Pondering Play Mini Course

Are you ready to be an advocate for play?

Gain a deeper understanding of play.

You will explore Peter Grays definition or characteristics of play, as a way of understanding what play really looks like.

Consider the developmental benefits of play.

Gain insight into the developmental benefits for children, of play, making you more confident to advocate for play in your setting.

Experience a shift in expectations.

As you explore who owns the play, you will be encouraged to shift expectations of what play looks like - reflecting on rough and tumble and even gun play.


A mini course designed to unpack the importance of play, deepening the understanding of educators and enhancing our programs to really embrace play. The course is broken up into four lessons and the following is covered:

Lesson 1 - What is play?

Lesson 2 - Why does play matter?

Lesson 3 - Who owns play?

Lesson 4 - What happens when play goes awry?


This registration is for 1 participant. If you would like to register 5+ educators, or your entire team - please contact us to make these arrangements. 

Some key points for your registration: 

  • In order to receive important information about your course, you do need to subscribe to our mailing list
  • Please use your full name, as this will be what is displayed on your certificate

Upon completion of your registration, you will receive: 

  • An email with your site login details, enabling you to immediately access the course. 
  • A welcome email from our team. 

If you have questions at any time, please contact us at [email protected] 

$27.00 AUD

Don't stop at just the Mini Course!

For just $5.50 let us guide you through implementing your learning with the Pondering Play Implementation Workbook. You will receive a full colour, downloadable workbook which will include:

  • Reflective Questions to answer on completion of the mini course
  • Space to make a plan for changes, implementation, questions etc
  • Prompts to record how you are implementing what you have learned in the mini course
  • Recommendations for further consideration

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