Play is important! Whether it is free play or organized play, play is an essential and critical part of a child’s development.  It promotes mental, social and physical skills starting at infancy and continuing throughout life.  It strengthens bonds that are beneficial to the child, teacher and the parent.  This 2-hour interactive training concentrates on the organized play created by teachers, leaders, and parents of young children.  Let’s learn as we play and have fun!

Objectives

The participant will:

• Learn the connection between play activities and brain development
• Understand the benefits of planned play
• Gain knowledge of the basic components of a well-structured play activity
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities for children

Outline

1. Brain Waves
2. Scientific Validation
3. Benefits
4. Focus Areas
5. Creative Planning
6. Hands-On Examples
7. DIY Challenge

Handouts

• Outline with note taking space
• Objectives
• Activity planning form

Upcoming Locations:

Saturday, Feb. 16^th      9am – 11am     Kings Christian School, Miami FL
$15 early bird registration + KCS parent discount ends Jan 31^st!