EP31: Why Play?

Why Play?

Rae Pica joins Kisha Reid as they tackle the question Why Play? Pica draws from her work with early childhood educators, time in the field, and the latest research in her new book, which digs into the why.

Rae Pica is on a mission to ensure that children have the chance to be children and that child development guides all our interactions with them. She is the author of 23 books, including her latest, Why Play?: How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Education. Rae is also an online course creator and internationally known speaker. Visit her website at raepica.com.

Podcast episode promotion featuring Rae Pica and Kisha Reid discussing the importance of play in early childhood education, with photos of Rae Pica and podcast branding.

From Surviving to Thriving. An empowering teacher retreat designed to inspire and elevate early childhood educators, caregivers, and advocates.

We acknowledge the immense challenges our field has withstood these past five years and are ready to come together to do the work to shift from Surviving to Thriving!

From Surviving to Thriving. An empowering teacher retreat designed to inspire and elevate early childhood educators, caregivers, and advocates.

We acknowledge the immense challenges our field has withstood these past five years and are ready to come together to do the work to shift from Surviving to Thriving!