LISA MURPHY ON… PLAY! The Importance of Early Experiences
| LISA MURPHY ON… PLAY! The Importance of Early Experiences In this workshop Lisa presents the seven things we must do with children each day which she outlined in her book, Lisa Murphy on… PLAY. This workshop continues to be Lisa’s most requested session because it shows how these seven things make up the foundation that supports the house of higher learning. There is nothing wrong with the “academic” expectations of the house such as reading, writing, math… the trouble is that many early childhood educators are being pressured to build a house where there is no foundation. Play is the foundation and through an investigation of the seven things Lisa shows you how.10 LITTLE HOT DOGS FRYIN’ IN THE WHAT?!?! Fingerplay songs & chants for transition time, circle time or any time! This is an audience sing along session! Come ready to sing and clap along while we talk about the importance of having tools to assist in transition times! |
| Lisa Murphy has been involved in early childhood education for over 35 years. She has written five books, produced numerous training videos, on several early childhood advisory boards, lectures both domestically and internationally, is a frequent guest on various early childhood podcasts and is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. In 2013 she received a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Champlain College, in 2018 she received the Patricia Monighan Nourot Award for Play Advocacy, in 2020 her book, Lisa Murphy On… Being Child Centered was nominated for “Best in Education” by Midwest Book Awards and in 2022 she was awarded the “Doctor of Play” award by the U.S. affiliate of the International Play Association. She is currently awaiting notice of acceptance from Hollins University to begin her second Masters degree; this time in Children’s Literature. Lisa presents hundreds of workshops a year and is forever grateful knowing her presentations have been called: humorous, energetic, content-rich and inspiring. She currently resides in Central Florida where she continues to be an outspoken advocate who is committed to protecting a child’s right to play. |
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