Toolbox for Learning Podcast

TB 10: The Importance of Play


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You know that play is important and that children need plenty of it, but do you know what play really is? In this episode, Chaz and Christie will define play and share with you research that has been done on this very important subject, along with how you can incorporate play into your homeschool.

Using many personal experiences they will:

  • Discuss how to recognize true play
  • The value of both structured activity and unstructured play
  • The loss of playtime in the U.S.
  • The gift of boredom
  • Tools children use to play
  • Being an example to your kids 
  • How to play with your child without taking over

As a bonus, learn about how Chaz and his brothers explored learning through a simple game of "Squirrels Get Ready for Winter".

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Toolbox for Learning PodcastBy Lydia Lyons