DATES:

• Monday 18 August 2025 TIME: 3.30 pm (NZT)

• Tuesday 19 August 2025 TIME: 5.30 pm (NZT) this time is more accessible for Australian time zones

DURATION: 90 minutes

AUDIENCE: Classroom Teachers, Principals, Specialist Teachers, Support Staff, Teacher Aides, School Board Members, Wellbeing Teams, Behaviour Leads

OVERVIEW: This hands-on, interactive session supports teachers in moving from concept to classroom. It focuses on how to implement the methodology day-to-day, build student capacity through language and reflection, and maintain momentum in a busy timetable. Ideal for teachers who have already begun using PLAY IS THE WAY® or who are ready to take the leap.

KEY INCLUSIONS:

• Live walkthrough of a weekly games schedule

• Using reflective questioning to shift behaviour

• Modelling and embedding the 5 Life Raft concepts

• Managing resistance and celebrating progress

TAKEAWAY: Participants will leave with practical strategies for embedding the program meaningfully, flexibly, and sustainably—plus downloadable templates and discussion prompts to get started the next day.

COST: $80 per person