Activities for Preschoolers: Active Play as a Meaningful Learning Tool

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-BHC-0-APAPMLT

Learning environments are becoming more child-centered. This course will introduce concepts of using active play as a meaningful learning tool for young children. It will help you to develop strategies to intentionally support learning outcomes for young children.

Course Description

Learning environments are becoming more child-centered. This course will introduce concepts of using active play as a meaningful learning tool for young children. It will help you to develop strategies to intentionally support learning outcomes for young children.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (3 Match)

North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education

0.5 HOURS

This course is approved by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.

Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System

0.5 HOURS

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Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48

0.5 HOURS

Course Details

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-APAPMLT

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Recall four stages of play development.
Identify language modeling strategies to intentionally support learning outcomes for young children.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Play Skills

Meet Megan

Play Skills and Communication

Solitary Play

Parallel Play

Associative Play

Cooperative Play

Review

Summary

Section 3: Stages and Ages of Learning

Introduction

Domains of Learning

Physical Development

Language and Literacy Development

Social and Emotional Development

Cognitive Development

Review

Summary

Section 4: Strategies and Activities

Reach and Teach Young Children

Self-Talk

Parallel Talk

Wait Time

Conversational Turn-Taking

Open-Ended Questions

Adapted Activities

Open-Ended Materials

Encourage Self-Direction

Additional Activities

Model Appropriate Functions

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Expert Reviewer: Linda Snead-Sanders MA, CCC-SLP

Linda Snead is a licensed speech-language pathologist with national certification. She has worked extensively in both Head Start and Early Head Start instructing teacher on how to use effective communication strategies with young children. She spoke at both state and national conferences topics related to young children. Disclosure: Linda Snead-Sanders MA, CCC-SLP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Activities for Preschoolers: Active Play as a Meaningful Learning Tool

Learning environments are becoming more child-centered. This course will introduce concepts of using active play as a meaningful learning tool for young children. It will help you to develop strategies to intentionally support learning outcomes for young children.

$ 19.95 $19.95 $19.95

North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education

Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System

Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48

$ 19.95 $19.95

$19.95