Play is an essential part of early childhood that needs to be encouraged through all ages. Play can help
build communication, problem-solving skills, and many more developmental gains. Come explore how
play is beneficial to young children, how you can play with them, and how to inform others about
play.

Objectives:
• Participants will know the benefits of play and how it impacts children’s development.
• Participants will know the different types of play.
• Participants will be able to list activity and material examples that assist in developing
different types of play.
• Participants will know how adults can foster and participate in play.

Presented by: Ashley Ware, WKU FCCN Family Child Care Specialist
Audience: All Staff, FCCN Providers, New Staff
Age Groups: Infant Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care
CORE Content: Learning Environment and Curriculum
CDA Subject Area: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Training Level: 1
ECE TRIS Credit Hours (Providers located in Kentucky): 1