Resources

Professional learning tools and research that support play-based teaching. We are building this library, and more resources are on the way.

Practical tools to help teachers and play leaders plan, facilitate, and reflect on a Play Studio professional learning cycle.

• Facilitator Guides: for leading a Play Studio professional learning cycle (coming soon)
• Workshop Materials: slides and handouts for sessions (coming soon)
• Planning Templates: to design play scenarios and learning goals (coming soon)
• Observation Tools: to notice and document children’s play (coming soon)
• Reflection Protocols: to guide team reflection and next steps (coming soon)

The publications and presentations behind the Play Studio approach.

• Publications: peer-reviewed articles and practitioner pieces (coming soon)
• Presentations: conference talks and professional development sessions (coming soon)

Foundational framework: Blank, J. (2025). Teachers’ roles in guided dramatic play: A synthesis of research-based strategies.