Early Years CPD

Empowering Early Years Educators Through Play

Early Years CPD

Empowering Early Years Educators Through Play

2-Hour CPD-Accredited Training for Preschool & Montessori Educators

"The Creative Classroom: Skills and Regulation for a Thriving Future" is an interactive session designed to support early years professionals in using play to build emotional regulation, communication, and cognitive skills.

You’ll explore how behaviours are a form of communication, discover inclusive strategies for managing distressed behaviour, and learn how to create nurturing spaces where children can thrive through everyday moments of play.

Learning Outcomes

See behaviours as communication and respond with empathy.

Support regulation, resilience, and skill-building through play.

Turn observations into playful, creative learning that develop lifelong skills.

Create inclusive, welcoming classrooms that nurture every child.

CPD Approved Partner

PERFECT FOR:

Preschool Teachers | Montessori Educators | Early Years Settings

Meet Mireia: Play-Based Learning Advocate

Teacher | Play Specialist | CPD Facilitator | Podcast Host

Mireia Lopez is a qualified primary school teacher with an MA in Psychology of Education, a certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, and Train the Trainer Level 6.

In 2017, she founded Discovery Playtime to promote play-based learning for children’s positive development. Originally from Barcelona, Mireia has been working in Ireland since 2011, specialising in play and art-based learning aligned with the new Irish primary curriculum.

She also hosts the Rediscovering Childhood Podcast, sharing ideas and inspiration on play, education, and mindful parenting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the training sessions?

Each workshop lasts 2 hours and is filled with hands-on, practical learning.

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Who should attend?

Perfect for teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders in preschools, Montessori, and primary schools.

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Is the training suitable for all schools?

Yes, our play-based strategies are adaptable across age groups and classroom settings.

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What will I take away from the training?

Practical strategies, creative lesson ideas, and renewed confidence to bring play and inclusion into your teaching..

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Discovery Playtime

Educational and fun seasonal camps. Empowering teachers and schools with training and workshops focusing in child development and playful teaching. Supporting parents with talks in connection and skills development. Rediscovering Childhood podcast. Family fun events, Children's educational workshops.

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