About the Consultations
Are you dreaming of creating a mud kitchen or outdoor play space but aren't sure where to begin? Perhaps you already have a space and are looking for ways to expand its play opportunities, improve its layout, or develop an outdoor play program.
I offer individualized consultations for parents, educators, therapists, and program directors who want to create or enhance outdoor environments and programs that encourage meaningful, child-led play.
Drawing on my experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Mud Kitchen Kids, I share practical insights, creative ideas, and lessons learned from developing outdoor play environments and facilitating developmental programs.
Whether you're starting with an empty space or building on what you've already created, consultations are tailored to your goals, environment, and available resources.
Areas We Can Explore Together
Depending on your needs, consultations may include:
- Planning the layout, organization, and play opportunities within mud kitchens and outdoor environments
- Selecting materials, tools, and loose parts to encourage exploration and creativity
- Creating opportunities for sensory, motor, social, and imaginative play
- Considering accessibility, inclusion, and different developmental needs
- Organizing play areas, storage, and materials
- Enhancing existing spaces to encourage meaningful, child-led play
- Developing outdoor play programs, including activity planning, daily operations, and practical considerations
- Sharing lessons learned from creating and operating Mud Kitchen Kids
How It Works
1. Submit an Inquiry
Complete a consultation inquiry form to share your goals, current space, and areas where you'd like support.
2. Plan Your Consultation
If your project is a good fit and scheduling allows, I'll contact you with available times and the next steps for booking.
3. Meet Virtually
We'll connect through Zoom for a personalized conversation focused on your questions, ideas, and goals.
4. Receive Follow-Up Resources
Following our meeting, I'll share recommendations, helpful resources, and suggested next steps based on our discussion.
Consultation Rate
$175 per hour
Consultations are conducted virtually, allowing me to support families and professionals regardless of location.
Scope of Consultations
Consultations focus on outdoor play environments, child development, and practical aspects of creating and operating outdoor play programs.
My guidance draws on my experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and outdoor play program founder. I can share ideas related to play environments, materials, organization, and developmental opportunities, but I do not provide architectural, construction, structural engineering, or technical building advice.
Additionally, because licensing, insurance, zoning, business regulations, and legal requirements vary by profession and location, I do not provide guidance in these areas.
Participants are responsible for consulting qualified professionals and appropriate local authorities regarding construction safety, structural integrity, applicable building codes, and regulatory compliance.
Ready to Get Started?
I'd love to hear about your ideas and explore how I might support your outdoor play goals.
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