Raising Wildlings
Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell
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Bringing Play into Schools with Sarah Aiono
Today we’re chatting to Sarah Aiono, international speaker, coach, teacher, researcher, CEO of Longworth Education and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading play pedagogy experts all about the biological need for all humans to play, the need for us as parents and educators to slow down childhood, how the early academic pushdown is harming children and how Sarah and her passionate team help teachers implement evidence-based play pedagogy in their everyday classroom practices. 👉 Sarah shares Her journey to starting Longworth EducationAbout play advocacyIf teenagers do still biologically need playAbout the Play Pedagogy PhilosophyThat childhood needs to slow downThat childhood is not preparation for adulthood Why we must challenge the rhetoric about meeting certain milestonesAbout the biological imperative that play is for childrenWhy play outside is so critical for children's development How we can advocate for our children's strengths and passions, ensuring educators and schools recognise the diversity of children's knowledge and skills.👉 Opt In https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables 👉 Links and Resources Connect with Sarah Website Linked In Twitter @sarahaiono Facebook Instagram: longworth_education 👉 Guest Details Sarah is an international speaker, coach, teacher, researcher, CEO and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading play pedagogy experts. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, having taught students from all year levels, with a particular focus on those with challenging behaviour and learning needs. She is passionate about helping teachers implement evidence-based play pedagogy with fidelity in their everyday classroom practices. She is a postgraduate course advisor, Neuro fellow and HundrED Academy member and hosts the popular podcast series Play Conversations. She is also 8 years into her journey as a part of a worldschooling family, alongside her husband and two teenage children. Wildlings Forest School Contact Details Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Pinterest Linked In 👉 Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we Other ways we can help you: Want to learn the game-changing soft skills you'll need while leading group activities with fire, water and tools? Catch Our FREE Mini Training On The First Steps You Must Take To Lead A Forest School Program Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)
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