Play-based Learning:Creating Opportunities for Deeply Connected Learning

84 Silk Farm Road,Concord NH 03301

13 July, 2022

Description

Join the UNH Early Learning Coaching team for this FREE interactive professional development opportunity for educators(PS-3rd grade). Presenters will dive into the what, why and how of play-based learning in NH. Background and context will be provided and we will closely examine three essential elements for creating successful play-based learning through the integration of guided-play opportunities for your students. Participants will be invited to explore the plethora of opportunities open-ended experiences present to children and how such experiences are the avenue through which rich, authentic and deep learning can flourish and connections to content are naturally made. Participants will: ● develop a deeper understanding of play-based learning, specifically guided-play. ● learn about the teacher as facilitator taking on roles of intentional planner, guide and co-constructor of learning within meaningful play-based experiences. ● experience and engage with open-ended materials and collaborate with colleagues about the opportunities they afford to students. ● learn how to facilitate meaningful play-based learning experiences within classrooms. What does the implementation and facilitation look like? ● become familiar with strategies for documenting and making visible children’s learning through play. *We will break for lunch, but it will not be provided. Please bring your own lunch to enjoy on the beautiful grounds of this NH Audubon Center*