IGNITING HIGH – LEVEL LEARNING
THROUGH PLAY
USING PLAY TO MAKE LEARNING VISIBLE
Play is important! Children need multiple opportunities to use play every day to explore,
investigate, problem solve, and pretend. However, not all play experiences in early
childhood programs have the same developmental benefits for children. Using
thoughtful and intentional planning, teachers can guide children toward deep
engagement in the high-level, purposeful and complex play where learning occurs.
Play + Early Learning Standards + Inspiration = SUCCESS
Teachers ignite high-level learning in play when they:
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Plan the daily schedule with ample time for play
Organize and structure the play environment
Plan for play experiences with learning goals in mind
Choose among a variety of roles to support children’s play
In this presentation, practical ideas will be shared to help early educators plan for and
facilitate play with high-level learning in mind. Teachers will see that play provides
opportunities for them to get to know children better and to truly delight in their ideas,
personalities, and incredible growth. Come, get inspired and fired up about advocating
for play!
Thursday, March 16, 2017
5:00 pm – 8:45 pm
RIT Inn and Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14667
SPRING SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
5:00 –
5:30 –
6:30 –
7:15 –
8:30 –
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:15 pm
8:30 pm
8:45 pm
Registration
Igniting High-Level Learning Through Play
Buffet Dinner and Discussion
Making Learning Visible and Advocating for Play
Questions and Door Prizes
Gaye Gronlund, M.A., is an early childhood education consultant
who works with programs across the country helping them
implement best practices in curriculum and authentic assessment
for young children. She is the author of eight books published by
Redleaf Press and several articles that have been published in
Young Children. She served as the Project Manager for NAEYC for
resources related to the third edition of Developmentally
Appropriate Practice and as the lead consultant for the States of
New Mexico, Illinois, and Minnesota in writing and revising their
early learning standards.
In her writings, keynote addresses, staff development sessions, she focuses on implementing learning
through play, incorporating early learning standards, and assessing children’s progress through
observation and portfolios. Her suggestions are realistic and practical, helping early educators continue to
maintain their passion for their work, to focus on meeting the needs of individual children, and to work in
partnership with families.
SPRING SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM (Duplicate Freely)
Last Name
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**Attendees will earn 3 training hours for NYS licensing requirements
Registration:
 $65 per person
 $35 for full time students (Registration must include student ID)
 Make check payable to “Rochester AEYC”
 Mail to: Rochester AEYC, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Suite1100, Rochester, NY 14620
 Registration is due by: March 9, 2017
 No registration will be accepted without payment. No confirmations will be mailed.
 Contact information provided below for questions regarding dietary restrictions,
accessibility, interpreter availability, etc. Notification must be made by
February 15, 2017.
Online Registration begins: December 5, 2016
For Online Registration go to: Eventzilla
Registration information will also be located on the
Rochester Association for the Education of Young Children’s Facebook page
If you have questions or would like more information, please email ~
Stephanie Oldfield at [email protected] or Terri Morgan at [email protected]