Supporting Dramatic Play that Matters
by Beth Edwards
In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of why dramatic play is beneficial for child development and of the stages of dramatic play for children. In addition, participants will take away ideas for creating dramatic play spaces and strategies to support dramatic play in their practice.
What's included?
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Certificate of Completion
Learning Objectives
- Discuss why dramatic play is essential to child development
- Identify the stages of dramatic play
- Supporting dramatic play educator role
- Brainstorm ideas for creating engaging dramatic play centers
Course Requirement
This course provides 1.0 hours of professional development for early childhood educators.
Participants are required to view the complete virtual training and complete the quiz. Participants must receive a score of 80% or higher to receive credit for this course.
Course certificates are emailed upon successful completion of the full training and quiz.
Participants are required to view the complete virtual training and complete the quiz. Participants must receive a score of 80% or higher to receive credit for this course.
Course certificates are emailed upon successful completion of the full training and quiz.
Meet the instructor
Beth Edwards
Bethene (Beth) Edwards has over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She enjoyed 16 years as a classroom teacher working with children ages 18mos- 6yrs. In 2004 she made the leap into administration leading early childhood programs, mentoring early childhood professionals, and creating interesting, developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments.
During her time as an administrator, she was presented with opportunities to build and launch preschool programs in North Texas and Mason, Ohio. In 2018, Beth joined Green Space Learning full time as a trainer and consultant. In addition, she manages Play Studio by Green Space. Beth is a Texas registered trainer and a Childcare Health Consultant.
Forever a student of Early Childhood Education, Beth is dedicated to sharing experiences and ideas with other ECE professionals. She is passionate about advocating for and preserving high-quality play in childhood. Beth’s favorite training topics include creating sensory rich, engaging environments for children, play based learning, EC best practices, nature play, process art, and toddler play schemas.
During her time as an administrator, she was presented with opportunities to build and launch preschool programs in North Texas and Mason, Ohio. In 2018, Beth joined Green Space Learning full time as a trainer and consultant. In addition, she manages Play Studio by Green Space. Beth is a Texas registered trainer and a Childcare Health Consultant.
Forever a student of Early Childhood Education, Beth is dedicated to sharing experiences and ideas with other ECE professionals. She is passionate about advocating for and preserving high-quality play in childhood. Beth’s favorite training topics include creating sensory rich, engaging environments for children, play based learning, EC best practices, nature play, process art, and toddler play schemas.
Patrick Jones - Course author
