Play Skillfully The Homegrown Preschooler
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- Kids & Family
Welcome to Play Skillfully, a podcast from the authors of the award winning curriculum A Year of Playing Skillfully and parent favorite, The Homegrown Preschooler. Join us as we share the latest research on the role of play and provide practical ideas to assist you in cultivating wonder and love of learning in your children.
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Deciding to Homeschool, Understanding Your Why with Rachel Ryder
In this episode, Kathy Eggers and Rachel Ryder discuss the decision to homeschool and provide resources and advice for getting started. They emphasize the importance of understanding your why and finding support from other homeschoolers. They also recommend resources such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Instagram accounts like Days with Gray and The Workspace for Kids. The conversation highlights the need for a playful attitude towards homeschooling...
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Raising Children to Have an Adventurous Spirit with Dr. Roger and Jan Smith
To get a copy of Dr. Roger Smith’s book Parenting with Influence or to learn more about their ministry, check out their website, rogersmithmd.com. In this episode, Kathy interviews Dr. Roger Smith and his wife Jan about raising kids with an adventurous spirit. The Smiths share stories of their own children’s adventurous experiences, such as starting businesses, giving speeches, biking across France and living in foreign countries. They emphasize the importance of being present and s...
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Character Builders: Gentleness
In this episode Lesli and Kathy dive into the topic of Gentleness. Some parenting coaches to check out or follow if you are interested in learning more about Gentle Parenting: LR KnostMary Van Geffen Desitni DavisMoms of Spicy Ones sign-ups open September 1, 2023. Watch our Instagram stories, starting on 9/1 for a discount code. Additional Resources:Little Bear by Maurice SendakThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Games:Pick up SticksBuilding House of CardsOpera...
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Back to School for Preschoolers
In this episode, Kathy talks about the approaching school year and offers tips and suggestions for making the transition a smooth one for preschoolers. 1. Start by setting goals for you and your family. Kathy’s favorite way of doing this is to gather magazines, pencils, paper and glue and invite children to make goal posters and include topics they would like to learn about. 2. Keep it FLEXIBLE: Consider your season of life when planning. Moves, new babies, and health issues have al...
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Character Builders - FORGIVENESS
This month in our curriculum, A Year of Playing Skillfully, we are focusing on the character trait of forgiveness. Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines forgiveness as “to pardon, to overlook an offense and treat the offender as not guilty.” We thought this was a very matter-of-fact definition for such a complex emotional process. Listen to Episode 31 of the Play Skillfully where Kathy and Lesli have a frank talk about what teaching children about forgiveness can look like in your home. 1. E...