HEY, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS!
WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE PLAY ISN'T JUST ENCOURAGED,IT'S ESSENTIAL!
Dive in for resources, insights, and inspiration to make early childhood an adventure in wonder, creativity, and developmentally appropriate practices.
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EMPOWERING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS THAT ARE READY TO IMPLEMENT MORE PLAY INTO THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE WITH FREE RESOURCES, ON-DEMAND TRAININGS, DIGITAL COURSES, KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS.
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HIRE KRISTEN FOR YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE OR PD DAY!
Kristen delivers dynamic keynotes and hands-on trainings that inspire early childhood educators to embrace play, wonder, and creativity for truly developmentally appropriate learning environments.
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The Not So Traditional Play Membership
Kristen’s memberships are designed to build a supportive community for educators while delivering resources and trainings that empower you to advocate for and implement play in your early childhood environment.
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Digital Courses and On-Demand Trainings
Check out Kristen's courses and on-demand trainings to help you lean into play!
DIGITAL COURSES
“I just want to say how grateful and amazed I am to have found your platform. I look forward to reading all your messages and always have a smile on my face as I eagerly consume all that you share!!! Just a simple thank you for being you!!! .”
Amanda Spencer
Preschool Teacher
HI! I'M KRISTEN DAY
YOUR NEW PLAY BASED BFF!
LET'S DO THIS THING!
Kristen Day (formerly RB Peterson) is the founder of a play and nature based preschool and forest school in central Minnesota, host of The Play Based Learning Podcast and author of, I’m Not Getting Them Ready For Kindergarten, which will be released in 2025. Kristen holds a B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education although she ‘retired’ from teaching two years ago to travel the world and inspire early childhood audiences to give children the most developmentally appropriate environment possible.
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Join Kristen's Not So Traditional Play Membership if you are looking for a community of like-minded play peeps!
FREE RESOURCE ALERT!
THE PLAY BASICS DIGITAL COURSE
Ready to dive into PLAY? In this mini-course, you will get access to an interview with Dr. Peter Gray where he defines the 5 characteristics of play. Plus... 5 more videos to help you get a basic understanding about the building blocks of play. PD hours included!
