Author Spotlight Miriam Beloglovsky
An interview on reconnecting with your own childhood genius to support early learning in children
In a recent interview with Miriam Beloglovsky, we learned her passion behind writing her recent book, Just Play: Inspiring Adult Play in Early Education. The book highlights the importance of adult play for cultivating creativity, adaptability, and connection in children.
"The more we as adults connect with our childhood genius and how we play," shares Miriam, "then we can really notice how children play and really begin to support their best rather than impose their best on them."
Miriam encourages educators to dive deeper into the idea of playfulness and guides them through a series of comprehensive steps that will shift their thinking surrounding adult play. Educators and leaders discover practical steps that encourage creativity and inspire new ideas to support children's learning. Check out the interview below for more from Miriam on Just Play!
Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and has had the pleasure of advising and guiding students for over twenty-five years. She is a strong advocate for children, youth, and families, and consults and supports a variety of family, children, and youth programs, including THRIVE Family Development Network and My Street of Dreams. She has served as a keynote speaker, presenter, and board member to a number of organizations and conferences. Miriam is the coauthor of the popular award-winning Loose Parts series, Early Learning Theories Made Visible, Design in Mind, and Loose Parts for Children with Diverse Abilities. Her newest resource, Revisiting Journeys: Understanding How Children Reflect, Reimagine, and Redesign Their Play and Learning, is also available for preorder.