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b'Christina Martin\\xa0is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at\\xa0The Children\'s School,\\xa0an independent progressive K-8 school in Oak Park, Illinois. She has taught elementary, middle, and high school, with special areas of interest in play and project-based learning, math, social justice, and democratic practices in the classroom.\\nProgressive education has its roots in play\\u2013 but for many parents the connection between play and learning is not soobvious. Christina explains why play as simple as building with blocks can teach kids real-life skills from cooperation to physics! "Rich" play doesn\'t need to (and probably shouldn\'t) involve expensive toys. Instead, rich play often happens most effortlessly outside, where kids can make a mess, use their imaginations, and learn by exploring their world. When we guide children towards rich play and set up expectations around play in our homes, we offer a world of opportunity to our kids.\\nIn this conversation Christina explains why play is central to education at The Children\'s School, and how all of us can use the progressive-education concepts of play to help our children learn at home.\\nFind out more at www.thechildrensschool.info or on Facebook @TheChildrensSchoolIL.\\n\\nFor further resources regarding progressive education, check out these articles:\\nAlfie Kohn,\\xa0Progressive Education: Why It\'s Hard to Beat, But Also Hard to Find\\nA Conversation with Vivian Guss Paley\\xa0on Children\'s Play\\xa0\\nPlay-Based Learning\\xa0by Daniel P. Ryan\\nDEY #Teachers Speak Out, a mini-documentary on the importance of play\\nCarol Black,\\xa0A Thousand Rivers\\n\\nSpecial thanks to this month\'s sponsors:\\xa0\\xa0\\nJane.com\\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\\u2019s clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices!\\xa0Visit\\xa0jane.com/laughing.\\nParade makes creative underwear and bralettes in a variety of sizes from extra small to 3 XL.\\xa0Supersoft, super-cute, and prices that start at $8! Get 25% off when you spend $40 or more at\\xa0yourparade.com/wfh\\xa0with code WFH.\\xa0\\nZocdoc has you covered! Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or any other specialist, you can find top doctors at zocdoc.com.laughing.\\nAudible has everything you love to listen to, INCLUDING\\xa0this podcast, all in one app! Try Audible free for 30 days by going to audible.com/fresh, or by texting FRESH to 500-500.\\nPharmaca\\xa0is a source you can trust for herbal and homeopathic formulas, high-quality vitamins, and organic cruelty-free beauty. Go to\\xa0Pharmaca.com/laughing\\xa0right now to save 20% off your first order!\\nWorkplace Comedy Podcast\\xa0is a hilarious new improv podcast set in a fictional water bottling company, hosted by Emmy Laybourne and Tracy Vilar and a lineup of amazing comedy guests. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\\nBetterhelp\\xa0allows you to connect with a counselor over text, phone, or video \\u2014 and everything you say is confidential. Start living a happier life today! Get 10% off your first month by visiting\\xa0betterhelp.com/fresh.\\nKiwiCo\\xa0projects make science, technology, engineering, art, and math super fun! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at\\xa0kiwico.com\\xa0with code\\xa0MOTHERHOOD.\\nStoryWorth\\xa0\\xa0gives your loved ones the gift of spending time together, wherever you live! Go to\\xa0storyworth.com/whatfreshhell to get $10 off.\\xa0\\xa0\\nBright Cellars\\xa0is the wine subscription box that pairs you with wine you\'ll love, delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first 6 bottle order by heading to\\xa0brightcellars.com/fresh.\\nMembrasin\\xa0is the totally natural, estrogen-free, clinically proven feminine dryness formula. It works! Go to\\xa0membrasinlife.com\\xa0and use the code FRESH to get 10% off.\\nBarre3\\u2019s workouts combine\\xa0cardio, strength conditioning, and mindfulness in one workout.\\xa0Go to\\xa0barre3.com/FRESH\\xa0and enter promo code FRESH to unlock 75% off monthly and annual subscriptions.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'