Socio-Emotional Development through Play short course introduces key theories and basic concepts of play, benefits of play in nurturing children’s spontaneity and how play can help promote socio-emotional development of children and adults. In addition, the course offers ideas on how to develop a positive environment for children where they can feel safe to be creative and innovative. The course will aid participants in developing a good understanding of social-emotional learning, empathy and the importance of positive relationships between children and adults to set the stage for children’s future learning and emotional stability. This course is designed to provide participants with quality experience, and the opportunity to reflect critically on their own beliefs.