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The Playful Lens

The Playful Lens
Education
Play
Play Therapy
Playful Learning
Ireland
Play-Based Learning
Playfulness
Mental Health
Well-Being
Curriculum
Playful Pedagogy
Autism
Children
Parental Involvement
Play In Education
Sensory Play
Movement In Education
Curriculum Framework (ireland)
School
Play Scotland

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing ), each episode explores how play shapes who we are: in classrooms, c... more

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Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all.

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by... more

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Robbie O'Connell
Primary school principal in County Kerry
Blenerville, Tralee, County Kerry (school)
Episode: Homework, Play and the Case For More Meaningful Learning with Dr. Colman Noctor and Robbie O'Connell
Colman Noctor
Child and adolescent psychotherapist and media commentator
SETU Waterford; Irish Examiner
Episode: Homework, Play and the Case For More Meaningful Learning with Dr. Colman Noctor and Robbie O'Connell
Lori Desautels
Assistant Professor at Butler University
Butler University
Episode: Deep Learning: The State of Play in Our Nervous System with Dr. Lori Desautels
Anne-Marie Coffey
Special needs assistant with over 16 years of experience; former Montessori and Montesorri-based educator
School in Clodare (Ireland)
Episode: Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
Emer Ring
Professor Emer Ring, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College (Limerick)
Mary Immaculate College
Episode: Play, Learning and Teaching in a Redeveloped Curriculum with Prof Emer Ring and Dr Lisha O'Sullivan
Lisha O'Sullivan
Dr. Lisha O'Sullivan, Department of Reflective Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies
Mary Immaculate College
Episode: Play, Learning and Teaching in a Redeveloped Curriculum with Prof Emer Ring and Dr Lisha O'Sullivan
Stephanie Seidler
Director of We Skoolhouse
We Skoolhouse
Episode: Reimagining Success: Creativity, Curiosity & Process Art with Stephanie Seidler from We Skoolhouse
Fiona Kirkland
Play Pedagogy Lead at Play Scotland
Play Scotland
Episode: What Are Playful Pedagogies? with Fiona Kirkland from Play Scotland
Ashli Givens
Speech therapist, play worker, co-founder of Rooted in Play
Rooted in Play
Episode: The Creative Magic of Loose Parts Play with Rooted in Play

Hosts

Helena
Host of The Playful Lens with a focus on experiential wellbeing and education; frequently collaborates on episodes about playful pedagogy, rights-based education, and school culture.
Gillian
Co-host known for exploring playful learning, classroom practice, and practical strategies for educators and families.

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Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
Q: What small joy do you look forward to every day?
Reflecting on a small daily achievement or connection made with a child or colleague, which provides motivation and a sense of purpose.
Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
Q: Who nurtured your playfulness when you were young?
Siblings and friends in outdoor, imaginative play, which highlights the social roots of playfulness.
Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
Q: If you had a stick to play with, what would it become?
A riding crop for pretend horse riding, which shows how a simple prop can unlock imaginative play and narrative learning.
Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey
Q: What was your favorite thing to play with as a child?
Etch A Sketch; it sparked creativity and a sense of exploration that stayed with me, shaping how I view play as a learning tool.
Reimagining Success: Creativity, Curiosity & Process Art with Stephanie Seidler from We Skoolhouse
Q: If you had the ears of everyone, what do you really wish everybody knew about play?
Play is not a luxury but a universal, innate need that supports physical, linguistic, and cognitive development; misunderstanding its importance leads to missed opportunities for growth and resilience.

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This show centers on play, learning, and wellbeing, with conversations that explore how playful approaches can transform classrooms, families, and communities. Episodes often feature educators, researchers, and practitioners discussing practical strategies for embedding play into curricula, supporting neurodivergent learners, and balancing play with accountability and outcomes. A notable strength is its emphasis on real-world implementation—tools such as observation techniques, environment as the third teacher, and co-regulation are recurring themes. The hosts bring warmth, curiosity, and a practical mindset, making complex ideas accessible to teachers, parents, and school leaders who want actionable ways to foster creativity and resilience... more

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1. Robbie O'Connell
2. Colman Noctor
3. Lori Desautels
4. Anne-Marie Coffey
5. Emer Ring
6. Lisha O'Sullivan
7. Stephanie Seidler
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