“Why You Should Stop Interrupting Play”
Jeff A Johnson

October 19th, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PST)

Adults interrupt children’s play far too often—usually with good intentions. This session examines why those interruptions undermine real play, how to tell necessary interventions from harmful ones, and why protecting large blocks of uninterrupted time is essential for deep, child-led exploration.
1 STAR hour CC: Interactions