Components of play pedagogy

1. Happy children

2. A rich play environment full of learning invitations, provocations and opportunities

3. Diverse and stimulating materials

4. Knowledge about play, play processes, scaffolding, extending and facilitating

5. Attentiveness

6. Ability to create a learning environment that provides for all of this

7. Empowered children

8. Respected children (the will of the child and neuroscience)

9. Cultural competence

10. Family partnership

11. Reflective practice

12. Connection