Sara Rex is an elementary educator in central Ohio with 19 years of experience as a second-grade teacher. She is passionate about creating a classroom environment where all children feel valued and capable to learn from one another through play, integrated projects, quality literature, and nature. She received her master’s degree in early childhood education from The Ohio State University.
Children laugh about 300 times a day. Our hallways, classrooms, and playgrounds should be filled with the joyful sounds of our students. I’m sure we hear it at recess, but how can we bring more laughter and joy into our classroom? Leaning into play...