Overview
The School of Play (TSOP) proudly presents the Full-Day Teacher FunShop, a transformative professional learning experience designed to embed play-based learning into school culture. This highly interactive and engaging FunShop equips educators with scientifically backed, practical strategies to boost student and teacher well-being, enhance learning outcomes, and foster a more joyful, connected school environment.
By blending theory, research, and hands-on activities, this FunShop will reignite your enthusiasm for teaching while empowering you with tools to create thriving, resilient, and motivated students—all through the power of play.
What to Expect
This full-day, high-energy FunShop is packed with:
Program Schedule
The Power of Play in Education
- Why Play Matters – Explore the science behind play, resilience, and well-being in schools.
- The Role of Play in Stress Reduction – Learn how play-based strategies can help students manage anxiety, stay engaged, and perform better academically.
- Teacher Well-being and Play – Discover how incorporating play into your teaching practice can help you avoid burnout and bring back the joy of teaching.
- Interactive warm-up activities to energise and connect participants.
The Daily PEGG – A Game-Changer for Schools
- The PEGG Framework (Play, Exercise, Gratitude, Giving) – A simple, research-backed system to enhance student and teacher well-being.
- Hands-on PEGG activities – Learn how to implement short, engaging movement breaks, reflection exercises, and gratitude activities.
- Play-Based Engagement Strategies – How to use games to increase student focus, collaboration, and motivation.
- Building a Play-Positive Culture – Strategies to integrate PEGG into daily routines, school events, and even staff meetings.
Play-Based Strategies for Resilience, Confidence & Connection
- Overcoming disengagement through play – Learn how play can reach even the most reluctant learners.
- Games that develop confidence and resilience – Simple strategies to help students navigate challenges, embrace failure, and develop grit.
- Social Connection and Team Building – Fun, interactive activities that strengthen peer relationships and classroom culture.
- Managing classroom behaviour through play – How structured play can help students self-regulate, communicate, and work collaboratively.
Energising Teachers – How Play Transforms Your Teaching Practice
- The Play-Based Teacher Mindset – How to make teaching fun again, even in high-pressure environments.
- Reignite Your Passion for Education – Find renewed energy and motivation through play-based learning.
- Play Beyond the Classroom – How schools can use play to strengthen staff well-being, team dynamics, and professional culture.
Who Should Attend?
This dynamic, laughter-filled professional learning experience is designed for:
✔ Primary and secondary teachers looking to engage students in new, meaningful ways.
✔ School well-being coordinators and leaders seeking innovative, research-backed strategies to improve school culture.
✔ Educators who want to reduce burnout and bring more energy, joy, and balance into their practice.
✔ Anyone passionate about creating fun, vibrant, and impactful learning experiences!
Exclusive Resources for Attendees
As part of this immersive FunShop experience, every participant receives:
🎁 A full-day of high-impact, hands-on learning led by Dale Sidebottom.
🎁 A complete set of resources from the FunShop to help you implement play-based strategies immediately.
🎁 A 12-month membership to The School of Play’s online portal.
Validated by Research: The Science Behind Play
The effectiveness of The School of Play’s approach is backed by La Trobe University, which conducted a year-long study examining the impact of play-based learning on mental health, resilience, and academic performance.
The findings? Schools that embraced play-based learning saw significant improvements in:
✔ Student engagement and motivation.
✔ Resilience and coping skills.
✔ Overall school well-being and connection.
By integrating play into everyday learning, educators unlock students’ full potential, creating a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and joy.
PHASE AP – Singapore
Date and Time
14 November 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location
UWCSEA East Campus – Singapore
Investment
$375USD for individual ticket
$325USD for groups of three or more
Note: You do not need to register for the main PHASE Conference to attend this one day workshop.
