Description:
This interactive professional development session is designed to equip Pre-K through 5th grade educators with strategies to integrate playful learning into their classrooms through the lens of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Participants will explore how open-ended, playful activities not only foster creativity but also develop critical problem-solving skills. Through hands-on experiences and collaborative discussions, teachers will learn how to harness the natural curiosity of young learners to build foundational STEAM concepts while aligning with developmental standards.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the role of play in learning: Understand and articulate the educational value of play in promoting STEAM learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking in early childhood education.
- Incorporate STEAM principles into play-based activities: Develop and design playful learning experiences that integrate STEAM concepts, fostering curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experimentation.
- Facilitate playful learning for all learners: Implement strategies to create inclusive, play-based environments that support diverse learners, including those with developmental or learning challenges.
- Create a STEAM-rich classroom culture: Foster a classroom culture that embraces curiosity, risk-taking, and collaborative problem-solving through playful learning, encouraging students to view learning as a joyful, creative process.
Other details:
- Audience: Pre-K through 5th grade
- Length of session: 90 – 120 minutes
- Cost: $250 / $300
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