With 35 years of experience in early childhood education, Heather Jackson has developed a deep understanding of children's natural play patterns. In 2010, a workshop on play schemas opened her eyes to "a whole new world of play," transforming how she observes and supports children's learning. As an educator at The Sunflower School, Jackson has moved away from viewing curriculum as a "watered down version of kindergarten with worksheets and flash cards" to recognize play as "the most important work of early childhood education."