This week on Behind the Educator’s Lens, I sit down with Hannah Beach for one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had about children, emotional regulation, and why more play is essential for their mental health and development.
We unpack:
✨ why play is the language of connection
✨ how it heals overwhelmed nervous systems
✨ what happens when we remove play from childhood
✨ simple ways adults can re‑invite play back into learning
If you’ve ever felt the pressure of “fitting everything in,” this episode is a reminder that play is not extra, it’s foundational.
