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PreConference Session – Wednesday, September 25 – 9:30-2:30 pm
Connecting Children with Nature: A Practical Workshop for Educators
Follow this link to register for the preconference——https://events.humanitix.com/connecting-children-workshop

Looking forward to seeing you in Greenville, SC

Deb, President, IPA USA



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Unlocking the Potential of Play: Transforming Early Childhood Education
Friday September 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Art Museum- Large Rm
"In our classrooms, we often hinder uninterrupted play with our own inhibitions. Our past experiences shape how we perceive and allow various play scenarios. Whether it's a fear of heights limiting climbing or past negative interactions discouraging certain types of play, these barriers hold us back.

But it's time for a change.

As early childhood educators, we've inherited false narratives about our role. We've been taught that teaching means dictating, that we must have all the answers, and that traditional methods are the only proof of learning. But this outdated mindset is stifling the potential of our classrooms.

It's time to rewrite the script.

Play and learning go hand in hand. Scientific research reveals that play accelerates learning, with synapses forming in the brain 20-40 times faster during play than through traditional methods. Yet, we still confine children to indoor, seated, and non-engaging environments.

These play barriers limit our potential to say YES in our programs. Perhaps we shy away from messy activities due to overwhelm, or we fear the chaos of open-ended play. But these barriers can be overcome.

Join me as we confront your personal play barriers—whether they involve risk, messiness, or open-endedness. Together, we'll break free from outdated norms and embrace the transformative power of play. You'll emerge rejuvenated, energized, and empowered to revolutionize early childhood education for the better."
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Friday September 27, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Art Museum- Large Rm Heritage Green
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