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Purposeful Play: A Teacher’s Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/12/2023 - 7/9/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 3 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/15/2023 - 6/11/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/16/2022 - 6/12/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 3 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 8/15/2022 - 9/11/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 7 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/13/2022 - 7/10/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 12 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/19/2022 - 10/16/2022
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 7 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/16/2023 - 2/12/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 7 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 2/13/2023 - 3/12/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 4 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/15/2024 - 2/11/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 6 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/11/2023 - 10/8/2023
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 4 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/13/2024 - 6/9/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 0 of 30
  • Date: 7/1/2024 - 7/28/2024
  • Time: 11:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location: Online
  • Adams State Credit: 1
  • Nonmember Price: $145
  • CEA Member Price: $45

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 13 of 30

About the Course

Educators will participate in an online book study to further develop their understanding of the importance of play in their classrooms. The authors assert, “Play is one type of environment where children can be rigorous in their learning.” Throughout this course, K-5 teachers will learn how to incorporate play and learning into their classrooms. At the end of this course, teachers will understand and be able to incorporate play as its own method of instruction and align it with standards. This course is appropriate for elementary teachers in all content areas.

Required Text:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Educators will be able to design and implement play environments in subjects taught.
  • Identify the benefits of play across academic curriculum. 
  • Develop a plan to apply in the classroom. 
  • Provide purposeful play opportunities for ELL students to be successful.
  • Grade(s): Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Elementary K-5
  • Subject(s): English Language Learning Professional Development Differentiation
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 1.B.Elementary QS 1.C QS 2.A QS 2.B QS 2.C QS 3.A QS 3.B QS 3.D QS 3.F

Reviews

Jodie Davis
Great class and great book with ideas to implement into my classroom right away! Loved the ideas that other educators shared as well!
Erin Jex
Barb is a fantastic facilitator, and the course material was pertinent and helpful. Plus, it was just fun to learn more about being playful!
Kimberly Vandenbark
This was a great class! I have always known the importance of play but it was great to learn about different ways to make learning fun.

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