Lisa Murphy on Play Episode 1

We've got a new book we're reading for the summer! Grab a copy of Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning and make sure to follow along with us this summer. We chose this book because obviously as SLPs, we know how important play is. But are we really playing with the kids we work with? Are we allowing them to create, explore, move, sing, and discuss things that spark their interests? Are we following their lead and allowing them to fall in love with learning? Lisa Murphy presents an argument for play being essential for school readiness. She pushes back against cookie-cutter curriculum, worksheets, and art projects where every child is expected to copy the teacher. This book will remind you of the type of play you probably engaged in as a kid, and how it sparked curiosity and wonder. It is an excellent book for early intervention, preschool, and elementary speech therapists! In this first episode we cover the introduction and chapters 1-4 of the book. We'll discuss Lisa's backstory, including her own experience as a preschooler, her journey to becoming a teacher, and her decision to open her own school out of her home. Enjoy!

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