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Professional Learning

Creating a Play-based Early Childhood Classroom

This 1-credit, 4-week course is entirely self-paced and can be taken anytime between June 15, 2026 - August 20, 2026.

At a Glance

This course examines how play-based learning builds essential cognitive and behavioral skills in children from birth to age 5. Educators will learn to identify developmental play stages and implement strategies that align with the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). The curriculum focuses on balancing child-led play with foundational literacy to create an engaging, evidence-based classroom environment.

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  • License Renewal Credit

Outcomes

  • 1 credit hour
Developed by:

Marisa Dahl, Grow Professionally

Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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Session Length

4 Weeks

Session Format

Self-Pace Online

This class is available for License Renewal credit. 

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