Play Therapy on the Cheap

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FREE!! Connection and conversation cards
04/01/2026

FREE!! Connection and conversation cards

Get instant access to our most loved tools—free. We’ve packaged all of our free tools and printable resources into one, value-packed page below. Trusted by 100k+ facilitators, trainers, educators, and leaders Get these FREE tools instantly: 36 Printable We! Connect Card questions that build trus...

Supporting parents around challenging behaviors and Special Play Time.
03/31/2026

Supporting parents around challenging behaviors and Special Play Time.

In the free online PC-CARE Learning Center, learn effective strategies for managing difficult child behaviors and helping your child stay calm.

03/29/2026

People don't value what they don't understand. Help parents see the value of play.

03/29/2026
Amazing day of play
03/29/2026

Amazing day of play

03/28/2026

What is physical abuse?, What is sexual abuse?, What is neglect?, What is emotional abuse?

03/27/2026

Fun, innovative way for children to get acquainted. Stimulates social conversation and develops inter-personal communication skills. Showing interest in others by asking questions and actively listening to responses lays a foundation for friendships and improved relationships.

https://tfcbt.org/what-do-you-know/
03/27/2026

https://tfcbt.org/what-do-you-know/

What Do You Know? a bilingual therapeutic card game about child sexual & physical abuse and domestic violence. What Do You Know? card_game_order_form

03/20/2026

Love this projective art activity!

With Association for Play Therapy – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
03/20/2026

With Association for Play Therapy – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Free eventFree resources on supporting parents in play New England Association for Play Therapy
03/20/2026

Free event
Free resources on supporting parents in play New England Association for Play Therapy

1-hr free LIVE class! Set Small, Positive Goals w/ Parents in Play Therapy! Get handouts and tools to use in your playroom!

03/18/2026

💡 Connection before correction.
When kids are overwhelmed by big emotions, their brains are in survival mode. That means lectures, discipline, and problem-solving usually won’t land yet.
First we connect. Then we teach.

Try scripts like:

• “I can see you’re really upset right now.” • “That was really frustrating, huh?” • “I’m here with you. Let’s take a minute.” • “Your feelings make sense.” • “Let’s calm our bodies first and then we’ll figure this out together.”

When kids feel understood, their nervous systems start to settle and that’s when they’re able to learn, listen, and repair.

Connection doesn’t mean there are no limits. It means we help regulate first, then guide behavior.

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I spent the last 2 years finishing graduate school and working. In that time, I have had to start my play therapy practice on the cheap side. I started a page to celebrate and share the ideas that I have come across to create meaningful play moments. I also work with families who are very low income and homeless. This has made me tap into my creative side to assist grown ups in supporting the play of their youngsters. Enjoy!