Training & Professional Development for Schools
Group Training
Whether you're looking for a single workshop or a deeper school-wide shift, we meet you where you are. Our training is energetic, research-backed, and built for real classrooms — not just a feel-good PD day.
Four Hour Purposeful
Play Workshop
Our workshops are flexible in structure and topic— tailored to your educators, your age groups,and your kids' developmental needs. Here's anexample of what a four-hour session looks like:
Outsmart the Wiggles (2 hours)
The brain science and logic behind purposeful play — why more intentionalmovement improves self-regulation, behavior, and focus, and how it powersa positive learning experience for every child in the room.
10 Minute Break
Brainstorm Session
Teachers work together to explore how they can apply what they've justlearned — in their classrooms, in their schedules, and with their specific kidsin mind.
Breakouts Session
Put it into practice. Teachers spend time learning age-appropriate games,then lead those games with the full group. By the end, they're not justobservers — they're ready to go.
Wrap-Up & Q&A
Questions answered, takeaways solidified, and everyone leaving withsomething they can use Monday morning
"If a child is going to thrive, his brain needs his body to move."
PRESTON BLACKBURN, FOUNDER, PIVOT TO PLAY®
Watch Us In Action
Benefited Schools & Programs
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Christ Methodist School, TN
- Clovis United School District, CA
- Norfolk Public Schools, VA
- Palo Alto Unified District Friends of Preschool Family, CA
- Presbyterian Day School, TN
- St. Catherine's School, VA
- St. Vincent's Day Home, CA
- Steward School, VA
- Active Schools
- International Play Association
- Move 2 Learn
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Learning Institute and Learning Lab
- US Play Coalition, Indiana University
- Vermont Association for Education of Young Children
"Pivot to Play was absolutely AWESOME! Preston Blackburn's presentation was both inspiring and interactive, providing countless practical strategies for incorporating intentional movement into the school day. Her insights reinforced what we know to be true—movement is essential to the learning process for children of all ages."
EMILY LEQUERICA, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR BOYS EDUCATION,PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL, MEMPHIS TN
Frequently Asked
Questions
Who is this training suited for?
Our training is designed for educators of children inpreschool and elementary school — including classroom teachers, PE teachers, specials teachers, directors, andadministrators. We tailor every session to your audience,so preschool teachers and elementary teachers aren'tgetting the same one-size-fits-all content.
What if funding is tight?
Our training is designed for educators of children inpreschool and elementary school — including classroomteachers, PE teachers, specials teachers, directors, andadministrators. We tailor every session to your audience,so preschool teachers and elementary teachers aren'tgetting the same one-size-fits-all content.
What AV and tech do you need?
Our training is designed for educators of children inpreschool and elementary school — including classroomteachers, PE teachers, specials teachers, directors, andadministrators. We tailor every session to your audience,so preschool teachers and elementary teachers aren'tgetting the same one-size-fits-all content.
What kind of space do you need?
Our training is designed for educators of children inpreschool and elementary school — including classroomteachers, PE teachers, specials teachers, directors, andadministrators. We tailor every session to your audience,so preschool teachers and elementary teachers aren'tgetting the same one-size-fits-all content.
How far in advance do we need to book?
Our training is designed for educators of children inpreschool and elementary school — including classroomteachers, PE teachers, specials teachers, directors, andadministrators. We tailor every session to your audience,so preschool teachers and elementary teachers aren'tgetting the same one-size-fits-all content.
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Our Dedicated Team
Led by CEO & Founder Preston Blackburn, meet our dynamic team of educators.
Learning By Doing
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