What’s in your preschoolers backpack? Is it full of crafts and activities? Lurking near the bottom is probably a newsletter or something for us to read. This week I take a look at what we find in our preschool newsletter. Is it useful for parents other than just dates or does it help connect and play with our children in this 21 minute podcast.
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Show notes
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:08 Last week Janni Nicol show #30 Steiner/Waldorf play
01:21 Are you a mum with a question about play or want to share your play ideas? Email me. or Voice mail 512 827 0505 x 3998
01:51 Moving. Finding toys, yard sales and collaborating together
04:22 Starting age of school in the UK and overview of our preschool experiences so far.
05:03 Preschool information that they bring home? Newsletter
09:07 Suggested home activities
10:31 Month of preschool emails about play
14:41 Weekly newsletter of play activities | Play-activities.com
16:23 Judy Johnston: Tessy and Tab
16:33 Weekly finds:
- 6 Fun Things to Do with a Cardboard Box
- 10 Picture Books that Teach Important Life Lessons
- Summer reading challenge
18:19 Outdoor products contest| TV appearance