Recess & Play services include: Local Tutoring, Advocacy, Coaching, Keynote Needs, and Professional Learning
Local Tutoring
At “The Play Lab”, we provide a learning atmosphere that is kid-friendly & developmentally appropriate. We provide manipulatives, art supplies, sensory experiences & movement-based learning to support the whole child.
Reading – We support all five areas of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonic, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Writing support, also!
Math – We support all areas of math/number sense: number recognition, numerals, rote counting, one-to-one correspondence, basic operations, order of operations, fractions, decimals, word problems, etc.
Early Intervention – We support the whole child by introducing math and reading concepts through small motor and large motor activities.
However, most importantly – NO worksheets and ZERO technology.
Advocacy
We can prep you for a mtg or even attend either virtually or in person. You are a legal member of this team & are entitled to more infomation than you may realize.
IEP/504 Meetings
We can provide a neutral classroom observation, provide data for your pediatrician, meet with you & the classroom teacher and/or administrators to advocate for solutions that meet the need.
Behavior Support
We can support your child if recess is being used as classroom currency. We can also advocate for an entire class, school or district.
Recess
We coach rookie teachers learning the ropes & veteran teachers adapting to new curriculum/resources. We work one-on-one, as well as with small groups at a campus/district. We also have classroom management tips & tricks to share.
Coaching
Parents: We coach parents in ways that support academic goals, behavioral goals & just life in general both in & out of the classroom. Let us partner with you for family success.
Instructors: We coach rookie teachers learning the ropes & veteran teachers adapting to new curriculum/resources. We work one-on-one, as well as with small groups at a campus/district. We also have classroom management tips & tricks to share.
Keynote Needs
Hosting an event for educators? Parents/Community members? Dr. B can deliver a talk that meets your needs! Reach out for a list of previous keynotes & share the needs for your organization! Let’s craft a 45-75 minute keynote speech as part of your day’s info! Note: ALL presentations are: unique, research-based, and include audience participation!
Suggested topics:
- Equity in Education: It’s Time
- The Power of Play: For ALL Humans (and Others)
- Digital Wellness: Let’s Rebalance to Combat The Anxious Generation (book talk)
- How Play Shapes the Classroom
- What Brought You Here?: Remembering Your Why
- Learning in the Age of AI: The Need for Critical Thinking
- From Burnout to Belonging: Rebuilding Our School Communities
- Redefining Success: AKA “That Job Doesn’t Exist, Yet”
- Classroom Practices: Moving from Good Intentions
- Teaching for Curiosity: Keeping Wonder Alive
- The Numbers Paint the Picture: Using Evidence to Drive Instruction and Policy
Professional Learning
THIS is our sweet spot! We LOVE working with sites and/or districts to design professional learning that meets needs identified on your school [and/or district] improvement plan!
We aren’t big on “sit & gets”. ALL of our Professional Learning is designed just for you, delivered face-to-face & is participatory. In other words, we practice what we preach! We make learning fun & that makes learning “stick”!
As us about half day, full day and multi-day options!
- Reading: Decoding, Fluency,Comprehension
- Math, Science and/or Social Studies
- Socio-Emotional Learning
- Classroom Management
- Using Data for Differentiated Learning
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