Dates:
Session 1: July 2
Session 2: July 9
Time: Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Language: English with Simultaneous Spanish Interpretation
In this Zero-to-three series, educators will explore the powerful role everyday play has in supporting healthy brain development for infants and toddlers. Play is not separate from learning—it is learning. Through simple daily interactions like peek-a-boo, singing songs, stacking blocks, sensory exploration, and pretend play, young children build critical skills in language, problem-solving, social-emotional development, and self-regulation. This unit reinforces that caregivers and educators do not need expensive materials or elaborate activities; meaningful, responsive interactions woven into everyday routines create rich learning opportunities that strengthen relationships and support developing brains.
Who is this series for?
- Newer licensed family and group child care educators, assistants and substitutes building foundational knowledge.
- Experienced licensed family and group child care educators, assistants and substitutes seeking to connect play through a lens of brain development.
Professional Development Hours: 3 hours for completing Unit 7. You must fully attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate.
Meet the Facilitator:
Shaniece Conyers, All Our Kin's CT Director of Early Learning & Professional Pathways + Zero-to-Three Certified Trainer