Beyond Kindergarten: Building a Play-Based Classroom in the Primary Years
Part of CATCA 2026
Friday 20 February 2026·5:20 pm
Play doesn’t stop at age five—and neither should play-based learning. This session is for educators in Grades 1–3 who want to integrate meaningful, developmentally appropriate play into their daily routines. Discover how to balance curriculum expectations with child-led exploration, create playful learning provocations, and shift your classroom culture to one that honors curiosity, creativity, and student agency.
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