Author Spotlight

Lisa Murphy, MEd, has spent more than 20 years in early childhood education, teaching and working with children in various environments. As the founder of Ooey Gooey, Inc., Lisa’s mission is to assist in the transformation of early childhood education through her more than 200 workshops and keynotes each year. Using humor and real-life anecdotes, she connects with audiences and is recognized for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered and play-based early childhood environments.

Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning explains why school readiness IS children's play. This updated guide includes timely research and new stories that highlight how play is vital to social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of children. Learn the seven things we must do with chldren every day and why they are so important. Use daily observations to incorporate these seven things in an authentic and engaging way.