About the Author:

Lisa Murphy

Lisa Murphy, MEd, has been involved with early childhood education for over 30 years, teaching and working with children in various environments including Head Start, kindergarten, private preschools, family child care, parks and recreation centers, group homes, and many child care centers.

As the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey®, Inc., Lisa's mission is to assist in the transformation of early childhood education by offering the best workshops and trainings, the most up to date materials and resources, and insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media. Lisa presents hundreds of workshops and keynotes at national and international audiences each year on various topics related to early childhood education. She uses humor and real life anecdotes to reach and engage her audiences. Lisa's standing room only seminars have become known for their information, humor, inspiration, and energetic delivery. Lisa practices what she preaches by blending laughter with learning.

Lisa is recognized for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered and play-based early childhood environments.

Learn more about Lisa and Ooey Gooey®, Inc., here.

Lisa Murphy, MSEd 's Books

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  • Ooey Gooey® Tooey

    Author: Lisa Murphy, MSEd

    Product Code:
    543819 (Softbound)
    543826 (e-book)
    ISBN:
    9781605543819 (Softbound)
    9781605543826 (e-book)
    Age Focus: 3-8

    Description & More Details

    140 hands-on activity ideas The highly anticipated sequel to The Ooey Gooey® Handbook, this resource shares 140 activities, art ideas and recipes, and sensory tub concoctions. Age focus: 3-8. Softbound, 204 pgs.

    $24.95  
    $24.95  
  • Lisa Murphy on Play 3rd Edition: The Foundation of Children's Learning

    Author: Lisa Murphy, MSEd

    Product Code:
    548807 (Softbound)
    ISBN:
    978-1-60554-880-7 (Softbound)
    Age Focus: 0-8
    Available: October 15, 2026

    Description & More Details

    This fully revised and expanded guide includes timely research and new stories that highlight how play is vital to the social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development of children.

    $27.95  
  • Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered

    Author: Lisa Murphy, MSEd

    Product Code:
    546155 (Softbound)
    546162 (e-book)
    ISBN:
    978-1-60554-615-5 (Softbound)
    978-1-60554-616-2 (e-book)
    Age Focus: 0-8

    Description & More Details

    Lisa Murphy outlines nine characteristics early childhood programs need to create a child-centered environment where play, developmentally appropriate practice, and academic standards come together under one roof.

    Age focus: 0–8 years
    208 pages

    $26.95  
    $26.95  
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