Playmaker City 603

This is more than an event. This is a movement. Join the Life is Good Playmaker movement in New Hampshire to fall even deeper in love with teaching and get the training, resources, and support you deserve. Our kickoff event will be held at the Life is Good Factory in Hudson, NH (48 Friars Drive, Hudson, NH 03051) on Saturday, October 18th, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM! Breakfast and lunch will be provided thanks to generous sponsors.

WHAT IS A PLAYMAKER?

Decades of research show nurturing relationships with attuned, responsive adults can protect children from trauma’s impacts and set the foundation for long-term health & success. Playmakers are early childhood professionals trained to build these life-changing relationships by using the single most important activity in children’s lives – play. Know a New Hampshire-based early childhood education and care professional? Send them this link and invite them to join you!

WHAT DOES THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDE?

1. An Inspiring Kick-off Event: Designed to spark joy and create the foundation for vibrant peer-to-peer learning & support community. Breakfast, lunch, and good vibes included.

2. Full Scholarship to Playmaker University + CEUs: Our signature, virtual certificate program is designed to meet NAEYC program standards & support diverse learning. You can complete the asynchronous coursework at your own schedule and get access to live support bi-weekly. We ask every event attendee to be prepared to fully utilize this scholarship and enroll in Playmaker University.

3. One-Year of Ongoing Support: Playmaker University graduates have access to personalized coaching, advanced trainings, and community events.

Here's a sneak peek of the kickoff event:

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Step inside the Life is Good Factory and even create your own custom hat or t-shirt.
• Interactive Activities – From parachutes to rock-paper-scissors showdowns, expect movement, laughter, and a whole lot of fun.
• Keynote with Founder and Chief Playmaker Steve Gross – Be inspired to harness the power of play and optimism in your work through a blend of storytelling, science, and humor.
• Lunch & Connection Time – Refuel with good food and even better conversations.
• Breakouts – Gain practical, play-based tools to build better relationships with kids & increase connection, creativity, and joy in your work (and life).
• Celebrations – Reflect, recharge, and walk away with next steps and customized photos!
  
  
  
  
  
  

ABOUT THE LIFE IS GOOD PLAYMAKER PROJECT

The Life is Good Playmaker Project is a nonprofit dedicated to helping kids heal from childhood trauma. For over 20 years, we have provided trauma-informed, optimism-infused training, resources, and support to over 25,000 early childhood professionals who reach over 1 million kids each year. Our program has been proven to address some of the biggest challenges in the field by reducing burnout, improving the quality of teacher-student relationships, and better preparing educators to support the social-emotional health of children facing rising rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

The Life is Good Playmaker Project is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.