Play is more than entertainment—it is one of the most powerful tools behavior technicians can use to build engagement, motivation, meaningful learning opportunities, and genuine relationships with learners. In this training, the presenters share practical strategies for becoming more playful and engaging by using learner interests, everyday materials, and creative interactions to support participation. Through demonstrations, examples, and discussion, participants will learn how to identify what motivates learners, expand play without taking over, and use the PLAY framework to create engaging, learner-centered interactions. This training emphasizes flexibility, observation, relationship-building, and responsiveness to learner interests while providing dozens of practical ideas that can be immediately applied in sessions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe how playfulness and engagement can support learning interactions.
- Identify ways to use everyday materials to create motivating activities.
- Recognize the importance of observing learner preferences rather than assuming what activities are reinforcing.
- Apply the PLAY framework to support learner engagement during sessions.
- Describe strategies for expanding play while maintaining learner interest and participation.
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Course Includes
- 5 Lessons
- Course Certificate
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