Fostering Independent Play

Fostering Independent Play is the complete HOW-TO guide for parents on why, when, and how to encourage independent play.

Wish your kids spent more time playing independently?

You've come to the right place!

About the Course 

Fostering Independent Play is an on-demand video course for parents, caregiver, and educators of children birth to age 6. 

You will learn about the importance of independent play, toys and spaces that invite more play, and parenting tools that build independence. 

Course Layout

Module 1: Intro To All Things Play

Learn why independent play is ESSENTIAL for kids so you can let go of the guilt, step back, and take a break as they play!
  • Includes: 2 video lessons

Module 2: Setting the Stage

Learn how to set up play spaces and pick "toys" that foster deep independent play.
  • Includes: 2 video lessons, 5 pages of downloads

Module 3: Less is More

Learn how to declutter toys, do a toy rotation, and keep from getting too much stuff.
  • Includes: 3 video lessons, 4 pages of downloads

Module 4: Parenting to Encourage Independent Play

Learn all the parenting tips to help you control your actions in ways that invite more independent play from your kids. 
  • Includes: 10 video lessons, 2 pages of downloads

Included in the course:

•17 Video Lessons: each easy to digest video builds upon the last to give you all the tools you need to foster independent play (over 2 hours of content)

•Discussion Board: ask questions and chat with other learners

• PDF Guides: printable downloads so you can review key concepts, highlights, and action steps

• Certificate of Completion

Who is the course for?

Parents, caregiver, and teachers of children birth to age 6.

The course is for anyone who wants to learn about the importance of play and how to create spaces, homes, and routines that invite more play. 

Fostering Independent Play

MINI COURSE
Includes:
  • 4 MODULES WITH 17 VIDEO LESSONS
  • 5 DOWNLOADABLE PDF GUIDES
  • DISCUSSION BOARD
  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

This course contains digital downloads so there are no refunds.
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COurse Creator

Laurel, M.Ed.

Hello and welcome!

My name Laurel and I am a play advocate. I created this course to help teachers and parents add more play into the live of kids.

A bit about me:

 Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
 Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education
 15 years of experience working with parents and kids as a teacher and parenting coach.

My love for play and child led learning has led to the development of many courses for parents. My work centers on giving parents the tools to raise kids who are kind, wise, and resilient. 

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Wow, 'Fostering Independent Play' was an absolute game-changer for me! It was packed with cool insights and hands-on tips that I could easily try with my kiddos. Seriously, any parent or caregiver needs to check this out!
— Abby M.
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