Play Committee Meeting Minutes
April, 1, 2010
March 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
December 16, 2009
November 5, 2009
October 15, 2009
September 10, 2009
July 9, 2009
 

New resource available from NAEYC! 
The online learning program Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Play is now available. 

Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Play - Online Professional Development Resource from NAEYC
This handout includes excerpts from the DAP video and two NAEYC publications: Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Basics of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

Seeds in the Window, Soil in the Sensory Table, Science Education through Gardening and Nature Based Play 

Check out this video on Youtube - Hands, Heart & Mind Documentary 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elg9KeEXBMA

 Institute for Self Active Education, inc. website http://isaeplay.org

Play and NAEYC Position Statements     

Big ideas about developmentally appropriate practice and play

We hope you enjoy this link to the Imagine it Project.  The project has a focus on children, creativity and a more balanced, equitable human practice.

The Evolution of Play - The play of today has shifted from activity to things.

Old Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills - Researchers day imaginative play allows children to make their own rules and practice self-control.

Seeing the Learning in Play:  Using Performance Based Assessment to Document and Enhance Learning in Play

Creative Play Makes for Kids in Control

A look at play

The Wisdom of Play

Play - It's the way young children learn

 If you are interested in hosting a Play Experience contact the Iowa AEYC office at info@iowaaeyc.org.

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