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Seminar NameEmpowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood (Zoom)
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Seminar Short DescJoin us for a dynamic 3-hour virtual workshop designed for early childhood educators looking to enhance their classroom management and instructional strategies through guided play centers. This interactive session will explore best practices for organizing and managing play-based learning environments that foster student independence, creativity, and meaningful engagement.
Seminar Full DescJoin us for a dynamic 3-hour virtual workshop designed for early childhood educators looking to enhance their classroom management and instructional strategies through guided play centers. This interactive session will explore best practices for organizing and managing play-based learning environments that foster student independence, creativity, and meaningful engagement.

Whether you are new to guided play or looking to refresh your approach, this session will provide the foundation and inspiration needed to make your centers purposeful, productive, and joyful.
Seminar Date04/21/2026
Opening Time12:00 pm
Closing Time3:00 pm
Last Day To Register04/20/2026      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
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Seminar AudienceEarly Childhood Educators, Pre-K Teachers, Pre-K Teacher Assistants, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators
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Seminar Topics, Concepts & ResourcesResources:

Planning for Play: Strategies for Guiding Preschool Learning by, Kristen M. Kemple, PhD

Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day by, Kristine Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler
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Seminar ObjectivesParticipants will explore effectively structured center rotations to ensure smooth transitions and balanced participation.

Participants will determine best practices in teaching routines and expectations that empower young learners to take ownership of their learning while developing self-regulation and collaborative skills.

Participants will explore the teacher's role as a facilitator guiding inquiry, extending learning, and supporting student developmental goals.
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Online Course TypeZoom
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Site StatusOnline
Duration3 Hours
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WorkshopEmpowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood
Starting Registration11:30 am
Credit Hours3.00
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Provider529 - Professional Development
Category529 - Professional Development
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Added ByJillian Putnam
Seminar Id10602

CTLE Activities

  • Content
  • Pedagogy

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Districts That Can Send Participants

  • Allegany-Limestone Central School
  • Andover Central School
  • Belfast Central School
  • Bolivar-Richburg Central School
  • Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
  • Cuba-Rushford Central School
  • Ellicottville Central School
  • Fillmore Central School
  • Franklinville Central School
  • Friendship Central School
  • Genesee Valley Central School
  • Hinsdale Central School
  • Olean City Schools
  • Pioneer Central School
  • Portville Central School
  • Randolph Academy
  • Randolph Central School
  • Salamanca City Schools
  • Scio Central School
  • Wellsville Central School
  • West Valley Central School
  • Whitesville Central School
  • CA-BOCES Admin
  • CA-BOCES CTE
  • CA-BOCES ISS
  • CA-BOCES IT
  • CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
  • CA Teacher Center

Learning Standards

  • 3 Instructional Practice
  • 4 Learning Environment
  • 5 Assessment for Learning
  • 7 Professional Growth