Region 5 - The Powerful Role of Play

Learning Outcomes

• Define different types of play 

• Understand research-based connections between play and learning

• Recognize the adult role in the play environment and how to support children’s learning through play

• Be ready to debunk common myths about play and learning. 

• Use the reflective learning cycle for  planning that includes  individualization and scaffolding for all children

• Understand ways in which observation and documentation of children’s play is used throughout