How imaginary worlds help kids learn | Anna Rainio
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How imaginary worlds help kids learn | Anna Rainio

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 8, 202617 min

All children develop at different paces — so why do schools expect every student to learn the same way? Early education researcher Anna Rainio introduces "playworlds," a learning activity where adults and kids create imaginary stories together. She shows how pretend play helps students find their place — and the power of a teacher or parent starting with a simple question: Why not? Vote for our show in the Signal Awards for Most Inspirational podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Classroom learning looks different for every kid.

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Some are hyper-focused. Others struggle to pay attention. Some are withdrawn. Others can't wait to make noise.

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According to educator and play expert Ana Raimio, it's strange that we ever expect sameness from children in school. If everyone's handed an identical curriculum, some are bound to struggle. In most other phases of our lives, it would be odd to think that everybody was able to

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