Play and Exploration Online Modules
Young children experience learning through play and exploration in a variety of settings including the home, child care, Prekindergarten, preschool and other early childhood programs. High-quality programs engage children and their families in the planning and delivery of a healthy, safe, culturally sensitive and stimulating program that promotes children's abilities and interests.
You are invited to take part in any or all of the free online modules offered at this time.
1. Benefits
The goal of the online modules is to support educators and other care providers in the creation of high-quality, age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences for young children in a variety of settings.
The modules highlight quality learning for young children and the educator's role in supporting this development and exploration.
You will:
- Develop a greater understanding of children as competent learners;
- Learn about the importance of relationships and early learning environment; and
- Leave inspired with new ideas and an understanding of why they are important.
2. Eligibility
These online modules are open to everyone in the early learning and child care sector who wants to learn how to use Play and Exploration in their programs.
They are also open to child care board members and community members who want to learn more about best practices for working with young children.
3. Online Module Information
The online modules can take approximately 3 to 6 hours, depending on personal learning style, to complete.
- Play and Exploration: Phase 1
- Focuses on an introduction to the Play and Exploration Learning Guide
- Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers Modules
- Specially designed for those who work with infants and toddlers.
- Play and Exploration for Family Child Care Homes
- An online professional learning opportunity that focuses on the implementation of Play and Exploration