Play arguably defines childhood, but is this reflective of early childhood education? This guide serves to provide practical, evidence-based ways to increase joy during the learning process and bring back play into preschool.This guide includes tips on how to create a play-based classroom with 15 units, including Back to School, Transportation, Farm, Fall, Feelings, Food, Fairy Tales, Winter, Weather, Valentine, Space, Zoo, Baby Animals, Pond, and Ocean. Each unit includes a detailed descripti