Target program type(s): Group Child Care (GCC), Family Child Care (FCC) and After School and Out of School Time (ASOST)
Target audience: Administrators, Teachers, FCC Providers
PLC Address: This is an IN-PERSON PLC - 190 Hampshire St. Lawrence, MA
PLC Training: The idea of messy play can be a frightening and stressful one for parents as well as educators. But wait..we want you to know the benefits of this often dreaded play is huge. Studies have shown that children learn best through play. Messy play is extremely important for a child’s development. It provides them with an exciting sensory experience that inspires their curiosity, allows them to explore the world around them and enhances their learning, language and creativity. So, how can children be practical if we do not let them touch anything that may be “dirty”? Let’s take a look at the research that has been done, explore and get messy! Come prepared to get your hands dirty and maybe even your feet.
Goals:
To define and understand the importance of sensory play
Help engage children in play that uses a variety of the senses.
The open-ended quality of messy play allows children to explore and learn at developmentally appropriate levels.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
Explore different learning styles.
Identify and overcome obstacles for allowing messy play.
Incorporate messy play into daily learning experiences.
Educate parents on why messy play is ok.
Facilitator: Shauna Trick
Shauna has 25 years of experience in the education field working with children and families, her passion lies in making a deep impact to provide high quality education and support for students in the community. She worked for many years as a mentor, supporting the growth and development of other’s teaching practice. Shauna has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Granite State College. She also works as a Professional Development Specialist for the Council for Professional Recognition (CDA). She has experience with Infants, toddlers, preschool, Kindergarten and School Age Children. She joined the training department in 2021 and is excited to share her passion and love for learning with other educators.
PDC Region: Northeast
PLC Sessions: This is an IN-PERSON PLC - May 20th from 9:00am-2:30pm. 190 Hampshire St. Lawrence, MA
PLC Language: English
0 CEUs / 5 hours
Core Competency best aligned with this PLC: 1:Understanding the Growth & Development of Children & Youth
Does this training apply to diverse learners? Yes
This PLC can be used to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care's required hours of professional development that address diverse learners.
Registration Link: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/4384-799
All participants must be registered in order to receive credit (CEUs or EEC Training Hours) for their participation.