ECD SHORT COURSE 7:

Techniques for Creating Playful Learning Experiences Outside The Classroom

Unleash the Power of Experience: Inspiring Growth and Exploration in All Environments

Learning should be a joyful and immersive experience for children of all ages and it’s one that happens continuously.

Yet planning playful learning activities requires thoughtful consideration.

In this course, you will discover how to create, nurture and maintain playful learning experiences that inspire growth and exploration across different age groups no matter by incorporating play-based learning not only within school settings but also at home, in the community and in the wider world.

Explore how different environments can be transformed into dynamic learning spaces that ignite curiosity and engage young minds.

Enrol in this course to gain the skills and insights needed to create impactful and meaningful playful learning experiences for children across various age groups.

This course includes:

  • 13 downloadable resources
  • SACE Accredited Certificate of Completion

Course Breakdown:

Chapter 1

Play Pedagogy as the Foundation for Creating Playful Learning Experiences 

Chapter 2

Environments and Resources That Enable Playful Learning Experiences

Chapter 3

Considerations When Planning Playful Learning Experiences and Activities for Children

Time investment to complete course: 15 hours 25 minutes

Accreditation:

SACE accredited: Service Provider Number: PR 00000980

SACE Points: 10

What you’ll learn

This course will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of:

  • Play pedagogy and how it underpins playful learning experiences
  • Why play is important for learning and development in the early years.
  • How ECD environments support playful learning experiences and what they look like at different ages and stages in:
    • Babies
    • Toddlers
    • Grade RR and Grade R classrooms
  • The different considerations you need to take when designing playful learning activities and experiences, including the development and playful learning.
  • The array of toys, objects, resources and equipment that facilitate experiential learning and learn where to find or create these valuable tools.
  • How to design engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children,
  • How to align playful learning experiences with emotional, physical and language development, ensuring a holistic approach to education.