The Playful Teacher Classroom Connection
Why?
The Playful Teacher
Classroom Connection
Because childcare professionals
need to know how to
easily transform their classrooms into a playful engaging classroom.
Transforming a classroom is more than
a checklist you move through.
Say it with me...
YES!
I have the Confidence to Create the ideal Classroom.
Where your classroom is aligned
with your curriculum
and YOU actually enjoy the easy flow
of children playing, engaging, and learning.
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The Playful Classroom
Playful, Engaging, Interactions that supports Learning in all areas of development
Your ideal classroom is waiting for you.
The authentic you!
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Mary Schroeder
I help passionate Childcare Professionals transform their classrooms by implementing a playful classroom approach with an authentic personable style without time consuming methods by using simple engaging teaching techniques.
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How does it all work together?
*Play
*knowledge
*Communication
*Confidence
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Play
Knowledge
Communication
Confidence
That is the question!
How does it all work together?
What about just ...
Play & knowledge & Teaching?
How does it fit Together?
Do you know someone who is
naturally good at something?
Like a singer?
They are naturally talented?
I am a natural at teaching.
I don't want to brag...
I also knew a couple of others along my journey.
Now it's great being a natural at something.
It started with playing with my nieces and nephews.
Yes babysitting them was my first job.
We played and they loved it.
I could get them to do anything...
chores, homework, and even get to bed on time!
In the classroom a parent would
tell me her child was difficult.
Not for me!
I would help other Teachers.
An infant was crying I would come in
and easily sooth the infant.
A teacher couldn't calm down their class
I was called and easily got them
settled and did group time!
So who needs Knowledge?
Right?
I did!
Knowledge
Classroom strategies that make the classroom flow simple, easy and save time
Who Needs Knowledge?
I didn't know exactly why it all worked
or what they all were learning.
I knew it was right,
it felt right.
I needed to understand all of it!
That is why you need knowledge...
It isn't simply just feeling right.
You need the knowledge to make it
fit together like a puzzle.
I had a few difficult children.
Don't we all
One, I remember distinctly was Bella.
A challenge for me and my staff to figure out.
That is when I knew that my staff would
not just see that, I have a natural talent.
That there is more to it than that!
You actually had to know what you were doing ~
All of the time!
You had to observe, take notes,
talk with the parent, and keep trying.
And be willing to try new things, change things,
and being okay with making mistakes along the way.
Basically the teaching cycle
Plan - Implement- Review
And continue until you get it right!
Yes, this takes time, effort, determination,
and ultimately Confidence!
And a little support.
So we put together a plan and did our observations,
parent conferences,
and teaching Cycle to help Bella.
It took knowledge,
Communication, and Confidence.
That is how we got to the planning,
implementation, and support to make it work!
Then one day it happened.
We realized it all came together.
The greeting Bella at the door
without other children,
having her mother say good bye,
before she got in the classroom,
and having her start with only ONE activity choice.
It came together again the classroom flow
of play and engagement
throughout the classroom.
If I didn't have the knowledge
I wouldn't have known my next steps for Bella.
We need knowledge to understand
to implement it all in the classroom for each child.
Communication
To communicate confidently. So, you can have better relationships with parents and staff. Then, you will get the support you need with less complaints.
Now for Communication.
You need that too.
I wouldn't know how to communicate how
play helps children learn to parents, Co- workers,
or to others in childcare.
And to use communication for those critical
or should I dare to say difficult conversations?
Knowledge & Support = Confidence
Confidence
Feel capable and empowered in your own skills as a teacher. So, that you can rest assured you are making an impact.
That brings in the last component, Confidence!
You need the confidence to know
what you are doing is right.
From playing, documentation, classroom strategies,
to communication with
all those other professionals
and parents.
And yes,
even just feeling confident
just to PLAY with the children.
I wouldn't have the confidence to
'just' play with the children everyday
in the classroom.
Natural Talent
Isn't enough on it's own! You need knowledge, communication, and your own authentic style
Having a natural talent
and a love for children isn't enough.
Even naturally gifted singers and musicians
don't just rely on their talent....
Know what do they do?
Go to school to not only practice more,
but to learn theory, study other musicians styles
and techniques.
For more knowledge & Practice which equals experience.
All while putting their own authentic
natural talent
every step of the way.
That is what my
Playful Teacher Classroom Connection
will do for you!
It feels great when the classroom just clicks
and all the children are engaged,
learning and playing together!
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* Play * Knowledge * Communication * Confidence*
Play
Knowledge
Communication
Confidence
The Playful Teacher
Classroom Connection
The Playful teaching Approach for
all Your Classroom Needs
Includes:
*A 3 month Program with Support
And you can continue for a full year!
*15 + Hours of Training
*Once a Month Strategy Call
*Once a Month Support Call
*Two one-on-one Support Calls
*Plus even more support along the way
with emails or Voxer
*Start with Three Months
Then Continue for the Year!
$150 for three months or
$500 for the year
Contact me and Learn More!
Mary Schroeder
I help passionate Childcare Professionals transform their classrooms by implementing a playful teaching approach with ease without time consuming methods by using simple engaging teaching strategies.