The Power of Play in Education with Elizabeth Cushing of Playworks
October 29, 2024
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I'm your host, Matt Barnes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Cushing, President and CEO of Playworks. Join us as we explore how structured play can transform education, build essential life skills, and create more engaging learning environments.
So sit back, relax, and let's jump right into it.
Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes.
In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Cushing, President and CEO of Playworks. Join us as we explore how structured play can transform education, build essential life skills, and create more engaging learning environments.
Join us as we also explore:
- The power of play in childhood development
- Creating effective learning environments
- Building problem-solving skills through play
- The importance of structured recess
- Elizabeth's career journey
- Making transitions fun and effective
- Supporting nonprofit collaboration
Episode Resources:
- Elizabeth Cushing on LinkedIn
- Playworks Website: playworks.org
- Playworks Game Guide
- Recess Lab: recess lab.org
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Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.
Check out our three most downloaded episodes: