WordPLAY Consulting Inc.

02/07/2026

Leadership doesn’t look just one way, and when girls only see one version, too many count themselves out. But leadership can be collaborative. Creative. Reflective. Quiet. Bold. And everything in between.⁠
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Educators play a powerful role in helping girls see that there are many ways to lead. Our free Lean In Girls curriculum makes it easy to bring that reframe into the classroom.⁠ 💜

02/03/2026

Why do strong recreation and sport organizations see up to a 95% staff return rate?

They invest in quality programming.
They train their people well.
They build cultures where staff and participants thrive.
That is exactly what Healthy Play™ is designed to do.

We have used the Healthy Play™ philosophy in our own programs for decades and have trained hundreds of staff, volunteers, and educators - 98% of those trained in Healthy Play™ report that it helped them build stronger, more supportive, and more engaging programs and lessons.

Healthy Play™ Training helps your staff lead programs that feel calmer, safer, and more engaging - from day one of your program through the final week!

Healthy Play™ Training options for Summer 2026 bookings:

6-hour Healthy Play™ Training:
• Healthy Play™ Philosophy
• Creative Play, Compassionate Play, Soft Aggression Play
• Social-emotional learning processing techniques
• 25+ hands-on activities
• Digital resource package
• Up to 30 participants
• Optional program consultations

3-hour Healthy Play™ Training:
• Healthy Play™ Philosophy
• Creative Play focus
• SEL processing techniques
• 10+ hands-on activities
• Digital resource package
• Up to 30 participants
• Optional program consultations

If you want staff who come back year after year and build programs that families trust, this is where to start!

Now booking Summer 2026.

Learn more and book early: https://www.wordplaycanada.com/healthy-play or email [email protected]!

01/20/2026

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12/04/2025

This resource provides how-to practices for staff at all levels in municipal recreation departments to make sure people with disabilities are included in their programs and activities

10/17/2025

Did you know that WordPLAY Consulting Inc. is made up of an all women team of consultants, writers, and Healthy Play Facilitators?

We bring decades of experience working for not-for-profit, municipal, provincial, and national recreation, sport, and education groups across North America!

Come learn more about us and what we can bring to your organization by visiting www.wordplaycanada.com!

WordPLAY Consulting Inc. specializes in enhancing connections within sport, recreation, and education organizations through innovative content development and facilitation. Partner with us to inspire engagement and foster meaningful relationships that elevate your organization's impact.

10/15/2025

Application deadline: October 31, 2025

Take the Lead provides support for Alberta girls and women working or volunteering in the sport, physical activity, or recreation sector who are increasing their leadership capacity. Past recipients have supported coaching education/training, officiating education/training, and other leadership training in the sector.

Individual Take the Lead Applicants can apply for a maximum of $1000 per individual
Organization Take the Lead Applicants can apply for up to $3000 per organization.
Note: Individual applications must be in partnership with an Alberta registered not for profit or charity to be eligible.

Application deadline is October 31, 2025. Apply at https://www.inmotionetwork.org/what-we-do/community-organizational-support/contribution-program/take-the-lead-funding/

10/06/2025

Got kids at home this week?

We created this fun little reminder (resource ;) to help kids who might need a little support when they get bored!

Print and put it on your fridge!

Check out the digital download on our Etsy store: https://www.wordplaycanada.com/our-store/rl39170wq63kzbaczbkyppg7xd5zc6

09/24/2025

This fall, we're gathering in person in Red Deer at Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP). Join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm for learning and sharing about a new para sport innovation project (happening right at RDP!) and further discussion about Indigenous partnerships and programming. Lunch will be provided. Please feel free to invite friends, colleagues, and others who are interested in connecting about sport, physical activity, and recreation for Albertans experiencing disability!

To help us with planning, please take a minute to RSVP here:
https://forms.gle/8RBU4vrhd2H7LkhX6

If you have questions about the ISR Collective event, you can reach out to me (Jen Leo) at [email protected] or David Legg at [email protected]

We also wanted to remind you that the call for presenters to share their knowledge and expertise at our Alberta Adapted Physical Activity Summit in May 2026 is open! Our theme for 2026 is "Advocacy, Access, Action: Moving Forward Together"- with the goal to energize action for adapted physical activity across communities in Alberta through connection and collaboration. The AAPA Summit invites researchers, professionals, students, and community members to join us in learning and action.

09/23/2025

Canadian Women & Sport is proud to present a three-part webinar series this fall to support sport leaders—including coaches, recreation leaders, teachers, referees, and administrators—in building more equitable and inclusive practices that attract and retain women and girls in sport.

This initiative is inspired by the leadership and legacy of Dr. Sandip Lalli—a passionate advocate for advancing women and girls in sport. https://girlsforward.ca/honouring-dr-sandip-lallis-legacy/

Session 1 kicks off TOMORROW: Gender Equity in Sport & the Rally Report
- Wednesday, September 24 | 7:00–8:30 PM MST

The series is free to attend, and each session shares insights from the latest research plus practical strategies you can apply in your community.

Register now and join us in honouring Dr. Lalli’s legacy while shaping a stronger, more inclusive sport system: [email protected]/s/JbwR5Tcye0aveu88gF7WcQ2?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/s/JbwR5Tcye0aveu88gF7WcQ2?ismsaljsauthenabled

09/10/2025

We're pleased to offer a Retention x Body Confident Sport hashtag for sport leaders next week. This session is for sport leaders who want to help athletes feel confident in their bodies—not just about them.

Created with the support of data and resources from Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, Dove, and Nike, this initiative helps tackle one of the biggest drop-out factors for teen girls in sport: body image.

Attendees will be entered into a draw to win one of three (3) Nike gift cards (valued at $300 CAD each) for equipment and resources for their athletes/team!

📅Sept. 15 (6:30-8PM ET): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CuK5N8AtRsqmqI6s0Ejevw..
Nous sommes heureux d'organiser la semaine prochaine un atelier intitulé « Retention x Body Confident Sport » destiné aux responsables sportifs. Cette session s'adresse aux responsables sportifs qui souhaitent aider les athlètes à avoir confiance en leur corps, et pas seulement en eux-mêmes.

Créée avec le soutien des données et des ressources de la Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA), Dove et Nike, cette initiative contribue à lutter contre l'un des principaux facteurs d'abandon du sport chez les adolescentes : l'image corporelle.

Les participants seront inscrits à un tirage au sort pour gagner l'une des trois (3) cartes-cadeaux Nike (d'une valeur de 300 $ CAD chacune) pour l'équipement et les ressources de leurs athlètes/équipes !

📅15 septembre (18h30-20h, heure de l'Est) : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CuK5N8AtRsqmqI6s0Ejevw
Cette session sera dispensée en anglais.