Play Based Learning
This self-paced course equips early childhood educators with the knowledge and skills to foster joyful, developmentally appropriate learning through play. Grounded in research, it covers the principles of play-based learning, how to design inspiring play environments, and strategies for supporting social-emotional development. Ideal for both new and experienced teachers, the course empowers educators to confidently implement and advocate for play in their classrooms.
Play-Based Learning for Early Childhood Educators
🎯 Course Goal:
This course will help you confidently implement and advocate for play-based learning to foster joyful, developmentally appropriate growth in every child.
This course will help you confidently implement and advocate for play-based learning to foster joyful, developmentally appropriate growth in every child.
Learning Objectives
- ✓ Analyze the role and developmental value of various types of play
- ✓ Design inclusive, engaging, and age-appropriate play environments
- ✓ Develop strategies to support social-emotional learning through play
- ✓ Implement play-based teaching practices and observation techniques
- ✓ Evaluate the effectiveness of play-based learning and overcome implementation challenges
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
Analyze the role and developmental value of various types of play Design inclusive, engaging, and age-appropriate play environments Develop strategies to support social-emotional learning through play Implement play-based teaching practices and observation techniques Evaluate the effectiveness of play-based learning and overcome implementation challenges