Pre-Conference Workshop:

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:

• Dynamic, hands-on activities
  Experience first-hand the power of play in an engaging, movement-based environment.
• Research-backed strategies
  Learn how play positively impacts mental health, resilience, and academic success with insights from La Trobe University’s research with TSOP.
• Practical classroom applications
  Gain immediately usable tools to weave play, gratitude, movement, and connection into everyday teaching.
• Educator well-being focus
  Discover ways to reduce teacher burnout, boost engagement, and create a more joyful school culture.
• A powerful framework for student success
  Dive deep into The Daily PEGG (Play, Exercise, Gratitude, and Giving) approach, designed to transform student learning and well-being.