Kindergarten specialist turned curriculum writer and educator support system, Mariah is the owner and CEO of A Playful Purpose: Learning for Littles. She creates engaging French and English resources and creates quality professional development opportunities that truly support and inspire educators. Mariah is a new mom on a mission to help all Canadian teachers stress less by simplifying their planning and re-igniting their love of play-based learning. Through workshops, courses, her membership programs and outreach, Mariah has trained and worked with more than 1000 educators. Rainbows are her jam, but helping educators is her calling.If you are:🌈 A kindergarten educator🌈 Spending too much time planning🌈 Feeling a little (or a lot) burnt out🌈 Ready to feel excited about teaching againAnd you're looking for:🌈 French and English play-based resources🌈 Simple but engaging activities and ideas🌈 Support and real connection🌈 Systems and routines that really workThen you're in the right place!A Playful Purpose is all about helping YOU re-ignite your love for early learning by removing the stress of searching for resources and planning for play-based learning. By implementing simple systems, reliable routines and not re-inventing the wheel, you can leave work at the bell and leave your prep to prep time. Sound too good to be true? Mariah thought so too. But after years feeling burnt out and on the brink of stress leave, she finally realized that teaching didn't have to be like this. Now that you're here, she'll show you the way.