Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education

On the playground, friendship means *everything*—and those who appear "alone" aren't lacking. They're rare. 💎 Watch PZ researcher Jessica Dreyer's TEDxLinz talk (a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider) and discover how we can cultivate a culture of connection and empathy for all children. Dreyer is a teacher-researcher at the International School of Billund where she integrates the Pedagogy of Play research project, a collaboration with The LEGO Foundation. She's also the creator of https://playground.cards/, a card trading game that fosters new friendships. 🃏

PZ's The Open Canopy invites *any teacher worldwide* to sign up for free curricula , aka “learning journeys,” that pair students with peers 🎒📲🎒 from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds around the globe. The project even includes a dialogue toolkit 💬 to “help students just go a little bit deeper,” in their responses and feedback to one other.

PZ's Daniel Wilson wants us to rethink homework: "It's hard to learn without real-life relevance." That's why he's collaborating with Spain’s Universidad Camilo José Cela on a program that seeks to encourage curiosity 💭 , a sense of belonging, and fun through their students’ interactions with their surroundings 🌲, whether those take place at day centers for the elderly, mechanical workshops or greenhouses—and integrate these experiences into school curriculum. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_cEYv7G

It's our first GivingTuesday! 🧡 Will you support PZ scholarships? https://lnkd.in/ebNXEgdX Each year, Project Zero is able to help hundreds of educators around the world access our conferences and courses, thanks to a dedicated scholarship fund that defrays tuition for those working in under-resourced contexts.    Help us renew and sustain this vital resource—and help educators use PZ ideas 💡 to support deeper learning and thinking for their students.

📚 In Howard Gardner's newest books (yes, plural!), PZ's co-founder takes us behind the scenes of what he was thinking, and who was influencing his thinking, at pivotal life moments: from Scranton kid to Cambridge researcher, from wide-eyed learner to seasoned educator. https://lnkd.in/e7gKZUCc

🎙️"Thinkability" Season 4 is live! First up: "Finding the Fun in Thinking" Many see thinking as work, but it's often fun! *Think* word games, puzzles 🧩, or creative brainstorming with others. What's the fun in thinking and how can we leverage the connection to learning? https://lnkd.in/gEPUh5JV

Gain new insights & strategies to enhance civic & history education in your classroom! We're thrilled to be at the #RuralEdForum today! Stop by to explore our online courses for K-12 teachers and higher ed leaders. Learn more here: https://t.co/swEHSkHPmx National Rural Education Association

🎙️Podcast Spotlight🎙️"Think You're Creative? Think Again" PZ's Edward Clapp joins Harvard Graduate School of Education's EdCast to discuss the limitations of individualist creativity and how to shift to a more participatory approach.

➡️ It's time to approach young people's interactions with technology with curiosity 🙋♂️ rather than judgment, including how technology can help young people reduce the (many) pressures they're feeling. PZ's Center for Digital Thriving unpacks the grind culture in American teens. Explore the key findings. 💡

After 18 months of looking at the integration of 🎨 art practices into Boston Public Schools’ early childhood curriculum, Art|Play has just released new curriculum, instructional videos for teachers, and downloadable activity guides for families, all available for free and online. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3qZ8Fdv Below is just one of many new resources!