The Importance of Playing All Day! Examining Play as the Foundation to Academic Success
- What
- The Importance of Playing All Day! Examining Play as the Foundation to Academic Success
- When
- 4/24/2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where
- CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237 2651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Have you ever heard it stated, “All they do is play” when referring to an inclusive early childhood classroom? Guess what, it's true and that's ok! This in-person workshop will explore the early childhood classroom through the lens of DAP and DEC Recommended Practices. Using these tools to support teaching, educators will consider ways to improve their planning, classroom environments, interactions, and instruction through play-based learning.