Description
Successful classroom playdates are important for your upper elementary and middle school students' well-being. Well thought out curriculum and educational interest-based play dates are unique opportunities for our "middles" to connect with one another, learn how to interact with others in and outside of a school environment and strengthen relationships. Join Naomi Harm, a Genius of Play Ambassador, as she shares ten successful playdate ideas that can help children play, learn, and communicate together in a collaborative 4th — 8th grade classroom. Participants will also have an opportunity to design their own playful learning activities that they can immediately use with their students.
Objectives
Discover ten successful playdate ideas that can help children play, learn, and communicate together in a collaborative 4th — 8th grade classroom. Grow your students social, emotional well-being and their learning confidence through interactive communication and collaboration learning activities, protocols, and design challenges.






