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PLAYFUL CONCEPTS - Studio Renew
Cultivating the art & soul of learning, and flourishing through holistic practices.
Phone (541) 951-1580
Playful Concepts Services
Oregon State Approved Trainings
Oregon State Approved Trainings
Oregon State Approved Trainings
The Foundations for Learning - Session Two: Healthy Foundational Systems
Set One, Standards: HGD, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Holistic Strategies for Math for Infants to Five Years
Set Two, Standards: HGD, LEC, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Examining Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Set Two, Standards: HGD, LEC , SN Preschool
The Foundations for Learning - Session Two: Healthy Foundational Systems
Set One, Standards: HGD, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Holistic Strategies for Math for Infants to Five Years
Set Two, Standards: HGD, LEC, Infant/Toddler, Preschool
Examining Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Set Two, Standards: HGD, LEC , SN Preschool
Whole-Body Learning: Games and movement for young children
Set Two, Standards: HSN , LEC, Preschool
Exploring the Ecological Identity of Young Children
Set Two, Standards: HGD, No Age-Related Content
Sustainable Well-Being for Teachers, Providers, Parents
Set Two, Standards: PPLD, No Age-Related Content
Working Holistically with Young Children: Creating a Sense of Home in Our Early Childhood Environments
Set Three, Standards: LEC , PM, Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Set One, Standards: HSN, No Age-Related Content
Let’s Play! Movement Games for Young Children: Games and Movement to Support the Young Child’s Development and Learning
Set Two, Standards: HSN, Preschool
Integrating Art Into the Young Child's Daily Learning
Set Two, Standards: LEC, Preschool
Holistic Practices for Infant/Toddler Mental Health and Wellbeing
Set Two, Standards: HGD, LEC, Infant/Toddler
Speaking & Presenting
Oregon State Approved Trainings
Oregon State Approved Trainings
Highly experienced, motivated, and involved people with an unshakable dedication to supporting children, educators, and those working with children and families.
We absolutely love helping others to tap into their strengths, learn new skills in working with children, and expand their horizons.
Email to discuss how we could support you or your organization!
Mentoring & Coaching
Oregon State Approved Trainings
Mentoring & Coaching
At Playful Concepts, we know that focusing on strengths, discovering our inner potential and beauty, is vital to the well-being of all.
Ask about...
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Our Holistic Practitioner Certificate may be just what you have been looking for!
Understanding The Foundational Senses Courses
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Tools for understanding and working with learning and behavior differences.
Parenting/Teacher Coaching & Support
Holistic Practices in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Parenting/Teacher Coaching & Support
Sign up for a series of 5 hour-long sessions to create the shift you have been wanting, bringing greater harmony and ease to your whole class or family.
Get the support and encouragement you want...
Get the support and encouragement you want...
Parenting/Teacher Coaching & Support
Having much experience in curriculum development and design and working with children, staff and families, we are excited to be helpful to you in your efforts to home school, or other-school, through consulting, coaching, and any other way we come up with together.
Weekly Nature-Journal Posting
Get the support and encouragement you want...
Weekly Nature-Journal Posting
You are invited to spend at least 15 minutes per day, or 1 hour per week outside in nature, being quiet, no phone or devices, just you and nature, watching, listening and being present. Post 100-200 words to your journal including pictures, sketches or drawings.
Consultation
Get the support and encouragement you want...
Weekly Nature-Journal Posting
Would you like help in gaining clarity on what is next for you?
Is it a workshop or training, consultation visit, coaching, or something else completely?
Luminously Muddy...Well-Being Coaching
Luminously Muddy...Well-Being Coaching
Luminously Muddy...Well-Being Coaching
Well-being coaching for your wholehearted life!
Holistic Education
Practitioners of Holistic Education
We are a lively bunch of professionals working in education, particularly early childhood education, with a strong affinity and respect for each other and for those striving to improve the lives of others through their positive, inspiring interactions and offerings.
Playful Concepts provides online, video, and in-person training, presentations, workshops, mentoring, consulting, and conferences for early childhood directors and practitioners, teachers, families, and community members who work to support the flourishing of the whole child, families, educators, and learning environments.
Through our programs and offerings, Playful Concepts strives to effect positive change in education while cultivating respect for all life and deepening holistic practices in education and at home.
Educators, Trainers & Practitioners
Paula Lynam, M.Ed.
"My mission is to live wholeheartedly, uplifting myself and others to live our dreams in beauty."
Paula founded and directed The Secret Garden Preschool and Kindergarten, which recently closed after 20 years, and is an adjunct faculty member at Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College. For close to 40 years, she has been w
"My mission is to live wholeheartedly, uplifting myself and others to live our dreams in beauty."
Paula founded and directed The Secret Garden Preschool and Kindergarten, which recently closed after 20 years, and is an adjunct faculty member at Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College. For close to 40 years, she has been working with children and families in a variety of capacities, including Parent/Child Facilitator, Handwork/Art Teacher, Educational Support Practitioner, Games/Integrative Movement Teacher, and Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher and Mentor.
Paula advocates for the effectiveness of holistic practices in education and nature-play-based early learning, while encouraging educators on their path of inner development to incorporate nature, creativity, handwork, and soul-filled reflective practices into their daily lives.
Paula's main areas of interest and ORO-approved trainings include:
- Holistic practices in education
- Sustainable Well-Being
- The Foundational Senses - touch, balance, self, life.
- Understanding and working with learning and behavior differences.
- Nutrition for the early years
- Holistic observation practices
- Fostering Creativity
- Handcrafting for children and adults
- Adults on a path of inner development
- Meaningful meetings
- Movement Games for all ages
- Language and Literacy through Play and Movement
- Developmental movements
- Waldorf practices in early childhood education
- Working with challenging children
- Mediation
- Incorporating art into the child's everyday.
Unlock Your Potential with Playful Concepts
Speaking and Presenting
Speaking and Presenting
Speaking and Presenting
We absolutely love to share our experience and knowledge with others in engaging and uplifting ways. Working with children and families, in any capacity is a gift! How could we offer inspiration to you, we wonder? What else is possible?
Mentoring
Speaking and Presenting
Speaking and Presenting
Get one-on-one support from our expert mentors. Our mentoring sessions are tailored to your individual needs and schedule, so you can get the help you need when you need it.
Community of learners
Your support and contributions enable us to offer enrichment programs to families, and providers who would appreciate the foot-hold your generosity will provide.
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