About A Play Filled Life's In-Person Workshops
Gina Gendron has spent years researching, exploring and enhancing her philosophies surrounding early childhood education and sensory play. Her interactive and enriching workshops give parents, caregivers, and teachers the knowledge and skills to implement these philosophies.
Your workshop includes:
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a 45-minute interactive "Sensory Play Made Simple" presentation
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a digital PDF of the "Sensory Play Made Simple" presentation
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a 15-minute Make-and-Take station: each registered participant creates their own unique sensory bin to take home
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If you are a parent organization, school, recreation department, or business that is looking to offer exciting and meaningful programming to your community, reach out today to learn more!​
Sensory Presentation
The 45-minute presentation portion is collaborative, interactive and purposeful for parents, teachers and caregivers.
Gina will educate participants on topics such as:
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What are the benefits of sensory play?
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Where do I start?
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How to incorporate sensory play into your day.
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Examples and varieties of sensory play.
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Ways to contain the mess.
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Ways to extend your learning and play.
Make-and-Take Sensory Bins
Every registered participant will create a unique sensory bin to take home to their children! The station includes:
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a sensory bin with lid
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sensory base or filler (e.g. dyed pasta, rice)
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add-ins (e.g. mini toys, containers)
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tools (e.g. scoopers, spoons)
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Make-and-Take station supplies may vary per workshop
Book a Workshop
Are you a DFW business, school, or organization looking for an exciting and interactive workshop to add to your programming?
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Gina Gendron (M.Ed in Special Education CAGS in Early Childhood Education, and the creator of A Play Filled Life) makes each presentation fun, impactful, and approachable for all participants.
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Check out all of our Workshop Offerings, and reach out today to learn more!
A Play Filled Life Workshop Offerings
We are excited to offer a variety of comprehensive, engaging workshops.
Sensory Play Made Simple
Ways to create, implement and reinforce sensory experiences at home!
Self-Regulation Strategies for Kids
Implementing calm down techniques into your home or classroom.
Learn Through Play
How to incorporate early academic skills into your day.
Recycle and Play
Using everyday objects to support learning and play at home.
Indoor Activities for Outdoor Energy
Engaging ways to strengthen fine and gross motor skills at home through play.
Timer and a To-Do List
Implementing rules and routines into your home to support children’s behavioral and developmental journey.