Designing Playworlds for the Early Years

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Talitha Crawford and Paul O'Leary
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About the talk

Ever wondered what the magical world of play looks like? 

In this engaging workshop with PYP educators, Talitha Crawford and Paul O’Leary, uncover the pedagogy of Playworlds. Become play partners and go on an imaginary journey with children using staged and spontaneous pretend play. Explore how Playworlds spaces can be recreated in virtual spaces with a focus on learning experiences that support students’ holistic development.

Be sure to keep your pen and paper handy to engage with the talk.

Key objectives

  • Discover how Playworlds spaces can be recreated in a virtual setting
  • Continue to foster play with learning experiences that acknowledge the child’s creativity and spontaneity while supporting their holistic, social, cognitive and emotional development
Speakers
Talitha Crawford
Educator, Preshil International School
Paul O'Leary
Educator, Preshil International School, Australia

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Talitha Crawford
Talitha Crawford is an Australian educator working with Preshil International School, for the past 10 years. A qualified Early Childhood and PYP teacher, her passion lies in re-imaging early years education. She endeavours to offer the most holistic educational experience possible. With play and imagination being the driving force behind Talitha’s teaching philosophy, she brings to life a learning environment where fun is the mantra to exploring concepts and teaching a curriculum.
Paul O'Leary
Paul O'Leary is an Early Years educator from Ireland. He has been a teacher at Preshil International School in Australia for 5 years. He is passionate about designing Playworlds and facilitating early years inquiry. He has a love for drama, history, and storytelling. When he is not in the classroom, he enjoys traveling the world and visiting interesting places.
Designing Playworlds for the Early Years
Ever wondered what the magical world of play looks like? In this engaging workshop with Talitha Crawford and Paul O'Leary, uncover the pedagogy of Playworld to become play partners and go on an imaginary journey with children using staged and spontaneous pretend play. Be sure to keep your pen and paper handy to engage with the talk.