Playing to Thrive: Building Essential Skills for Today's World
Could play be the key to helping homeschoolers thrive? In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar is joined by Alan Tang, founder of CoLab, an innovative online program that uses games, discussions, and escape rooms to equip kids with essential skills for the modern world. Alan’s journey—from corporate finance and culinary arts to education—has inspired his unique approach to engaging, hands-on learning. Tune in as we dive into how play-based learning can empower homeschool families to prepare their children for lifelong success.
To connect with Alan and his resources, use this link: https://www.collaborationlaboratory.com/
and to see testimonials from his students
visit: https://youtu.be/b_LaBT31moQ
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Peggy founded SPED Homeschool in 2017 after working in the special education homeschooling industry for over a decade and now she and her team empower families across the globe to homeschool students with diverse learning needs.
She is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and trained as a Precept Bible Study leader. Peggy is also a professional aerial silks performer and instructor. In her free time, Peggy enjoys vegan/gluten-free cooking, paddle boarding, hiking and reading. She and her husband Doug live in League City, TX, and after 19 years of homeschooling have now graduated all three of their children from their home school.
