June 2026 Early Childhood Days of Play

Are you feeling the ‘academic squeeze’? Join us to discover why you don’t have to sacrifice play to meet foundational standards. Based on the groundbreaking research of Bodrova & Leong, this session explores how to transform "immature" play into high-level learning. We’ll explore how brief, strategic teacher actions can scaffold children’s play & provide practical, evidence-based techniques that boost executive function and self-regulation. You’ll walk away with a clear framework for assessing play quality & a toolkit of strategies to naturally integrate literacy and math into the ‘play world.’ Turn your dramatic play center into a powerhouse for academic and social success!