The Power of Play

Play provides a lot of information about how children think and respond. Children use play to practice foundational developmental skills, work through emotions, and figure out how to approach new or difficult situations. All of the work I do is child centered and done through play. I use play as a way to learn about how children manage frustration, tolerate boundaries, communicate their ideas, needs, and wants, process information, and navigate situations. I use play activities and scenarios to connect and build a trusting relationship, introduce concepts, strategies, and language to support development.