Beyond Play Educational Event

Service Description

Beyond Play: Using Pretend Play to Support Childhood Development & Occupational Participation 📅 October 17 at 10:00 AM ⏰ 1-Hour Educational Event Join us for an interactive capstone presentation exploring how pretend play can support childhood development and participation in everyday occupations. What to Expect 🧠 45-Minute Presentation Learn about the developmental importance of pretend play and how play-based experiences can support children's participation and development. The presentation will highlight practical, occupation-based strategies that can be incorporated into children's everyday routines and play experiences. 🏠 15-Minute Beyond Town Walkthrough & Free Play Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to explore Beyond Town, an immersive pretend-play environment featuring spaces such as a grocery store, fire station, hospital, construction site, and more. Participants can experience firsthand how these environments can encourage meaningful, developmentally supportive play. 🎉 Want to Keep Playing? At 11:00 AM, families who would like to stay for a 1-Hour Beyond Town play session may purchase the session at a discounted rate available exclusively to event attendees. You can reserve your exclusive play session by clicking here! 📋 IMPORTANT: Survey Required As part of this capstone project, all participants MUST complete a brief survey within 24 hours of the presentation. Your feedback will help evaluate the educational experience and contribute to this doctoral capstone project. Kids are welcome to join us for the presentation!