1st Edition
All Subjects in Play: Play-Based Lessons for the Secondary Classroom
1. Introduction 2. This Book’s Aims 3. This Book’s Structure 4. Quick Background on Play 5. Play for Content-Building 6. “Found Parts” Play 7. Additional “Child’s Play" 8. Float Ideas 9. Research Role-Playing 10. Scavenger Hunts 11. Matching Card Games 12. Escape Rooms (Digital or Physical) 13. Whole Unit Gamification 14. Playing with Content – via AI support 15. Play as Skills Application 16. Pairing-Cards Game Variations 17. Reasoning Tug-of-War 18. Build-It Play 19. Analytical Role-Playing & Simulations 20. Category Challenges 21. Reinvented Classics 22. “Found Parts” Abstractions 23. Threading Together 24. Bracket Battles 25. Playing with Skills – via AI support 26. Play-based Assessments (PBA) 27. Role-Playing/Simulation Assessments 28. Final Thoughts 29. Special Thanks
Biography
Amy Heusterberg-Richards holds 18 years of high school English Language Arts teaching experience and is a decade-long International Baccalaureate teacher. In 2018, she was Wisconsin’s selectee and national qualifier for the NCTE’s Teacher of Excellence title. She has presented at several conferences and has been published on Moving Writers and Edutopia. Her Twitter/X handle is @LAwithMrsHR.
"Amy Heusterberg-Richards's All Subjects in Play redefines secondary education through play-based learning. Her innovative strategies enhance student engagement and foster critical thinking. This book is a must-read for educators looking to inspire and connect with their students.”
Damian LaCroix, Wisconsin State Superintendent of the Year
"As someone who has long championed the importance of play and physical activity in K-8 classrooms, I am thrilled to see Amy Heusterberg Richards focus on extending these vital practices to the secondary level in All Subjects in Play. Her insightful approach highlights the critical role of play in fostering creativity, collaboration, and deeper learning for older students. This book is a must-read for educators looking to energize their classrooms and reimagine how play can transform student engagement and success."
Dr. Brad Johnson, Speaker, Author of Dear Teacher: 100 Days of Inspirational Quotes and Anecdotes
