Intentional play-based learning engages children in thinking creatively, exploring, solving problems, and sharing their learning with others. An integrated approach fuelled by the children's curiosity and desire to learn, intentional play-based learning builds literacy, numeracy, and inquiry skills in natural and authentic ways. Children leave Kindergarten as capable, motivated, and confident learners.

An educational session that was originally broadcast over the internet on November 8, 2011. Viewer's guide and other pdf resources available on the DVD. Online videos also available on the Learning Exchange website. Web link available under Additional Info tag.

It’s about... -- Re-Thinking Educators re-think their teaching practices, including the concept of play-based learning. -- Documenting Educators use innovative strategies and tools to make learning visible to children, their parents and their teachers. -- Self-Regulating Dr. Stuart Shanker speaks about how teachers and parents can support the development of self-regulation in young children. -- Inquiry Educators engage children in authentic inquiry that sparks curiosity and motivates learning. -- Thinking Deep thinking skills are developed through play-based learning across the curriculum.