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.
Baby Massage and play
Posted: May 2012“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.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Experiencing play from a diverse perspective
Posted: May 2012Today 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.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Mark Making changing the way we think about writing
Posted: April 2012Keeping 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?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.What can we draw?
Posted: April 2012Kids 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.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Positive ways to get to play activities bypassing the grumps
Posted: April 2012Nothing’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.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.How to Know if Montessori Education is Right For Your Family
Posted: March 2012Barbara 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
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Getting to grips with baby and toddler play activities
Posted: March 2012Rainy 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
An audio podcast in MP3 format.How do you divide your time between work that has to get done and playing wit...
Posted: March 2012How 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?)
An audio podcast in MP3 format.What to consider when developing a creative play space
Posted: March 2012Dot 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
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Benefits of going to an Early Year show
Posted: March 2012Learning from someone else and somewhere else. It’s good to be in likeminded company.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.How to teach children to share
Posted: February 2012Amanda Morgan joins the show today to talk about How to teach sharing to under 5 children in this 36 minute podcast. Come listen!
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Praise and its impact on the Under 5 child at play
Posted: February 2012During 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. Would you pass?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Thursday, 17th May 2012
