The Importance of Play in Small Groups - HEO0335 - English

This course is asynchronous. In an asynchronous course, you can complete all lessons, assignments, and discussions on your own schedule within the set deadlines. Before the course begins, a required Meet and Greet session will be held online via Teams with the instructor to review course technology, navigation, and expectations, and to help ensure your success. After that session, there are no required live class meetings, allowing you to work at the times most convenient for you.

• DATES: 4/13/2026 - 5/1/202
• TIME: N/A
• LANGUAGE: English
• MODALITY: Asynchronous (See description above)
• LOCATION: Class website https://www.pbsc.edu/canvas/
• SEEK SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Tuesday, 3.31.2026

• COURSE CONTACT HOURS: 10 (1.0 CEUs)
• REQUIRED MATERIALS: None

• COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores the critical role of play in early childhood development, with a focus on its impact within small group settings. Through interactive sessions, participants will examine how play fosters developmental growth: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical in young children. Emphasis will be placed on the implementation of play-based strategies that promote problem-solving, coordination, manipulative skills, and early childhood growth.

This course is asynchronous through Canvas.

An asynchronous course lets you complete all lessons, assignments, and discussions on your own schedule within the set deadlines. Before the course begins, you will attend a required online Meet and Greet session via Teams to review technology, navigation, and course expectations. After that session, there are no live class meetings, allowing you to work at your convenience.

For more information, email your course instructor(s):

· Taylor Longueil: longueit@pbsc.edu

· Alison Garzon: garzona@pbsc.edu