Pretty Playful Palette: Play-Based Learning and Color Theory in Early Childhood Environments - Module 3&4 (CEU ACCREDITATION APPROVED)

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/01/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Week 3: Curriculum Integration – Color-Informed Play-Based Activities

Focus: Develop and refine curriculum activities that integrate the principles of Color Theory with play-based learning strategies.

Learning Objectives:

Create lesson plans or activity outlines that intentionally incorporate color elements into play-based learning.
Use color as a tool to reinforce educational concepts such as categorization, matching, and creative expression.
Design curriculum units where thematic use of color enhances student engagement and learning outcomes.

Content & Activities:

Exploration Session: Review sample curriculum modules (e.g., sensory play stations, themed art projects, color scavenger hunts).
Activity Development: In small groups, develop a series of play-based activities with clear objectives that utilize color.
Role-Playing: Simulate classroom scenarios to test how the integrated activities play out in real time.
Collaborative Review: Provide and receive feedback on lesson plans to enhance effectiveness and creativity.

Week 4: Implementation, Reflection, and Sustainability

Focus: Finalize implementation plans, reflect on the integration process, and develop strategies for long-term sustainability and continuous improvement.

Learning Objectives:

Formulate a detailed implementation plan that outlines steps, timelines, and resource needs for integrating play-based and color strategies in the classroom.
Develop methods for assessing the impact of environmental and curricular changes on student engagement and learning.
Build strategies for overcoming potential challenges and ensuring the sustainability of these approaches in everyday practice.

Content & Activities:

Implementation Planning: Guided session on creating action plans that include setting measurable goals and identifying necessary resources.
Evaluation Techniques: Discussion on observation, documentation, and informal assessments to track success and areas for improvement.
Presentations: Participants share their implementation plans with the group, fostering a community of practice.
Group Discussion: Anticipate challenges and brainstorm solutions; set personal professional development goals.

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.