Today we’re finding easy and fun ways to add some cultural diversity into our playtime with Karen Nemeth. Karen Nemeth, author of Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners, educator, director and consultant in the field of child development and early childhood education Listen:: You can download the MP3 file for this podcast here . Or directly… View Post
Sorting and counting activity that is quick and easy! What little one doesn’t like trying on the family shoes? Mine certainly does. With the weather wet, wet, muddy,muddy we’ve all been in our welly boots for most of the week. As we come in we line them up to dry out. This was one of those natural play activities that… View Post
Do we have play activities we cling to and ones that make us shrink back in horror? While we can’t be all things to all people we do need to give our little ones an opportunity to experience as wide a variety of activities as possible while they are young…………..regardless of our feelings. How do you establish a range of… View Post
Here is a woman offering stories and songs from her African American heritage and memories as a child. I loved how they blend her singing with the after school program singers in the beginning songs but there’s parts where she tells stories or reads a poem. Her voice is strong and many of the tunes familiar. There were 21 tracks… View Post
How clean are your toys? Brian Clark Howard a web editor with The Daily Green, the consumer’s guide to the green revolution. He is also the co-author of several books, including Green Lighting, Geothermal HVAC and Green Living. We’re talking today about cleaning toys and reducing the toxins to create healthier homes for playtime. Listen:: You can download the MP3… View Post
How are you getting on with clubs and siblings? We’re on week 2. If you’re looking for a recap on why I’m talking about toys and activities for after school clubs , visit : Keeping sane with clubs and siblings. In brief, the LO was having a tough time seeing one or both of his brothers go off to their… View Post
Learn about baby signing and communication with our guest today! Louise Gibbs is a pediatric nurse with more than 10 years experience. She fell in love with Baby Sign language after the birth of her daughter and hasn’t looked back. Louise trains groups around the country in sign as wells as has classes online.
Welcome to the December Raising Playful Tots Index ! The RPTI is one such one-stop shop. Complied in one place are bloggers who love Play. They promote Early childhood play with a variety of play activities and inspirational ideas for our under 8 children in one place. Whether you are looking for new ideas, inspiration, things to do , babysitting… View Post
What’s family dinner like in your home? Probably pretty busy. Anytime for play activities? Family meal times can be a really chaotic time of day with the bewitching hour close by/ clubs and activities/ and the general hustle and bustle of preparing a meal with children underfoot. By the time we make it to the table we’re all a little… View Post
How relevant is the play activities you did as a child relevant for your little ones today? Today’s show is packed full of play ideas and ways to extend play. Things you remember but had forgotten perhaps and ideas to keep you going for another week. Listen:: You can download the MP3 file for this podcast here . Or directly… View Post
It’s been almost a month now since you got your shiny new smartphone/ipad/ipod. You’ve got to grips with some features but you know it can do so much more. You’ll be wanting to listen to shows that help you as a parent or maybe you need some light relief. Photo credit How to find shows? iTunes Ask your friends and… View Post
After school clubs and the under5s. No not clubs for them but the clubs that their siblings attend. When you have a group of children going to clubs after school what happens to the other children while the one or two children are at the club? This year I have two in after school clubs. We start clubs once they… View Post
