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Powerful Play Foundations

Unlock the Power of Play in Your ECE Program

Transform your ECE team with intentional, play-based professional development tailored to your busy schedule.

Powerful Play Foundations

Unlock the Power of Play in Your ECE Program

Transform your ECE team with intentional, play-based professional development tailored to your busy schedule.

Building a Competent, Cohesive Team is an Ongoing Challenge.

What you're up against:

Inconsistent Practices

Everyone’s on a different page, making it hard to build a cohesive, aligned team.

Fading

Joy

The spark that drew your educators into this field dims as they lose sight of their bigger purpose.

Never

Enough Time

With all the demands, carving out meaningful professional development feels impossible.

Building a Competent, Cohesive Team is an Ongoing Challenge.

What you're up against:

Inconsistent Practices

Everyone’s on a different page, making it hard to build a cohesive, aligned team.

Fading Joy

The spark that drew your educators into this field dims as they lose sight of their bigger purpose.

Never Enough Time

With all the demands, carving out meaningful professional development feels impossible.

This can leave you feeling like you’re spinning your wheels.  Always working, training, and talking, but not quite seeing the change in your team or your classrooms that you had hoped for.

Powerful Play Foundations gives you what you need to build a successful

play-based team.

** Watch for an Overview! **

Powerful Play Foundations gives you what you need to build a successful

play-based team.

** Watch for an Overview! **

Choose the Right Fit for Your Team's Growth!

Choose the Right Fit for Your Team's Growth!

The Power of Reflection and Intentional Practice

When educators reflect on their purpose and practices, everything changes. Your team grows stronger, classrooms become more intentional, and joy returns to teaching.


The Powerful Play Foundations Course gives your team:

  • Bite-sized, practical modules for flexible learning.
  • Research-based tools to align and inspire.
  • A renewed sense of passion, purpose, and joy.

Build confidence, and ignite a passion for play-based learning.

The Power of Reflection and Intentional Practice

When educators reflect on their purpose and practices, everything changes. Your team grows stronger, classrooms become more intentional, and joy returns to teaching.

The Powerful Play Foundations Course gives your team:

  • Bite-sized, practical modules for flexible learning.
  • Research-based tools to align and inspire.
  • A renewed sense of passion, purpose, and joy.

Build confidence, and ignite a passion for play-based learning.

Why Powerful Play?

  • Research-Based

Backed by academic references and established principles.

  • Flexible

Designed to fit into your team's busy schedule.

  • Inspiring and Intentional

Reignites passion and builds alignment.

  • Empowering Outcomes

Equips your team with practical tools to grow as professionals and help children thrive.

Why Powerful Play?

  • Research-Based

Backed by proven early childhood principles.

  • Flexible

Designed to fit into your busy schedule.

  • Inspiring and Intentional

Reignites passion and builds alignment.

  • Empowering Outcomes

Equips your team with practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change.

Transforming Team Culture, One Conversation at a Time

Transforming Team Culture, One Conversation at a Time

Imagine What's Possible

A team that’s confident, aligned, and joyful.

Classrooms filled with intentional learning and play.

A shared vision that keeps your team inspired day after day.

Imagine What's Possible

A team that’s confident, aligned, and joyful.

Classrooms filled with intentional learning and play.

A shared vision that keeps your team inspired day after day.

Three Ways to Explore Powerful Play

From foundational resources to tailored solutions, these programs are here to help you build a confident, cohesive, and empowered team that’s ready to make powerful play come alive.

Powerful Play Foundations Course

No Prep, Director-Led Trainings

  • Powerful Play Foundations Course (min. 6 hours)
  • Director’s Resources
  • Bite-size modules that can be done all at once and / or throughout the year
  • On-Demand Access by Director
  • Printable Certificates
  • Printable Discussion and Reflection Guides

$565/Year per Team

Early Childhood Foundations Library

Build Group Trainings and Promote Independent Study

  • Everything in the Powerful Play Foundations Program, PLUS -
  • Online PD Library with Courses Added Throughout the Year
  • Individual Access for Each Member
  • Monthly Group Coaching Calls with Amanda for Directors
  • Individual and Program Certification from NJC

$825/Year

For Director + 4 Members ($25/each Additional Team Member)

Customized Coaching & Consultation

Start Your Year-Long, Custom Team Transformation

  • Everything in the Not Just Cute Early Childhood Foundations Library Membership, PLUS -
  • Quarterly One-on-One Coaching Calls with Amanda
  • Customized Team Growth Plan
  • Customized Live Intensive Team Training (In Person or Remote)
  • School License for the
    Why We Play Parent Letters

Schedule a Call for a Custom Quote

*Limited Number of Teams Accepted Each Year

Three Ways to Explore Powerful Play

Whether you’re just starting to explore professional development or looking for a customized plan that meets your team’s unique needs, I’ve got you covered. From foundational resources to tailored solutions, these programs are here to help you build a confident, cohesive, and empowered team that’s ready to make a lasting impact.

Powerful Play Foundations Course

No Prep, Director-Led Trainings

  • Powerful Play Foundations Course (min. 6 hours)
  • Director’s Resources
  • Bite-size modules that can be done all at once and / or throughout the year
  • On-Demand Access by Director
  • Printable Certificates
  • Printable Discussion and Reflection Guides

$565/Year per Team

Early Childhood Foundations Membership

Build Group Trainings and Promote Independent Study

  • Everything in the Powerful Play Foundations Program, PLUS -
  • Online PD Library with Courses Added Throughout the Year
  • Individual Access for Each Member
  • Monthly Group Coaching Calls with Amanda for Directors
  • Individual and Program Certification from NJC

$825/Year

For Director + 4 Members ($25/each Additional Team Member)

Customized Coaching & Consultation

Start Your Year-Long, Custom Team Transformation

  • Everything in the Not Just Cute Early Childhood Foundations Library Membership, PLUS -
  • Quarterly One-on-One Coaching Calls with Amanda
  • Customized Team Growth Plan
  • Customized Live Intensive Team Training (In Person or Remote)
  • School License for the
    Why We Play Parent Letters

Schedule a Call for a Custom Quote

*Limited Number of Teams Accepted Each Year

How to Get Started...

#1 - Choose the Best Package for Your Team

#2 - Check Out or Schedule a Call to Get Set Up

#3 - Jump into New Resources to Help Your Team Grow

How to Get Started...

#1 - Choose the Best Package for Your Team

#2 - Check Out or Schedule a Call to Get Set Up

#3 - Jump into New Resources to Help Your Team Grow

Hi! I'm Amanda

I’m passionate about supporting early childhood teams like yours. With years of experience as a teacher, speaker, writer, and trainer, I understand the challenges you face and the incredible impact you can have on young learners.


I created Powerful Play Foundations to help teams embrace play-based learning while meeting high standards. My goal is to give you practical tools and strategies that empower your team, foster meaningful connections, and create powerful play-based classrooms where children thrive.


I believe in the work you do, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can transform the way you teach, connect, and grow. Let’s create something amazing for your team and the children you serve.


Hi! I'm Amanda

I’m passionate about supporting early childhood teams like yours. With years of experience as a teacher, speaker, writer, and trainer, I understand the challenges you face and the incredible impact you can have on young learners.


I created Powerful Play Foundations to help teams embrace play-based learning while meeting high standards. My goal is to give you practical tools and strategies that empower your team, foster meaningful connections, and create powerful play-based classrooms where children thrive.


I believe in the work you do, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can transform the way you teach, connect, and grow. Let’s create something amazing for your team and the children you serve.

A Few Amazing Groups I've partnered with...

A Few Amazing Groups I've partnered with...

Recognized by Experts and Educators!

“Amanda’s keynote to our Early Childhood Leaders hit the mark on exactly what we needed to hear: the importance of play in learning and the research to support it. We can all go back now as stronger advocates for our young learners and their teachers.”

“Amanda customized a keynote address to fit our conference theme. Participants responded with very positive comments. She blended stories with research to support the message and gave an excellent, professional presentation. What a great kick-off to our first annual conference!"

"Amanda has this ability to take a complex topic (DAP is complex!) and break it down into relatable and easy to understand/digest information. It's really remarkable!"

“Amanda has the experience and knowledge of being in the classroom and dealing with challenges. She is real, so it makes that connection with the teachers so seamless.”

FAQs

When can I get started?

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What if my team isn't on board yet?

Why is there a one-year term?

Is this cost for the whole team?

What forms of payment do you accept?

Does this qualify for CEUs or other state requirements?

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What about.....?

What forms of payment do you accept?

Does this qualify for CEUs or other state requirements?

Do you have a proposal I can share with my admin?

What about.....?

Ready to Transform Your Team?

Still Have Questions?

Don’t let another day go by feeling stuck. Schedule a free consultation with me, and let’s talk about how Powerful Play Foundations can help your team thrive.

Ready to Transform Your Team?

Don’t let another day go by feeling stuck. Schedule a free consultation with me, and let’s talk about how Powerful Play Foundations can help your team thrive.



Free PD! Download the NJC Podcast to PD Playbook Here


Free PD! Download the NJC Podcast to PD Playbook Here