WAEYC Virtual Training: Child Led Free Play

Title: Child Led Free Play: Why it's important and how to facilitate a play-led learning environment."

Description: Join Erin Majeske to learn about the play-led environment that has come to life at Barefeet Farm School, her outdoor preschool outside of Bellingham, WA. We'll talk about both the physical and theoretical space required to facilitate a play-led environment, the true definition of play (hint: it doesn't always look fun!), and the benefits of a play-led environment for young children.

Learning Objectives:

-know the definition of play and how to support young children in play

-know how to create a space that invites play

-know how to advocate for play based learning