Tag: Supporting Creativity
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12/02/2026 | Setting Up A Process-Focused Craft Center
Description This session looks at establishing a space for child-led, process-focused creation and creativity. We’ll look at what to include in your creative area, set up suggestions, managing the mess, keeping everyone safe, and more. We’ll also dig into why process-focused creation spaces like this are more child-friendly and learning-rich than product-focused alternatives. Browse Training FAQs…
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10/21/2026 | Reimagining Your Dramatic Play Space
Description Dramatic play is often confined to a classroom corner with a table, a kitchen set, plastic food, and a few baby dolls. Such setups are fine, but dramatic play can be so much more. This session highlights ways to reimagine and support vibrant dramatic play spaces. We’ll dig into ways to create reinvigorated, child-led,…
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06/24/2026 | Managing Mud Play
Description Slimy, sticky, dirty, gooey mud play is so messy…and so fun and learning-rich. This session looks at why adults shouldn’t shy away from offering it up as a regular part of the curriculum. We focus on the magnificence of mud play–setting it up, supporting it, and understanding all the learning it offers. Browse Training FAQs…
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05/20/2026 | Cows In The Basement
Description The early years should be full of whimsical fantasy play, yet in many classrooms, time for such play is limited as more and more time is devoted to teacher-led activities. This session looks at why children should have plenty of time for self-directed fantasy and imaginative play, creative storytelling, and make-believe and offers tips…
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04/29/2026 | Encouraging Uninterrupted Play And Exploration
Description This training explores the impact of interruptions on children’s play and exploration and the importance of providing uninterrupted playtime. Participants will learn why adults interrupt play, why interruptions are harmful, and strategies to minimize interruptions and foster an environment that supports children’s self-directed play and exploration. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance
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02/25/2026 | Understanding Loose Parts Play
Description This session starts with a look at Simon Nicholson’s definition of loose parts and how the term covers so much more than pine cones and shells. After defining loose parts, we dig into things like sourcing loose parts, supporting loose parts play, the learning that happens during loose parts play, and how to explain…
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01/14/2026 | Do It Yourself STEM Play
Description In this session, you’ll learn how to support STEM learning with simple do-it-yourself toys and materials. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of how children learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and more through hands-on play and exploration. Browse Training FAQs Get Assistance
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10/14/2025 | Setting Up A Process-Focused Craft Center
Description This session looks at establishing a space for child-led, process-focused creation and creativity. We’ll look at what to include in your creative area, set up suggestions, managing the mess, keeping everyone safe, and more. We’ll also dig into why process-focused creation spaces like this are more child-friendly and learning-rich than product-focused alternatives. Browse Training FAQs…