Natasha Kibble Professional Development

Have you got your registration sorted for The Sacred Urge to Play Conference, Nelson- MAY 1st -3rd.
Check out our AWESOME new registration price, $150 +gst. Don't wait a second longer!
Book using the QR code or at www.penniebrownlee.com/play-conference

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We are getting pretty excited...can't wait to see you there.

Welcome to 2026!

The beginning of each year brings lots of planning and preparation for he annual calendar. And we are excited to be bringing the best in-person, hands-on, hearts-in PLAY Conference to you once again.

Yes! The Sacred Urge to Play Conference 2026, will be a conference that inspires, refuels, give practical tips, reignites and consolidates your purpose as a kaiako, teacher, parent, mid-wife, play specialist, nature enthusiast or early years advocate/ECE professional - we have even had new entrant - yr3 teachers attend in previous years who left filled with passion and enthusiasm for nature, play and relationships. This will be an unforgetable experience and networking opportunity.

Registrations still open for The Sacred Urge to Play Conference 2026, Nelson, NZ.
May 1st-3rd (starts 4pm Friday-1pm Sunday)

More details and booking information available here: www.penniebrownlee.com/play-conference
or email your queries to: [email protected]

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If you haven't yet thought about what is next for your team's professional journey for 2026, then look no further! Join David Spraggs, Tash Kibble, Kimberley Crisp and Lisa McKimm for a hands on and hearts in, weekend of refueling the love of nature and all its wonders, laughter, infants and toddlers, rituals and of course PLAY. This is THE play conference you will not want to miss out on. Tickets selling fast! Register today www.penniebrownlee.com/play-conference

Mély szomorúsággal tudatjuk mindazokkal, akik szerették, tisztelték, barátai, tanítványai, munkatársai voltak, hogy Tardos Anna gyermekpszichológus, a Pikler pedagógia leghitelesebb képviselője, a mai napon elhunyt. Gondolatai, tanításai tovább élnek bennünk, hiánya fájó, személye pótolhatatlan.

Magyarországi Pikler-Lóczy Társaság
Budapest, 2025. november 4.

It is with deep sadness that we inform everyone who loved and respected her, her friends, students and colleagues that Anna Tardos, child psychologist and the most authentic representative of Pikler pedagogy, passed away today. Her thoughts and teachings live on in us, the void she leaves is unfillable.

Pikler-Lóczy Association Hungary
4 November, 2025

Sacred Urge to Play conference began when Kimberley Crisp, David Spraggs, Lisa McKimm, Natasha Kibble and Pennie Brownlee came together to host a conference and share their passion for children’s play. All five, inspired by this Land, and by our responsibility to make sure our children are educated as grounded responsible Earthlings.

Timed to nest us into the Autumn calendar, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. The Play Conference will envelop you in powerful, exciting, peaceful ponderings and the lessons of vital un-adult-erated play. The exciting programme is experiential - unforgettably "hands on and hearts in".

Book now for The Sacred Urge to Play Conference May 1st-3rd 2026, Fairfield House, Nelson.

www.penniebrownlee.com/play-conference

More inspirational PLD from Kimberley Crisp...

I AM SO EXCITED to join Yue in a Webinar that is closest to my HEART …. Creating an environment for the 3- 6 yr old
The Independent child.
The ‘ script writer ‘ of their play …
The explorer in the garden …
Details below ⬇️

Amazing opportunity to study with the Pikler Pedagogs in Australia and New Zealand coming up in 2026. Email [email protected] to find out more about payment plans. Don't miss out on your spot!

Counting down till the fun begins...Childspace Conference 2025! Hope you are registered...See you there!