The Perfect Teacher GIFT – The Art of Connection
When I first showed teacher Amy Rolfe a picture of my new book cover, she shouted “this is EXACTLY what I need!” We immediately bonded
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How Art Heals Us
New Ebook!
What exactly is ART THERAPY and how does it work? What’s the magic or mechanism behind it? How does art help us work through difficult feelings, release traumatic memories and provide a creative and effective channel for healing?
This colorful eBook explains a complex topic in simple terms.
Download a PDF copy by clicking the button below.
And…consider booking the interactive workshop: Art in the Trauma Toolbox.
Stem & Creativity in the Outdoor Classroom
New Ebook with 42 Stem Ideas!
There’s a global movement to have more outdoor nature play for children and families. Many people worry about children not having enough access to nature spaces. This new Ebook contains slides, photographs and how-to instructions for 42 STEM IDEAS using simple nearby nature.
Download a PDF copy HERE for your staff and parents.
And…consider booking an interactive workshop on this same topic, soon!
How Art Impacts Learning
When children engage in art activities they build important cognitive skills and school readiness foundations in math, science and language.
Neuroscientists tells us that art making literally expands childrens capacity to learn. How does that happen? Open ended art experiences present a continuous flow of new information and problems to solve. Solving these problems creates neural pathways that generalize to math, science, language and other school readiness skills.
Learn How Art Impact Learning in this NEW Ebook by Anna Reyner, MA.
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Supporting Emotional Health in TEACHERS
Time for personal creativity and connecting with peers is crucial to teachers’ survival and well-being. That’s what CreativePlay workshops are all about. To facilitate creativity,
Trauma-Informed Teacher / Hands-On Training with Anna Reyner & Nikita Gupta
You know when you meet someone you instantly admire, and you feel like you MUST stay in touch? That’s how I felt when I met Nikita Gupta,
Sound Healing for the Trauma-Informed Teacher
I always try to incorporate new sensory activities into trauma training workshops, and this month I added sound healing as an option. After Covid lifted,
Renew Your Passion with Crafting & Conversation
Making things together inspires laughter and interesting conversations. Did your family make things together when you were a child? Some of my best early memories
3 Key Elements / What Defines A Trauma-Informed Classroom?
Children are suffering. Educators can make a HUGE difference in children’s recovery from pandemic stress. It’s important to get down to basics and make trauma-informed
Watch Process Art In Action!
It’s been a fabulous training month at CreativePlay, and I have some great pictures to share with you of educators having fun with process art.
Relax With Nature Art & Three Simple Leaves
If you’re like me, you’re thinking about what to plant in your garden this Spring, or how to make time for nature walks. It’s the
Process Art vs Product Art: Yes or No?
Hello and Happy Spring! Open ended art has been on my mind lately. Educators tell me many teachers still deliver product art activities. Doing product
Engage In The Power Of Play
Play helps us release stress and connect to our deeper emotions. In the shared experience of group play, we make meaningful connections and strengthen relationships,
MESSY ART In The Trauma-Informed ECE Classroom
I hope you are FEELING CREATIVE this season! Or at least starting to, as time off work approaches. Here’s a video clip to cheer you up and
Learn To Draw Your Breath / Trauma Informed Art
Fall is here and pumpkin spice is in the air. Are you ready for the busy season? Here’s a Mindful Art idea to reduce stress. The
School Is In Session / HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
I think everyone is back to school by now and hopefully getting into the swing of things, helping children manage the big readjustment. It’s not
4 New Teacher Trainings / TIC Classroom Solutions
Hello! I’ll make this brief. It’s a busy time of year. Please find 4 NEW trainings to choose from. Maker Spaces Nature Inspired Art Making
Renew Your Passion & Purpose / Free Teacher Training
It’s Still Summer – LET’S GET OUR HANDS IN IT! As we move through the remaining weeks of summer, teachers and parents think ahead and
Jumpstart Summer Creativity – At Home
Summer is here! And it’s time to shake it up and renew our passion for work and life. What will YOU do to “recharge your
Engaging The POWER Of MAKER SPACES….In The Classroom And At Home
What is a Maker Space, and when did it become part of our common education vocabulary? Early Childhood teachers and caregivers have been providing opportunities
Kids Are Hurting, CAN WE TALK? Child Mental Health Solutions
Kids are hurting. Across the country, masks are now coming off… but the effects of unprecedented isolation, life disruption and the loss of loved ones
FREE TRAINING! DRAW IT OUT! Help Children Manage Pandemic Stress With Art
Learn how a trauma informed approach to making art can increase children’s sense of emotional security in today’s pandemic world. Join us for this FREE
Life Begins In A Garden
Spring is almost here and Los Angeles gardens are starting to pop with color. This is my favorite time of year. I love to think
Draw it Out! Combine Art & Literacy to Help Children Manage Fears
The challenges of Covid are wearing our resiliency skills pretty thin these days. Many of us know young children who are overwhelmed with pandemic stress.
MESSY ART Helps Children Manage Pandemic Stress
Messy Art activities are one of the best ways to promote brain power and adaptive thinking in early childhood. Young children need time to expand
