The Play Based Learning Podcast

EP 63: Behaviors When There is an Absence of Play with Prerna Richards


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Listen as Prerna and I pick up from where we left off from after our last episode together (Episode 56). We talk about what happens when there is an absence of play and how it can affect behaviors in different ways. 

Key Takeaways: 

  1. Stress and Escalation of Behaviors: Kristen and Prerna talk about how the absence of play increases stress for both children and adults, leading to heightened and disruptive behaviors. Play is a natural way for children to process their emotions and reduce stress.
  • Connection and Regulation: They talk about how crucial it is to build connections and help children regulate their emotions through play.
  • Role of Educators: Prerna and Kristen give advice to educators about how to be present and respectful of children's play, waiting for invitations to join rather than controlling or directing it.
  • Adjusting Schedules: Learn how some small changes to schedules, such as adding more outdoor playtime, can significantly reduce stress and improve behavior. 
  • If you are struggling with different behaviors with children, this episode will give you lots of insights that can help you shift your mindset and make changes to set children up for success.

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

    Find Prerna here: @togetherwegrow.online or at togetherwegrow.online.com

    Also find Prerna on: Linkedin, Facebook, or YouTube 

    Listen to the other episode with Prerna here: Episode 56



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