Do It Yourself Early Learning

Description

Based on our books, Do It Yourself Early Learning and Everyday Early Learning, the session takes a hands-on look at dozens of ideas for using materials from your local home center, grocery store, big box store, dollar store, or recycling bin to promote child-directed play, exploration, discovery, and learning.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendees will:

• Acquire simple ideas for supporting child-led play
• Understand why children are drawn to play with everyday items
• Better understand the concept of loose parts

Competency Area

• Alabama | Learning Experiences And Enrichment / Child Development
• Illinois | Curriculum Or Program Design
• Michigan | Teaching And Learning
• Missouri | Use A Broad Repertoire Of Teaching Skills And Strategies For Learning
• Nebraska | Planning Learning Experiences And Curriculum
• Oklahoma | Learning Environments And Curriculum
• South Dakota | Learning Environments
• Wisconsin | Learning Experiences, Strategies, And Curriculum
• CDA | Advancing Children’s Physical And Intellectual Development

Clock Hours

Available in 60 and 90-minute formats

Agenda 

This is the breakdown for the 60-minute version of the session:

Topic	Time	Activity
Introduction	05 minutes	Monologue
Why DIY Play?	10 minutes	Discussion
Loose Parts	10 minutes	Discussion
DIY Ideas	30 minutes	Demonstration
Conclusion	05 minutes	Monologue

Related Resources

This session is based in part on content from these sources (affiliate links):

• Do-It-Yourself Early Learning
• Everyday Early Learning
• Let Them Play

Content Level

Beginner / Intermediate

Age Group Focus

• Toddlers (12 months to 36 months)
• Preschool (36 months to 5 years)
• School Age (5 years to 12 years)
• Adults

Target Audience

• Family Child Care Providers
• Child Care Center Teachers
• Child Care Center Directors
• Head Start Teachers
• Head Start Administrators
• Early Head Start Teachers
• Service Coordination Staff
• Technical Assistance Specialists
• Home Visitors
• Parents