This training is for professional development purposes. The certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate required for mandatory trainings.

Child and Play Education Program

The Child and Play Education Program provides play-based learning processes that support children's social and cognitive development. Learning through play strengthens children's creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Play-Based Learning Approaches

• The theory and importance of play-based learning.
• Types of play according to children's developmental stages.
• Planning and implementing learning processes through play.
• Effects of different types of play on various areas of children's development.

Social and Emotional Development

• Developing social skills through play.
• Increasing interaction and collaboration among children.
• Supporting empathy, sharing, and emotional expression skills.
• Development of emotional intelligence through play.

Cognitive and Language Skills Development

• Supporting language development through play.
• Enhancing cognitive skills: memory, attention, perception.
• Teaching problem-solving and critical thinking skills through play.
• Developing creative thinking and imagination through play.

Motor Skills and Physical Development

• The effect of physical play on motor skills.
• Development of gross and fine motor skills through play.
• Supporting movement and balance skills through play.
• Encouraging physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.

Play-Based Teaching Strategies for Educators

• Play-based teaching strategies and methods.
• Preparing materials to support children's learning through play.
• Methods for guiding children and facilitating play activities.
• Observation and assessment of developmental progress during play.

Parental and Community Involvement

• How parents can participate in play-based learning processes.
• Encouraging play and learning activities at home.
• Creating play environments and activities in the community.
• The role of parents and the community in children's development.

The training is open for institutional collaboration (packages for institutions/companies); individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be adjusted according to the profile and needs of institutional participants. Following mutual agreement, the scope and method of the training (Face-to-Face, Online) are determined, and the related processes are completed. Upon agreement, schedules and locations are arranged in coordination with participants and instructors.