Students will explore the nature and development of play in the lives of children from birth to twelve years of age. Students will learn how to research, plan, organize and prepare meaningful play experiences to enhance the growth of individual children. Through active exploration with suitable play materials, students will gain a personal appreciation of the functions of play and of their role as adult facilitators in that process.

Ongoing references will be made to appropriate and culturally relevant equipment and materials, and their utilization in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Prerequisites: ELCC 111 & ELCC 112.