Raising Playful Tots
By Melitsa Avila
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Podcast Description
Raising Playful Tots is a weekly show for Mums which offers practical play ideas & shares resources on raising playful tots. This show is not designed to provide a one size fits all type of play idea but instead give a different direction to your play activities with your baby, toddler, preschooler or Kindergartner.( Under 5yrs child). By taking the focus off toys that do everything to learning how to experience and encourage playful moments with your child using natural, simple and appropriate materials.
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99. Play and the SEN child | “Don’t worry, she’ll catch up” “She’ll grow out of it” Alex Ozansoy Approachable mum blogger of Aleyna who has SEN talks to us today about Special Educational Needs. She writes with honesty & humour at doingitallforaleyna.com. Alex is an Ambassador for BritMums Live!, a MAD Blog Awards runner up & BritMums SEN writer. @doingitallforaleyna :: Twitter Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: Alex shares her story about Aleyna's special needs Coping with a special needs child from a parent's perspective Ways to approach a special needs family and reasons why what we often think to say just isn't okay. how Alex celebrates joy at the moment Alex's big fat Turkish wedding story Brilliance in blogging award MAD blog awards Getting to know Alex answers Favourite Play Activity in the Ozansoy household. Links:: Homemade Balance Beam ::In lieu of preschool Spring survey Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you. | 23 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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98. Rewind play Playful Stories | Listen to this special storytelling episode with Amy Mascott, educator, speaker and founder of wetech and teachmama.com for the occasional series: Rewind Play. Image credit :: CC Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Links:: Working at the Car Wash in Preschool :: Teaching the little people Rewind play :: Spring Survey Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). | 16 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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97. Baby Massage and play | "Don't make play just for one moment in a day" Angelique Felix, certified infant massage instructor and organiser or play sessions at the magic of play. You can find her on Twitter @AngeliqueFelix and Facebook : angeliquefelixcom Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: What is baby massage? The importance of baby massage When can you start baby massage? As a new parent taking along my baby What would happen in a session What should I look for in a good baby massage therapist? How important is it for parents to join in the baby play ( the under 2s) What’s the difference between doing activities at home and in a group with other parents difference between countries and play experiences as one that's lived there. Moon & Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bAO79GsK0c a lovely retelling of a story with props. Links:: Bubble Wrap Sensory Sliding Fun :: Growing up a Jeweled Rose Come sow with me and ONE :: Play Activities Quote: Marian Wright Edelman 25 alphabet activities :: No time for flashcards Everyday sensory alphabet activities :: Ebook in {her} shoes :: Crayon Freckles Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). | 10 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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96. Experiencing play from a diverse perspective | Today I'm talking to Ponn Sabra of American Muslim Mom. We're continuing our conversation about raising a playful tot from a homeschooling muslim perspective. It's been fascinating getting to know Ponn and I'm thankful she's had the time to share a piece of her world with us all today. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: What experiences have you had of non muslim moms Children's items in the home you can play with How would you raise a playful tot? Links:: Little Ponn :: Muslim toys and dolls Small hands creating hope:: Mamasmiles Tuesday tots :: Rainy day mum Small world play inspiration from Anna of ImaginationTree leads to Small World play Digging pit :: An everyday story Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Image Credit | 2 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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95. Mark Making changing the way we think about writing | Keeping writing fun and playful with mark making activities for the curious under 5 child. How comfortable are you with mark making? Do you agree/ disagree with me? Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Links:: Mark making post from Play-Activities Everyday sensory alphabet activities Everyday alphabet activities show Magic paintboard ::Qtip fun ::Hot rocks Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening and being a playmate! | 25 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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94. What can we draw? | Kids draw but what to do if it's the same thing over again. Should I be worried? What type of drawing materials are good to start with a toddler. MaryLea of Pink and Green Mamma gives an art teachers perspective for parents to use. She shares activities, ideas and sound advice about drawing in the under 5 stage. MaryLea is quick to give lots of ideas so grab a pen and some paper :) Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: Art experiences we could be trying with our under 5 year olds. How to make drawing fun? Interesting materials to consider drawing on What happens if your son or daughter likes a particular character and wants to draw them constantly should we be worried Ideas for when the kids want you to draw the same thing over and over again. things every under 5 should experience using for drawing pleasure? Drawing projects especially how to choose them by ages and stages. Cookie cutter art- the ups and downs of it. Finding a range of paper Other combinations than pencil and paper for drawing Links:: Black glue and water resist :: Pink and Green Mamma Lesson plan ebooks :: Pink and Green Mamma #12 There are no mistakes :: Past show #38 Toddler art supplies :: Past show Come Sow with Me :: Play Activities Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening and being a playmate! | 18 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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93. Positive ways to get to play activities bypassing the grumps | Nothing's worse than a temper tantrum or discipline issues around a play activity. We all end up frustrated, cross and really unlikely to want to do the activity. Play activities can all too easily be derailed by high emotions. Today I'm talking to Amy Speidel of Conscious discipline about approaches to use to move us through this season of Early childhood learning. We are teaching and learning through conflict situations so we can be about the business of play. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: What is conscious discipline? about brain based research and how it impacts discipline about coaching our children on what to do in the three states Benefits of using the technique S.T.A.R to turn off the alarm system so we can problem solve. an alternative approach to just "Time Out" to solve a problem. What to do if they are watching a program and they don't want to turn off the TV the truth about yelling, "Calm down". Where to place our focus when disciplining. How saying don't hit actually reinforces the hitting? and changing that! Tips for "Inside voice" and Whining Nine words that will limit whining! ..."this behaviour needs more skill ...it needs more experience" that children think in pictures and why your home should change because of it ways to curb our frustrations as parents during these high emotion times Gas or Fire technique ...quick techniques and tips teaching the need for control and our feelings like anger. Links:: Wiring the brain for success : TEDTalk Conscious discipline.com Managing an emotional mayhem Books to share with our children about emotions: Shubert series Loving Guidance videos on Youtube. Butterfly garden :: Sun Hats and Wellie boots What we do with our children makes a difference Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening and being a playmate! | 11 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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92. How to Know if Montessori Education is Right For Your Family | Take a peak into Montessori. Barbara Issacs, Academic Director of Montessori centre international, ( MCI) She’s also the author of Bringing the Montessori Approach to your Early Years Practice and Understanding the Montessori Approach: Early Years Education in Practice. She’s been a proprietor of a Montessori Nursery, trainer of Montessori teachers as well as Senior Accreditation officer for the Montessori Accreditation and Evaluation Board talks to us today about Montessori education LEARNING TOGETHER - WHAT MONTESSORI CAN OFFER YOUR FAMILY :: Find out more about Montessori Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device What we learn in this podcast:: Recognising Montessori education Who would benefit from montessori educational philosophy Montessori after the Early Years Basic montessori resources for play Learn what we would see in a Montessori Early childhood classroom What makes a good montessori school Starter Montessori activities at home Links:: Emma of Mummymummymummymum.com: Guess who duplo game :: Voicemail from Angeliquefelix.com My 16 favorite Early years Pinterest Boards Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening and being a playmate! | 28 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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91 Getting to grips with baby and toddler play activities | Rainy Day Mum started in 2011 as a way to share the ideas that I had for a rainy day with J my then 20 month old as everything I found on the internet didn't work for us, was either too simple or way too advanced for him. It's developed over the last 9 months and now aims to make everyday fun for Babies and Toddlers with crafts, activities, play ideas, learning experiences, exploring the outdoors and books for children as well. As my children grow so do the range of activities and ideas that I share.- Cerys of Rainy Day Mum :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Pinterest Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: about the best places to start play activities about good free play activities and examples about experimental play and sensorial activities about process art Planning for play at home ways to construct Imaginative and creative environments top tips for keeping the kids busy when we're out and about. Activities to do when you have a new baby and a toddler. A day in the life of baby and toddler play. How to get things done with a schedule How Cerys became Rainy day mum? Positive Guidance- ecourse :: Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening and being a playmate! | 21 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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90. How do you divide your time between work that has to get done and playing with your child? | How do you divide your time between work that has to get done and playing with your child? Allie from NoTimeForFlashcards.com, Educator and creative crafter and Melitsa share their struggles,systems, solutions and stories about the age old question; are we doing enough ( or too much?) Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: Deciding how much time to spend crafting Dealing with the frustration of them refusing to do a brilliantly thought out activity Working out your day with play included Why we should plan some play How to give individual time when you have two chidlren The glory of quiet time Planning to be unstructured Having realistic expectations of length of play depends on their age/stage Stretching out an activity- getting the most from an activity Training and teaching what happens when you need to get things done. Scheduling the TV hours ebb and flow of the day Give me Five minutes :: How easy is it to just let them play? Book Allie mentioned she loved: Playful Parenting and his work on Rough housing see his Dr Cohen's interview Play with one child vs Play with two children Allie's: Alphabet activities ebook Crayon Freckles: Painting with Kitchen utensils Visit Allie on Pinterest:: Twitter :: Facebook Here’s What You Could Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you for listening! | 14 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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89. What to consider when developing a creative play space | Dot Male is a mother and trained kindergarten teacher. She runs Steiner Parent and Child Groups and organises courses for parents and Parent and Child Group leaders. She lives in York. Dot is the author of Parent and Child Group Handbook. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: the importance of rhythm and routine in a play space. what our environment is for- is it engaging? entertaining or something else? about the benefits of going back to basics and learning about what our children should/can do about imitation and what we can do to encourage toddlers to imitate Ideas for everyday play for young children about Simplicity parenting workshops and the benefits of group study on really changing our environment Buy the book: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Focus on the 4 areas of simplicity Parenting with your partner who's not on board Testing out different ideas works About focusing out and not focusing in. Why we need less toys and the impact of more toys on deep play Easy working checklist for simplifying toys Parenting podcasts :: World Read aloud day: Interview :: 10 unusual places to read aloud :: Cultivating a read aloud :: World read aloud day with Pam Allyn Pinterest: Kid blogger Network Activities and Crafts board Here’s What You Need To Do Next… Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you need to do next: Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section. If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this. This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing). Thank you | 7 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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88. Benefits of going to an Early Year show | Learning from someone else and somewhere else. It's good to be in likeminded company. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: the 6 benefits of going to a show, conference, expo for your family and you. Watch the video :: Large multiplication rainbow{ Sweetcounter.co.uk} Construction via wooden pieces :: Multicultural and foreign language books: Little Linguists Listen to the Dream drums : Happy hooligans: Stone dominoes :: 27 Parenting Podcasts that rock What's the one thing you could change if you had 15-30minutes with your playspace? Tell us on Facebook or in the comments Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 1 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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87. How to teach children to share | Amanda Morgan joins the show today to talk about How to teach sharing to under 5 children in this 36 minute podcast. Come listen! Visit Amanda's twitter :: facebook :: website Complete our survey Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We talk about and share ideas about How do we teach a child to share? What to do when friends are coming around and favourite objects? Proactive steps to encourage sharing the value of sportscasting the benefits and use of social scripts during playtime how to cope with sharing when you're out and about especially when they have different rules than you. why is sharing such a struggle? Why we need lots of playdates and struggles Some personal insights.. Book review of Parenting with positive guidance Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 22 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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86. Praise and its impact on the Under 5 child at play | During playtime we all get excited by what they've done. Our kids do great things ....Is there a right or wrong way to praise them? Seems like there is,as there's mounting evidence that the way we praise them during their under 5 play will have lasting effects into school and future life. Ashely Merryman joins the show today to talk about her New York Times best seller Nurture shock that she co authored with Po Bronson. We discuss the first chapter of this book and take a pop quiz about sleep. Will you pass? Visit Ashley's twitter :: facebook :: website Complete our survey Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We talk about and give new ideas about Why our instincts about children can be so off the mark The most effective use of praise longterm effect of praising for intelligence for the over 5s ( You're so clever!) The problem of the "Good Job" tic the difference between encouragement and praise. The problem of using praise for encouragement and the impression it gives to other children Empty praise, struggling children and compliments Effects of excessive praise (Carol Dwek Study) the benefits of talking about mistakes. How do we encourage children to work hard when they come against problems. startling tips from the sleep chapter with implications for preschools on up and intelligence. 32:40 Take the Pop Quiz- Did you pass? Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 14 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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85. Preschool & Outdoor play with Forest schools or Kindergartens | Is a Forest School or Forest Kindergarten right for my child? Today Juliet Robertson of Creative Star Co. gives us the scoop on the benefits of Forest schools, Outdoor education and preschools who operate outdoors. This was a whole new world for us and we explore it together in this 63 minute podcast. Visit Juliet's twitter :: facebook :: website Complete our survey Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn about outdoor education creating an early years woods Ins and out of setting up an early years wood How many is too many in a small wooded area? Forest Kindergarten or Forest schools Benefit of going to a Forest school Outdoor preschools or nurseries and how it supports children's learning. about clothing and shelter in winter Stones vs LEGO Multi-sensory activities encouraging different levels of thinking St Paul's Nursery pilot project Where would you find a good Forest School? Try Facebook: Forest education initiative group about the types of activities we would likely see in a Forest school or Kindergarten Supervisory or assisting what's the practice of the adults there. Developing a passion for the outdoors Wasp drills :) the type of child that's is likely to be suitable for a Forest school Questions to ask in an indoor preschool about outdoor education. about encouraging maths in the environment around them especially to and from school about rain or shine nurseries about examples of working Forest schools-Nature preschool walk in Seattle :: Sweedish outdoor preschool Practical outdoor activities : I'm a teacher get me outside. Juliet's blog. :: Cumbernauld Making things as safe as necessary....... Conscious Discipline: Shubert stories :: Dr Bailey video :: 31 days to a more playful tot Download the play audit Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 8 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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84. Sensory Play Activities | Today I'm talking to Sue Gascoyne , Author, speaker, consultant and owner of PlaytoZ about Sensory play activities; one of our favourite topics. Follow Sue on Twitter Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn in this 32 minute podcast: inspiration with the small things about treasure basket play about problem solving with resources watching listening and learning about taking a step back and reflecting on their play Sensory rich resources Links: 31 days to a more playful tot Download the play audit Complete our survey :: More from Sue on Sensory play Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) We're talking about Sensory Play Activities | j.mp/zTY6oU #ece with @playtoZ — Melitsa Avila (@playactivities) February 3, 2012 | 2 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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83. Family mission statement | Transmitting your values and goals via a mission statement is one of the most effective ways of ensuring a direction for your playtime. You can overcome many obstacles to good play experiences that recur daily. Dan Miller is the creative thinker, career coach, speaker and author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and No More Dreaded Mondays. He's appeared frequently in the media, writing for major publications and on TV shows. He is the president and leader of 48 days.com Follow Dan on Twitter:: Facebook :: Community Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: why every family needs a family mission statement. what we should include the type of values that work best in successful mission statements how to prepare for that first meeting without being derailed or sidetracked about the benefits Dan has received from writing a family mission statement the best times to start a mission statement how to develop this mission statement overtime. Links: 31 days to a more playful tot Download the play audit ::Restaurant football game :: Lightening bug craft:: Valentines craft :: Kara's SimpleKids- Pinterest guide for family :: Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 25 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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82. Simple steps to cultivating a read aloud habit | We all start doing it and gradually we do it less and less. There are many reasons why we should be reading aloud. Today in the show I share some Simple steps to cultivating a read aloud habit. We get past the humps in the road and find solutions in this 29 minute show. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: 3:35 why we should be Reading aloud and not just following the crowd via resources. http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/index.html 4:00 ways to pick a book with Amy of Let's Explore Getting Started With Chapter Books 4:45 tips on creating a plan 6:15 revising your when 7:20 Getting over the passive read aloud methods for wriggly toddlers and preschoolers ( Yes that all of them!) Amy Mascott of TeachMama : Read aloud series 10:15 how easy it is to link books to the real world 11:00 No more boring read aloud sessions 11:35 Join a read aloud challenge via Footprints in the Butter each Thursday 12:20 Should you skip this section? Join with others in your community with World Read Aloud day: March 7th , 2012. 14:55 How do you choose a really good read aloud book? 15:30 Have a look at book trailers via Mr Schu MrSchuReads- via YouTube 17:00 Finding your springboards 5-6 year old Read-Alouds (for Parent) :: Kindergarten Family Read-Alouds :: Pre-School Read-Alouds (a list of 50) 18:30 Picture books to inspire via Zoe of Playingbythebook.net. 19:10 Quick tips- Goodreads.com :: Wishlist via Amazon :: Schools :: Librarians :: audiobooks :: Kidlit radio and news 23:20 Must read: Avoiding problems with Boys and reading via Mr Schu and his interview with Pam Allyn. 25:10 Read alouds are a brilliant gateway into other areas like writing. Melissa of Imaginationsoup.net: Word jar. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) {Image credit} | 17 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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81. Flexibility and problem solving through drama | Hands up if you have a flexible and able problem solver at home? In today's interview we talk about how we can raise flexible and problem solving children. We also talk about a new series and some updates behind the scenes. Laura Sydonie, actress, parent and business owner is passionate about early years, special educational needs and drama. She's performed and taught in many different countries around the world. Currently Laura is the director of Theatre tots where she combines her experience and work with her two young children into Theatre tots. Theatre tots was a finalist in the 2011 best interactive business award from the Mumpreneur awards. Follow Laura on Twitter:: Facebook :: Newsletter Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn: about Laura's passions and how it lead to Theatre Tots about the importance of drama and creativity in the early years about the best ways to encourage participation- or not! the importance of creative expression for all children by being inclusive practical ideas to encourage creative expression, imagination or creativity? creative at home..... how to encourage children who don’t want to do it? details about the courses/classes on offer. 31 days to a more playful tot :: Simplemom questions :: Download the play audit :: Play-Activities.com Play-Activities.com/blog Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 10 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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80. Favourite bits of 2011 | Listen to our favourite bits of 2011 in our end of year show. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 30 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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79. Intentional international living with BabyccinoKids | Three women who share their experiences of intentional international living while raising playful tots( and a business). Join Courtney, Esther and Emilie of the boutique Babyccinokids.com as they tell their stories in this 38 minute podcast. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes Country vs City? 5:42- Where we've lived- how differently we do things like celebrating birthdays 9:06 What is a playdate like where you live? + school hours 11:50 What's the best thing about raising a family in Europe? 13:35: regional differences :: Languages ::food :: cultural variety and diversity 15:32 What toy,book or activity do the children love to do? 16:58 What happens in daily life for these three families 18:36 Spontaneous or planned activities? 20:00 Tips when you're moving with kids what to do? 22:20 How did Babycinno get started? 24:58: Perils of blogging and travelling 26:08 explaining blogging and friendships to your offline friends 28: 00 What they really wish they could take with them wherever they live? 30:30 What type of playdough- homemade or storebought? 31:57 Toys shops and negotiations Stories about moving country :: Simplemom- living abroad ::Manic mommies- moving to Czech Republic Podcast question of the week: If you could live anywhere in the world with your family , where would that be? Audioboo: One way of limiting gifts for the kids. Favourite bits of 2011 survey Holiday play activities board on Pinterest Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 22 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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78. Make and Takes for Kids with Marie LeBaron | Marie LeBaron talks today about her new craft books; Make and Takes for Kids. Marie is owner of the popular parenting blog Make and Takes and the author of the kids craft book Make and Takes for Kids. She's the mother of 3 living in Seattle, with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Always having a love of crafts, she enjoys getting messy with glue and glitter. There’s always some sort of project going on, her kitchen table is often cluttered with crafts. When she’s not crafting and creating with her kids, she loves to read, run, and blog! If you're looking for inspiration then have a listen to Marie. Listen to the show for details of how to enter to win the book. Follow Marie on Twitter:: Facebook Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes Audio review and interview with Marie about her craft book Make and takes for kids Win the book! Winner: Roopa! Congratulations Contest closed! Holiday play activities board on Pinterest Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 13 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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77. Christmas traditions and activities | Water,blueberries and hot tea is how we kick off this show. Catherine Oehlman, onscreen personality, speaker and writer of the popular website and blog Squigglemum and I talk about Christmas activities and keeping it special for the children and time to enjoy it ourselves. Catherine on Facebook:: Catherine on Twitter Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn some typical Christmas traditions ( 5:26) Joining and melding of family traditions ( 7:58) cookie exchanges ( 10:10 ) Carols by candlelight (12:27) Christmas crafts ( 14:12) Truth in the Tinsel ebook Simple Advent calendar ( 14:55) Toilet rolls and the nativity (15:17) Christmas angels via muminthemadhouse.com ( 15:56 ) Making a nativity set ( 16:23) balancing out Christmas and Santa ( 19:09) Our crazy Advent calendar schedule ( 20:06 ) using photographs to jog memory and provide prompts (22:20) wrapping gifts and handmade gifts and writing cards (23:01) stress free and reason for the season (24:34) Good givers and receive gratefully (25:49 ) Worldvision & Compassion (26:53) Buying for charity giving (27:05) Grocery store questions ( 31:05) Buying handmade online(33:10) Dealing with pressure ( 37:10) Holiday play activities board on Pinterest Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 6 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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76. Choosing an early years school or when to change to another | How to choose the right daycare, Nursery or preschool? and What do you do when your choice doesn't work out? Should you stay or should you go? Plus Christmas play activities in this 27 minute show. Dr Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is the Stanley and Debra Lefkowitz Professor in the Department of Psychology at Temple University where she serves as Director of the Infant Language Laboratory. She written numerous books including my favourite Einstein Never Used Flashcards: How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn What to look for in a good school? How do we choose which philosophy ( Montessori, Waldorf, Outdoor etc) works the best for our child? about the Learning illusion About one of the best educational toys The importance of using and learning about the 6cs' Collaboration Communication Content Critical thinking Creative innovation Confidence What type of language development you may expect to hear and see in schools? When things aren't going well at the educational establishment ( daycare, Nursery, Preschool etc) what should we do? (16:49) Will it harm your child to move them away from friends? (19:44) Christmas Activities ebook Truth in the Tinsel: An Advent Experience for Little Hands Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 29 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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75. TRUCE your first stop to choosing toys | What if you there was a resource that helped you with your holiday gift buying that focused on play and not marketing? Written by Early childhood educators and parents and free. TRUCE have done exactly that and today's interview is all about media, marketing, holiday gift guides with Dr Diane Levin Professor of Education at Wheelock College in Boston, author of several books and hard working play activist and founder of CCFC and TRUCE Diane .E. Levin Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn about TRUCE- teachers resisting unhealthy children's entertainment Toy and holiday guide { resource} how to counteract the harmful impact of marketing and media on children with examples{ resource} how the guides help parents deal with extreme gender divisions, violence, sexualisation and remote controlness about using the guide as a starting point with parents/friends/family to help parents ways to spread the message about TRUCE the TOADY awards ( CCFC #27):: Einstein refund So sexy so soon toys Vote in the TOADY awards Voting is open until November 28 and the winner will be announced on November 30 CCFC on Einstein refund recap Benefits of advocating The War Play Dilemma: What Every Parent And Teacher Needs to Know (Early Childhood Education Series (Teachers College Pr)) (Early Childhood Education (Teacher's College Pr)) :: So sexy so soon:: Beyond remote control childhood how Diane became passionate about play developing routines and rules around media banning music or books or certain media- Does it work? Just saying no won't solve the problem Shoebox gifts Toys, play and learning action guide Toy selection guide practical advice about protecting our children during this holiday season Microphone correction mentioned in the interview. Teaching gratitude to little ones Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 21 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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74. What’s the big deal about blocks? | Blocks are just perfect in our digital age! They are more than a baby toy but a toy that grows with our under 5 children. Today I have an interview all about the big deal about blocks. Empowered by Play was founded in 2009 by teacher-turned-activist Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin, M.Ed. A classroom teacher for 19 years, she is also a mother of seven-year-old twin boys. Geralyn became a play advocate in response to her classroom observations of children who were forced to grow up too quickly in the current commercialized, plugged-in culture. She is also a contributing writer to So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids by Diane Levin and Jean Kilbourne. Read the article by Geralyn on blocks Geralyn on Twitter :: Geralyn on Facebook Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn Aubrun, Maine school department spending approximately $200,000 on ipads for their incoming Kindergarteners. Opposition and activism following that announcement Evidence about how blocks are disappearing from early childhood classrooms and homes via Crisis in Kindergarden- Alliance for Childhood about spontaneous idea opportunities generated from block play about why we should have block play. Update of the AAP guidelines on screen time for the Under 2s. Value of blocks over time vs finite shelf life of software and the digital world. Blocks are not just for babies Block sizes and amounts for each age group community playthings on blocks the value of adding marbles, ramps and balls to block play creative ways of block play Different ways to use blocks Photoblocks :: MindWare Blik-Blok:: Jenga:: Build-Your-Own-StoryBlox™ :: Art History block Kapla blocks :: Keva Blocks Our Nativity blocks :: Felt Nativity blocks ways to teach block use if we don't use blocks right now....side by side? Join in? teach? leave them to it? What book has helped you raise a playful tot? Inspired you to do better and be better. Leave your comment in the show notes Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) { Source} | 14 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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73. Get involved | Stay out of it or get involved? How will you look back on these playful years 0-5? Today I get into both these topics in this 30 minute show. Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn about parent forums getting involved with our settings perspective Gems from author, Michael Morpugo that there is a time to enter the playground..... What book has helped you raise a playful tot? Inspired you to do better and be better. Leave your comment in the show notes Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) { Source} | 6 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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72. Active play: The art of roughhousing with Dr Cohen | Are you a rowdy parent? Giggles, wrestling, rolling, swinging and chase part of what you do? Physical play with our children has changed dramatically. Today's guest is Dr Larry Cohen psychologist, consultant and author of the book The Art of Roughhousing . We unpack many of the misunderstandings around roughhousing, learn a few new moves and discuss the changes that have happened in our society where no hitting and no touch has lead to parents being worried about roughhousing and rough and tumble play with their children. It's one of those topics where you do what's best for your children and your family. I'm sure you have an opinion. Listen to the show and share your thoughts here or on Facebook The art of roughhousing the website| Follow Dr Cohen on Twitter | Find them on Facebook Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn about the modern definition of roughhousing. the importance of physical touch in development for the 2-5 year old. about changing the way we tackle physical play and the labels we use. girls,women, mothers and roughhousing plus fathers roughhousing girls ideas and advice to help mother headed households without fathers present due to absence, work, deployment , temporary or otherwise etc about bedtime roughhousing what to do about the no hitting/no touching rule that's popular in settings about the problems with tickling and I learn a better way of handing a problem. how to approach sensitive children who don't like to be touched or overactive parents who push too much Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Add an honest review on iTunes :) | 31 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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71. Playing with food with MealMakeoverMoms | The kitchen is a goldmine for play activities especially process play and sensory play ideas. Janice Newell Bissex, is a registered dietitian and author of two healthy family cookbooks: No Whine with Dinner and The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time! She shares today ideas to encourage our use of everyday items commonly found in our pantries and cupboards to have fun playtime. Along with recipes and ways to get kids interested in the kitchen. Janice is also a popular Consultant, Spokesperson, Speaker, and Food Blogger.She’s also co-hosts a weekly radio podcast called, Cooking with the Moms. Follow Janice on Twitter | Facebook Listen:: Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device Show notes:: We learn ideal items from the kitchen to use for crafting and creative fun fun ways parents can use the kitchen staples to have fun with their little ones about the show Cooking with the moms time crunch recipes, tips for picky eaters and more about No whine for dinner Seasonal food makes excellent play food.......and Mickey Mouse ears! Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast | 5 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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70.Recess and playtime with Meg Rosker | Recess and playtime are under attack. Did you know that breaktime or recess isn't avaliable for all children in many countries? That was shocking news to me.There's not enough time to do academics AND recess in many places. Is this really true? Meg Rosker share how to be an effective advocate for play by being informed and collaborating with others in this weeks show. Meg Rosker writer and play advocate. a mom to three kids, former public school teacher and former Teach For America employee she has seen first hand the devastating effects the loss of play has had on children and families in America. Learn more about her work at Let Children Play Listen:: You can download the MP3 file for this podcast here . Or directly by clicking subscribe through iTunes. Or hear via your iphone, Android or smartphone. Or clicking the link below Listen to this week’s show Show notes:: Note: The words Recess, playtime and breaktime are used interchangeably through today's show to talk about the time when the whole class of children go out enmass in a group, child directed play. Usually on the playground or field with staff monitoring but not usually directing play.( Do you have a different name for it?) Meg Rosker's New YorkTimes article : Effort to Restore Children’s Play Gains Momentum We learn What happens to these under 5s with reduced playtime or recess? Recess experiences in Meg's school. Alternative suggestions to suggest to busy teachers with the dilemma of keeping kids in to finish work instead of reducing recess Importance of Recess What you'd expect to see happening at playtime- good experiences. Ideas and approaches to talk to our schools and teachers about playtime without being confrontational. let children achieve which is at http://letchildrenachieve.blogspot.com/ also the latest is at http://letchildrenachieve.tumblr.com/ Stitcher radio via http://stitcher.com/tots Facebook: Let Children Play Share:: If you enjoyed today’s show please tell your friends. Have your say:: “Like” us on Facebook Join in with the topic of the week from the Podcast Email | Twitter Poll: Who has the longest recess or playtime? Answer our poll For your under 5 child state the time in minutes per day of recess or playtime in the comments | 26 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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