# Can AI Bring Play and Creativity Back Into the Classroom?

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Podcast: [Foundations of Learning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foundations-of-learning-6742795)
Published: 2025-12-18T21:19:04+00:00
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## Resource

Classrooms were never meant to be one-size-fits-all—yet teachers are expected to meet wildly different learning needs with less time and more paperwork than ever. In this episode of Foundations of Learning, I sit down with Jeffrey Riley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Day of AI, to explore how AI—when used intentionally—can help teachers differentiate instruction, reduce cognitive and administrative overload, and create space for something that’s been missing from many classrooms: play, curiosity, and passion-driven learning. Jeffrey brings a hopeful, practical perspective shaped by his work with tens of thousands of educators and millions of students, helping schools adopt AI in ways that protect creativity, equity, and human connection. If you’re a teacher, parent, or school leader looking for ways to meet students where they are—without burning out—this episode will leave you encouraged and inspired. Check out Day of AI: FREE AI curriculum, resources, and community Sign up for America's Youth AI Festival K3 Homeschool Foundations Resources: Science of Reading Simplified Ecourse 5 Foundations of Reading Ecourse Skill-Based Literacy Curriculum (start here if you're not sure which level to choose) Level 1: Letters and Sounds (Parent Led) Level 1: The Letter Mysteries (Video Led) Level 2: Beginning Reader Level 3: The Sound and Spelling Guide Get the first 2 letter lessons for FREE Get the first 5 Reading Lessons for FREE Your Guide to Teach High-Frequency Words Get the first 10 lessons to teach high-frequency words for FREE The Literacy Clarity Plan- Work one on one with me to create a detailed literacy plan made for YOUR child FREE Literacy for Littles Ebook

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