Judd Levingston

Play isn’t just for children nor is it just about sports. Play is an essential element in our education, in our emotional lives, and in our moral development from early childhood until deep into adulthood. One might even say that we don’t ever cease to have a capacity for play! This talk presents findings from the presenter’s study of moral education in Chinese, Jewish, Muslim, Quaker, Roman Catholic and non-sectarian private and public schools. Through a series of interactive case studies that illuminate decision points and moments of moral growth, participants in this talk will see how teachers, parents and all adults who spend time with young people can foster a sense of play that leads to positive moral decisions and creativity in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the arts and at home.