A Holiday Message from… Albert Einstein?

Season’s Greetings!

You’ve probably noticed that EMC² Learning borrows its name from Albert Einstein’s most famous mathematical equation. So we think it’s only fitting to turn to the man himself for a few words of wisdom to close out this calendar year. For as this celebrated physicist so famously once said:

“Play is the highest form of research.”

Through play, children and adults can explore new ideas, solve problems, and develop new skills and perspectives. Play allows us to approach the world with a sense of curiosity and creativity, and it can be a powerful tool for learning, growth and personal development. As Einstein suggests, play is not just a way to pass the time or have fun, but a crucial form of research and exploration.

As we look forward to celebrating the next few weeks at home exchanging gifts with our family members and loved ones, we think this is a perfect reminder of the joy (and the discovery!) that the holidays can bring.

EMC² Learning is humbled and grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing resources, courses, activities, and templates to help busy teachers bring playful instructional techniques to life in their classrooms all around the world. Here’s a small sample of the kinds of colorful, creative lesson plans that Engagement Engineers are bringing to life in their instruction using strategies from the EMC² Learning library and a splash of playful pedagogy.