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The set of competencies and skills required of today’s teachers is changing quickly and radically. In fact, teaching today is not only about what students see and hear. It’s much more about leading the energy in the classroom toward what the students feel. Thus, teachers’ energy and consideration of personal and learners’ well-being have never been more important. The course will clarify Playful Learning, and how to exploit active teaching methods and tools to bring energy to the classroom and have children learn through play. Playful Learning is a learning program developing and encouraging a more playful approach to children’s development and learning. Since its launch in 2013, it has contributed to strengthening children’s creative, experimental, and playful approach to the world and their motivation to learn. Participants will acquire all the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the principles of Playful Learning in their classroom. First, they will start strengthening their well-being, focusing on different methods to reduce stress, protect, keep up the energy, and recharge. Next, the course will focus on Playful Learning and how to implement a common language of well-being in the classroom. Participants will practice a variety of methods, energy tools, and body-mind activities all aimed at this very outcome. Part of the training will also concentrate on the heart-full approach. This helps teachers and students develop social-emotional skills such as empathy, kindness, and a positive tone. Combined with creative activities and energy tools it builds up a strong, helpful, and inclusive culture in your classroo...read more.