This course examines the role of play in a young child's life. We'll look at the benefits of playing, and types of play that children engage in, and how you can support it in your classroom. Earn:
2  Clock hours of Professional Development/ WA STARS Hours

Important:

This course requires you to be able to download and upload documents. If you are not able to do this, please do not enroll in the course, as we do not give refunds for courses that have been started.

Thus course is best completed on a computer or tablet. It is not ideal for mobile phones. 

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About the instructor

Early Childhood Education Instructor

Miriam Dressler

Owner & Director of Learning & Education at Bloom Early Education Owner & Early Childhood Education Consultant & Trainer at August Education Education: B. Primary Education | M.Ed Other: WA State MERIT Trainer, CDA Professional Development Specialist | Validator: National Accreditation Commission

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • START HERE....

    • How to use this course

    • Introduce yourself
  • 2

    Introduction to Play

    • What is Play?

    • Play Q & A

    • Let's Hear it from the Kids!
  • 3

    Theories of Play

    • Piaget and Vygotsky on Play

    • Parten's Five Types of Play

    • More on the Types of Play

    • What have you observed?

    • Supporting Children's Play

    • How Much Should Children Play?

    • The Role of Physical Play in Early Childhood
  • 4

    Other Things To Consider

    • Gender-Specific Toys

    • In Your Classroom
  • 5

    Conclusion

    • Final Steps

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