The Magic of Littles with Renee Pena Lopez

It’s time to get down and dirty! This week I sat down to chat about nature school with Natasha Grogan. We discuss how and why we should all be incorporating nature play into our homes and classrooms, whether you live out in the country or right in the middle of a major city, why a play prescription might be just what the teacher ordered, and how to balance out the ever-growing presence of screens in the lives of our Littles. Grab your tea and get ready for your next nature adventure with us!

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How do movements like BLM relate to our classroom experience, and how do we broach these sensitive and uncomfortable topics with our Littles as they inevitably come up in play? Join me as I discuss how to dig deeper and work within these Big Topics without fear

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This week I’m reflecting on what the end of the year means when it doesn’t get to end on our terms, and I share some tips on how to deal with day-to-day struggles and how to get through when things are looking tough for both teachers and parents alike because remember we are in the same storm together. Brew up a cup of tea and put in those earbuds; let’s close out this year together!

Invitation to Can I Play Too? Collective, can be found in the FB group: The Magic of Littles Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMagicofLittlesClub/

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This week I have Sandra E. Clifton, M.Ed on the show and we discuss highly sensitive children, and how to understand and support them in and out of the classroom. So brew up that tea and listen in to learn how to “play detective” and help Littles decipher their own inner language so they can start thriving!

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Ruth Rau says that ‘children see magic because they look for it’ -- and open-ended toys can help them find that magic! We sat down and discussed how and why to bring open-ended play into the classroom to bring out the JOY and IMAGINATION in your Littles!

Shownotes: https://www.themagicoflittles.com/post/episode-11-the-joys-of-open-ended-play-with-ruth-rau

Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMagicofLittlesClub/

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I got a confession: I am still trying to find my footing with remote learning, but I’ve learned to lean into my strengths and start at the foundation, with love and presence — it all stems from here!

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Emotions are *not* bad behavior, but they can still present a real challenge in the classroom! This week I chatted with occupational therapist Katie Crosby about BIG EMOTIONS, and some of the best tips and tricks to guide our Littles through, so we can all feel calmer, happier, and more connected.

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We teachers of littles have had an enormous shift in gears recently. Brew up some tea and join us this week as we chat about saying goodbye to littles we may not see again, how to support families through common new challenges, practical solutions for meltdowns, and learning to embrace imperfection along the way!

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We could all use a little help sometimes. I sat down this week to discuss strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors and to glean some wisdom from Barb O’Neil Ed.D, the expert behind www.transformchallengingbehaviors.com. So brew yourself some tea, get comfy, and listen in!

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Times are WEIRD, guys. Join me as I discuss how to be a teacher of littles from OUTSIDE the classroom, and how to offer support and resources to the families in your care while figuring out how to cope with these unexpected changes yourselves. So grab yourself a cup of tea and listen in -- we’ve got you covered!

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