The Power of Play: Play-based learning in early childhood music classes

Presented by Janine Slaga

Time: Tuesday July 13, 10:00 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

More and more schools are recognizing the importance of play in early childhood education, and many musical concepts are highly suitable for play-based learning. Play-based learning allows for student inquiry and the deeper learning that goes with it. This session will help you to understand and advocate the natural way that children learn, and show you how you can begin incorporating play and discovery into your current teaching. You will leave this session with some activities you can use with your general music classes right away!

During this session, Janine will help you:

-Gain a basic understanding of play-based learning, inspired by the principles of Reggio Emilia.

-Learn how to assess in a play-based music classroom.

-Take away some lesson ideas to implement right now.