Indoor playspace orientation

This orientation is exclusively for New PALS trained 1/1/21-7/1/21

As we move back to indoor Playspace shifts we want to share with you details about managing the Playspace shift in this new setting. Completion of this orientation and confirmation of your COVID-19 vaccination confirmation is required prior to attending an indoor Playspace shift.

SEction 1: Before Your Shift

Click on the images below to find out what steps you need to take when you arrive for your Indoor Playspace shift each week.

Section 2: the Indoor Playspace Experience

In this section you'll learn more about how your Playspace will look and typical shift dynamics. Please watch the Healing Play video below and answer the discussion questions that follow.

section 3: discussion questions

section 3: intentional design

The Playspaces are designed based upon research from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University and best practices in Early Education & Care. The Playspaces have a trauma informed approach and are designed for children ages 0-6. Click on the images below to learn more about our intentional design.

Section 4: After the shift

In this section we will review what to do after the shift to help clean & sanitize, fill out attendance forms and prepare for your next shift. Please watch the video below and then complete the final survey at the end.

Please help us keep track of who has completed this required supplemental orientation and give us some feedback on what you liked and we could improve about this experience by filling out the survey at the link below.

congratulations! orientation completed

Once you complete the final survey above you will have completed your Indoor Shifts Orientation and be cleared to start indoor shifts as soon as your site is read. If you have further questions, please email palsupport@horizonschildren.org.