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The School of Play Curriculum V2 is here for 2026! More play. More joy. More impact. Prices start from just $1,000 - because we believe well-being should be affordable for everyone. Book a discovery call today - theschoolofplay.co

If family time with teens feels forced, it’s probably not working. Just start with something light. Something that gets everyone laughing without needing to “open up” straight away. Try the Walk, Stop, Name, Clap, Jump, Dance 🙌 More family games: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/family-sales

Strong school culture is built daily. The Years 1–6 Wellbeing Curriculum helps students grow confidence, connection, & emotional awareness through play-based learning. A sustainable way to create calmer, more connected classrooms. 📩 Connect with us: team@theschoolofplay.co

Connection should continue at the classroom door. The Better Us Project brings play, kindness, and shared experience into schools, building real connection every day. Start your 14-day free trial today! thebetterusproject.com

What an incredible way to kick off the day. Paul had the absolute pleasure of working with the Casey South Principal Network, and wow… they brought the energy from the very first minute. This marks our fourth workshop with this incredible network, and they never disappoint 🙌

Teenagers engage when they feel understood. Not managed. But seen. The Years 7–12 Play-Based Well-being Curriculum meets students with care & authenticity. Through movement & reflection, they build trust & self-awareness. 📩 Connect with us: team@theschoolofplay.co

Another epic staff PD with an epic team! We had the absolute pleasure of returning to Clyde Creek PS for our 5th staff PD in just 18 months… and wow, this place just keeps getting better. The team continues to grow, which says everything about the culture being built 👏

Family connection doesn’t always come from planned activities. It grows through simple, unstructured play. Moments that feel natural, relaxed, and shared. This week’s blog explores how play strengthens family bonds, especially with teenagers. Read here: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/post/how-to-bu…

Every school has future leaders waiting to step forward. The Next Generation Student Leadership Workshop helps students build confidence, teamwork, and the courage to lead. 📩 Discover how your students can benefit: team@theschoolofplay.co

Scrabble Connections turns vocabulary, recall, and teamwork into a fast-paced classroom challenge. Students complete letter-based tasks, earn more letters, then race to build the highest-scoring word — playful learning that sticks. Try it today!

When well-being is shared, schools thrive 🌱 The School of Play Well-being Curriculum supports students and staff from Kindergarten through Year 12 in building resilience, connection, and a positive school culture. 📩 Bring this vision to life: team@theschoolofplay

300 student leaders. One powerful day. We loved delivering a keynote at the Student Leaders Congress in Warrnambool, exploring how leadership is about connection, courage, and creating spaces where others thrive. The future is bright! Video by @jessperrycreations

Games shouldn’t just chase points. Try The Straight Face Challenge 🫣 Make your partner laugh in 10 seconds. First to smile loses + add lesson prompts (science facts, vocab, historical figures) Laughter + learning = powerful engagement! More games: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/online-store

Inspired educators inspire students. The Staff PD Well-being Workshop helps teachers recharge, reconnect, and strengthen a positive school culture. It’s professional learning that leaves people feeling lighter. 📩 Bring this experience to your staff: team@theschoolofplay.co.

Gamifying lessons is easy. Doing it well is the real skill. This week's blog explores how thoughtful game design can keep students motivated while strengthening real understanding. Read here: the-school-of-play-website.webflow.io/post/gamify-wi…

Every child deserves the chance to grow with confidence. The Years 1–6 Wellbeing Curriculum supports students to build resilience, kindness, & strong connections through joyful learning experiences. 📩 Learn how your school can bring this vision to life: team@theschoolofplay.co

Teenage years shape lifelong habits. The Years 7–12 Well-being Curriculum helps students build resilience, self-awareness, and stronger peer connections through experiential learning. Support development beyond academics. 📩 Partner with us at team@theschoolofplay.co

Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders! We had the absolute privilege of returning to the Student Leadership Congress at Deakin University in Warrnambool for the 3rd year in a row. A big thank you for hosting once again, & to everyone involved in making this event so special.

We had the privilege of running a South West community event, “Rethinking Leadership for Today’s World”, at Deakin University in Warrnambool. Local leaders from across the region came together to grow as leaders and strengthen the communities they serve. A magical evening!

The team had the privilege of bringing together students from Grasmere PS and Woolsthorpe PS for a huge day of play-based wellbeing and connection. Two schools. One community. A whole lot of laughter. 🙌 Thank you for having us. What a day!

Students rise when we raise the standard. The Next Generation Student Leadership Workshop builds real-world confidence, communication, and collaboration through action, not theory. Trust them with growth. Watch them lead. 📩 Partner with us at team@theschoolofplay.co