A Virtual Workshop for Early Childhood Teachers Who Are Tired of Being the “No” Police
Live Virtual Workshop | March 9th | 5:00-6:30pm Arizona Time Zone | $9 | Recording & Resources included!
Here’s the thing…You didn’t become a teacher to spend all day saying “no.”
But somewhere between the rules, the mess concerns, and that voice in your head asking “what will parents think?” you became the person who’s always shutting things down.
What if you could flip that?
What if your classroom could be a place where kids (and you!) hear “yes” way more often without it turning into total chaos?
Spoiler alert: It can.
In this workshop, you’ll:
✔ Uncover why you’re saying “no” so much (hint: it’s not because you’re mean)
✔ Learn the “yes, and…” method that keeps kids safe AND gives them freedom
✔ Practice real scenarios so you’re ready when a kid asks to paint the playground
✔ Build confidence to explain your “yes-friendly” classroom to families (and administrators)
You don’t have to say YES to everything, but the “yes, and…” method will keep you from all those automatic nos! You’ll create a space with a deep respect for children where they can actually learn, explore, and grow.
What You’ll Get:
🎁 Live 90-minute virtual workshop with time for Q&A
📄 PDF Guide: “From No to Yes” — Real reasons teachers say no, and how to reframe them
📊 Tracker Template — A simple tool to build awareness of your yes/no patterns (no judgment, just data!)
💌 Follow-up email series — Reflection prompts and small challenges to keep the momentum going after the workshop
🎁 Real scenario practice cards – 5-10 common situations you can use for team discussions or self-reflection
Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Nature Created Play (NCP).
- Contact Name: Kyla Maciosek
- Phone No: 520-200-1838
- Email Address: kyla@naturecreatedplay.com