Part 1: Playful Learning is not just for K: Reimagining Learning Beyond Kindergarten

This article advocates for the continued integration of playful learning beyond kindergarten, highlighting its cognitive, social, and emotional benefits across all grade levels. Drawing from personal experience, research, and Quebec’s educational context, it challenges the misconception that play is only for early childhood and encourages educators to rethink assessment and curriculum design to include purposeful play at every stage.