Beyond Worksheets
How Play-Based Learning Builds Brains and Impacts Student Outcomes in TK Classrooms
A child’s brain isn’t built by busywork—it’s built through hands-on, joyful, and meaningful experiences. In this session, we’ll explore what the California Department of Education says about play-based learning in Transitional kindergarten (TK) and how the physical and emotional environment of your classroom can spark engagement, foster independence, and lay the foundation for long-term academic success.
In this webinar, you will
- learn what the California DOE recommends about play-based learning in TK;
- discover how an intentionally designed learning environment supports engagement and development; and
- gain practical ideas for moving beyond worksheets to meaningful, brain-building experiences.
Join Teaching Strategies to learn how The Creative Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten meets the expectations and standards set out by the State of California Department of Education. Attendees will come away with a greater understanding of the California DOE’s requirements and how The Creative Curriculum is the most comprehensive and developmentally appropriate solution aligned to Transitional Kindergarten expectations.
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Authentic Assessment in a TK ClassroomWednesday, September 10, 2025 | 3:00PM EDT -
Creating Community in TKWednesday, September 24, 2025 | 3:00PM EDT -
Supporting TK Learning at Home Through Meaningful Family PartnershipsWednesday, October 8, 2025 | 3:00PM EDT -
Explore The Creative Curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten: CaliforniaWednesday, October 15, 2025 | 3:00PM EDT
