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there’s a play for that

home & preschool play consultation Taught by a Certified early childhood educator

There’s a play for That.

Working on sharing? There’s a play for that.

Trying to redirect hitting behavior? There’s a play for that.

Want to set your child up for success at the dentist? There’s a play for that.

Notice that your toddler really loves to contain all the things in little bags? There’s a play for that.

Whatever the milestone or issue, there’s a way to use play to support your child through it.

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As parents, we’re told play is important. But most of the time, parents don’t love playing with their children. The reasons for this vary greatly, and we are here to help. We’re here to remind you that parenting is first and foremost a relationship. Parenting is a relationship you live in, not a role you lead. Play is the most strategic way to nurture that relationship, and we are here to make it less complicated. Play can be utilized in all areas of your parenting to strengthen your bond, support development, and make parenting easier and enjoyable!

Let’s infuse your play with purpose. 

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“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” Fred Rogers

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testimonials

Sarah’s creativity, passion, and excellence are attributes that contribute to her exceptional ability to connect with kids and parents. Personally, her work and dedication to our own kids are moments in time we will always cherish and never forget. She is a gifted communicator and leader and someone we highly recommend!

-Rick C,

Dad of two

I asked Sarah to create a self-esteem play for my four year old daughter. It was creative, and my daughter engaged in it so well. The activity was incredibly effective, it actually brought tears to my eyes and helped me address my own inner child. I would definitely recommend Sarah’s creative plays for any topic!
-Tara, PhD

It can be hard to find the right settings with little ones to help prepare them for different behavioural or social interactions.
Sarah helped me understand that I could act out those situations with my child using her toys so we could learn together while playing. It gave my child a safe space to work through different scenarios that she may encounter.

– Catherine

I am a mom of a preschool-aged kiddo and a baby.  When life gets too busy, play is often the last thing on my mind.  Sarah provided customized ideas and strategies to help me incorporate opportunities for play and connection into everyday life.  She was able to get an understanding of my personality and parenting style and provided a ton of tips and information that made play more approachable and enjoyable for me, without taking me out of my comfort zone.  I was really excited as soon as the consultation ended, and I immediately went straight to my kids and started implementing her teachings!  I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Sarah, and am excited for anyone who connects with her.

-Ellen,

Mom of two

“Sarah’s play consulting will leave you amazed. She has a magic talent for asking the right questions to understand what will be most engaging, educational, and most importantly fun for your children. It’s relaxing knowing an expert is helping guide the most fruitful play for my little ones. My sons were bowled over with excitement by what she created for them.”

–Jennifer Tynan MD, FRCP(C), DABR

Sarah created a positive and open space from the get-go for me to share my deepest concerns about my three-year-old’s development and behavior. She listened compassionately, offered validation and reassurance, and provided a good number of strategies we could try to target the areas we want to work on with our toddler. She also included a helpful infographic summary to help jog my memory quickly and summarize the feedback discussed. WELL worth the $80 – I feel empowered to work compassionately with my child, celebrate the little bright light she is, and set her up for success as she navigates toddlerhood!

-Lauren,

Mom of one

Sarah came to my daycare to do a pedagogical narrative for two of the children. She completed her report and got it back to me promptly so so could pass it along to the parents.

Sarah also came to infuse some creativity into our day; she planned a creative and interactive activity and the kids had so much fun.

Sarah is awesome with the kids and in her area of expertise. I would highly recommend her to work with other centres and their families!

-Jolene,

Daycare provider

Territorial Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ people on whose traditional territory we live, learn, and teach. The W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived and worked on this land since time immemorial.