Natasha Kibble Professional Development

02/08/2026

So grateful for being introduced to this approach 23yrs ago. 🥰

24/07/2026

What a fantastic week spent in Sydney with these amazing people to study with our beautiful friends from the Pikler House, Budapest. Huge thanks to ITANA - Infant Toddler Advocacy Network Australia for being the amazing dedicated hosts who bring this opportunity to our side of the world.
Lots of deep thinking about relationships, care, social learning and who we are in the world and with others..so inspired to continue this work of this 'peaceful way of being' - attuned and with 'sparkle'. 💖

08/06/2026

Get in quick!

Because group size matters, because kindness matters, because every relationship matters...not just for our youngest tamaiti but also for their kaiako and whanau.

This intensive training will be a 'hearts in, hands-on' experience, not just another course.

Dance with me in the Heart- with infants- is a beautiful training made in Aotearoa, NZ, and endorsed by the Pennie Brownlee Foundation. www.penniebrownlee.com

If small group kanohi te kanohi learning sounds like your thing. Get yourself registered for this specialist training. 4 days of your life is totally worth it!!!

Fully immerse yourself in the world we know as absolutely essential for infants. Inspired by Pikler and with Pennie Brownlee's brilliance and unique touch, Bronwen and Suzi will share their wisdom in the beautiful setting of Strathean Retreat, Kapiti Coast, 19th - 22nd October.

Registration: [email protected]

02/06/2026

One month past already! Such a beautifully refueling and refreshing 3 days "cross pollinating", sharing good food and deeply engaging in the Sacred Urge to Play!
Can hardly wait till 2028 for it to all happen again...watch this space!

31/03/2026

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

And follow us on our Sacred Urge to Play page.

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

17/02/2026

28/01/2026

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]

Spread the word🌿🍂🔥🩷

11/11/2025

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