Rethinking Play: How Play Lowers Aggression and Anxiety and Builds Resilience in Kids

After this session, you may never see play the same way again. Our current culture has replaced play with entertainment. We are now seeing the emotional side effects of the loss of play in the lives of children as aggression and anxiety in our young is at an all time high. The research is clear: children learn and develop best through play. And yet, children are playing less than ever. In fact, this is the first generation of children since the dawn of time that does not have a play-based childhood. The side-effects? Children are struggling and teachers are simply exhausted. It has become harder than ever to lead and care for children. This conversation has never been more important as we look at how we can support children’s emotional health and learning. We’ll unpack the science behind play and how it lowers anxiety and aggression, builds resilience, fosters social and emotional health as well as increases natural curiosity and engagement with learning. Join Hannah for a powerful workshop that will help you gain insight into the psychology of play and how it works to support children to learn and discover their best selves.