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★ Building happier humans
World 02 · The School of Play Kingdom

Building happier humans through play.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a global movement. The School of Play helps schools, workplaces, sports clubs and families improve wellbeing through play.

600+
Schools & Orgs
8,000+
Educators
25+
Countries
1,000+
Lessons
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The School of Play Kingdom
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Quick Snapshot

What started as one idea, now a global movement.

The School of Play helps schools, teams, families and communities thrive through the power of play.

A room full of educators
A room full of educators
Play in action
Play in action
Spreading play worldwide
Spreading play worldwide
600+ schools & orgs8,000+ educators25+ countries1,000+ play lessonsCurriculum to leadership
Explore the Kingdom

Five towers. One kingdom.

Each tower is a doorway into the School of Play. Click any card to go deeper.

Impact in action.

Play, delivered at scale, and felt in classrooms, staffrooms and living rooms around the world.

600+
Schools & Orgs
25+
Countries
1M+
People reached
8,000+
Educators
1,000+
Play Lessons
120+
PL Courses

“Dale’s keynote was the opening session at PowerUp Conference and we couldn’t have asked for a better start. Within the first few minutes he had the audience moving, laughing and having fun. Dale was high energy, dynamic and entertaining, and he provided simple practical tips and ideas that we can all use every day to support our mental health and wellbeing. The audience loved him.”

T
Tania Cotter
CEO, Physical Education New Zealand
Photo Story

What play looks like.

From the classroom to the staffroom to the family lounge, moments from the School of Play.

A room full of educators
A room full of educators
Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning
Whole-group play
Whole-group play
Educators in action
Educators in action
Play in the gym
Play in the gym
Workshop energy
Workshop energy
Spreading play worldwide
Spreading play worldwide
FAQ

Questions from schools.

Yes. The School of Play curriculum is mapped to outcomes from Foundation through to Year 10, with 1,000+ ready-to-teach play lessons.
Free Resource

Get the free Play Starter Pack.

10 simple play activities you can run with any group, tomorrow.

10 ready-to-run play activities
Zero prep, zero equipment
For any age group

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★ World 02 · The School of Play

Building happier humans through play.

Curriculum, courses, family and leadership, one global movement.

Quick Snapshot

What started as one idea, now a global movement.

The School of Play helps schools, teams, families and communities thrive through the power of play.

A room full of educators
A room full of educators
Play in action
Play in action
Spreading play worldwide
Spreading play worldwide
600+ schools & orgs8,000+ educators25+ countries1,000+ play lessonsCurriculum to leadership
Explore the Kingdom

Five towers. One kingdom.

Each tower is a doorway into the School of Play. Tap any card to go deeper.

Impact in action.

Play, delivered at scale, and felt in classrooms, staffrooms and living rooms around the world.

600+
Schools & Orgs
25+
Countries
1M+
People reached
8,000+
Educators
1,000+
Play Lessons
120+
PL Courses

“Dale’s keynote was the opening session at PowerUp Conference and we couldn’t have asked for a better start. Within the first few minutes he had the audience moving, laughing and having fun. Dale was high energy, dynamic and entertaining, and he provided simple practical tips and ideas that we can all use every day to support our mental health and wellbeing. The audience loved him.”

T
Tania Cotter
CEO, Physical Education New Zealand
Photo Story

What play looks like.

From the classroom to the staffroom to the family lounge.

A room full of educators
A room full of educators
Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning
Whole-group play
Whole-group play
Educators in action
Educators in action
Play in the gym
Play in the gym
Workshop energy
Workshop energy
Spreading play worldwide
Spreading play worldwide
FAQ

Questions from schools.

Yes. The School of Play curriculum is mapped to outcomes from Foundation through to Year 10, with 1,000+ ready-to-teach play lessons.
Free Resource

Get the free Play Starter Pack.

10 simple play activities you can run with any group, tomorrow.

10 ready-to-run play activities
Zero prep, zero equipment
For any age group

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.

Bring play to your school.

Book a free discovery call and we'll help you find the right starting point.

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