Rediscover Your Spark: Play as a Tool for Teacher Renewal

This interactive session invites early childhood educators to celebrate the joy and resilience of teaching by harnessing play as a powerful tool for self-care and burnout prevention—while also offering an approach to managing challenging behaviors in the classroom. Drawing from the presenter's research focus on burnout and self-care, we'll explore how play—typically for kids—can reignite your passion, ease stress, and nurture a warm classroom environment. Backed by neuroscience and happiness studies, you'll join fun, hands-on activities to reframe challenges and rediscover your professional spark. We'll also explore ideas for personalized strategies. In this workshop, expect engaging play rituals and team building to build well-being. Leave with a toolkit, empowered to craft joyful, resilient classrooms.