Promoting Learning Through Play

Description

Play is essential for children’s overall development, influencing cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. This course examines the critical role of play in early childhood, highlighting how its reduction can negatively impact a child’s well-being. Participants will explore research-based benefits of play and learn practical strategies to incorporate active play into their classroom environments. By fostering play-based learning, educators can create enriching experiences that support developmental milestones, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Role of Play – Identify the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional benefits of play in child development.
2. Recognize the Impact of Reduced Play – Analyze how a lack of play can negatively affect a child’s health, learning, and behavior.
3. Explore Play-Based Learning Strategies – Discover effective ways to integrate active and purposeful play into early childhood environments.
4. Create a Play-Rich Classroom – Design engaging activities that encourage movement, creativity, and social interaction among children.
5. Advocate for Play – Communicate the importance of play to families, administrators, and policymakers to support a play-friendly culture in early education.

This course is designed for early childhood educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices and create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments through the power of play.

• Hours: 2
• Training Level:2
• Core Content: 1, 4
• CDA Content: 1, 2