Using the CDE publication, The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education, participants will strengthen their understanding of the importance of using a play-based approach in early childhood settings.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Explore the purpose and content of the publication through reading and discussion.
• Examine research-based connections between play and learning.
• Experience the benefits of play and debunk common myths about play and learning.
• Consider opportunities for individualization and scaffolding within the reflective planning cycle.