Will You Play With Me?

Play is a powerful tool for learning, relationship-building, and inclusion.  This engaging training explores how educators can become intentional and engaging play partners who support meaningful participation for children with and without disabilities.  Participants will learn practical strategies for joining children's play, following their interests, expanding play, and guiding learning opportunities.  Participants will learn how to foster positive peer interactions, encourage problem solving, promote language and communication development through play and to design play environments that promote engagement, accessibility, and a sense of belonging for all children.