Start Date
05/20/2021
End Date
05/20/2021
Description
Magic happens on a well-designed early childhood playground. An outside space that is well designed allows for stimulating and challenging play experiences that meet children’s ongoing developmental needs. The first five years of life are an especially critical time for brain development and forming the foundation for future learning and behavior. In this webinar, Dr. Angela Searcy will take you on a journey of discovery. Explore the importance of gross motor, pretend, and social-emotional play. Learn how to look at playground equipment with a critical eye and combine manufactured equipment with loose parts and nature play. An educator since 1990, Dr. Angela Searcy has experience in all levels of education. A former neurodevelopment specialist, she is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services, a professional-development company, and the author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors. She is a trainer, a speaker, and adjunct faculty at the Erikson Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Describe the importance of outdoor play to young children
2) Understand how to combine playground equipment with loose parts and nature play
3) Identify gross motor and pretend play opportunities on a playground
4) Explain how playgrounds support social-emotional growth
Instructors
Angela Searcy, Mara Kaplan
Course Codes
earlychildhood
Provider
PlayPower, Inc