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F3D: Play to Grow: Boosting Learning Through Joyful Purposeful Play

January 17, 2026 2:30pm 3:45pm Legacy North 1

AbstractThis training highlights how play can be a powerful tool to support early learning and development. Participants will explore ways to create engaging, meaningful play experiences that build language, thinking skills, and peer interaction. Through practical strategies, real-life examples, and hands-on ideas, educators will learn how to use play with intention to support individual goals and help all learners grow.
Objectives1. Identify the key benefits of play in early childhood learning and development.
2. Describe strategies for creating intentional, engaging play experiences that support language, thinking, and social skills.
3. Apply play-based approaches to support individual student goals through real-life classroom examples and activities.
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