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✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing).

In this conversation, Dr. Joanna Fortune discusses the significance of play in both childhood and adulthood, emphasising its role in mental health, relationships and education. She explores how play fosters connection, creativity and emotional well-being, and provides practical tips for adults to reconnect with their playful side. The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity and playfulness in learning environments and how these elements can enhance teacher-student relationships and family dynamics.

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Gillian and Helena