IN PERSON: The Value & Benefits of Play in the Early Childhood Classroom

This introductory session helps early childhood educators reconnect with the purpose of play and explore its impact on social, emotional, and academic development. Participants will examine classroom play types, reflect on current practices, and learn to articulate learning through play. With practical tools for goal writing, open-ended questioning, and intentional facilitation, educators will leave inspired to elevate everyday play into purposeful teaching.