Connecting the Play Community
Whether you’re new to the journey of play, reconnecting with your own playful spirit or strengthening your role as a play advocate, the Play Connection Play Events offer a welcoming space to wonder, reflect, and explore the journey of play together!
September 2026 Play Events
The Academic Power of Play
with Sally Haughey
What if play isn’t taking time away from learning? What if play IS where some of the most powerful learning happens?
What if play isn’t taking time away from learning? What if play IS where some of the most powerful learning happens?
Join internationally recognized educator, author, and founder of Wunderled Sally Haughey for a special 1-hour ONLINE event exploring the Academic Power of Play.
💻 LIVE ONLINE
⏱️ 1 hour
🎟️ Only $10.00 (+GST and Eventbrite Fees)
Together, we’ll look beyond the idea that play and academics are separate and explore how children’s play supports thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, collaboration, curiosity, and meaningful learning.
Perfect for early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and anyone who wants to better understand and advocate for the learning that happens through play.
Because when we can recognize the learning in play, we can become stronger advocates for children’s right to play.
✨ Come curious. Leave with a new lens for seeing the academic power already happening in children’s play.
June 2026 Play Events
Active Play is NOT Optional
Helping Children Thrive in the Digital Age
Movement in the early years is essential for children’s brain development, learning, and well-being. In this engaging session, Richard Monette explores how active play supports holistic development and shares practical, evidence-informed strategies to bring movement back into everyday environments for children ages 0–8. Grounded in real-world practice, this workshop will leave you inspired to champion active play in today’s digital age.
April 2026 Play Events
Puppet Wonder
In this engaging virtual session, discover how puppetry can be used as a powerful relational tool to spark connection, support emotional regulation, and create meaningful opportunities for communication in early learning environments. Prioritizing play is difficult in most early learning environments, and can be challenging for
adults to comfortably and confidently engage in. Learn practical strategies to integrate puppets into your practice in ways that strengthen relationships and nurture children’s social-emotional development.
February 2026 Play Events
The Natural Science of Play
Join us online as we kick off 2026 with a powerful, play-affirming conversation about The Natural Science of Play, facilitated by Suzanne Axelsson, author of The Original Learning Approach: Weaving Together Playing, Learning, and Teaching in Early Childhood, and internationally respected voice in play-based pedagogy.
