This one's a bit long but I think you'll enjoy learning about some of our newest members. Why not pull up a virtual chair, find a new member and say Hi in the comments.
For those just exploring, the Summit Classrooms: Cooking, Experts, Crafts/Hobbies, and Tech close today but you can purchase an All Access pass for $16 to see all the cool stuff you missed during our summit earlier this month.
For those looking for activities, if you click the Classroom, you'll find the Curious Kitchen, Build, Play, and Story labs. Take a peek and let us know what you try. More labs posting this week. And now, without further delay - let's welcome our newest community members.
We're thrilled to have a wonderful wave of new members joining us—people who get it, who believe in the power of play and real connection with the kids in their lives.
is here because she's passionate about helping students build confidence and develop winning strategies, and now she's bringing that same energy to family life. She's working through some health challenges with her family and wants her kids: Ry, Evans, and Kinley to trade screens for meaningful time together. is diving in with four little ones under six and a goal to get more hands-on and active in their everyday lives, a beautiful shift toward intentional parenting. is here because she's raising a future doctor and wants to nurture her daughter's ambitions while creating lasting memories together. loves the idea of using play to build stronger bonds and create meaningful moments with the children she cares about, that's exactly what we're all about here. works with small children and is organized, caffeinated, and ready to find new ways to connect through play. , a first-time homeschooling mom of five, wants to teach her kids to cook and share the joy of the kitchen together. is preparing to work with grandchildren and kids in transitional housing, bringing intention and play into spaces where it's needed most. is a homeschool mom, music therapist, and education enthusiast navigating screen time with an 8-year-old while exploring new interests for her teens, she'll find kindred spirits here. is jumping in with enthusiasm, and we're grateful to have her energy in our space. helps creators grow, and we love her entrepreneurial spirit joining our community. has teens and school-aged kids with neurodivergent abilities and is seeking connection and fresh ideas, she'll find so much support here. from New Orleans is here to gather information about play-based activities for the kids in her life and has an INFP heart that'll fit right in. has a 10-year-old son and wants fun activities to supplement homeschool and family life exactly what we're building here. makes activity and puzzle books and is working with two teenagers who prefer screens; she's got creative tools and we're excited to see how she brings those into our community. , a homeschool mom and former teacher, is looking to connect and learn with her teens—her experience will be invaluable here. is a homeschooling mama raising Naomi, Elijah, and Hannah with a focus on values and faith, and she'll find a warm community ready to support that vision. , a librarian in east Texas, is looking for ways to engage young patrons aged 18 months to 5 years—she's bringing professional insight into play. has five children and joined because Dale Cox (a community champion!) believed he'd belong here. from Tampa is a homeschool co-op teacher, grandma, and great aunt with decades of experience, she's a treasure trove of wisdom for this community. is a mom of two teens navigating the exhaustion that comes with that stage, and she's here to find ways to reconnect. has been homeschooling for over 20 years and wants her three boys, 13, 10, and 8 to be more creative and less screen-dependent in the kitchen. has a 5 and 8-year-old and is seeking ways to connect beyond screens a goal so many of us share. has two teenagers who are delayed learners, and he's searching for ways to spark their interest in learning through engagement and play. , a former stay-at-home mom for 20 years, is preparing for a new chapter and exploring what's next, this community welcomes reinvention. from New York runs an outdoor enrichment play-based program and is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity. Her work will inspire and energize everyone here. is a mom and granny of two little ones under 6, finding joy and purpose in this new season of her life. is a mom of five navigating the loneliness of motherhood while learning alongside her 1.5 and 4-year-old, this community exists for moments like hers. from Las Vegas is raising two boys through homeschooling with a focus on play, and he's bringing an AI and 3D printing curiosity that'll expand our conversations. from South Africa is preparing to be a granny and wants to understand play-based connection for that beautiful role ahead. , a homeschooling mom of three, has a youngest who's fascinated by cooking science. from Southern California is a homeschooling mom of five for 15 years who creates educational printables because she knows play is how kids learn best, her experience is gold. from Central America is adventurous, inquisitive, and creative at heart. from Clevedon is newly retired and passionate about teaching kids the wonders beyond screens and social media, his energy will inspire many here. coaches educators and is a grandmother of eight, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to our conversations. wants to connect with his grandson and rejuvenate his relationship with his son through intentional play, what a beautiful goal. from Crestview, Florida, wants to connect with her godchildren off their tablets and bring real presence to playtime. is a human design enthusiast with one daughter, seeking like-minded folks who want to deepen their relationship through play. from the UK teaches Indian cooking with seven everyday spices and wants to share that joy with children. is a kindergarten teacher joining to bring professional and personal play wisdom into our community. is part of a homeschool family with two teens and is excited to explore new ways to engage them. from Spain is an author and mindful parenting coach who's a grandmother to a 3-year-old. from Baltimore is a character coach with a big heart who works with parents facing behavioral challenges in their kids, she's here because she believes in real solutions. This community thrives on real connection, shared resources, and the belief that play transforms families. Start off by visiting the Get Started classroom #Welcome to Connected Through Play to get oriented, jump into conversations that speak to your heart, and don't hesitate to share what you're learning. We can't wait to see the magic you all create together.