Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education Teachers

Strategies to Create Inclusive, Play-Based Learning Experiences


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In this episode of the Sped Prep Academy Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Melysa Mei, a passionate preschool teacher from NYC.

Melysa has been teaching for 17 years and is a devoted play advocate. To help spread the play-based love Melysa started her own online business - Pre-K Spot helping other early educators in child-led play-based strategies. With experience ranging from nannying, to early intervention, to classroom teacher she uses her experience and knowledge to support not only her students but fellow early educators as well. 


Melysa shares her expertise in creating inclusive, play-based learning experiences for young learners. 

Listen in as we discuss:

  • benefits of play-based learning, emphasizing how it fosters social interactions, multisensory experiences, and natural engagement
  • best classroom practices, including how to incorporates students' interests and strengths into activities 
  • the importance of collaboration with families and professionals and shared strategies for differentiation to meet diverse student needs. 
  • the challenges in implementing play-based and inclusive practices and how to overcome those challenges
  • and So Much More!

Listen in to gain valuable insight into how a multisensory approach can enhance learning not only in preschool but across all different grade levels.

Connect with Melysa here:
Instagram - @prek.spot 

Podcast - Pre-K Spot Talks



And get her free product: Sensory Fillers for a Year


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