I teach PreK 3s and 4s. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of sturdy Melissa & Doug type of things to help them gain more background knowledge for when they do true play-based learning within their classrooms. Most have been donations.

Lego Duplos, magnatiles, and other building toys
little "stores" where they can create grocery stores, farm stands, flower shops
play food
doll houses
wooden puzzles
tents - firetruck, rocketship, camping tent, food truck, school bus
pet store toys
dentist toys
pizza shop

Stuff like that so they can have experiences just playing with things I have read to them about. I teach 12 preschool classes so it's too much for me to have them create something, but I know they do that in their classrooms so they get a little practice here before doing it there.


Anna O'Brien
School Librarian, Preschool-Gr. 2
Cook Hill School, Wallingford CT


On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM Sharon Rodko via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:
I would be interested in a Play-Based Learning group, too!
Sharon

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Hurlbutt Elementary School
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On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM Jenny Lussier via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:
Hi all - Thanks for asking. Let's see if we can organize something together or with another group.

Jenny

On Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM Paula Gajewski <pgajewski@torrington.org> wrote:
Same with me!  We have pre k in our building this year and I can use more play based/makerspace ideas.

Paula

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Torrington Public Schools
355 Migeon Ave.
Torrington, CT 06790
860-800-2352 (call/text)


On Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM Elizabeth Doran via CASL-L <casl-l@mylist.net> wrote:
Can I please be included in this?? I also a doing makerspace for the first time and need examples 

Beth

On Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM Laura Hedenberg <lhedenberg@barkhamstedschool.org> wrote:
Hi.  Is there anyone using play based learning in their K-5 library?  Or using it in makerspace/tech time?
I would love to get ideas and possibly visit to see it in action. I'm working on play-based for my goal this year.

Thanks
Laura

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