In Teach, Play, Learn! educator Adam Peterson shares his insights about the advantages of adopting play-based teaching in today’s schools. Complete with tons of activities that you can use right now, concrete examples, and a pedagogical toolkit, this book will help you transform classic toys and games—and even everyday objects—into opportunities for play-centered learning. With an eye toward the practical realities and needs of educators everywhere, Adam Peterson offers effective and affordable solutions that engage students in learning through play. In a warm and engaging style, Adam explains how you can implement a fun, engaging, and play-based approach in the era of standards and high-stakes testing. From board games to card games and from dramatic play to dollar store deals, this book will help you create a classroom where learning—and teaching—are as fun as they are effective.