just play: inspiring adult play in early childhood education

＂Play is crucial in adulthood because it fosters adaptiveness, creativity, role rehearsal, and mind-body integration. Just like children, when adults engage in play and creative endeavors, they can find that childlike center that cultivates happiness and joy. They will be equipped to work with children, design effective curricula, understand children and increase empathy, create playful leadership opportunities, and make significant changes to their programs and organizations＂--

Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and has had the pleasure of advising and guiding students for over twenty-five years. She is a strong advocate for children, youth, and families, and consults and supports a variety of family, children, and youth programs, including THRIVE Family Development Network and My Street of Dreams. She has served as a keynote speaker, presenter, and board member to a number of organizations and conferences. Miriam is the coauthor of the popular award-winning Loose Parts series, Early Learning Theories Made Visible, Design in Mind, and author of Loose Parts for Diverse Abilities.