What exactly belongs in play areas and how do you make these spaces and materials challenging enough and varied in skill level to meet the needs of all children? Discover how to link early learning standards with child-centered, play-based teaching. You’ll explore four effective strategies to make play experiences personal, purposeful, and productive. Based on the NAEYC book, this webinar will help you anchor your creativity with practical skills to maximize teaching effectiveness. You’ll zoom in on children’s development to connect your planning and interactions to their emerging skills.
Gateways Content Area: (E) Interactions, Relationships & Environments
Gateways CDA Area: (8) Child Development
Audience
Administrators/Coordinators/Directors/Principals
Assistant Principals
Home Visitors
Occupational Therapists
Parent Educators/Family Specialists
Physical Therapists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Speech/Language Pathologists
Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals
Teachers
Topic
S/E = Social/Emotional Development
STDEV = Professional Knowledge
Levels of learning
Introductory