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Location: Springfield

Training Type: In Person

Total Hours: 5

Cost: Free

Scholarship: No

Contact Information:

Rachel Hunter
(802) 885-1150
rhunter@ssdvt.org

The Heart of Play Deb Norris

Special Topics:
Sponsor: Springfield School District
Instructor: Howard Moody

Children learn best through play. Play is also the way children access their imagination and creativity and learn valuable social skills such as how to to negotiate conflict, feel empathy and embrace cooperation. By creating an educational environment that fully embraces play children will experience a sense of belonging, safety and connection. Play specialist Howard Moody, the author of Nurtured Heart Play and The Heart of Play Games Manual, will lead this workshop that will be filled with play and that will explore the importance of play for all students.

Core Knowledge Area
  • Child Development & Learning
  • Developmentally Appropriate & Inclusive Practices
Focus
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool/PreK
  • School-Age
Session Dates
Session Times
February 8, 2020
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Additional Information

Pre-registration required for attendance. Training located at Elm Hill School, 10 Hoover Street in Springfield, VT. Light breakfast and full lunch will be provided. Registration opens at 8:30 am.