SAMPLE 2 DAY CONFERENCE PROGRAMME & LEARNING STRANDS
OUR TRANSFORMING TWO-DAY CONFERENCE
The Smart Teachers Play More Method –
Move the Body, Engage the Mind
This sample programme outlines a two-day professional learning conference based on the Smart Teachers Play More Method.
The programme is designed for Early Years and Primary teachers and leaders and can be adapted to suit school networks, cultural contexts, and logistical needs.
We do not change the curriculum. We change how it is experienced.
Conference Structure at a Glance
Duration: Two days
Audience: Teachers and school leaders (Early Years & Primary)
Approach: Highly practical, experiential, and reflective
Choice: Parallel learning strands allow focused exploration
Balance: Active learning, calming regulation, reflection, and application
Optional Early Bird Wellbeing Sessions
(Both Days)
Each day may begin with an optional early morning session, offering teachers a calm or energising start to the day. Participants may choose one of the following:
✓ A mindful walk, using the senses to arrive calmly and attentively
✓ Morning yoga or mindful movement, supporting regulation and focus
✓ A gentle activating movement session to energise the body and brain
These sessions model autonomy, wellbeing, and inclusion, and are entirely optional.
DAY ONE
Experience, Activation & Connection
09:30 – 10:30
Opening Session – STPM ACTIVATE
Welcome and introduction to the Smart Teachers Play More Method, exploring the science and neuroscience underpinning the approach, while actively experiencing how movement supports focus, motivation, and connection in the classroom.
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 13:00
Session 1 – Parallel Learning Strands
Participants select one main learning strand aligned with their role, context, or professional focus. Each strand offers practical, movement-based strategies rooted in the STPM Methodology.
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 16:00
Session 2 – Parallel Learning Strands
Deeper practical application within the chosen strand, with clear links to everyday classroom practice and opportunities to adapt strategies to different learning contexts.
16:00 – 16:15
Break
16:15 – 17:15
Reflection & Integration Session
Guided reflection supporting teachers to connect learning to their own classrooms, learners, and school priorities.
Evening (Optional)
Social & Community Experience
An informal evening experience focused on connection, play, and shared enjoyment, strengthening professional relationships and building a sense of community.
DAY TWO
Deepening, Vision & Application
09:30 – 10:30
Opening Session – STPM CALM
Reconnecting, calming, and exploring regulation through the concept of “Now Minutes” — short, intentional moments that support emotional balance, focus, and wellbeing for both children and teachers.
10:30 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 13:00
Session 3 – Parallel Learning Strands
Further practical strategies within each strand, supporting deeper understanding, confidence, and adaptability across classroom contexts.
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 15:00
Closing Session – Vision & Implementation Planning
Teachers create personal and school-based implementation plans, identifying realistic next steps for embedding the Smart Teachers Play More Method within their own settings.
15:30 – 16:30 It’s all about you – teacher well-being optional session
Learning Strands Overview
Teachers select one main learning strand for focused learning, while all strands remain fully grounded in the Smart Teachers Play More (STPM) Methodology.
✓ Teachers seeking a broad, cross-curricular experience choose Early Years or Primary.
✓ Teachers seeking a specific focus choose Wellbeing or Language Learners.
What to expect
✓ A clear, realistic vision for implementation within their own school context
✓ A bank of practical tools and activities for blending movement and calming into daily learning
✓ Effective strategies to support both child and teacher wellbeing
✓ Positive, proactive classroom management strategies
✓ Inclusive approaches that work across languages, abilities, and learning styles
✓ A renewed sense of inspiration, motivation, and professional confidence
