Play-Based Learning for the 21st Century

Many states have adopted a play-based curriculum for kindergarten. Play can often be misinterpreted as being totally unfocused and unworthy as a teaching tool. Let’s work together to really define play and all its components as well as classroom strategies to guide children’s play. We will learn to increase attention, curiosity, and focus via center work, open-ended experiences, and child-centered exploration with a variety of themes to reach and teach. Play initiatives for the 21st century suggest that we discover each child’s talents, needs, and abilities. Come and learn about Universal Design Model of Learning (UDL) as a construct to help us provide playful learning.