INDIVIDUAL - Play with Purpose: Honouring Children’s Learning Through Meaningful and Individualised Play
Overview
earning through play is their brain's favourite way — play is learning. This professional development session re-centres play as the heart of early childhood education, exploring how educators can intentionally implement experiences that respond to each child’s interests, strengths, culture, and development.
Educators will strengthen their ability to:
Recognise rich, complex learning in play
Use play to plan for and extend individual development
Link play to outcomes and theorists Explain the importance of play to families with confidence and clarity
What Early Childhood Educators Will Learn:
A clear understanding of why play is essential for development and learning
Tools to plan individualised, purposeful play experiences
Confidence in communicating the learning value of play to families
Practical ways to link play with EYLF outcomes and developmental theory
Renewed inspiration to honour play in every part of the day