Rekindle Creativity Through the Power of Play

Rediscover the joy of education! Shift focus from the daily grind of lesson plans, grading, and classroom management. Embrace playfulness, infuse creativity, and transform your learning environment to make teaching and learning more engaging and inspiring for all. Join us to rekindle the spark that first brought you to teaching.

You'll leave with tips for: 1. Enhanced Creativity: Through engaging in various playful exercises and activities, you'll practice breaking free from conventional thought patterns and embrace novel approaches to problem-solving and idea generation. 2. Stress Reduction and Improved Well-being: In this safe, brave environment, you'll learn how to let go of everyday stresses and pressures through activities that release endorphins and promote a sense of joy and relaxation. 3. Enhanced Collaboration and Team Building: Collaborative play exercises will allow you to build stronger interpersonal skills and foster a sense of community with their peers, positively impact their ability to work together effectively in both personal and professional settings. 4. Improved Relationships: By learning to incorporate playfulness and creativity into daily interactions with students and staff, you will develop stronger connections with school community.

Presented by

kristina hill

Executive Leader of Education

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Kristina Hill (she/her) Kristina is a neurodivergent leader dedicated to inspiring educators and professionals to practice and engage playfully and creatively. She began her career in education as a Speech Therapist for autistic children, where she rediscovered her love of the arts, taking an arts-integrated approach to therapy. Recognizing the increased engagement, connection, and joy possible for students and teachers when creative approaches are employed, Kristina has spent the last 22 years following her curiosity and love for learning, teaching and coaching others in a variety of youth-centered institutions and organizations.