From Focus on the Learning (where I post information about workshops I offer):

Early Learning: From Play to Beyond Play
The evidence is in: Young children learn through play that’s meaningful and open-ended.  Parents and early childhood educators who understand and apply this knowledge can work together to support each child’s learning, ensuring that each child’s potential is fully realized.  This workshop covers the basics of play-based teaching and learning, explaining how teachers and parents can help children learn through a variety of play experiences – from entirely child-directed play to adult-supported play.

Once we understand the how and why of play and learning, other questions remain, which is why the workshop also goes “from play to beyond play.”  We address questions such as, what can and should be taught through play? And what are the best ways to support learning through play? Tom explores these questions through hands-0n illustrations, thoughtful discussions, back-and-forth dialogue and an accessible, lively and critical review of the latest research on early learning and play. read more