Play Move Improve

In this podcast episode, I share my case study of a young boy who is 6, and in his first term of prep this year.

His mum reported his challenges with getting ready for school in the morning. His teacher is concerned about his distractability during transitioning from circle time to the table. After a conversation about this young boy's behaviour at school and at home, his mum mentioned that this young boy also finds it challenging thinking about consequences before acting in their yard at home.

Throughout this episode I share:

* What to look for when observing a child's distractability

* How our environment can impact our ability to pay attention and focus

* The relationship between a child's senses, arousal level, attention, and focus

* The information that we need to collect, to be able to help a child who is easily distracted in the classroom

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In this early childhood parenting education podcast episode, I talk about our latest lifestyle habit of pushing toddlers and preschoolers in prams and shopping trolleys.

This episode is a raw and real chat about how I have been struggling to motivate myself to play with my kids at home.

In this episode I describe one of my developmental educator observation sessions in an early learning centre.

You will hear me talk about some of the developmental red flags that I observe, and how I work with teachers to source allied health support for children with developmental delay and learning difficulties.

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In this episode I share with you my 5 milestones for knowing whether your child is ready for kindergarten.

Learn more about kindergarten and school readiness in my online early learning community - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

In this episode Robyn talks about why children's dance classes are important for motor development.

The 3 topics that Robyn talks about are:

* Fundamental movement skills that are promoted in dance, including jumping, hopping, and skipping

* Isolated movements in dance that promote children's coordination

* The way dance improves children's balance

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In this episode I encourage early learning educators, kindergarten teachers, and elementary teachers to value their creative skills and strengths that they bring to a child's day.

Sometimes we get so overwhelmed by the paperwork pressures of our jobs that we forget to value the magic of teaching. So I encourage educators to be proud of their strengths and to value yourself as you inspire children in your classroom each day.

To chat with other teachers and educators who feel your frustration, come and say hi at our free early learning community - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE1NTA=

In this episode I talk about an educator who spends quality time connecting with the children that she cares for and their parents. I talk about my passion for promoting connection more than academics.

I also talk about a teacher who makes a huge effort to get to know important facts about each of her students so that she can build a connection that is more important than any literacy or math outcome.

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In this episode I empathise with teachers and educators about their frustration with the curriculum that is pushing for academics more than connection and play.

I also talk to kindergarten teachers, early learning educators, and primary school teachers about the importance of modifying the curriculum instead of trying to change the children's behaviour or learning needs.

However, I do appreciate that this is a lot easier said than done. 

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In this episode I share some fun play ideas to keep the children entertained during a rainy indoor day.

This episode was inspired by my 6 year old who told me "I'm bored" before 9:30 in the morning. So enjoy the play ideas and please let me know what you think by leaving a review. 

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