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About Amy Chiu & The Work of Play

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The Work of Play is a professional learning and resource hub for early childhood educators, parents, caregivers, and advocates who are reimagining what learning looks and feels like in the early years.

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My name is Amy Chiu. I am an educator, child development instructor, and professional learning facilitator based in Los Angeles. I bring 19 years of experience working in early learning settings, supporting children, families, and educators across schools, districts, and organizations.

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My work centers on experiential and collaborative learning approaches that honor children’s voices, protect their developmental rhythms, and strengthen our capacity to observe, reflect, and respond with intention. I believe learning emerges through relationship rather than compliance, and that educators and families deserve practices and tools grounded in both research and respect.

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Through The Work of Play, I partner with schools and early learning programs to design and facilitate professional learning that is research-informed, reflective, and grounded in real classroom practice. My work supports educators in building emotionally attuned, developmentally responsive environments that foster connection, curiosity, and well-being. I also create downloadable resources that extend professional learning and support ongoing reflection.

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This space was created to slow things down. To offer educators and leaders time to reflect, recalibrate, and reconnect with what drew them to this work in the first place.

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If you’re here, you likely share these values. I’m glad you found your way here.

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✉️ Interested in working together? You can reach me at amy@theworkofplay.com.