We’re Going on a Bug Hunt
Invite children to go on an adventure to find bugs on your outdoor area, backyard, or local playground. Ask children where they think they will find insects — always following their lead in the shared exploration.
Creative Play
Creative play is a diverse and inclusive activity that varies across individuals, cultures, and communities. It fosters curiosity, joy, and lifelong learning, promoting accessibility and meaningfulness for all children. These resources underscore the importance of creativity in young children and support their development through playful experiences.
It’s Make-believable
Make-believe play is an important part of a research-based curriculum and practices you use every day. The sky is the limit as children create play experiences to explore scenarios from their world and beyond!
1-2-3 Dance with Me
Did you know that experimenting with rhythm connects music, math, and culture? Model musical exploration, share in the joy, and follow children’s interests with types of music and ways to express themselves..
Play the Head Start Way
Staff can use this information to plan and carry out open ended, joyful play activities with children enrolled in Head Start programs.
Creating Inclusive Play Environments for Infants and Toddlers
Play is important for every child. Learn strategies for supporting inclusive learning experiences for infants and toddlers of all abilities.
Fostering Inclusive Play for All Preschoolers
Everybody plays, but play does not look the same for every body. Discover ways to make play accessible, culturally relevant, and meaningful to all preschool children.
Fostering Inclusive Play for All Infants and Toddlers
In this BabyTalks webinar, learn how play varies across individuals, families, cultures, and communities. Also, discover ways to make play accessible to all infants and toddlers.
Fostering Playful Learning Experiences for All Infants and Toddlers
Everybody plays, but play does not look the same for everybody. In this podcast, discover ways to make play accessible and meaningful to all infants and toddlers across cultures.
Using the 5Rs of Early Learning Leaders to Support Creativity in Young Children
Learn how to use the 5Rs of Early Learning Leaders to promote creativity in young children and the education staff who nurture their growth and development.
Initiative, Creativity, Curiosity
In this Parallel Play episode, learn how to support toddlers as they engage in experiments, problem solve, and exercise their imagination. This is how they make sense of the world around them.