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Play to Learn: Discovering Learning Through Play

This course explores the critical role of play in early childhood development. Through an in-depth examination of brain development, this course explains how cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth is nurtured through play. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of true play, learning to distinguish it from other forms of play and recognizing its unique benefits. By integrating play with developmentally appropriate practices, learners will acquire practical strategies to foster exploration, sociodramatic play, and investigative activities across different age groups. The course culminates in actionable planning to effectively utilize play for enhancing relationships, addressing behavioral challenges, and promoting overall developmental milestones.
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Course Info
CDA / NAEYC
training HOURS
3 training/clock hours
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CEU
0.3 CEUs
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TARGET AUDIENCE
Birth to 5 Years
LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Identify how cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development occurs in the brain and how these processes are influenced and enhanced through play activities.
  2. Identify and describe the characteristics of true play.
  3. Identify strategies that effectively integrate play into early childhood education through practical activities and action planning  
Bertelsen Education courses are internationally accredited through IACET.
This course counts towards the following CDA Core Competencies:
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2 - Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
This course counts towards the following NAEYC Standard(s):
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1 - Relationships
2 - Curriculum

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