"The Human Sustainability Factor"
Joy, Listening and Respect©
Play Workshops for Parents and Educators
A Full Day Play Symposium
"Understanding WHY children do what they do
and WHY they say what they say
can turn childhood, parenthood and teaching
into an incredibly joy-filled journey.
It can change lives!" Patty Durkin
Presenters
Susan Blandford
Master Play Coach
Founder/Executive Director,
St. Louis Teachers’ Recycle Center, Inc.
Executive Director/Co-Founder,
Reusable Resource Association
NAEYC, Play, Policy and Practice
Interest Forum Presenter
sltrc@sbcglobal.net
Purpose:
Following the research of Froebel, Erikson, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky and Malaguzzi, participants will connect the past of what is known about early childhood development to our present knowledge that defines the child. Through visual presentations, hands-on experiences and group discussions, participants will be introduced to a modern-day, sustainable approach to educating and connecting with the whole child.
Outcomes:
1.Develop insight and skills on how to apply the teachings of Froebel, Erikson, Montessori, Piaget,Vygotsky and Malaguzzi.
2.Reflect on and construct personal strategies for encouraging the development of dispositions such as joy, wonder, creativity, innovation and respect in addition to celebrating the strengths of hope, will, purpose, competence, fidelity, love, care and wisdom.
3.Realize and reflect upon the importance of listening.
4.Discover the role of problem-solving.
5.Connect to available resources in your community.
6.Become an advocate for the spirit of the child.
7.Examine the importance of Play
“SHOW-ME HOW TO PLAY AGAIN”
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Cost: $125.00
(Price Includes: Clock Hours, SLTRC Pound Pass, Hexagon Books,Material Fees & Lunch)
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Mail Checks Payable: St. Louis Teachers’ Recycle Center, Inc / SLTRC
Mailing Address: 1305 Havenhurst, Manchester, MO 63011
*** All sessions located Play Your Art Out SLTRC Studio, “"ARTropolis",
291 Chesterfield Mall #100, St. Louis, MO 63107 Minimum 10- Maximum 20 participants
Or your location 20 Minimum/Maximum 40 (no lunch provided)
