Movement with Purpose: A Body-Based Framework for Preschool–Grade 3
Regulation begins with the body, and learning begins with regulation. In this session, educators will explore The Body-Based Framework and discover how movement, heavy work, and Big Body Play can support children’s nervous systems, strengthen relationships, and improve readiness for learning. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of dysregulation, implement practical movement-based strategies, and create safe, purposeful opportunities for play that foster social-emotional growth, connection, and self-regulation. Designed for educators working with children from preschool through third grade, this session provides actionable tools that can be immediately applied in the classroom to help children thrive.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026
Registration Fee:
Members
• $35 per person
• $30 per person for 11+ registrations from the same district
Non-Members
• $55 per person
Presenter Info
Session Facilitator: Trevor Newton
Trevor is a Title I ECSE Preschool Teacher, early childhood consultant, and founder of Teach and Direct LLC. With more than 15 years of experience, he equips educators with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen teacher leadership, support play and body-based regulation, and create engaging learning environments. Trevor is a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer who delivers actionable professional development that helps educators build confident classrooms where children and teachers thrive. When he’s not teaching or speaking, Trevor enjoys reading children’s books and spending time with his wife and young son.
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Questions?
Event & Registration Questions:
Jackie Kuklok: jkuklok@mn-mcea.org