Inspire To Impact Consulting

to be a featured speaker Ez Ed 2 Go Play, Learn, Grow conference in Fall River, MA, Oct 3rd!
Holly Elissa Bruno and I will bring lively play, conversation, and dynamics and participate in the 1st-ever RECESS TIME during the ECE conference!
If you are in the Mass, RI area, be sure to register at https://form.jotform.com/262067852113151

With Vero Beach Elementary School – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉
That's pretty darn cool and what a super school!

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So excited to announce registration for the Play, Learn, Grow Conference is open.

✅When: October 3, 2026
✅Where: BMC Durfee High School, Fall River
✅ General Ticket - $95.00
✅ Student Ticket - $85.00

Over 20 sessions to choose from, Spanish included. Adult Recess and 2 featured speakers! Ending the day with Keynote Steve Gross!

Vendor space still available with a virtual vendor option! https://www.ezed2go.com/coming-soon-03

This will sell out! Get your preferred session by registering early.

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/262067852113151

Holly Elissa BrunoJuelie Perry SchwartzCory SantosMassachusetts Association for the Education of Young ChildrenThe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Janece BoudreauViviana RandolphP.A.C.E. (Professional Advising & Career Empowerment)Lakeshore LearningCambridge Office of Early ChildhoodCommunity Action Head Start & Early Learning ProgramsCFC Head Start Fall RiverTri-County Head StartElida's knotty creationsMA Dept of Early Education and Care

Your are PERSONALLY invited to join this FREE webinar
Seriously, free PD and a good time!
What are you waiting for and invite?
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🎨 Daily pressures in early childhood education can feel overwhelming—but what if they’re actually an invitation to think differently?

Join Juelie Perry‑Schwartz, M.S., The Play Coach & Keynote Storyteller at Inspire to Impact Early Education Training and Consulting, for:
✨ Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure into Playful Possibilities

In this interactive, research‑informed session, you’ll step into the role of a “Play Scientist” and test a powerful hypothesis: when pressure increases and play decreases, learning, connection, and well‑being are compromised.

You’ll explore:
🧠 How compliance, documentation, challenging behaviors, and limited time affect educator well‑being and child outcomes
💡 The science of stress vs. play—cortisol’s impact on patience and connection, dopamine’s role in motivation and learning
🌱 How decreases in play compromise regulation, connection, and deeper learning
🎨 Small, intentional play moments that restore engagement and joy without requiring extra time or resources
🤝 Practical “play smarter, not harder” strategies to transform classroom dynamics and educator well‑being

🗓️ October 7, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM EST
🎟️ Register free: https://ecewebinars.com/4fdB5Vb

Because play isn’t extra—it’s essential. ✨

The countdown is ON! 🎉The first day of school will be here before we know it! To make back-to-school planning a little easier, we've gathered everything your family needs in one place.

Check out the graphic below for:
🚀 School Orientation information
🍎 Lunch account & Free/Reduced Meal information
🛍️ Tax-Free Shopping reminders
📅 Back-to-School Fast Facts

Take a few minutes to review the graphic, mark your calendars, and get ready for an incredible year at Vero Beach Elementary! Save this post, share it with a fellow VBE family, and let the countdown begin!

We can't wait to welcome our Little Indians back as we Reach. Rise. Realize. ❤️🚀

Functional fixedness.... The term we're using in our home for when you use something out of the ordinary as a tool in the process of creativity.



Mia spent 11.46mins looking for natural items to construct a footpath over rushing water to get to a large boulder.

She used logs and sticks as levers, steps and even a bendable branch as a rope.

She used heavy rocks to build dams to redirect water and to build on stepping stones

She pondered, processed and produced problem solving techniques to achieve a goal.

This is functional play, freely chosen, moving at her own pace and ended when she reached the boulder.

While I have the full video ready...perhaps ill break em down into reels. THOUGHTS?
Florida Association for the Education of Young Children Play Chapter
Rooted in Play
Kids At Play

Book study for

The Source for Learning - ECE is hosting a 4-week book study of Why Play!

It will be held July 7-31, Tuesdays 1:30-2:30. I'll join the discussion on July 14th.

This is a FREE event offering a chance to connect with peers, rediscover how joyful, meaningful play can power children's learning, and earn PD hours!

Last day to enroll is July 2nd! You can do that here: https://platform.sflece.org/users/sign_up

Save the date and

Save the date! 📅

September 19 is the National Day of Play, and IPA USA is counting down!

The National Day of Play is our annual celebration of what every child deserves — unstructured, joyful, free time to PLAY.

From backyards to playgrounds to community parks, we want to see play happening everywhere across the U.S.

Follow along as we build up to the big day. Stay tuned for more updates in July as we prepare to celebrate every child's right to play across the country!. 🛝

🔗 https://ipausa.org/events/national-day-of-play/

Register for this webinar

🎲 What if the pressures you feel in early childhood education aren’t a signal to do more—but an invitation to think differently?

Join Juelie Perry‑Schwartz, M.S., The Play Coach & Keynote Storyteller at Inspire to Impact Early Education Training and Consulting, for:
Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure into Playful Possibilities

In this interactive, research‑informed session, you’ll step into the role of a “Play Scientist” and explore how stress and play shape educator well‑being, classroom connection, and children’s outcomes.

You’ll discover:
✨ How compliance, documentation, and daily demands affect relationships and learning
🧠 The brain science of stress (cortisol) vs. play (dopamine)
🌱 Why play isn’t extra—it’s essential for regulation, engagement, and joy
💡 Practical “play smarter, not harder” strategies to restore connection without adding more to your workload

🗓️ October 7 | 2:00–3:30 PM EST
🎟️ Register free: https://ecewebinars.com/4gCSVDt

Because play isn’t just for children—it’s the key to educator resilience, connection, and impact. ✨

Inspire To Impact Consulting Thanks for the opportunity

⏳ Pressure in early childhood education often feels like a signal to do more. But what if it’s actually an invitation to think differently?

Join Juelie Perry‑Schwartz, M.S., The Play Coach & Keynote Storyteller, for Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure into Playful Possibilities—a FREE webinar that helps educators transform stress into opportunities for play, connection, and joy.

You’ll explore:
🧠 How compliance, documentation, and challenging behaviors affect educator well‑being and child outcomes
🧩 The science of stress vs. play—cortisol vs. dopamine in the brain
🌱 Why play is not an “extra” but essential for regulation, learning, and connection
💡 Practical, small moments of play you can embed into routines without extra time or resources
✨ Strategies to “play smarter, not harder” and reconnect with your purpose

🗓️ October 7, 2026 | 2:00–3:30 PM ET
🎟️ Register free: https://ecewebinars.com/3PYdYp8

Because play isn’t just for children—it’s the key to educator resilience too. 🌟