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This seven-module online course will teach you the fundamentals of Play Based Learning. 
It's designed to make you rethink your practices, find the real meaning behind what you do, and make changes little by little to obtain a play-based learning and 21st Century Education environment. 
You will learn to implement play-based practices in your classroom or homeschool setting and have PLAY lead your teaching.

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Welcome to Play Based Learning Masterclass

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Who is this masterclass for?

This course is geared towards educators, administrators and homeschool parents, who want to implement play based learning to teach for the 21st Century.

This class will give you all the information and TOOLS needed to shift your practices to teach children based on what is natural and developmentally appropriate for them.

Do you ever wonder

How do I start teaching through play?​

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How does classroom management look like in a play-based learning environment?​

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How does behavior look like in a play-based learning environment?​

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How do I teach academics through play?​

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How does a play based learning environment look like?

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How do I make my lesson plan effective and simple?​

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How do I make change possible?

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You will learn:

Session breakout:

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Session 1: What is Play Based Learning? Play and play fundamentals.

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Session 2:  The Big Why? Rethinking our practices.

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Session 3: Defining the child: Who are we teaching for?

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Session 4: Play and materials in a PBL environment

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Session 5: Learning and Play

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Session 6: Designing Play Based Learning Environments

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Session 7: Lesson planning through play


After taking this 7 session class you will have ALL the TOOLS needed to teach for the

21st Century through play.

About Mariana

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I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

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I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

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-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

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I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

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-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

​

I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

​

-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

​

I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

​

-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

​

I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

​

-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

​

I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

​

-Mariana
 

I am originally from Costa Rica but currently live in Orlando, Florida. I am passionate about what I do, and I LOVE education. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Curriculum and Teaching with a major in Gifted and Talented Education. 


I am making visible that play is the answer that the Educational system needs to change. I also enjoy informing adults about good practices in Education for the 21st Century.

​

I hope you enjoy my journey and become a play advocate like me.

​

-Mariana
 

Nicole Mora, CR

An ESSENTIAL course to understand how to merge PLAY and academic learning in real life. It gave me the tools to believe that it is possible to generate change in our educational system.

Daniela Valiente, Masitas CR

" I first registered in this masterclass as a mom. I wanted to give my children what I felt was lacking. At the end, it not only met my expectations but helped my in my own business.."

Ximena Vargas, CR

“This course helped me organize myself and homeschool content in a practical way.”

INVESTMENT

$400

Payment plan available

Includes:

  • 7 sessions, total of 15 hours of video content

  • Masterclass E-book 

  • Play and relevant topics supporting articles

  • 2 Live sessions with Mariana for Q&A

  • Access to private Facebook group 

  • Lifelong access

  • Certificate of participation

  • Discount in future Developing Minds events and products

This masterclass will be available to purchase from January 29th to February18th 2023.

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The masterclass will start March 1st, 2023

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