Play Invitations: Sparking Exploration and Expanding Learning Through Play

This webinar explores how teachers can extend and enrich learning through intentional play invitations—carefully crafted prompts that spark new interests, expand children’s thinking, and connect play to curriculum learning.

You'll learn:

• What play invitations are—and what they’re not
• How to foster interest in areas children may not explore naturally
• Ways to respond to children’s existing interests with rich, open-ended experiences
• How teacher curiosity and observation guide meaningful invitations
• Strategies to support child-led exploration while gently introducing new ideas
• Examples of invitations that deepen learning and link to curriculum goals

Rooted in the concept that “an invitation is a verb” (Haughey & Hill, 2017), this webinar supports teachers to breathe new life into their play environments—creating classroom spaces where curiosity and learning flourish.

Format: On-demand webinar (pre-recorded session)
Suitable for: Early years and junior primary teachers, team leaders, teacher aides, and educators looking to strengthen their play pedagogy through intentional practice