Who to believe ? Dr. Jack Shonkoff at Harvard centre for the developing child or an anonymous Ofsted “research” report that references Ofsted’s own “research” and some studies that relate to adults rather than under 5s? Gosh it’s a dilemma…
November 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM
My wonderful editor, Sarah Jubar, and I have set a sales goal we'd like to meet by fall. So, I'm doing some self-promotion! #ECE #earlyed #WhyPlay @tcpress.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My wonderful editor, Sarah Jubar, and I have set a sales goal we'd like to meet by fall. So, I'm doing some self-promotion! #ECE #earlyed #WhyPlay @tcpress.bsky.social
Always love my conversations with @ece-nerd.bsky.social. We're birds of a feather! 😁#ECE #WhyPlay
November 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Always love my conversations with @ece-nerd.bsky.social. We're birds of a feather! 😁#ECE #WhyPlay
No, Children Should NOT Sit Still!
YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica
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January 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
November 21, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Just learned that in honor of International Day of Play, Teachers College Press is offering a 20% discount -- today and tomorrow -- on my book, Why Play? WOOHOO!
www.tcpress.com/why-play-978... #ECE #play #WhyPlay
Use code DAYOFPLAY
www.tcpress.com/why-play-978... #ECE #play #WhyPlay
Use code DAYOFPLAY
June 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Just learned that in honor of International Day of Play, Teachers College Press is offering a 20% discount -- today and tomorrow -- on my book, Why Play? WOOHOO!
www.tcpress.com/why-play-978... #ECE #play #WhyPlay
Use code DAYOFPLAY
www.tcpress.com/why-play-978... #ECE #play #WhyPlay
Use code DAYOFPLAY
February 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I don't know a single child who gets 3 hours of movement a day! I see it as a result of 2 myths: 1. Earlier is better. (Meaning more academics/more sitting.) 2. The mind & the body are separate. (Baloney. All the research shows they're interdependent.) #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
March 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I don't know a single child who gets 3 hours of movement a day! I see it as a result of 2 myths: 1. Earlier is better. (Meaning more academics/more sitting.) 2. The mind & the body are separate. (Baloney. All the research shows they're interdependent.) #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Sharing a snippet of the purpose that fuels my work with early childhood educators! This one’s about the journey behind Why Play? It’s a glimpse into the questions, experiences, and convictions that shaped the book – and why it matters now more than ever. #ECE #earlyed #WhyPlay
youtu.be/bOCHB_lRNAw
youtu.be/bOCHB_lRNAw
Why Play?
YouTube video by rae
youtu.be
August 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Sharing a snippet of the purpose that fuels my work with early childhood educators! This one’s about the journey behind Why Play? It’s a glimpse into the questions, experiences, and convictions that shaped the book – and why it matters now more than ever. #ECE #earlyed #WhyPlay
youtu.be/bOCHB_lRNAw
youtu.be/bOCHB_lRNAw
My blog post for @tcpress.bsky.social. For #ECE professionals who worry more #play = more challenging behaviors!
www.tcpress.com/blog/play-ba... #earlyed #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
www.tcpress.com/blog/play-ba... #earlyed #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Reduce Challenging Behaviors in ECE With Play-Based Curriculum
Rae Pica challenges the untrue but persistent belief that children are behaving (and learning) only when they are sitting motionless at their desks.
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May 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My blog post for @tcpress.bsky.social. For #ECE professionals who worry more #play = more challenging behaviors!
www.tcpress.com/blog/play-ba... #earlyed #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
www.tcpress.com/blog/play-ba... #earlyed #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
From educator Laura Roush: www.bamradionetwork.com/the-problem-... #ECE #play #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
The Problem with Early Education in the U.S.: Where Did Play Go?
When you think back to your fond memories of early childhood, do you remember the thrill of discovery, or do you remember worksheets? For too many children in the United States, their first introducti...
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June 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
From educator Laura Roush: www.bamradionetwork.com/the-problem-... #ECE #play #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
🎉 New course drop!
Let’s Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE is live!
Big energy isn’t a problem—it’s potential. Learn how movement supports learning, connection, & joy.
Let’s rethink what learning looks like! 💥
raepica.teachable.com/p/let-s-get-... #ECE #BigBodyPlay #WhyPlay
Let’s Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE is live!
Big energy isn’t a problem—it’s potential. Learn how movement supports learning, connection, & joy.
Let’s rethink what learning looks like! 💥
raepica.teachable.com/p/let-s-get-... #ECE #BigBodyPlay #WhyPlay
Let's Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE!
raepica.teachable.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎉 New course drop!
Let’s Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE is live!
Big energy isn’t a problem—it’s potential. Learn how movement supports learning, connection, & joy.
Let’s rethink what learning looks like! 💥
raepica.teachable.com/p/let-s-get-... #ECE #BigBodyPlay #WhyPlay
Let’s Get Physical! Embrace the Power of Big Body Play in ECE is live!
Big energy isn’t a problem—it’s potential. Learn how movement supports learning, connection, & joy.
Let’s rethink what learning looks like! 💥
raepica.teachable.com/p/let-s-get-... #ECE #BigBodyPlay #WhyPlay
LIVE TODAY! My interview for Adventures in Learning. We discussed why rushing children into academics undermines learning, and how educators and families can advocate for change! You can listen at www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... #ECE #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Let Them Play: Rae Pica on Joyful Learning and Reclaiming Early Childhood - Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
What if the most powerful thing we could give young children is time to play?Early childhood expert Rae Pica joins Dr. Diane for a candid conversation about why play, movement, and joy are essentials,...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
LIVE TODAY! My interview for Adventures in Learning. We discussed why rushing children into academics undermines learning, and how educators and families can advocate for change! You can listen at www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... #ECE #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Was recently interviewed by The Voice of Early Childhood! Hope you'll listen to "Why play? - How to make play an essential part of early education!" You'll find it here: thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/why-play-how... #ECE #earlyed #play #WhyPlay
Why play? - How to make play an essential part of early education
Play is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity. From early childhood through adulthood, play fuels cognitive growth, emotional resilience, social competence, and physical development. This article a...
thevoiceofearlychildhood.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Was recently interviewed by The Voice of Early Childhood! Hope you'll listen to "Why play? - How to make play an essential part of early education!" You'll find it here: thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/why-play-how... #ECE #earlyed #play #WhyPlay
Here's the 1st in a series of videos I'm planning. I want to offer info and advice for early childhood educators seeking joyful, movement-rich learning!
#ece #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyX...
#ece #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyX...
How to Handle Movement in the Classroom Without Losing Your Mind
YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica
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September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here's the 1st in a series of videos I'm planning. I want to offer info and advice for early childhood educators seeking joyful, movement-rich learning!
#ece #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyX...
#ece #play #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmyX...
I've decided to start putting my YouTube channel to use again! Here's the first in what I plan to be a series offering tips and info I hope will be helpful to #ECE teachers! #play #WhyPlay
youtu.be/PmyXCk1ycpg?...
youtu.be/PmyXCk1ycpg?...
How to Handle Movement in the Classroom Without Losing Your Mind
YouTube video by Play-Based Learning with Rae Pica
youtu.be
August 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've decided to start putting my YouTube channel to use again! Here's the first in what I plan to be a series offering tips and info I hope will be helpful to #ECE teachers! #play #WhyPlay
youtu.be/PmyXCk1ycpg?...
youtu.be/PmyXCk1ycpg?...
Excited to share my interview for the Defending the Early Years podcast! Host Kisha Reid & I have a wonderful conversation about the need for #play in #earlychildhood! #ECE #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiFP...
EP 31: Why Play?
YouTube video by Defending the Early Years
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August 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Excited to share my interview for the Defending the Early Years podcast! Host Kisha Reid & I have a wonderful conversation about the need for #play in #earlychildhood! #ECE #WhyPlay #AskingWhatIf www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiFP...
Too often education wipes out the wonder in children. We have to fight to keep that from happening -- especially in #ECE! #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
My next book - a journey through child development from prenatal to age three - will be called Wonderment…and for good reason.
There’s not a lot that arouses awe in us as adults. After a point we’ve mostly seen it all. We’ve been there and done that.
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There’s not a lot that arouses awe in us as adults. After a point we’ve mostly seen it all. We’ve been there and done that.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Too often education wipes out the wonder in children. We have to fight to keep that from happening -- especially in #ECE! #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Unacceptable! #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay
Kindergarten is the New Second Grade, and Teachers Aren’t Having It
www.boredteachers.com/post/kinderg...
www.boredteachers.com/post/kinderg...
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January 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Unacceptable! #AskingWhatIf #WhyPlay