Play-Based Wellbeing for Every Classroom.
A research-backed curriculum, certified PD and a digital wellbeing platform, built for schools, by educators. Used in 600+ schools across 25+ countries.
The School of Play, in action.
Pinned to every school's wishlist.
From curriculum to platform to PD, every product works together, or stands alone.
Curriculum
25–40 weeks. K–9. 16 frameworks including SEL and Respectful Relationships.
Game Changers
A full-year leadership journey for middle & emerging leaders. Powered by Wolf Logic.
Play Makers
Play-based learning PD with Claire Bartlett, Dale and Paul. Make the learning in play visible and defensible.
Real classrooms. Real impact.
Workshops, keynotes and partnerships in 25+ countries.
25 countries. Every Australian state.
1000+ events.
From the kindy mat in Cranbourne to conferences in Singapore, keynotes in Seoul and residencies in Nairobi.
Built by educators. Lived in 600+ schools.
Every lesson, every video, every PD hour has been pressure-tested in real classrooms across twenty-five countries before it ever lands in yours.
From first demo to whole-school in a term.
The fastest schools are running the curriculum within 14 days of their first demo.
Book a 30-min demo
We walk through the curriculum, the standards mapping, the platform and pricing, tailored to your year levels.
Try a free play lesson
Pick a year level and design a free play lesson in seconds, then run it and the Wellbeing Assembly Kit with real students. No credit card.
Roll out school-wide
Annual licence activates the full curriculum, family access and PD hours. Teachers onboard in under an hour.
Measure and grow
Track wellbeing impact via Better Us Schools. Add FunShops, Academy PD or Student Agency as you go.
The numbers speak louder than we ever could.
A year-long independent La Trobe University study tracked the impact across primary and secondary schools (peer review in progress). Measurable. Repeatable. Significant.
Play that students actually want to do.
Every activity in the curriculum is tested in real classrooms first. If kids don't love it, it doesn't make the cut.
Built for every age. From the kindy mat to year 9 lockers.
25–40 weeks of activities per age group, mapped to 16 global curriculum standards, SEL (CASEL) and Respectful Relationships.
25 weeks · Sensory play, big body movement, PEGG foundations and sharing rituals.
30 weeks · Turn-taking, emotional check-ins, group games and gratitude journals.
35 weeks · Leadership games, peer connection, resilience challenges and giving projects.
35 weeks · Student-led play, identity, goal-setting and Respectful Relationships.
40 weeks · Social connection, agency, inclusion, wellbeing self-assessment and student voice.
25 weeks · Sensory-safe, differentiated activities mapped to each developmental level.
Mapped frameworks
PEGG. Four daily practices the kids run themselves.
Play, Exercise, Gratitude, Giving. Designed for student agency; teachers facilitate, students lead. Validated by La Trobe University.
Play
Joy, flow state, healthy competition.
Exercise
Physical awareness, energy management.
Gratitude
Emotional literacy, positive framing.
Giving
Empathy, connection, purpose.
Built for schools, not adapted from corporate wellbeing.
Most wellbeing programs are one-off workshops or a binder that lives on a shelf. The School of Play is a year-long, daily-practice curriculum that integrates with what you already teach.
| What you get | The School of Play | Traditional Wellbeing Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Year-long curriculum (25–40 weeks) | ||
| Mapped to 16 frameworks incl. SEL + Respectful Relationships | ||
| Daily five-minute rituals | ||
| Built-in Respectful Relationships content | ||
| Independent research validation (La Trobe University) | ||
| AITSL-aligned PD hours included | ||
| Family + student access | ||
| Wellbeing measurement dashboard (Better Us Schools) |
The wellbeing dashboard that actually gets used.
Daily check-ins, action tiles, 50+ wellbeing badges, adventure maps, house points and parent reports, all included in your annual licence.
Daily check-ins
How are you feeling today? A two-minute pulse each morning. Students rate their mood in seconds; staff see it before roll is marked.
50+ achievement badges
Earned through play. Badges reward participation, effort and leadership, never comparison.
Adventure maps
Term-long quests. Weekly whole-school missions that get every year level playing toward the same goal.
Parent reports
Weekly digest. Families see the same play habit their child is building at school. One shared story, home and school.
Trusted by schools worldwide.
“Educators appreciate how easy the curriculum is to follow and how convenient the website is for accessing resources. Children are leading their own learning while it still encourages intentional teaching.”
Four tiers. Same everything inside.
Annual licences cover the full curriculum, the platform, family access and PD hours for your team. All prices AUD.
- Full curriculum K–9
- Family + student access
- AITSL-aligned PD hours
- Better Us Schools dashboard
- Full curriculum K–9
- Family + student access
- AITSL-aligned PD hours
- Better Us Schools dashboard
- Full curriculum K–9
- Family + student access
- AITSL-aligned PD hours
- Better Us Schools dashboard
- Full curriculum K–9
- Family + student access
- AITSL-aligned PD hours
- Better Us Schools dashboard
One flat annual fee · every grade included · no per-student add-ons
Five or more schools, a diocese or a network? Ask about a custom multi-year licence →
Quick answers for school leaders.
Can't find what you're looking for? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within one business day.
How long does it take to roll out?
Most schools start with a free trial unit, then move to a whole-school licence within a term. Full curriculum implementation typically spans 25–40 weeks per age group, but you set the pace.
Does the curriculum align with our state or national standards?
Yes. The School of Play curriculum is mapped to 16 frameworks: Australian Curriculum (HPE v9.0), Victorian Curriculum v2.0 (PSC + HPE), Victorian Early Years L&D Framework, NSW Curriculum (PDHPE K–10), QLD Curriculum (HPE via QCAA), WA Curriculum (HPE, SCSA), Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, England National Curriculum (PSHE & RSE), CASEL Framework (SEL), New Zealand Curriculum (HPE), Cross-Curricular Learning Connections, IB Cross-Subject Connections, Victorian Respectful Relationships, Australian Respectful Relationships Education.
Do teachers need training before they can use it?
Not to start. The curriculum includes video tutorials, success criteria and Family/Student/Facilitator Guides for every activity. For deeper PD, the Academy is a five-module certified pathway, aligned to VIT and AITSL standards, with reflection tasks every step of the way.
How is it different from a traditional wellbeing program?
Traditional programs are usually one-off workshops or a binder on a shelf. The School of Play is a year-long, daily-practice curriculum built around the PEGG framework, backed by La Trobe research and integrated with Respectful Relationships.
What does it cost?
Annual school licences start from $1,000/year for whole-school access. That covers the full curriculum, the Better Us Schools platform, family access and AITSL-aligned PD hours. See our pricing section above or contact us for a custom quote.
What if it doesn't work for our school?
Book a demo and we will walk your team through the platform with your year levels in mind. You can also design a free play lesson for your class in seconds, or grab the Wellbeing Assembly Kit, no credit card required.
Still got a question? We reply to every email within one business day. Email the team
A play lesson for your class, free.
Tell our lesson designer who is in the room and how they are feeling. Get one complete, zero-prep play activity, emailed to you as a printable PDF.
- Matched to your year level
- Ready in seconds
- Easier and harder versions
- The wellbeing why, in plain English
No credit card. Up to three lessons a day.
Bring play to your school this term.
Book a free 30-minute demo and we will show you exactly how The School of Play fits your context and the kids.
600+ schools across 25+ countries running this curriculum right now