Happy New Year!
How was your break? Over mine, I embraced some much-needed downtime with long walks, playful moments with family, and reflection.
As we enter a new school year, how can we carry that balance forward and thrive all year?
The answer is Play-Work Symbiosis: balancing structured work with playful breaks. This simple shift can transform how you teach, connect, and recharge.
Let’s make 2025 the year of working smarter, playing intentionally, and leading by example—not just for your students but also for you. Let’s dive in!
Giveaway
These 30-Day Daily Motivation Cards are perfect for helping you create a daily habit of positivity that will set the tone for the rest of the year.
Tuck these into your child’s lunchbox for a playful boost, or keep them on your desk as a personal reminder to stay energised. Keep the momentum strong as you embrace balance throughout 2025.

Daily Mission Cards
Back to school is the perfect time to brighten someone’s day! Leave a sticky note on a colleague’s desk or in a student’s space. Let them know you missed them or how happy you are to see them again.
Small gestures like this spark connection and joy. Exactly what we all need to start the year strong.
For more fun ideas, grab your Kindness and Happiness Mission Deck!

Looking Back Looking Forward
Start the year by hitting pause and taking a moment for you! This week’s activity is all about reflecting on what made last year special. The wins, the lessons, and the things you’re truly proud of. Then, it’s time to dream big and set goals for the year ahead!
Perfect for all ages, this game is a chance to build self-awareness, practice gratitude, and embrace personal growth.
Ready to reflect and reset? Click HERE to get started!
The Peak Performing Teacher: 5 Habits for Success
Looking for ways to make 2025 your most impactful year yet? Let’s start with you.
Small, intentional habits can spark big transformations. In this course, you’ll discover five strategies to boost productivity, ease anxiety, and prioritise self-care, all backed by research that connects personal well-being to professional success.

Our Global Reach
What a year for The School of Play! From global sessions to local impact, we wrapped 2024 with an inspiring day at Bass Coast College, rolling out our play-based well-being curriculum.
Smiles and high engagement proved one thing—well-being must be FUN!
Here’s to 2025!
Join us on this global journey of joy and connection! If you want to bring The School of Play to your community, fill out the form here ➡
