All About Play

Welcome to The We Skoolhouse Professional Development Course: All About Play — where curiosity, creativity, and child development come together. In this dynamic 4-hour, self-paced training, you’ll explore the extraordinary power of play in early childhood. Pause, reflect, take notes, and return whenever you need — this learning experience is built for you. With adjustable video playback, closed captioning, and flexible pacing, you’re supported every step of the way. Inside the course, you’ll dive into five sections: Part 1: Development and Play Discover how play shapes the brain and body — and why it’s foundational to healthy development. Part 2: Schemas and Stages of Play Learn how play naturally unfolds as children explore patterns, ideas, and progress through stages of learning. Part 3: Kinds of Play Unlock a full spectrum of playful experiences: • Child-led, unstructured play • Independent play • Messy play • Destructive play • And even risky play — and why it matters Part 4: Getting Outdoors Explore the incredible benefits of outdoor play for children ages 0–6. Part 5: Planning for Play We’ll discuss your play-based classroom: some core principles and materials that support rich, play-based learning. Our course, All About Play, will deepen your understanding, empower your practice, and transform playtime into meaningful learning.