Early Education
Facilitating Open Ended Play in Your School Age Care Setting
In this webinar, we will explore the significance of open-ended play and how it fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional development in children. We will delve into practical strategies to create an environment that encourages exploration, self-expression, and imaginative play while meeting the individual needs of children in your setting. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of cultivating a flexible mindset—one that's rooted in trust and seeing children as capable, full of creative potential, and allowing them to lead their play and learning.
Course Content
- Identify the diverse benefits of open-ended play and understand its importance in child development.
- Learn how to create an environment that fosters open-ended play in your afterschool setting
- Discover practical ways to incorporate sensory play to enhance and extend children’s play experiences.
- Explore strategies for creating open-ended invitations to play, tailored to various ages, developmental stages, and individual interests.
- Network with other SAC educators and facilitators to share ideas and best practices, while reflecting on your own strengths and challenges in promoting open-ended and sensory play.
Certification
Certificate of Completion.
Tutor
Shannan Mulrooney is the proud founder and owner of Maia Purposeful Play. Shannan has a wealth of experience and training in the education and Early Years sectors. Shannan graduated from ATU Sligo with a Masters in Leadership and Advocacy in Early Years. Prior to this, Shannan obtained a Post Graduate Degree in Primary Education and a Level 8 Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. In addition to her academic studies, the Early Years Services and Primary Schools she has worked in at home and abroad have massively impacted how and why she does what she does. Shannan's ultimate goal is to contribute to a community where children are not just passive learners but active participants in their own journey of growth and discovery.
Facilitating Open Ended Play in Your School Age Care Setting
Typically, Educators may not fully understand the value of open-ended play or how it contributes to child development. In such situations, educators are inclined to follow a more adult-directed approach. This webinar outlines the benefits of open-ended play, helping educators understand why it is essential and how it seamlessly caters to the varying ages, developmental stages, and interests of children.
Play
Webinar
DATE
28 Oct 2025
AVAILABLE SEATS
49
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Completion.
PRICE
€ 20.00
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Contact Us
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