Everyone says learning should be serious. We disagree.

When we let kids play games in class, something incredible happened—focus improved, confidence soared, and even the quietest students found their voice. The games weren’t a break from learning; they were part of the learning.

In this Straight Talk: Plant the Change episode, Michele Fasnacht shares real stories of how purposeful play transformed students who once struggled with focus, self-doubt, and connection. You’ll see why games build emotional intelligence, teamwork, and resilience in ways worksheets never could.

Hit play to discover why the smartest classrooms are choosing curiosity, creativity, and compassion over memorization and test prep.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time. Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange