Central objective: freely-nbsp — championing freely chosen, play-based learning for early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting elements: Contextual trainings (none currently); Related Articles: “Why Finger Paint and Sand Tables Are Just as Important as Phonics: The Science Behind Messy Play” (6 min) and “Hungry for Play: The Power of Play-Based Learning in Early Education” (5 min); Related Resources and Related Jobs: none at the moment. Use these evidence-backed reads to inspire play-focused practice at your center and check back for new trainings, resources, and job postings.