat

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A2: Some of my go-tos include----> TalkingPoints – Two-way translated messaging. Google Forms – Collect feedback in multiple languages. Canva – Create translated visual newsletters. Screencastify – Record videos with captions for support. #EduSkyChat 🗣️🌍

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