When adults play

Play workshop at the Iowa AEYC conference.
When adults play with loose parts (recyclables) amazing things happen.
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Allow yourself to reconnect with process orientated play and remember your earliest play experiences. Consider the setting...where were you? Consider the playmates...were there any adults around? Consider the materials...Did you need a power source?
How can we fully support the children in our programs to learn through play?

What is the true value of play? How can we connect it in our adult minds to Early Learning Standards so that we can support each child through sustained interactions with rich materials?