Fill your days with PURPOSEFUL play!
Say goodbye to the Pinterest-rabbit-hole and HELLO to deeper connection, PLAYFUL skill development and more independence!
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Play = learning.
It’s no secret. PLAY is the work of children.
Early childhood is such an incredible period of development and growth but it can also be very challenging!
Our little people don’t come with manuals and when you are thick in the haze of child rearing it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all.the.things.
Say hello to the Play Squad Membership.
A monthly membership which supports you (step-by-step) with ideas, tips and strategies for 1-5 year olds!
Becoming a member will help you...
Encourage deeper connection with your children.
Develop their skills.
Encourage independence.
The fine print?
We KNOW how children learn best - and we HIGHLY value this.
But we ALSO know life happens (y'know...when the kids have gastro, the hubby is away or you've been up all night with the toddler).
We get. it.
We've ALL been there - together we will help you out of the haze!
How?
Because being a member of Play Squad is about getting SO MUCH MORE THAN *JUST* IDEAS.
It's a community of other people who are CHEERING you on.
#AllInThisTogether
Want to know more?
The Play Squad Membership is a month-by-month program, which guides and supports people of ALL stages to get PLAYFUL!
Each and every month, members will be walked through four key areas:
PLAY, ORGANISE, CONNECT and CELEBRATE!
Every month you will get our 'Monthly Mag' outlining simple and PLAYFUL things to try with your children!
Think: specific ideas for different age groups, sensory play ideas, creative play ideas, things to use from around the home and so.much.more.
Let's talk organising toys and resources! Each month, we feature someone in our Squad's PLAY SPACE (large and small)!
Think: organising 'must have' items, sensory play resources, how to store art/creative resources, toy storage, toy rotation...
Simple monthly pop-up challenges or group calls to help GUIDE YOU to implement playful ideas and organisation - and to inspire you out of a 'Mum funk'.
Think: step-by-step ideas to help YOU put it into action! The opportunity to see how other members of our community adapt ideas to suit individual children/their situation = invaluable!
People who get PLAYFUL get rewarded! Each month, one of our members will be CELEBRATED, simply because they have been sharing ideas with our community!
(Hint: our first prize was a GRIMMS rainbow from the Creative Toy Shop!)
Play Squad is for you if...
- want EASY ideas to try that kids will love
- you know the type of things you want to do but you are so time poor you find it hard to implement
- you're worried your child may be 'missing out' if they don't go to daycare
- you work with children for a living and want tried-and-tested (and research supported!) ideas to implement in your daily routine/programs
- you want to know WHY play is important (and learn about it by listening to different conversations with experts!)
- you feel guilty that you're not 'doing more' (even when you are DOING SO MUCH!!)
- you're after what a typical 'day in the life with kids...' looks like
- you are back at work and want to spend some more INTENTIONAL time with your child on your days off - making sure they get the best of you!
- you feel you are 'not creative' when it comes to little kids
- you are a carer who wants to provide FUN, ENGAGING ideas for the little ones while they are in your care!
- you are after ideas to bond with your older children (and keep the busy!) after the arrival of a new baby
- your children don't 'sit still' or like 'crafty' ideas and are in need of some inspiration!
- you simply DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO START with so many amazing ideas and resources floating around!
Think that covers a WHOLE range of people?
That's because it does...all thanks to the Playful Path.
Our Play Squad membership sounds like a colourful, squishy-all-encompassing- hug...because it is INTENTIONALLY designed to get people results. From Playful Prodigy (aka just getting started) to Playful Pro (knows what to do, when to do it and why) - we've got you covered.
Our one-of-a-kind 'Playful Path' not only anchors what we do, but it also supports people from all different 'stages of playful' to make progress. And what's better? Our core values - in the clouds - are based in research, best practice (and are squished with LOVE).
So....who am I?
My name is Amy. I'm a play-loving, mess-making Aussie Mum of 4 delicious little humans - 2 boys (7 and 6) and two girls (4 and 2).
I'm an award-winning-teacher-turned entrepreneur, FED UP with the formal learning pushdown, so I'm on a mission to help others get PLAYFUL in the early years - and promote learning in the process!
Supporting others is my JAM and I am so excited to celebrate YOU!
All in this together
(One of) our mottos is 'we are all in this together' - here's what our Squaddies have to say about our Play Squad!
We are ready to start celebrating, YOU lovely!
Come join our amazing community and LET'S GET PLAYFUL!
Lifetime Locked in Pricing
No sticky contracts here - but you can enjoy this pricing as you remain a member in good standing.
(Just a quick heads up though
- the price will rise in our next member intake!)
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LAST INTAKE FOR 2018
(ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME)
Hurry - our last Member Intake for 2018 and special pricing (the cost of one take away coffee a week!) closes Friday 30th November at 8pm AWDT! The doors will not be open again until 2019.
MONTHLY
$24
AUD PER MONTH
Join our membership NOW and pay month by month (get all the goodness for the same price as ONE take-away coffee a week!)
All prices in Australian Dollars
YEARLY
$240
AUD PER YEAR
Pay for your membership upfront and get 2 months free!
All prices in Australian Dollars
Our Guarantee
It wouldn't be FUN to have sticky contracts, so there aren't any! Monthly members can cancel any time by emailing us at [email protected] - it's that's easy.
With all the amazing electronic resources on offer, we'd love for you to stock up to help you transform your little ones' playtime! But that also means refunds aren't available. We're excited to help you play and organise the way you always wanted to - and we can't WAIT to celebrate YOU, too!
QUICK SUMMARY
When you become a Member, you get:
Instant Access to the Play Squad
Mini-Course
5 (quick!) lessons to let you know what to expect, what we do and WHY so you can make the most out of our membership!
Monthly Play Ideas
to try with your kids
3 months worth of (easy) things to try with your children - featuring lists of what you need! Most items you will already own (=no 'quick trip' to the shops)
Monthly tips to
ORGANISE!
Each month, we feature someone in our Squad's PLAY SPACE (large and small)! Get insights into other people's spaces (and then having the opportunity to chat to them about it)
Our Private Play Squad
FB Group
Ask questions, share wins, share things that didn't work so well with a bunch of AMAZING + playful people! (One member/month will be given PRIZES for the things they share!)
Monthly Bonuses!
Our Play Squad is here to help YOU! Submit feedback and questions and we will design resources / have conversations with experts to help YOU along your playful path!
Let's Build it Together - from the ground up!
Our Play Squad Membership is 3 months old... which means LOTS of AMAZING things are coming! You get an exclusive opportunity to become part of the tapestry at a really low price (and a more intimate group!) which is perfect for 1-1 questions, recommendations and more.
Transform Playtime 5 day challenge
A 5-part video series sharing the EXACT steps we use to create, organise and SIMPLIFY our Play Space to encourage more independent play!
All for the same price as a cup of take-away coffee a week!
"I was fortunate to have Amy teach all my three children many years ago. My memories of those days are a classroom full of happy smiles, huge enthusiasm, fun learning and such friendliness. Amy’s classroom was always so welcoming for the students but also the parents. We knew we had hit the jackpot and to this day she is still my family’s favourite teacher. My oldest child who is now in year 12 is hoping to study early childhood teaching next year inspired all those years before by her amazing year one teacher."
Jen
Mum of 3 (all 3 taught by Amy)
"When each of my four children began their schooling journey I prayed they would experience a teacher who would inspire them, make them want to jump out of bed and get to school and to never need a ‘teacher free day’ because they loved being in that class and did not want to miss a minute of any day with that teacher.
One teacher who has stood out, in amongst all of our very excellent teachers... Mrs Cox and the Year 2 Crew!
...Amy is an absolute treasure to our educational community. "
Kristina
Mum of 4 (3 of her sons taught by Amy)
I LOVE helping others get PLAYFUL!
This type of feedback makes my heart SING - I'd LOVE to help YOU to get PLAYFUL (and then celebrate how amazing you are!) xxx
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out some commonly asked questions here.
Absolutely! Our monthly Play Planners use items commonly found around the home (think pegs, sheets...) and also come with resource lists, so if you need to pick up something from the shop, you can add it to your next grocery shop. (SIDE NOTE: you also have the opportunity to BUILD your collection as monthly prizes are offered to our members for sharing what they've got up to!)
Absolutely - this is made for you! This membership will SAVE YOU TIME as you get monthly ideas provided for you! PLUS - you can help other people along their own playful journey by sharing how you adapt ideas to suit your individual children.
This is the LAST intake for 2018 and the doors will not open until mid 2019 (but not at this pricing)!
One of my clients works full time hours (38 hours a week) and is a Mum to 2 little ones (4 and 2). She really enjoys work but she worries she's not getting enough time with her children (damn those Mummy guilts!). She signed up for a play challenge of ours and bought some of the items needed when she was food shopping - the rest she already had in her cupboard. She wrote on her family blackboard one idea a day to try and set up these ideas suggested in the challenge. Her four year old LOVED it so much, she was asking 'what are we going to play today, Mummy?' when she got home from work! She was so happy and fulfilled that she was making the most of her time with her children, doing things they absolutely LOVED! These ideas were easy to fit into her day - despite the fact that she worked full time! - and the ideas we offer in Play Squad will be very similar xx
Some of the ideas we suggest will be messy, but many are not!
One of my past clients' has two little ones, and often felt overwhelmed with the fact that the kids' mess took over the whole house (and the idea of adding MORE mess to this was a definite 'no no'). After doing a challenge of ours, she found that by providing her children with periods of time to experiment with different textures actually HELPED with the mess - and the kids LOVED helping her 'clean up' at the end of the project - especially if it involved cooking (who doesn't love licking the spoon?!)
Many of the ideas will help children develop the skills to pack away - an important part of developing independence (one of our targeted skills throughout the membership).
You are not locked into any contract - you can cancel at any time!
One of our past clients had this exact situation - dropping down to one income was a challenge for their family, but being there to raise her children was something that was important to her! At the cost of one take-away coffee a week, she invested in a play challenge of ours and found it was worth its weight in gold - and she loved the fact that she could turn things she had around the house into engaging invitations for her children to play and learn with!
There are SO MANY IDEAS OUT THERE!
One of our past clients is a high-school teacher turned Mum to two very active boys! Like so many of us when we first became parents, she found it a big adjustment to becoming a Mum (as she was sooo proficient in making lists and getting things done when she was working, but managing the different needs / sleeps of little people was certainly a challenge)! She came across a previous product of ours and loved the fact that everything was listed for her - and she didn't have to worry about scouring Pinterest for ideas that may not work for her active boys.
Absolutely! One of our clients is a very experienced educator and a Grandma to wonderful grandchildren. When she was teaching, she was a mentor to other teachers and loved sharing her extensive knowledge of play with them! Now, she is enjoying time with her grandchildren - she gets the opportunity to look after them while their parents are at work. After joining our play challenge last year, she LOVED how guided the sessions were - she loved focussing on spending TIME with her precious grandchildren, watching them play in meaningful ways (and not having to worry about 'coming up' with the ideas!)
When you are part of Play Squad, you are part of something bigger.
Part proceeds from each membership will go to the Move for Mental Health Intiative, to raise awareness + encourage people to move and get out in nature more to boost mental wellbeing / reduce the symptoms of mental illness.
Funds raised will help The Gidget Foundation to continue their crucial work for those across Australia who are in need.
We care - and we are doing something about it.
JOIN PLAY SQUAD NOW!
