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Bridging PreK and Kindergarten Learning Cohort, Session 2: Curriculum Continuity Through Play-Based Learning

Are you a Pre-K or Kindergarten educator, support staff member, or administrator working to strengthen transitions and align developmentally appropriate practices across the early years? Join us for a series of professional learning sessions designed to build meaningful connections between preschool and kindergarten educators. Each session will offer collaborative dialogue, practical tools, and real-world strategies you can take back to your school community. Session 2 Description: This session explores how to sustain high-quality, play-based learning as children move from Pre-K into Kindergarten. Participants will analyze where and how play fits within academic standards and explore ways to meet the demands of both CT ELDS and Kindergarten curriculum frameworks without compromising the integrity of play. Educators will work together to design meaningful, playful activities that promote skill development, exploration, and joy. Sign-up for one or all three. Those attending all 3 sessions will receive a discounted rate for the March 2026 Symposium. Space is limited to 20 for this discount offer. Register for each session separately: Session 1-10/30/2025; Session 2-12/4/2025; Session 3-1/29/2026.

Goals (appears on the evaluation form):

Participants will:

Examine how CT ELDS and Kindergarten standards support play as a vehicle for learning
Identify opportunities for integrating academic content (literacy, math, science, social studies) through play
Review examples of successful classroom practices that honor developmental needs
Collaborate with cross-grade peers to design cohesive learning experiences

Notes

Award
HOUR

Detailed Information

Session Type
Single Session

Year Code
2025-2026

Max # of Awards
3

Min # of Awards
0

Activity Code
241-26-913-133

Topic/Subject:
913 CREC Resource Group

Subject Area
[Early Childhood Education]

Target Audience
[Early Childhood Director], [Early Childhood Educator], [Early Childhood Program Manager]

Class Status
OPEN