The Play Based Learning Podcast

EP 55: Free the Glue with Kayla Souza

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Today I am chatting with Kayla Souza who opened a small play and nature based preschool that she runs from my home and backyard after working for 20 years in traditional classrooms. In this episode we talk about one of my current favorite things to talk about and that is letting go and freeing the glue! 

Key Takeaways: 

  1. Getting Creative With Glue: Kristen and Kayla talk about ways to encourage children's creativity by providing a variety of materials for them to explore with glue, such as recycled lids, egg cartons, wooden pieces from games, and puzzle pieces.
  • Exploring Different Types of Glue: Kristen and Kayla suggest offering different types of glue, including white glue, glue sticks, and low-heat glue guns, depending on the project and children's preferences, while ensuring proper supervision, especially with tools like glue guns.
  • Budget-Friendly Options: They talk about different examples of budget friendly options. 
  • Trusting the Process: Kristen and Kayla tak about trusting children's natural curiosity and interests, allowing them the freedom to explore materials and projects at their own pace, even if it means revisiting certain activities over time.
  • Starting Small: They talk about how you can begin with simple, low-cost projects using recycled materials and basic art supplies, gradually expanding as you observe children's engagement and creativity flourish.

    • If you struggle with allowing children to explore glue, this podcast may help you have a different perspective and give you all the reasons to start freeing the glue! If you already support freeing the glue but cost is the issue then tune in to hear suggestions on what else you can do! 

     

    Free the Glue Party sign up Here: Free the Glue Party

    Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com

    Find Kayla here: @littlelilacpreschool or at littlelilacpreschool.com

    Find Kayla's Glue PDF here: Free the Glue Guide

     

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