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Roots in Relationship, Wings in Wonder

We give educators the tools to slow down and notice what matters.
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Our attention is the most powerful gift we can give a child.

Every child carries a spark of wonder.

You can see it in their curiosity, their questions, and the way they light up when they make a discovery.

Our job as educators isn’t to push them ahead faster. It’s to walk beside them — noticing, listening, and giving their ideas the space they need to grow.

At Wunderled, we believe teaching starts with presence. We slow down so we can truly see what’s happening in the moment. We build steady rhythms that let children explore at their own pace — because that’s when real learning happens.

Child-led teaching isn’t about doing less. It’s about choosing what matters most and giving it our full attention. It is the art of tending: tending to the child before you, tending to the moment you are in, tending to the wonder that is already here.

This is what we’re here for — and we’d love for you to join us.

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Wonder League Program

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Membership

Join the Child-Led Mastery Academy: the ultimate membership club for play-based educators.
Inside you’ll find a thoughtfully curated hub of tools, information, and immediately actionable resources. Everything you need, exactly where you need it.

 

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Wunderled Approach

Wunderled™
Certification

A journey of empowering the true play-based educator you are.
This is the only certification and training that powerfully cultivates your authentic teaching self.
Join Tier 2 of the Child-Led Mastery Academy, connect with a global community of like-minded practitioners, and set your vision and passion for education free as you take your skills to the next level!

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The Play Lab Program

The Early Literacy Code

A free online training that invites educators to slow down, notice, and nurture literacy through the joy of play. You’ll gather simple, story‑rich practices you can weave into each day – no worksheets, just wonder.

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Our Students are Saying

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  • The Whole experience has been magical – but today – I feel seen and heard. And my heart is definitely been touched.

    Amie

  • The Wonder Box is a gold mine of information whether you are a new teacher, an experienced teacher, or a parent looking for new ideas.

    Deborah

  • Hi Sally and co, just want to say a massive thank you for the Summit. Every time I attend these PDs they always remind me why I love working in the profession, all the background behind-the-scenes of child development, the impact I make o the children and families I work with.

    Isabella

  • Wonderful resources and the most supportive community!!!

    Kate

  • I have just watched today’s videos, I am blown away. I cannot believe educators around the world can access this for free! This should be statutory CPD for all EY staff.

    Jennifer

  • Loving the sessions! So packed with “golden nuggets” Thank you for organizing this! Learning so much!

    Prerna

  • Thank you for the most amazing Summit! I loved it so much that I bought a lifetime membership. Without a doubt, I found my tribe. Keep inspiring!

    Nikki

  • This investigation pack is perfect right now. The young 3-year-olds and older two-year-olds I have right now are loving this story.

    Jodi

  • Sally and her amazing team have put my passion back into children’s education and helped me grow to be a supportive Director. The group is so supportive and never a negative comment. The wonder box is, well just WOW! Love everything about it.

    Melissa

  • I just wanted to express how amazed I am while I go through all the resources. I’m new to this world, (Play lead education), I’ve read about it, but this is my first time really diving into it and I feel like Alice in Wonderland meets Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Anyways, thank you for all the resources and all the other teachers here for sharing.

    Maricarmen

  • This is a super resource! This was a hit! Children were exploring texture, noticing how the soil was transforming, and comparing the colours they were making. It was beautiful, authentic, and so rich! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Karin

  • This resource will be so valuable to our class as we begin to plant this spring. I like the way we will be able to go so much deeper (Ha!) than a traditional planting and spring theme or approach.

    Joyce

  • This ties into what my students are interested in at this time so thanks for all the ideas to weave into our different centers.

    Rebecca
Sally Haughey Wunderled

Meet Sally

Sally Haughey is the founder and CEO of Wunderled (formerly Fairy Dust Teaching) and a lifelong advocate for the power of play in the early years.

She began teaching in 1996, inspired by approaches like Waldorf and Reggio Emilia—each with a deep respect for the child’s own pace and path. In 2010, during one of her toughest years in a public school classroom, Sally created Fairy Dust Teaching as a way to share ideas and encouragement with other educators.

What started as a small blog has grown into a community of more than 240,000 educators in 120 countries. Through her work, Sally champions child-led learning and the art of being fully present—seeing each moment of play as an opportunity to follow a child’s curiosity, nurture their imagination, and support deep, joyful learning.

Since 2010, we’ve reminded educators of a simple truth:

You are enough.

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Play Invitations

Bring Play-Based Learning into Your Day

When we slow down and notice the child in front of us, we discover that play is their natural language. Our Play Invitations offer simple, ready-to-use ideas that invite exploration, and open space for genuine connection.

With these resources, you’ll:

  • Increase engagement, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
  • Create a more joyful, play-filled learning environment.
  • Spend less time prepping and more time being present with your students.

Play is not an extra—it’s the heartbeat of how children grow, connect, and thrive.

Start Planning Engaging Learning Experiences

“Forget the twinkle lights and loose parts. The real magic is being fully present—seeing, hearing, and valuing a child. YOU are the magic.”

SALLY HAUGHEY

Our Blog

A collection of articles, videos, and other content from leading voices invited to the Wunderled stage. Theory, practice, and science of play-based education all in one place.

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Our Podcast

Looking for insights and fresh perspectives on play-based education?

Tune in to our Podcast, hosted by Lynnette Arthur, as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with outstanding experts in the field. Together, they explore different aspects of play-based learning, sharing their experiences, opinions, and reflections.

Join us as we delve into this fascinating topic, uncovering new ideas and challenging assumptions along the way.

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