Region 1- The Powerful Role of Play Community of Practice series

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November 12, 2022 9:00am to 10:30am

Virtual

United States

This community of practice (CoP) series is intended to provide preschool and transitional kindergarten teachers the opportunity to take a deeper dive into chapters 4-6 of the Powerful Role of Play in Early Education document.

Attendance Requirements: Attendees are required to have taken the Powerful Role of Play in Early Education overview prior to registering for this series. Each CoP will be 1 hour via zoom from 9:00-10:00. The CoP series will provide participants an opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field and share strategies, successes and challenges.

Series Dates and Focus Topics

November 12th- The Importance of Risk-Taking in Children’s Play

December 3rd- Using Play to Support Inclusion

December 17th- A Trauma-Informed Approach to Play-Based Learning

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