Northwest Playground presents an online course - The Power of Play

Description

Play is an elusive concept to define, and it happens in ways that are often difficult to quantify. Yet, play has the power to bring people together, add richness to communities, and inspire the next generation. In this course, we'll explore the science of play - its physical, cognitive, social, and emotional attributes. From climbing and sliding to swinging and spinning, we'll see how specific types of play equipment support child development and add value to the communities they serve.

 Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course you'll be able to:

• Define play from a physical, cognitive, social, and emotional perspective.
• Summarize the child development benefits of specific play elements.
• Explain why play is critical ingredient in the development of public spaces.

Details:

• Thursday, March 20th
• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT
• Online Event

Speaker: Joe Palermo, VP of New Product Design PlayPower

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