★★★★★
Tommaso, you brought so much joy to our group! Thank you for bringing such an important message to our teachers, allowing children to discover and marvel at the world. Self-confidence is built not by what we say to children but by letting them discover their own capabilities. THANK YOU!
Jeannie Bean

Director of Early Childhood, New Canaan Country School, New Canaan, CT

★★★★★
Tom’s enthusiasm and passion are contagious. His emphasis on creating and building connections, his invitation to learn with the child by following the child’s curiosity and sense of wonder, coupled with his dynamic, creative, thoughtful ideas, is nothing short of a magical experience. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and understanding!

Paola Flórez

Co-teacher for Early Childhood, Peconic Community School, Cutchogue, NY

★★★★★
Thank you so much for a fabulous training. Everyone really enjoyed it and learned so much.
I hope our paths will cross soon again.

Chanie Kaller

Director, The Gan Frida, Sunny Isles Beach, FL

★★★★★
In the words of one teacher, “This was the most practical PD I have ever participated in.”

Your ability to convey thoughtful ideas and strategies that can be applied directly in the classroom is truly commendable. We believe that the knowledge and inspiration you shared will have a lasting positive effect on both our teachers and the children they nurture.

Thank you for your dedication to improving education and for being a partner in our professional development event.

Shevy Kogan

Principal, Ganeinu Academy, Fresh Meadows, NY

★★★★★
It is always such a joyful experience to have Tommaso at our school. He makes us laugh, play, and THINK about children and our classrooms in profound ways.

Tara Mastin

Associate Head of School - Director for Teaching, Learning, and Student Support, The Brick Church School, New York, NY

★★★★★
Dear Tommaso,
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the time, wisdom, and genuine passion you shared with us. Your gift of teaching is truly special, and it was evident in every moment of the evening.
It was an incredibly uplifting experience—not only for the teachers, but for the parents as well. You managed to inspire, engage, and connect in a way that left a lasting impact on everyone present. Your ability to bring learning to life is a rare and valuable gift, and we feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience it.

Frumie Bogomilsky

Director - Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement, KinderGan Preschool, Maplewood, NJ

★★★★★
Tom offered an amazing professional development day to our staff at the Rebecca School.
His PD is rooted in human development and the need to be connected in a meaningful relationship with materials and people. His philosophies aligned with the DIR Floortime® model that our school uses, and many of the activities were not only for professional development: they can be carried over to the classroom and beyond. 10 out of 10. We recommend Tom and Embodied Learning.

Toni Tortora

Clinical Director, Rebecca School, New York, NY

★★★★★
I highly recommend doing a staff PD with the charismatic and hilarious Tommaso Lana!
His Embodied Learning approach blends movement, sensory exploration, and imagination to help educators reconnect with the joy and curiosity of childhood.
Tommaso’s professional development sessions aren’t just lectures; they’re immersive, hands-on experiences where teachers get to feel what it’s like to learn the way children do — through play, sensory engagement, and physical exploration. His workshops are known for being dynamic, energizing, and deeply practical for classroom use.
Thanks, Tommaso!!!

Jacqueline Klein

Executive Director, ECYC Child Development Center, Rahway, NJ

★★★★★
I attended one of Tommaso’s workshops, and I carry with me still the tenets of creativity, community, and making learning a curious and joyful experience for both learner and facilitator.
This workshop will change how you look at learning, how you engage with your learning community, and how to honor the gift of curiosity and creativity, which make each of us uniquely special.

Sally Byrnes-Swiatek

Founder, A Little Patch of Earth, Norwood, CA

★★★★★
Dear Tommaso, Thank you so much for sharing your work with our school community. The power and beauty of the metaphors you share were exactly what we needed to inspire and evolve our commitment and work with children and families.

 

The Curriculum Team

Google Children's Centers, CA

★★★★★
Tommaso Lana is one of the most dynamic, engaging presenters I have ever encountered.
I have attended several of his workshops, and each time I’m amazed at the freshness and accessibility of his ideas and approaches.

Maureen Leary

Youth & Family Programs Manager, Smithsonian Institution, National Postal Museum, Washington DC

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