Getting Comfortable With Risky Play | Explorations Early Learning

Description

While research is clear on the value of children taking reasonable risks as they play and explore the world, many adults need to be more comfortable with such play and exploration. This session offers adults a chance to gain a deeper understanding of risky play’s value, reflect on their feelings about such play, and see how risk-taking supports learning.

Outcomes / Goals

Attendees will:

Reflect on their feelings and experiences with risky play
Understand what children learn from risk-taking
Become familiar with types of risky play

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
Types Of Risky Play	20 minutes	Discussion
Risky Play Reflection	20 minutes	Discussion
Risky Play Learning	10 minutes	Discussion
Conclusion	05 minutes	Monologue

Related Resources

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

Let Them Play
Let’s Play
Let’s All 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