The Gift of Playful Learning

Transform early childhood learning environments into landscapes for play!This session provides practical strategies that create playful learning opportunities for diverse students. This session will serve as a comprehensive guide to developing play-based learning experiences as entry points for curriculum content using culturally relevant pedagogy. Using strategies and tips, educators can implement a child-centered approach to instruction that supports the diverse needs of learners and speaks to multiple identities and lived experiences. The session will share how to engage children in purposeful learning that is designed to provoke thought, curiosity, and wonder.