The School of Play
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The School of Play
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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.
From curriculum to platform to PD, every product works together, or stands alone.
25–40 weeks. K–9. 16 frameworks including SEL and Respectful Relationships.
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Workshops, keynotes and partnerships in 25+ countries.
From the kindy mat in Cranbourne to conferences in Singapore, keynotes in Seoul and residencies in Nairobi.
Every lesson, every video, every PD hour has been pressure-tested in real classrooms across twenty-five countries before it ever lands in yours.
The fastest schools are running the curriculum within 14 days of their first demo.
We walk through the curriculum, the standards mapping, the platform and pricing, tailored to your year levels.
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.
Annual licence activates the full curriculum, family access and PD hours. Teachers onboard in under an hour.
Track wellbeing impact via Better Us Schools. Add FunShops, Academy PD or Student Agency as you go.
Since 2022, La Trobe University researchers have studied our programs five times: adult FunShops, our Student Agency program and the curriculum itself.
*Descriptive, preliminary increase, not statistically significant after adjustment. Adult study: 15 teachers and parents, Journal of Play in Adulthood. Student Agency: O’Dell (2024). Curriculum: Pearce (2026). All La Trobe University. Full details
In our peer-reviewed La Trobe University study, teachers and parents took part in one structured, one-hour FunShop. They left with 40% more energy and 32% more mindfulness: energised and present at once. That is play-based mindfulness, and it is what every School of Play session is built to create.
Ruddock, Draganovic & Gibson, La Trobe University (2022). 15 teachers and parents, one 1-hour session, self-reported before and after. All four changes statistically significant, with large effects. Published in the Journal of Play in Adulthood.
Every activity in the curriculum is tested in real classrooms first. If kids don't love it, it doesn't make the cut.
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
Play, Exercise, Gratitude, Giving. Designed for student agency; teachers facilitate, students lead. Tested in five La Trobe University studies.
Joy, flow state, healthy competition.
Physical awareness, energy management.
Emotional literacy, positive framing.
Empathy, connection, purpose.
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 | ||
| Five La Trobe University research studies | ||
| AITSL-aligned PD hours included | ||
| Family + student access | ||
| Wellbeing measurement dashboard (Better Us Schools) |
Daily check-ins, action tiles, 50+ wellbeing badges, adventure maps, house points and parent reports, all included in your annual licence.
How are you feeling today? A two-minute pulse each morning. Students rate their mood in seconds; staff see it before roll is marked.
Earned through play. Badges reward participation, effort and leadership, never comparison.
Term-long quests. Weekly whole-school missions that get every year level playing toward the same goal.
Weekly digest. Families see the same play habit their child is building at school. One shared story, home and school.
“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.”
Annual licences cover the full curriculum, the platform, family access and PD hours for your team. All prices AUD.
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 →
Can't find what you're looking for? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you within one business day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
No credit card. Up to three lessons a day.
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
