Getting started with Play Studio

Play Studio is the resource creator built into your dashboard. You describe what you need in plain English, and the AI writes a complete, print-ready PDF grounded in the PEGG framework — backed by La Trobe University research — in under 30 seconds. No design skills. No blank page. No formatting.

The four steps

1. 1Pick a resource type. Choose from nine types across three categories — classroom resources, family resources, and event resources. Each type has a description and an example so you know exactly what you'll get.
2. 2Describe what you want. Tell the AI your year level, context, and goal in plain English. The more specific you are, the better the output. You can also set the group size and setting.
3. 3Hit Generate. The AI writes your resource (15–25 seconds), then the PDF renders (a few more seconds). You'll see a progress indicator so you know where it's up to.
4. 4Download your PDF. Your branded, print-ready A4 PDF is ready to save, print, or share. It carries the School of Play brand, the PEGG framework, and the La Trobe University research backing.

The nine resource types

• Play Activity Card — a single play-based activity with step-by-step instructions, equipment list, PEGG connection, and harder/easier adaptations. Perfect for one lesson or a lunchtime activity.
• PEGG Lesson Plan — a full lesson across all four PEGG strands (Play, Exercise, Gratitude, Giving) with timings, activity names, and teacher tips. One document covers the whole lesson.
• Wellbeing Check-In — a printable reflection sheet with scale questions and open prompts. Students complete it in five minutes at the start or end of a lesson.
• Classroom Poster — a bold A4 poster for the wall. Use it to display PEGG values, class charters, weekly themes, or focus reminders.
• 7-Day Class Challenge — a week-long challenge with a daily activity, tracking grid, and PEGG connection. Great for terms with a clear wellbeing focus.
• Family Game Card — a game families can play at home tonight. Players, materials, how-to-play, all on one A5 card.
• Family Take-Home — a letter home explaining the week's learning theme and including a simple try-at-home activity.
• Session Run Sheet — a timed segment plan for assemblies, incursions, leadership days, or any structured session. Includes who leads each segment and facilitator tips.
• Team Energiser — a quick 5–15 minute play-based activity for staff meetings, PD days, or group kickoffs. Works with 8–30 people, no equipment needed.

What makes a good description

The single biggest factor in quality is how specific your description is. The AI knows the PEGG framework, the School of Play philosophy, and the Australian school context — but it needs your context to make something genuinely useful.

• Name the year level. 'Grade 3–4' gets a very different result from 'Year 9–10'.
• Name the situation. 'Before camp' or 'first week back after holidays' or 'class that's been struggling with connection lately' all shape the output.
• Name the goal. 'Build trust' is good. 'Build trust between students who don't know each other yet' is better.
• Add constraints if they matter. 'No equipment', 'works outdoors', 'inclusive for students with limited mobility' — the AI will honour them.