"Brilliant! Katelyn Clark's guided exploration into the importance of reflecting on childhood play experiences is a must-read for any educator aiming to create an inclusive and thriving play environment. Play Stories beautifully highlights the importance of revisiting one's own play memories and harnessing that joy and insight to enrich teaching practice." —Chessa Kenney, MS Ed, Executive Director, AT PLAY: A Community Playspace, Inc.
"Play Stories is a thought-provoking and essential read for anyone in the field of education. By reflecting on personal play memories, we can challenge assumptions and address areas of play that cause discomfort. Educators can develop a more holistic and effective approach to integrating play into their teaching practice. Author Katelyn Clark takes educators on a reflective and insightful journey into the world of play, fostering introspection and self-awareness, developing a play identity, and making connections to their own practice to create enriching learning environments for children." —Miriam Beloglovsky, author of Just Play! Inspiring Adult Play in Early Childhood Education