Course Overview
Play is a very powerful tool and without it, children do not develop the social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills needed to thrive. In this course, we will discuss how consistent playtime increases a child’s development across the lifespan.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will learn how to implement play in day-to-day routines.
- Participants will learn how play strengthens family bonds.
- Participants will learn how important play is to a child’s development.
Competencies:
- infant/young child development & behavior
- infant/young child & family-centered practice
- relationship-based practice