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Dr. Diane Kashin, AECEO.C, RECE <br />
Humber College, Fall 2014 <br />
Children, Play and Creativity <br />
Week One Agenda <br />
Part One – The Who (30 minutes) <br />
A. Course introduction – PLAY = write one word on a post it note and place on <br />
the board <br />
B. Establishing a context for play and learning <br />
C. Instructor’s introduction – see Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Play and <br />
Learning textbook <br />
D. And the play begins – using markers create a name card – make it playful!
Part Two – The What -‐ resources and research (60 minutes) <br />
A. What is the definition of play? See <br />
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869088523363/ <br />
B. What is the value of play? See <br />
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869088803832/ <br />
C. What are the characteristics of play? See <br />
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869088803836/ <br />
D. What is the history of play? See <br />
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869088710347/ <br />
Part Three – The Why (30 minutes) <br />
A. Adults at play – playing with items from the magic play suitcase while <br />
thinking about play – it’s value and importance – write three words on a post <br />
it to describe the experience and place on the board. <br />
Part Four – For Next Week (60 minutes) <br />
A. Setting up Pinterest to play and learn – Find and read CAYC position <br />
statement for next week. Find an article on play theories and pin it to your <br />
Pinterest board. Write a one-‐paragraph summary of the article and bring it to <br />
class in print or digitally. Be prepared to discuss your article and the CAYC <br />
position paper in class in small groups. <br />
B. Group practice – How to find developmentally and academically appropriate <br />
research and resources and pin to Pinterest! <br />
C. Discuss – Assignment #1 –begin!
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