The Power of Purposeful Play (PPP)

Hosted By:  Prairie Valley School Division

Joins us for an interactive day to explore the impact of play on cognitive development, executive function and oral language acquisition as you consider the continuum of play-based learning, the impact of the classroom design, and your role inside of play in supporting learning.

Learning Outcomes:

• Examine play as a vehicle for optimal learning, contributing to neurological development, executive function and regulation, and language acquisition, and further examine the inherent risks when play is not prioritized.
• Explore design components of an effective learning environment, which can act as a third teacher, and plan for purposeful invitations which integrate content area knowledge and play-based learning.
• Review the many roles of the educator in play-based learning environments: modelling play and material usage, employing responsive language, extending thinking and problem-solving, and analyzing when and how to fade in or out of play.

Workshop Cost: (includes GST, materials and lunch)

***Register early to ensure a spot!***

• Single Day Workshop
  • Early Bird: $150 - Available for registrations received 10 business days prior to the workshop date.
  • Standard: $175

Date: March 12, 2027
Time: 9:00 – 3:30
Location: Prairie Valley School Division – Learning Centre, Regina

Registration closes two business days prior to the workshop. Payment must accompany registration.

To register, please contact 1-306-373-1660 or 1-800-667-7762 or email stf@stf.sk.ca if you have any questions.

Refund Policy: The refund deadline for workshops is five business days prior to the start date. Refunds for Asynchronous courses will not be provided once online course materials are accessed. Registrants who withdraw prior to the refund deadline are entitled to a full refund or transfer of their registration fee. Refunds are provided to the registrant or the organization that submitted payment.

If notification of withdrawal is received after the refund deadline and up to the commencement of the session, 50 percent of the registration fee will be refunded.

Cancellation Policy: Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, a workshop may be cancelled. We will notify you by email using the address provided at registration. To ensure you receive any updates, please check your email regularly during the 48 hours leading up to the workshop start date.

If a cancellation occurs, a full refund will be issued to the registrant or the organization that covered the registration fee.

Photographs may be taken during the workshop for promotional and publication purposes. If you do not consent to the use of your image, please inform us in advance.

Facilitators

BOJANA KREINKE

CONNIE MOLNAR