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Empowering Educators to Teach with Imagination and Confidence
At Childsplay, we see drama as a dynamic teaching tool that fosters learning, engagement, and connection. Our professional development programs give educators practical, research-backed strategies to integrate drama into subjects like literacy and social-emotional learning. Whether you’re in early childhood or early elementary, our hands-on models and customized workshops support your growth and classroom goals.
Professional Development
Childsplay helps educators bring drama into the classroom through hands-on, research-based training.
Need help finding funding? We’ve gathered resources to support your PD journey.
Curious who we’ve worked with? Browse the list of schools already partnering with us.
Drama Frames
Originally funded by a million dollar grant from the US Department of Education, Drama Frames is a job-embedded professional development model that works one-on-one with teachers to integrate drama into their curriculum.
EYEPlay
Childsplay’s EYEPlay Program (Early Years Educators at Play) was adapted from the Drama Frames model of professional development to meet the specific needs of Early Childhood Education.
School Professional Development Workshops
Childsplay develops and facilitates professional development workshops for schools and districts based on their specific, unique goals and needs.
Fund Development
Find funding opportunities to support your professional development experiences.
Childsplay School Partners
Check out the schools who have partnered with Childsplay to provide their teachers with relevant, research-driven professional development.