Educator Events
Educator Group Playdate
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard Shaw
Bring your group to the studio to experience the joy of childhood as you play and experiment together! Immerse yourselves in creative art, sensory experiences, loose parts explorations and messy play, as you enjoy time together away from the hustle and bustle of the classroom. We truly believe that adults need time to slow down and play too! Our environment, materials and offerings are sure to spark creativity and inspiration for your program while increasing your comfort level with this type of open-ended, process based play and learning that children need. Our experienced educators will facilitate your playdate and be available to discuss ideas, answer questions, help build upon your thinking and knowledge, and also learn from you!
Our Educator Group Playdate is a wonderful opportunity for team-building, professional development or just an enjoyable time out with colleagues. It is a great choice for groups such as child care centres, kindergarten and elementary school teams, Early On or family programs and educator networks.
Playdates are a maxmum of 2 hours in length and your group will have the whole studio to themselves. Pricing starts at $25 per person +HST (minimum 10 people or $250 fee) with a maximum of 20 participants. Playdates can be booked on Friday evenings and weekends, subject to availability.
Please email us for availability and to book your group playdate!
Educator Mobile Workshops
Can’t make it into the studio? No problem! We can come to you!
Topic choices for our interactive, in-person workshops include:
The Joy of Process Art and Messy Play
Emergent Curriculum
Responsive Environments
The Beauty of Loose Parts and Open-Ended Materials
Re-Thinking Behaviour
If your program is looking for a workshop on a different topic or a program consultation, please let us know!
With over 20 years experience in the ECE field, Carrie Harrison-Lameira has a great deal of knowledge, insight and experience to share with other educators.
Email us at info@theartofplaystudio.com to customize a workshop for your program or team. We currently service the GTA area, but may be able to travel to further locations for an additional fee.