“While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.”
_Angela Schwindt
Build Connection, Confidence, and Literacy Skills Through Play!
As parents, we do our best to teach our children, carefully selecting the right curriculum and planning lessons that will help them grow. But in the process, our children remind us of something even more important—learning happens best through joy, curiosity, and connection.
Do you sometimes find yourself “picking your battles” when it comes to addressing reading and writing with your child? You’re not alone! Many parents struggle to engage their children in literacy skills, feeling frustrated when traditional methods don’t seem to work. But what if learning to read and write could be fun, natural, and effective—without the stress? What if you could “pick your GAMES” instead?
That’s exactly what our Play to Read Parent Workshops are all about!
When we step into our child’s world of play, we discover what they’ve known all along—learning doesn’t have to be forced. When we teach through joyful experiences, learning becomes an adventure, and that’s what life is all about.
Teaching without PLAY is like popcorn without butter
You’ve chosen a curriculum, eager to help your child learn to read and write. But when it’s time to teach, the lesson feels dry, and your child resists. The pushback isn’t defiance—it’s a sign that the content feels inaccessible.
Children learn best when lessons match their learning style, connect to their interests, and meet them where they are—physically, emotionally, and developmentally.
That’s where play makes all the difference.
Think of your teaching like a bowl of popcorn. The curriculum provides the foundation, but on its own, it’s bland. Play is the butter and seasoning that makes learning irresistible. When we speak a child’s natural language—play—they engage, connect, and thrive.
That’s why I created the Play to Read Parent Workshops—to give parents like you a new way to engage your child in learning. When we embrace play, we create a community where education becomes joyful and empowering.
Game-Changing Guidance
In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to:
Adapt lessons to your child’s learning style so they feel confident and engaged
Use play-based strategies to make reading and writing exciting instead of stressful
Transform frustration into connection by meeting your child where they are
Incorporate practical, easy-to-use tools that fit seamlessly into your daily routine
Help your child feel successful so learning becomes a joyful experience
Connect with like-minded parents who share your desire to make learning joyful, exchange ideas, ask questions, and support one another
When learning feels like play, the struggle fades, and progress happens naturally.
Take a sneak peak into our Workshops.
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Let’s Play: Snowball Fight!
Why Play? It’s Transformational!
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Choose the Right Workshop Experience for You
We offer three ways to bring play-based learning into your home or community. Whether you want a single workshop, an interactive experience with your child, or a deeper dive over multiple weeks, there’s an option for you.
1. Play-to-Read Parent Workshop
(3 hours – $127 per person)
A standalone, hands-on workshop designed to help parents make reading and writing engaging through play. Learn how to adapt lessons to your child’s learning style, use simple games to build literacy skills, and transform resistance into confidence and connection.
2. Play-to-Read Parent Workshop + Play Lab
(3-hour workshop + play session – $207 per person)
This option includes the Play-to-Read Parent Workshop, plus a Play Lab where children join in the fun. After learning play-based strategies, you’ll get the chance to practice them alongside your child, seeing firsthand how play makes reading come alive.
3. Game Changers: Parent Workshop Cohort
(3-6 week series – $127 initial workshop + $80 per person per follow-up session)
For parents who want to go beyond a single workshop, this multi-week coaching experience provides a supportive community along with ongoing learning, deeper exploration, and personalized guidance. The first session (3-hour workshop) equips you with simple, effective strategies you can implement immediately. But that’s just the beginning.
Each follow-up session builds on these foundational tools, introducing a myriad of innovative games to make reading and writing engaging, effective, and fun. Every week, you'll add more playful techniques to your teaching toolbox—like filling a Mary Poppins tote with endless possibilities. With each session, you'll gain new ways to keep learning fresh, personalized, and exciting for your child.
Host a Workshop in Your Community
Ready to bring a Play-to-Read Parent Workshop to your homeschool group, co-op, or parent network? Private workshops can be arranged. Contact us to discuss pricing and availability.
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From Boring to Breakthroughs
What Parents & Educators Are Saying
"No more boring curriculum! This workshop reminded me that I already know how to teach creatively—I just needed the nudge to brush up on my play skills. Plus, I learned so many new games to bring into our homeschool!" – Jill, Homeschool Teacher
"The racing game was a huge hit! It was high excitement, low pressure, and now my daughter is BEGGING to play it again." – Michaela, Homeschool Mom
"This was healing for me. I used to feel guilty for not knowing how to connect through play, but now I’m seeing my kids in a whole new light. Their personalities are shining through, and I’m learning more about them than ever before." – Alex, Homeschool Parent
"The confidence shift has been incredible! My child is stepping out of self-doubt and into higher self-esteem—all through the power of play." – Jessica, Public School Parent
"I thoroughly enjoyed your workshop! I feel like I have a way to teach reading that actually works—and it’s FUN." – Nicol, Homeschool Parent
Let’s Connect!
If you’re ready to see a spark of joy when your child is learning, or leaning into life’s playful offerings, let’s get started working together today!
