Pretty Playful Palette: Play-Based Learning and Color Theory in Early Childhood Environments: Beginners Level: Module 1 (CEU ACCREDITATION APPROVED)

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/02/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Week 1: Foundations of Play-Based Learning & Color Theory

Focus: Introduce the core principles of play-based learning and the fundamentals of Color Theory.

Learning Objectives:

Define play-based learning and outline its benefits for early learners.
Explain the basic components of Color Theory, including the color wheel, warm and cool colors, and their psychological effects.
Reflect on how environmental design influences children’s learning and behavior.

Content & Activities:

Interactive Lecture: Overview of play-based learning and historical context.
Color Theory 101: Presentation on primary/secondary colors, color mixing, and emotional impacts of color.
Visual Analysis: Examine photos of different classroom environments to discuss how color schemes might affect mood and engagement.
Reflective Journaling: Participants document their current classroom designs and note opportunities for incorporating these concepts.

Jocelyn D Jones

Training Specialist

NAFCC

Jocelyn D. Jones is a former licensed family child care provider of 12 years in the Georgia area and dynamic founder of Kappa Learning Group, LLC.

With over 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Jocelyn is a Georgia Approved Trainer and a Professional Development Specialist for the Council For Professional Recognition. She has mentored numerous early childhood professionals and presented at esteemed platforms such as Highscope, National CDA Council, and the National Black Child Development Institute. Her presentations on cultural relativism and self-identity in early learning environments have garnered widespread recognition.

Jocelyn’s academic achievements include a master’s degree in early childhood studies with a specialization in Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education from Walden University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and a Technical Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Ellis College.

Jocelyn is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Black Child Development Institute, National Association of Family Childcare, National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, National Afterschool Association, Highscope, Walden University Early Childhood Organization, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the Council For Professional Recognition. She also served on the Advisory Board for Ashworth College’s ECE Department.

Through her various initiatives, Jocelyn continues to inspire and uplift the early childhood education community globally. Her unwavering dedication to early childhood education, her passion for supporting educators, and her commitment to innovative learning approaches make her a leading figure in the field.