Professional Development and Training

Professional development is most effective when it is relevant, engaging, and easy to apply in real classrooms. At Play to Learn Pre-K, Ashley Brooks offers training sessions designed specifically for preschool and Pre-K teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of child development and improve their use of play-based learning strategies.

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These workshops are grounded in current research and decades of classroom experience. Ashley brings warmth, insight, and clarity to each session, creating a space where educators can reflect, ask questions, and walk away with tools they can use immediately. Whether your team is brand new to early childhood education or looking to deepen their existing practice, training sessions are always adapted to your program’s goals and needs.

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Current Available Trainings:

• The "Why" of Play - Understanding Types of Preschool Play and their Value & Benefits

• The "How" of Play - Reaching Social and Academic Goals through Play-Based Learning Strategies

• It's Our Favorite Time of Day - Centers! Enriching your Play-Based Center Time

• Oral Language Development through Play ​

 

All professional development workshops are tailored to meet the specific needs of your program. Sessions are available in person or virtually and can be scheduled as part of a staff training day, ongoing learning series, or special event.

 

Ashley’s goal is to support early educators with professional development that builds confidence, strengthens classroom practice, and inspires a renewed connection to the power of play.