Regional 9 - The Power Of Play

This California Preschool Instructional Network workshop provides participants with an understanding that  play and learning should be seamless for preschool children. Play is at the heart of young children’s explorations and their engagement in learning experiences. This workshop will provide participants with opportunities to learn strategies to incorporate learning through play.

Participants will:

• Experience the benefits and debunk common myths about play and learning
• Consider planning opportunities for individualization and scaffolding within the reflective planning cycle

Participants are required to do one hour of professional learning independently prior to this 2-hour distance learning session to earn 3 hours of PD credit. All sessions will be conducted virtually which requires participants to have online access and a digital device for full participation.

Level: Introductory

Audience: Teaching/Administrator/Leadership Staff, Family Child Care Providers, Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Providers

Age Range:  Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten

Important Workforce Registry Information: To receive professional development hours, participants are required to have a CA ECE Workforce Registry number prior to registering. Participants can access the Workforce Registry website to obtain their ID number by visiting https://www.caregistry.org/.

To register for this professional development workshop, click on the following OMS link: http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1299-192962