The Power of Adult Play for ECE Professionals, by Miriam Beloglovsky, M.A.
2 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism
Play-Based and Hands-On Learning
About this webinar
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute
Play is not just for children! The benefits of play are just as powerful for adults. In fact, research shows adult play enhances creativity, lessens stress, and enhances learning. Taking the time to focus on play can alleviate stress and relieve the exhaustion we often experience as early childhood educators.
You know her as the loose parts play expert and author, but are you aware Miriam Beloglovsky, M.A. as always dreamed of sharing the power of play for adults with early childhood professionals? Join her to learn from key insights from her new book, Just Play! Inspiring Adult Play in Early Childhood Education to learn how you and your staff can reignite creativity and passion as educators. In this session, you will begin to envision an ecosystem of cultural synergy that brings out the best in educators. Learn how play can empower you and your colleagues to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Miriam’s enthusiastic and exciting webinar will be your guide to creating innovative leadership and reinvigorating your zeal for working with young children.
In this webinar you will:
Reignite creativity.
Learn how to create play professional development opportunities to keep educators engaged and motivated.
Embrace playfulness and joy at work and in life.
Redefine professional development by connecting play to learning.
Explore how to design playrooms, tinkering labs, and play studios to engage a playful attitude.
All sessions are 1.5 hours long and include a brief announcement from our sponsor.
2:oo PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
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