View Workshop: Empowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood
| Workshop Name | Empowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop Short Desc | Join 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. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2025-2026 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Subcategory | Curric: Early Childhood Education |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 3.00 |
| Days To Bill | 0.5 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop Full Desc | Join 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. |
| Workshop Audience | Early Childhood Educators, Pre-K Teachers, Pre-K Teacher Assistants, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop Objectives | Participants 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. |
| Assessment of Learning | Discussion
Question and Answer |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | Resources:
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 |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Submitted For Approval | 06/16/2025 |
| Approved | 06/16/2025 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 3082 |
| Added By | Michelle Rickicki |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 05/08/2025 13:39:50 |
| Last Modified Date | 06/16/2025 17:48:06 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
- Pedagogy
Seminars
- 04/21/2026 Empowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood (Zoom)
- 12/02/2025 Empowering Play: Managing Guided Play Centers in Early Childhood (Zoom)
Learning Standards
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 4 Learning Environment
- 5 Assessment for Learning
- 7 Professional Growth