Course curriculum

  • 01

    Why care about play?

    • Welcome to Play Based Learning 101

    • Limited Liability and Disclaimer

    • Why is play important?

    • "Free the kids"

    • What values do you want to grow?
  • 02

    Making Play Pie: Understanding the Ingredients of Play

    • What is your play recipe?

    • Understanding your Play Pie

    • Reflecting on the play in your environment
  • 03

    The Power of Play

    • Children explaining the importance of play

    • Play truths
  • 04

    Digging Deeper and Extra resources

    • Documenting play: Two page "how to" guide to support writing your play based documentation

    • Communicating the value of Play to families

    • Play is more than fun

    • Endless supply of play based learning podcasts!
  • 05

    Let's talk block play

    • Loose part play

    • Reflection
  • 06

    Sensory and Creative play

    • Sensory activity ideas and tips

    • Creative play ideas and tips

    • Reflection
  • 07

    Outdoor play

    • Adventure bags

    • Outdoor play ideas and tips

    • Reflection
  • 08

    Playful Transitions and Routines

    • Tips for tidy up time

    • How to Design Transitions to Prevent Challenging Behaviors

    • Reflection
  • 09

    Planning and documenting a play based curriculum

    • The Floorbook Method: Dr. Claire Warden