In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education, Heather Welch explores why some children experience emotions more intensely and why these “big feelings” are often a sign of a brilliant, deeply thinking mind.

Drawing on research in child development, emotional regulation and play-based learning, Heather reframes the idea of the “explosive” or “chronically inflexible” child. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with this child?” she invites us to ask, “What skills are still developing?”

You’ll discover:

• Why emotional dysregulation is a developmental skill gap — not bad behaviour
• How frustration tolerance develops in the early years
• Why play is one of the most powerful tools for building flexible thinking
• Practical strategies for home and classroom to reduce meltdowns
• How connection builds regulation

Heather shares simple, evidence-informed approaches that help children move from overwhelm to ownership of their feelings. Through playful learning experiences, children can build resilience, persistence, flexible thinking and emotional safety — essential foundations for school readiness and lifelong wellbeing.

If you are parenting or teaching a child with big emotions, this episode will leave you reassured, empowered and equipped with strategies you can start using immediately.

Because at Edx Education, we believe every child can thrive when we understand how they develop.

We take a closer look at two powerful sensory systems that underpin all learning: the proprioceptive system, which helps children understand where their bodies are in space, and the vestibular system, which supports balance, coordination, and attention.

Through real-life examples and research-backed insight, Heather explains how everyday play, climbing, pushing, pulling, swinging, building, and moving, helps these systems develop naturally.

This episode is especially relevant for parents, caregivers, and educators supporting neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, or sensory processing differences. Heather unpacks why some children constantly seek movement while others avoid it, and how play provides a safe, pressure-free way to support regulation, confidence, and focus.

You’ll also hear practical, achievable ways to support sensory development at home and in early years settings, and why reducing playtime can have unintended consequences for learning and behaviour.

If you’ve ever wondered why children need to move before they can sit still, this episode will change the way you see play forever.

Through real-life stories, laughter, and expert insights, Heather discusses how play becomes a second language helping children express themselves, build emotional regulation, and develop essential social and sensory skills. Parents and caregivers will find easy, sensory-friendly activities to try at home or in the classroom, including calming setups.

Discover how to create inclusive environments, support transitions, and nurture each child’s unique strengths through play-based learning. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or therapist, this episode will inspire you to celebrate differences, embrace neurodiversity, and see the magic of play as a universal bridge between minds, voices, and hearts.

Heather shares practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly learning environments, using visual prompts, clear communication, and assistive technology like talk to text tools to support every learner. She also discusses how play can help children develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social understanding helping every child feel seen, valued, and empowered.

Discover how small changes can make a big difference and how play can transform the way all children learn and belong.

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Because every child deserves to play, learn, and create in their own unique way.

Discover how toys like Rainbow Pebbles®, Pattern Blocks, Linking Cubes, and Sand & Water Play Sets encourage imagination, persistence, and problem-solving.

Heather also offers five practical ways to teach children to think through choices, listening, exploration, experiments, and new experiences.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this episode will inspire you to create opportunities for children to lead their own play, build resilience, and develop essential life skills.

Play isn’t just fun it’s how children learn best.

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In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education, Heather Welch author of Happy Children Play and General Manager of Edx Education UK explores how dyspraxia influences children’s experiences both in and out of the classroom. Heather shares science backed strategies that parents, caregivers, and teachers can use right away, including visual checklists, scaffolded instructions, and supportive tools like keyboards or talk-to-text software for children who struggle with handwriting.

This episode is packed with practical advice and insights to help every child with dyspraxia feel empowered, understood, and ready to thrive.

We share how Edx Education’s sensory resources from our Sand & Water Trays to Multipurpose Trays are designed to create inclusive, stimulating environments at home or in the classroom. Tune in for practical tips on setting up sensory stations, encouraging self-led learning, and using everyday materials for play based development.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or carer, this episode is packed with ideas to support every child’s unique way of learning. Because at Edx Education, we know that play unlocks potential.

In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education, host Heather Welch and education experts explore the importance of play in easing children through transitions whether it's starting a new school or moving up a year.

Discover practical tips, routines, and play-based activities using Edx Education toys like Rainbow Pebbles®, Number Rods to Go, and the Hundred Board Activity Set. Learn how purposeful play can build emotional resilience, cognitive skills, and social confidence to make the back-to-school journey smooth and joyful.

Tune in for insights, downloadable resources, and a reminder that play isn’t just fun it’s fundamental join us in turning every transition into a new adventure in learning!

Discover how convergent, divergent, and lateral thinking come to life through open ended, creative play. Tune in for tips on how caregivers, parents, and educators can use construction toys to help children build, learn, play, and grow every day.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, tune in for practical strategies, playful prompts, and expert insights on building confident, curious thinkers—one play session at a time.

Early childhood is a critical time for development, and it's when children are naturally inquisitive, hands-on, and eager to explore the world around them. Through playful experiences, young learners develop essential skills like problem solving, collaboration, resilience, and critical thinking core to both STEAM and holistic growth. At Edx Education, we believe learning through play isn't just fun; it's essential.

Join us as we chat with educators, experts, and parents who are passionate about nurturing young minds through creative and purposeful play. Discover how open ended toys, playful environments, and guided exploration can spark a love for learning and prepare children for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Play isn’t just fun it’s essential. It’s how children express themselves, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive. For neurodivergent children, play becomes a bridge to communication, emotional regulation, and learning. From sensory rich toys like Rainbow Pebbles® to open-ended tools like linking cubes and water play, the episode explores how playful experiences can be tailored to suit different abilities, interests, and developmental needs.

Heather speaks with warmth and expertise, sharing real life examples, strategies, and insights to help caregivers create inclusive and joyful play environments. You’ll come away inspired and empowered with practical tips that can make a meaningful difference in your child’s growth and happiness.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode is a must listen. Tune in and discover how play truly unlocks the unique potential within every neurodivergent child. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

The hosts highlight the risks of buying uncertified, cheap toys from online marketplaces and offer tips on identifying trusted brands that prioritize both safety and ethical manufacturing. Tune in to learn how caregivers can make informed choices, ensure their children’s safety, and advocate for stricter market regulations.

We'll share practical strategies for caregivers and educators to foster children's development, focusing on building resilience through diverse play activities and positive interactions. Tune in and don't forget to check out additional resources on the Edx Education website!

Discover how creating a safe, supportive environment for play can transform a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Edx Education hosts sheds light on the risk and protective factors that shape children’s well-being, offering practical advice for caregivers on how to guide kids through challenges with confidence.

Learn how encouraging positive risk-taking, problem-solving, and self-regulation through play can set your child up for lifelong success. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help children explore their world and build a strong foundation for their overall development.

Join us as we explore why play is more than fun—it’s vital for health, happiness, and resilience. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the role of play in shaping confident, capable, and well-rounded children. 

The hosts argues that understanding the five domains of self-regulation – biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and pro-social – can help parents and educators identify the triggers behind challenging behaviour in children.

They advocates for a supportive approach that encourages identifying and managing emotions, building coping mechanisms, and promoting positive behaviours through play.

The Edx Education hosts emphasizes the importance of helping children understand and manage their emotions, particularly in challenging situations. She then provides a range of exercises and activities that parents and caregivers can use to promote mindfulness, such as mindful movement, mindful listening, mindful eating, gratitude practice, and yoga. Welch highlights how these activities can lead to calmer, more positive interactions within families, ultimately creating a more harmonious environment.

At Edx Education, we believe that caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers, and much of a child’s early learning happens through the magic of play.

Our Edx Education hosts will explore how simple, playful interactions can shape a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. From offering children choices and experimenting together to providing positive feedback and support, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you engage in meaningful play with your little ones.

We'll also be discussing the importance of active listening, showing empathy, and building a strong, loving bond through positive contact.

By engaging in play and creating a nurturing, supportive environment, caregivers can lay the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode will provide valuable insights into how you can help children thrive through play. So let’s get started and discover how we can all play, learn, and grow together!

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate #teachers #children

The hosts explore how inclusive play can support children with SEN, they emphasize the development of vital skills like communication, social interaction, and problem-solving through play. The hosts provide practical advice for caregivers and educators on how to create play environments that embrace diversity and foster acceptance, making play accessible for every child.

Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how inclusive play not only benefits children with special needs but also cultivates empathy and cooperation in all children. Tune in to hear Heather Welch, author of Happy Children Play, share her expertise on making playtime a powerful, inclusive experience for all.

#edxeducation #playlearncreate #learningthroughplay #parentpodcast

Our Edx Education hosts explore how critical and creative thinking are essential skills that lay the foundation for future success. Too often, traditional education systems focus solely on convergent thinking, which is about finding the one right answer. However, this episode highlights the importance of also fostering divergent and lateral thinking, skills that encourage children to explore multiple solutions, think outside the box, and approach problems from new perspectives.

We’ll be unpacking three key types of thinking: convergent, divergent, and lateral, and why it's crucial to strike a balance between them. But this isn't just theory—our hosts offer five practical strategies that parents, caregivers, and educators can use to help children become confident thinkers. From giving them choices and encouraging exploration to fostering experimentation and embracing diverse experiences, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Tune in to discover how to empower the next generation to think for themselves and unlock their natural creativity!

#edxeducation #playlearncreate #parentpodcast

Join us as we explore how play-based learning, using toys like Rainbow Pebbles®, MyGears®, Math Cubes, and Fidget Cubes, can support the growth of key SEL skills—self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. Through engaging and fun activities, children can learn how to understand their emotions, build relationships, and make thoughtful choices—all while having a blast!

Our Edx Education hosts discuss how everyday play can foster empathy, mindfulness, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime. Plus, we share practical tips on incorporating SEL into your child’s playtime routine and highlight how parents can support this journey. Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with tips and ideas to help your child thrive through the power of play!

#parentspodcast #edxeducation #playlearncreate #educationtoys #socialemotionalearning

Edx Education experts highlights the work of sociologist Mildred Parten who identified six stages of play: unoccupied play, solitary play, onlooker play, parallel play, associative play, and cooperative play. Welch explains that while children may not necessarily abandon previous stages as they age, they tend to spend more time in the progressive stages, eventually engaging in more collaborative forms of play. She emphasizes the importance of providing children with opportunities to play and experiment, noting that following their lead and interests can be more beneficial than imposing complex activities.

#edxeducation #playlearncreate #learningthroughplay #stagesofplay #podcast #parenting #happychildrenplay

Listeners will discover how play helps kids manage their emotions, empathize with others, build relationships, and make responsible choices, all while preparing them for school and beyond. Parents and caregivers will learn practical tips on how to engage with their children during playtime to foster these important SEL skills.

If you're looking to support your child's emotional development in a fun and meaningful way, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to find out how you can empower your child through joyful, play-based learning.

Happy Children play create a love for learning or as we like to say life-long learners with Edx Education.

#edxeducation #sel #learningthroughplay #mentalhealthand wellbeing #playlearncreate #educationaltoys #podcast

The experts reflect on Heather's belief that play is often overlooked in a world filled with structured activities, yet it plays a crucial role in fostering a wide range of skills—from fine motor coordination to cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and problem-solving abilities. They also emphasise Heather's point about the importance of giving children the freedom to explore, experiment, and make choices during play, helping them develop into self-directed learners. Together, they reinforce her message that a play-based approach to learning lays the foundation for a lifetime of success.

They discuss the benefits of play-based learning in building resilience, encouraging risk assessment, and fostering self-regulation. Packed with practical strategies for caregivers and educators, this episode offers guidance on promoting children’s development through engaging play activities and positive interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how play lays the foundation for confident, lifelong learners. Visit the Edx Education website for additional resources and tools to support playful learning!

Looking at Children and the benefits of play with Autism, ADHD, self regulations and understanding the different domains to creating an inclusive classroom or home environment for everyone.

Highlights of the show;

(02:53) Repetitive tasks

(04:20) Focus on their strengths

(05:43) Allow them to play!

(06:33) Sense of self

(10:41) Developing that motional vocabulary

Let's discuss many different types of play from sensory, construction, Role, Active, Music, Mindfulness and self-regulation play. You may have minimal equipment to play at home or in the classroom, however let's make it fun, engaging and play together!

Highlights of the show;

(01:51) Make it messy!

(04:07) Using their imagination 

(06:06) Role play

(10:16) Make a treasure map

(11:56) Building that bond

Highlights:

(03:29) Why therapy is important and we can talk about it

(15:32) Name the emotion

(22:33 ) How can I grow?

(27:46) Rose, bud, thorn

(30:34) Persist!

#emotionalwellness #mentalhealth #geniusofplay #letsplay #learningthroughplay

When all three factors ;'mental health, physical health and well-being'; are balanced, this enables children to grow and develop in line with expected standards. While no child will ever have perfect health and well-being, the more that can be done to support them, the better their chances of remaining well throughout their lifetime.

Highlights of the show;

(01:11) The link between physical and mental health and how it can impact each other 

(02:53) How can we be more inclusive with our games? 

(07:28) Problem solving 

(11:57) Importance of play 

In this episode, Heather Welch, Edx Education discusses, self regulation, play and children in the early years.

Here are the highlights:

• (01:19) How does self-regulation affect children in the early years?
• (04:18) The four domains of the brain
• (08:26) What are ways to support children in managing these emotional responses?
• (09:56) Teaching your child to understand emotions.

Being aware of our emotions and understanding that they manifest in our body isn't something that comes naturally to all of us, especially our children.

Here are the highlights:

• (03:08) How to teach children to be mindful
• (05:06) Ask your child to stretch their toes
• (06:58) Yoga and mindfulness with children
• (08:20) Mindfulness in your everyday life
• (10:29) How to practise gratitude

#edxeducation #childrenmentalhealth #playearlyyears

Sometimes, there are moments when children need to just settle down, but how we we achieve this?

Here are the highlights:

• (01:04) What are the benefits of calm play?
• (02:45) The importance of quiet time before bed
• (06:37) How to start a calm playtime
• (10:20) Children and mindfulness

When children play, they tend to be more open and communicative about their day, their feelings and even problems which they haven't solved yet.

In this episode, we look at what we can learn from watching our children play. For example, sibling rivalry, competence, lack of confidence, or childhood fears may all arise during play and as these issues arise, can help them through them.

Here are the highlights:

• (01:45) Role-playing in children’s development
• (05:15) Occupational role-play
• (07:11) Fantasy role-play

We discover why play is important for children and especially children with additional needs. Ione shares with Heather Welch her inspiration for SEN, importance of play and role of caregivers in play.

Highlights in this episode:

• (01:19) Ione’s background
• (07:12) Why is play important?  
• (11:06) What type of play is best?

In this episode, we dig even deeper and explore the values of play, social and emotional learning and the different stages of play.

Here are the highlights:

• (01:27) Advantages of solitary play
• (02:02) Struggles with solitary play
• (05:45) Ideas for solitary play

If you have any topics you would like to hear more about please get in touch through our social channels.

Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play and today we are discussing our role as parents, teachers and caregiver in play.

Here are the highlights:

(01:20) Our role as parents

(02:51) Five ways

(05:24) Self-esteem

(07:44) Redirection

#edxeducation #parents #parenting #play #podcast

Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play Teaching our children to think and today we are discussing School readiness and play

Is your child emotionally ready for school? How can you help them through play to acquire some basic milestones and make the transition easier for all? Once in school, how can educators include play into the daily activities to enhance the learning process as well as the emotional adjustment of their students?

As caregivers, we can can prepare our children to be socially and emotionally ready for school its a big change for children to make the transition;

Here are the highlights:

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(01:35) Social readiness

(03:11) Empowerment

(04:54) Risks

(06:48) It’s not age

As caregivers sometimes we can make decisions for our children without even realising it, like choosing an outfit for them to wear each day, or what they are eating for dinner that night. While this can be more convenient, it is worth questioning if it is really teaching our children valuable thinking skills of their own?

As caregivers, we can inspire thought to our children in many ways, such as through play and many more. 

Here are the highlights:

(01:58) Three models of thinking

(03:33) Play

(04:09 Giving choices

(05:19) Meaningful connection

(08:11) Engage!

Children have so many different stages of play and types of play. If you have a chance observe your little ones and whilst they are playing and see what they are doing. Do they play together, play next to each other, focus on different goals with the same toys, or work together?

Its really interesting when you have the time to watch the different stages of play children go through. 

Highlights in this episode:

(02:49) Unoccupied Play

(03:54) Solitary Play

(06:58) Language and Social Skills are key

(09:06) Spontaneous Free Time

(09:27) Tactile Pasta and Rice

Heather Welch is chating about Play or as we like to say play based learning or learning through play at edx education. 

Over the past 2 years we have chatted on the podcast with so many experts on this topic, created amazing educational resources, experiences and toys at edx education . 

Last podcast we looked at the value of play, let’s look at the social and emotional learning why is it important, how is it developed and why we integrate this through play in the early years…

The last few years have brought forward many issues that children face from managing their emotions, being able to self regulate have empathy for others and so much more. In education we talk a lot about children social and emotional development especially in the early years.

Highlights from this episode:

(01:19) The importance of SEL in early development

(03:08) The five key areas for competence

(06:28) Play as a learning tool

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate #handsonlearning 

In a new series for this podcast , I'm so excited to chat about my favourite topic, which is Play.

Play is so underestimated in how important it is for children, especially in the world we have created with so many extracurricular activities, modern day expectations on busy families, schools, nurseries, and caregivers in general.

Join me as I just stop and think about what is the value of play.

HIGHLIGHTS in this episode:

(02:11) Hop to it!

(05:14) Risk taking

(07:05) Experiments and Exploring

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate #handsonlearning

Tess is passionate about collecting messages from individuals and speaking them out from far high places - to help peace and harmony - already from the North and South Poles, Himalayas, Andes, Pacific and Africa. 

The most recent mission was cycling 600 miles to the UN COP26 summit in Glasgow for the Climate Crisis .

Today we are chatting with Tess about her books, adventures, importance of the peace messages, memorable adventures and speaking in schools 

Highlights from this episode:

(01:40) First Inspiration

(04:00) Tackling 6310 metres

(07:06) Tibet

(09:14) Youngsters' Awareness Of Important Issues

(13:17) The Books Tess Has Written

(17:35) The South Pole

#adventurer #education #author #teacher #podcast

In this episode I talk to Sheila Akbar – President of Signet Education. Sheila loves to work closely with students to help them overcome any challenges they may face. Today, we discuss her time in education, mental health in teens, Signet and how to inspire a love of learning.

Here are the highlights:

(01:48) Before Signet

(07:17) What does Signet do?

(08:45) Feeling lost

(10:32) Mental health 

(24:54) Favourite role at Signet

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #mentalhealth #teachers #parenting

Coraline and Us which is about their story with Coraline (their daughter diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at birth.

Today we are chatting with about her journey with Coraline, what is play for Coraline, raise awareness and support for caregivers and create an understanding.

Highlights:

(01:13) Liz introduces herself

(04:57) Coraline's surgery and the challenges it presented

(06:15) The Help On Offer

(10:23) The Upsides to COVID

(14:09) The Importance of Repetition in Therapy

(22:08) Juggling Commitments

(29:14) Advice from our Experiences

#edxeducation #playlearncreate #downsyndrome 

Kim West, has been a practicing child and family therapist for over 27 years. she has helped over 20,000 tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep without letting their children cry it out alone.

Today we are chatting with Kim about sleep for children, the importance of sleep, recommendations, the Sleep lady shuffle, touch on your books as well.

Here are the highlights:

(01:30) Finding a passion for sleep

(07:39) You name it, I've heard it

(09:53) Technology impacting sleep

(13:44) Shifting patterns during the pandemic

(18:50) Sleep affects temperament and perception

(23:42) Kim's top tips

Rosanne  is based in the `USA however is known globally she has been referred to as a mental health trailblazer, Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health”.  FORBES magazine called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health”.   She believes that no matter what the stressors are, we can calm the brain to live successful, more focused and happy lives. 

One of her programms, BrainBehaviorReset™, has helped thousands address the most challenging conditions.

Today we are chatting with Roseann about children’s (mental health and well being), a calm brain, the program BrainBehaviorReset, & The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health.

Here are the highlights:

(02:13) About Dr. Roseann

(07:23) Covid has opened up conversations

(11:29) Diagnosing neurodivergence

(16:15) Sensory processing issues in ADHD

(26:38) We are not designed to be sedentary

(29:41) Valuable resources from Dr. Roseann

#edxeducation #childrensmentalhealth #wellbeing #drroseann 

Yellowdig is a community-driven active learning platform adopted by over many colleges and universities, K12 schools, and corporate training clients.

Their mission is to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community or as they like to say gamified learning.

Today we are chatting with Shaunak about how to transform a classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community, trends in teaching and learning.

#edxeducation #yellowdig #techeducation 

Here are the highlights:

(01:33) The story of Yellowdig

(04:44) Creating a new experience for learners

(08:08) Gamification in education

(14:13) The impact in higher education institutions

(17:30) An increased need for social, emotional learning

(24:14) New learning opportunities in a post-pandemic world

Heather Welch from Edx Education will be in Conversation with Dr. Matthew Courtney, Educator, Researcher, and Policy Maker

Matthew specializes in using data and research to support schools and teachers as they work to improve teaching and learning. His vision is to provide high quality, evidence-informed education for every child in every classroom. He will explain this in more detail for our listeners.

Today we are chatting with Matthew about the importance of data in education, trends and what’s his next adventure.

Here are the highlights:

(04:45) A shift towards data-driven decision-making

(08:15) Identifying and responding to societal barriers

(11:28) Helping teachers to make meaningful changes

(14:28) Front-loading the work

(18:35) Data hesitant teachers

(23:06) A step-by-step guide for teachers

#education #edxeducation #teachers #parents #schools

Brantley is recognised for her pioneering work with East-West school leadership and impeccable Chinese communication skills. A pending Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in International Business with a specialization in Higher Education from International School of Management.

Today we are chatting with Brantley about her adventures working in Asia, global citizens and trauma informed teaching in international context.

Highlights from this episode:

(02:55) Beginning my path of discovery in China

(06:44) A very Anglo-Franco anchored curriculum

(12:51) Learning t engage with diversity

(15:58) We must innovate to create value

(17:52) Teaching by standing in someone else's shoes

(23:54) The long-lasting ramifications of Covid

(29:36) Parenting the parents

#internationalschool #teachers #education #edxeducation

Dawn Is an educator passionate about early years children’s growth and development.  Her recent book with Debra Hastings is Making play work in early years settings, tales from the sand pit.

She believes that young children need a special environment in which to grow and deserve to have practitioners who are inspiring, dynamic, reflective and passionate about their learning. In a positive environment children thrive and grow, adopting positive attitudes to learning and the primary way to support this is through inspiring and motivating those who teach them.

Today we are chatting with Dawn about her latest book, passion for play and trends in the early years setting.

Highlights from this episode:

(04:04) Children are really innovative

(11:35) Tales from the Sand

(15:37) More choice and less instruction

(20:56) Children's needs change constantly

(25:45) Realistic expectation setting

(28:00) Children have an innate drive to play

(32:54) The key to teaching is listening to the children

(36:00) Future projects

#talesfromasandpit #edxeducation #earlyyears 

We all love to play and to me sand play sounds like a lot of fun, however for Jill it is a lot more than just fun. Jill Carter is a pioneer of Integrative and Trauma-Informed Sandplay® and Art. Her courses integrate traditional talking therapies with creative media such as sandplay, art, meditation, music and movement. 

Today we are chatting with Jill about the benefits of sandplay and creative arts, what this means, why it is important and her adventure in pioneering this form of therapy.

Highlights from this episode:

(02:06) A different kind of therapy

(05:10) Jill Carter Sandplay Training

(08:48) Losing touch with traditional elements of play

(11:09) More is not always better

(14:02) Becoming more informed about trauma

(17:44) Helping people look after themselves

#jillcarter #sandplay #learningthroughplay #edxeducation

Tressa is a lawyer in domestic and international education policy, management, and operations.  A national thought leader and passionate advocate for autonomous school models.

Today we are chatting with Tressa about the benefits of  a 21st century education model, tends educational policy change, what needs to change and how they are going about it.

Here are the highlights: 

(02:44) The difference between charter schools and regular government schools 

(08:20) Where they originated and what happens when they don’t perform 

(11:26) How charter schools can benefit disadvantaged communities 

(18:36) Working as a teacher in a charter school 

(21:39) How they operated in the pandemic 

(24:48) Society’s attitude towards charter schools and what needs to change 

(26:58) The work being done to improve children’s health during the pandemic 

(29:12) How to find out more about innovative schools and get involved 

#education #innovation #teachers 

Euan is part of Foundation’s senior leadership team, responsible for advocacy, communication and strategic partnerships across the organisation, building a future in which learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners on a global scale.

Today we are chatting with Euan on learning through play, importance and barriers of play based learning around the globe.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:14) Euan’s and Lego’s passion for play-based learning 

(03:11) Children’s learning throughout the pandemic and how it inspired ‘play.com’ 

(05:41) The barriers for play-based learning in today’s world 

(08:44) The children’s ‘skill-gap’ in less developed countries 

(12:23) The importance of play in adult life 

(15:42) How play-based learning can combat problems with children’s mental health 

(18:14) Countries that www.learningthroughplay.com are focussed on helping 

#legofoundation #learningthroughplay #creativitymatters

LaTasha Simms has more than a decade of international education experience. She has been facilitating, designing, and developing higher education across south-east Asia. Her research interests include student needs analysis and best teaching and learning practices.

Today we are chatting with LaTasha about providing education for all and her journey for founding 3ll Consulting.

Here are the highlights:

(01:58) Leadership is in my blood

(07:04) Teaching English language in China

(13:23) Active vs Passive education

(20:44) Not enough time in a semester to master the essential skills

(24:29) "I enjoy Asian babies more"

#educationforall #edxeducation #educationexpert

The Business Administration graduate launched his career as a Consultant for the agency group Serviceplan. This was followed by positions as Advertising Manager and finally as Head of International Marketing at Fischer Group.

He joined Spielwarenmesse eG in 2007 as Director Marketing and brand management, global marketing for all trade fairs and events, and the creation of the special shows.

Christian is a marketing guru of trade show and events Today we are chatting with Christian on Future of Toys, Highlights for the Nuremberg Toy and trade events 2022. What’s next for messe?

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:59} The Nuremberg Toy Show

{6:40} Physical versus digital trade shows

{12:11} Finding the best materials

{16:50} Monopoly, Twister and the resurgence of board games

#toyfair #toys #nurembergtoyfair #edxeducation 

Hannah first book was Conker the Chameleon who is a little different to all the other chameleon and is desperate to fit in. He goes on a lovely journey, lots of great messages for children in the book. However Hannah has just published CLIMB her 2nd book in November which is very exciting.

Today we are chatting with Hannah about children’s mental health and well being, her journey.

Here are the highlights:

{4:35} Dealing with big emotions

{11:03} Learning to embrace our differences

{15:05} The importance of unstructured play on mental health

{18:52} The challenges of working from home

#edxeducation #playlearncreate #childrensauthor #conkerthechameleon #lovetoplay

Tessia Brival, owner of Les Petits Bellots, a French-English bilingual creche in London, Author, just published a book ("Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids")

Tessia quickly learnt that parenting is the most amazing experience but can also be unbearably tough without the right support. Recognising her own need, Tessia embarked on a journey to support other mothers and enrich the lives of their children with the creation of ‘Les Petits Bellots’, a bilingual crèche that is free from the obligations that make the traditional UK childcare so inflexible and inaccessible for most parents.

Highlights from this episode:

{4:10} Studying with children

{11:03} Acknowledge your own needs as a mum

{15:11} Bilingual children have greater cognitive flexibility

{19:12} We still need time for ourselves

#edxeducation #parentingexpert #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate 

Hunter Clarke-Fields, Author, mindful mama mentor.

Hunter is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids.”

Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patterns and raising confident kids. She helps parents get their kids to listen without losing their sh*t, bringing more calm and peace into their daily lives.

Hunter is a certified mindfulness teacher with over twenty years of experience in meditation practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is a mother of two active daughters, who challenge her every day!

Today we will be chatting to Hunter about, the challenges of being of parenting today, mindfulness and her book raising good humans.

Here are the highlights:

{02:34} I wanted to parent more consciously

{05:39} I needed some mindfulness practice

{07:45} Develop a habit of a practice

{16:57} Create a bigger awareness and choose what is helpful

{21:57} Practice self-compassion

{25:55} Empathy is a parenting superpower

#edxeducation #mindfulness #parentingexpert #parentingauthor

Dr. Jakubowski believes in connection before correction using mindfulness strategies with her students.  Helping kids live to be happier, healthier everyday. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multiple states with her ability to connect and help kids experience success from challenging behaviors.

With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and nearly 20 years of experience in education she has been referred to as an educational game-changer.

Today we will be chatting about, the challenges of being an educator with all the changes in the last 12-18months, Problem-Solving with Kids Behaviors, Connecting With the Kids.

Here are the highlights:

{2:16} Good teachers have a positive impact on us

{6:18} What's up with that?

{11:49} Giving children the space to self-regulate

{17:28} Connection before correction

{22:02} Life is instantaneous

{27:37} We don't have to wait around any more

{30:47} Give our kids the tools they need

#mindfulness #edxeducation #learningthroughplay 

Amanda has worked in education for 25+years as a teacher, consultant and currently researching digital language and communication.

Today we are chatting with Amanda about her current research, love of learning and communication and digital language.

Here are the highlights:

{2:45} Every child counts

{5:34} Education always changes, but some consistency is good

{9:20} Teaching social media responsibility

{14:51} We need to move away from band aid fixes 

{15:43} A more LGBTQ+ inclusion curriculum

{20:06} Girls are more negatively affected from social media than boys

{24:04} Changes to school policies around online use

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #teacher #educationexperts #parents #communication

Cyril is an accomplished author and travelled the world talking about play and learning with polydron.

Today we are chatting with about his book, Polydron which is one of our favourite educational toys , hands on &  play based learning.

Here are the highlights:

{1:23} I was encouraged to follow my dreams

{6:30} Getting into a rich vein of creative thinking

{9:53} Playing with Polydron inspired me to become an engineer

{15:37} Amazing open-ended play

{19:11} The best product ideas come from its users

{24:29} Once you unlock the secret of Polydron, you can do anything

#learningthroughplay #polydron #edxeducation #handsonlearning 

Dr Maryhan focuses on helping parents raise confident, resilient, happy children developing  abespoke toolkit of practical tools and strategies. She has developed many online workshops for parents, caregivers to tackle challenges like helping children manage those big emotions, supporting children who worry a lot (anxious), managing the use of technology, and boosting your children’s confidence.

Today we are chatting with Dr Maryhan about her research, an assessment tool (cognitive development questionnaire which is being used internationally, play therapy, learning through play and so much more what have you been up to?

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Here are the highlights:

{4:34} Taking the research out of the lab

{7:10} Separating chronological from developmental age

{12:04} Home schooling puts a strain on adults too

{15:40} Applying the toolkit to help children understand their emotions

{20:04} The value of learning through play

{22:19} Never undervalue the importance of engaging in play with our children

{26:54} We need to meet our children at their needs

#parentingexpert #edxeducation #play #cognitiveassessment #drmaryhanbaker

Drew is making learning fun and exciting through storytelling empowering children to use their imagination.

Today we are chatting with Drew about early years education, importance of storytelling, hands-on learning in the early years and so much more.

Welcome Drew it is wonderful you could join us today and talk about a subject I love which is about Play and learning or as we like to say ‘Learning through play’

Here are the highlights:

{1:24} Seeing the impact of play at LEGO

{3:40} We can give our kids tool to learn how to learn better

{4:31} The Tonies

{8:27} Being creative within set boundaries

{11:05} Starting with the vision

{14:47} Helping kids become better thinkers and better problem solvers

{18:45} Taking more active roles as parents

{21:13} Processing one piece at a time

{23:55} We get in our kids' way more than we want to admit

#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #creativekids #tonies 

Dr Aditya Nagrath is the CEO and Co-Founder at Elephant Learning Math Academy. Elephant Learning was founded by two university mathematicians and based on hundreds of years of research. Which we look forward to hearing about…

Today we are chatting to Dr Aditya Nagrath about education technology, trends and what’s happening in education around the world.

Here are the highlights:

{1:47} A love of mathematics

{4:45} How Elephant Learning began

{7:40} Bridging the understanding gap

{10:02} Maths is a language

{15:42} Empowering people with maths

{19:48} Finding a method that works

{22:38} It's about understanding

{25:39} Learning through gamification

#math #elephantlearning #edxeducation #maths

Anna is one of the driving forces behind the Genius of Play initiative an award winning program that promotes children, families well just about everyone to play. The Genius of Play movement to raise awareness of play as a crucial part of child development and encourage families to make time for play in their daily lives. The Genius of PlayTM has generated over 18 million engagements and over 2 billion impressions among its target audience.

Today we are chatting to Anna about, play based learning, value of play, the Genius of Play initiative and trends in the USA on play.

Here are the highlights: 

{1:37} About The Genius of Play 

{4:50} Bringing play back to families 

{8:15} Rediscovering the fun of unstructured play 

{11:52} Changing play habits during lockdown 

{15:12} What to look for in a good quality toy 

{20:02} The trends in 2021-2022 

{22:09} Play for adults 

#edxeducation #geniusofplay #learningthroughplay 

Cori, Mum, Teacher of the deaf &  entrenpreneur she arrived in the UK 40 years ago, and stepped into the magical world of pop singing then, reinventing herself as a Teacher of the Deaf in her early 40s.

Her most recent career finds her running a thriving health and beauty business alongside her coaching business Cori Loves Life

Today we are chatting to Cori about Teacher of the deaf – Signs, importance of seeking help, impact in language development in the early years being an Entrepreneur

The highlights from this episode are: 

{2:37} From waitress to national TV 

{7:27} What triggered the career change from music to teaching the deaf? 

{12:24} Distinctions in sign language 

{15:37} Sign language vs 'iconic signs' 

{17:13} How to identify signs of hearing loss 

{21:49} Cori Loves Life 

{22:50} What is an energetic breakthrough practitioner? 

 Eric Gibbs  President for Ouriginal, safeguarding their academic integrity initiatives. Before joining Ouriginal, Eric high-growth educational technology leadership roles

 Eric is an accomplished business executive with over 20 years of experience in the education technology industry. He has helped provide text originality assessment services to over 7,700 organizations in over 80 countries. Which we will chat about today…

Today we are chatting to Eric about Ouriginal, technology, trends and whats happening in education around the world.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:25} Introduction to Eric

{2:29} How Ouriginal began

{5:38} How the language detection works when a language doesn't fully translate into English

{7:03} How Ouriginal helps schools, colleges, universities as well as Corporations

{9:45} The surge in plagiarism

{11:42} How Ouriginal is different from other academic integrity tools on the market

{19:13} The threshold for an article to be considered to be plagiarised

{25:54} The biggest changes Eric has seen in the world of technology in his 20 year career

#educationforall #education #edxeducation 

Dr. Fu Qiang Deputy Director, School of Business & Services at ITE (based in Singapore) which has a holistic approach to education  ‘Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on™  Dr. Fu Qiang is  A passionate and seasoned leader in education and business, having completed his Doctor of Business administration at university of Canberra he has an inquisitive mind and strong desire to create value through innovation and effective management.

Today we are chatting to Dr. Fu Qiang about, the importance of education, ITE model, Courses offered, Trends in education for Singapore and so much more.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{3:26} The ethos of ITE

{5:58} How teaching at ITE has been affected in the last 12 months

{10:15} How ITE have used AI and been innovative with students at home

{17:15} The 6 different schools at ITE

{23:11} Lifelong learning 

{25:50} How the jobs we see now won't be available when our children enter the workforce

{34:43} How ITE are supporting those who are  retraining

{36:40} Success stories from ITE

{44:26} How organizations are continuing to combine physical and digital events together to bring us closer together.

#ite #handsonlearning #singapore #educationtrends #edxedeucation

Dr Amanda Gummer, Author, Research psychologist specialising in child development, Entrepreneur, Founder of 3 organisations:

• Good Play Guide (prev Fundamentally Children)
• FUNdamentals
• Good Toy Guide Ltd

Helping the world be more playful!

Today we are chatting to Dr Amanda Gummer Good Play Guide, Importance of play and toys for early years development , Safety and Trends in Toys for 2021-22.

Here are the highlights for the episode:

{2:42} Amanda's inspiration for the good play guide

{5:33} Parental pressure when it comes to play

{9:50} Where to find the Play Pyramid Framework

{12:39} The impact of the pandemic on children

{15:23} How to find good quality toys

{22:22} Gender-neutral toys

{24:49} Toy trends for 2021/2022

{27:07} Amanda's favourite game

#goodplayguide #educationtoys #homelearning #toys #expertadvice

Cécile Blaireau, The Frenchie Mummy is a mum to the cheeky Baba, Ex-teacher, she has been blogging about her life as a French ex-pat in the UK. She is on a mission to empower and inspire mums to be amazing. She loves presenting you with family-friendly places in Kent and London and French fashion through her award winning blog!

Today we are chatting to Cecile,  about home learning, importance of skills learnt in the last 12 months for children, being bi lingual & where to next with “The Frenchie Mummy”…

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{2:00} How Cecile started her blog

{4:05} Tips for Mums who want to start their own blog

{8:30} Maternity leave in lockdown

{12:25} Ceciles approach to home learning during the last year as an ex-Teacher

{16:21} Cecile's career before The Frenchie Mummy

{24:50} Cecile's most memorable moment in lockdown

{27:40} The worry about our children's academic losses, social skills, and imagination

#frenchiemummy #parentblogger #educationtoys #edxeducation 

Today we are chatting to Joy about trends a guide “How Not to Lose Your SH*T With Your Kids.” Talking about self-regulation, managing BIG emotions, taking a “time-in”, and overall being a more present and mindful parent.

Very relevant to the current trends and what's happening with children going back to school forming new social friendships and feeling unsure about what's next and your inspiration for starting the company…

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:23} Introduction to Joy Marchese

{2:43} How Jot started teaching teenage felony criminals

{5:48} A misbehaving child is a discouraged child

{8:06} Joy's thoughts about children going back to school now and the challenges that teachers will face

{10:21} the four R's of Recovery - Recognise, Reconnect, Reconcile, Resolve.

{19:32} Experiential exercise to understand what your child may be feeling

{24:22} Using positive language

{25:32} The author Daniel Siegel - 'name it to tame it'

{27:42} Emotions flashcards

{29:18} How attitudes to social and emotional development have changed in the last few years

#mindfulness #edxeducation #learningthroughplay #positivediscipline

Clare, Mum, Founder of Not Only Pink and Blue is passionate about making the world more neutral for colours, boys and girls.

Today we are chatting to Clare about trends in children’s toys, books and clothing, how it benefits a child’s development and your inspiration for starting the company…

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:09} Clare's passion for creating a more colourful and gender-neutral  world

{3:43} What makes Clare wake up and smile each day

{6:00} What makes a toy gender-biased

{12:22} How society's views on girls and boys toys, books, and clothes have changed over the last few years

{20:11} How boys and girls are split in most schools for sport

{24:06} Claire's most memorable parenting moment of  the last year

#genderneutral #boystoys #girlstoys #genderbias

John is founder Dad Blog UK, Communications specialist and most important a father.  @dadpoduk

Today we are chatting with John on working from home, parenting and family life from balancing home learning to how the last 12 months has affected your family.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:18} Why John is passionate about changing the stereotypes of men and women

{5:17} How stereotypes have changed over the last 10 years

{7:00} If you want to change men's behaviour you have to include them in the conversations

{8:51} What John did before founding Dad Blog Uk

{17:07} How John survived home learning during the last 12 months

{20:50} How the school curriculum may not be setting our children up for the jobs that will be available when they leave education

{24:27} John's parenting tip to share duties from a male perspective

#parenting #dadbloguk #edxeducation #john adams

Susie. Mum, Founder, Wikiplacesforkids with plenty of tips, advice for everyone for a great family day out in UK wide.. Or as Susie explains as A TripAdvisor for parents looking for things to do all across the UK where everything has been added and recommended by parents

Today we are chatting to Susie about, founding Wiki places for kids, trends in kids entertainment, how it benefits families, your inspiration for starting the company…

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:30} Susie's journey to launching her app

{8:59} How to lockdown has affected kids activities

{13:10} How what parents are looking for has changed  over the last three years

{17:41} Susie's top 3 tips for the Easter and Summer holidays

{22:23} How to upload your own business to the Wiki places for kids app 

#family #edxeducation #letsplay #learningthroughplay #wikiforkids

Elina is a mom Dr specialising in Prenatal & Postpartum Women's Health,  Pediatric Physical Therapy.  Elina is an active mom based in New York where she helps women stay active also specialises in paediatrics getting children active.

Today we are chatting to Elina, about, trends in children being active in the USA, the importance of children being active, your business and how it benefits families and children, also ways to stay active with children whilst home learning.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{3:18} What inspired Dr. Elina to become a peadiatric physical therapist.

{7:05} The importance of children being active in their early years

{8:58} The importance of Tummy Time

{13:54} Dr. Elina's private practice and the benefits for parents and children

{19:13} Tips to keep your children active 

#activekids #paediatrics #edxeducation #play #womenshealth

Kelsey  founder Komo Consulting . Which transforms struggling students into thriving learners. With Strategies to drive academic achievement, well being and a general love of learning for a child.  

Today we are chatting trends in education Founding  Komo,  home learning and so much more.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:06} Introduction to Kelsey

{2:22} Two areas of the education system that Kelsey would like to see improved

{6:42} How Komo education works

{8:58} Working with children who have had an ADHD diagnosis or are on the autism spectrum

{12:01} If kids don't feel confident they're less likely to try new things

{18:36} Kelsey's inspiration to start Komo education

{20:57} Getting the framework for academic management approved

{24:33} The importance of a daily routine for children

{27:19} How COVID has impacted education and children's engagement levels

{29:00} How it's hard to be motivated to do something that you don't know how to do.

#komoconsulting #educationmatters #edxeducation #learningthroughplay 

Which was Shortlisted for Launch of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors with plenty of tips, advice for everyone.  With the majority of the UK working from home this is a hot topic. Louise will also share a project she worked on in Sydney developing a memoir....

Today we are chatting to Louise about, founding Homeworker magazine, goals and trends for working from home.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{6:07} How this last year is not an accurate reflection of what WFH is really like

{9:38} How the advice parents are looking for has evolved in the last 12 months

{13:17} Prioritising the main things you need to achieve each day  and the importance of communication

{15:45} The mental health of our children during lockdown

{22:36} What if you don't enjoy WFH?

{29:09} How Louise helped a former refugee write his story from growing up in the former Yugoslavia to arriving in Sydney.

#homeworker #freelancer #homelearning #edxeducation #workingfromhome 

Larissa is a  super mom, PE Teacher, Former Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete, Personal Fitness Trainer, Coach & Founder of Active Kids 2.0. She has been mentoring and coaching kids for over 15 years has a passion for helping youth become more active, happier and healthier.

Today we are chatting to Larissa about, founding Active Kids2.0, goals and trends in children being active..

To learn more about Active Kids and for discount use the code 'edx10' for a 10% discount on all memberships with Active Kids 2.0 

#activekids2.0 #teacherschangelives #makingtheworldactove #learningthroughplay 

Jacinth is a mum, Teacher, Parenting coach, Founder our little play nest. Currently teaches a positive parent learning series and workshops for parents she has a wonderful line

'From Yelling To Connecting, HOW TO BE YOUR BEST WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE AT THEIR WORST'

Today we are chatting with Jacinth , about  her journey of being a parenting coach being creative, teaching, so much more.

#positiveparenting #learningthrougplay #parents #teachers #singapore

Shannon is a mom of a child diagnosed with ASD, Teacher, Comedian, Actress, Director of CARD (Centre of Autism Related Disorder), Founder of Autism Live . An interactive Web show where caregivers can ask questions to the experts and find support in a community. During 2020 Shannon and her team have been super busy, with caregivers looking for extra support as regular services are limited. 

 Today we are chatting with Shannon, about  her journey with her son being diagnosed with ASD, founding Autism Live ,being creative, teaching, children with Autism and so much more.

#autismlive #inclusiveeducation #learningthrougplay #playbasedlearning #edxeducation

Heather Welch, Edx Education will be in conversation Karen Clince, Teacher, Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder Tigers Childcare

Karen has recently launched Tiger’s Childcare in London. Tigers has an amazing philosophy and are committed to quality education and care in stimulating and progressive environments. Children from as young a 4months – 12 years attend the childcare and after school clubs. We are so excited to have Karen with us.

We are chatting today about being creative, teaching, school readiness founding Tigers childcare and so much more.

#education #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #edxeducation #tigerschildcare

Edx Education is in conversation with Nikki, Mum of 2, Teacher, Entrepreneur and Parenting Influencer

Nikki started @nikkiandthelittles  and founded @toomuchcute small biz. Which is going from strength to strength.

Today we are chatting to Nikki about small business, school readiness, home learning, tips for parents and where to next.

#teachers #creativeparents #schoolreadiness #homelearning

Erika founded @erikadeane315, as well as teaching, develops hands on teaching resources specialising in math making it fun, engaging for kindergarten students. She has a teachers pay teachers store with amazing maths resources being updated all the time…

Today we are chatting to Erika, about being creative, teaching, school readiness and so much more.

#math #teachers #USA #schoolreadiness #creativeclassrooms

Jessica is a super Mom of 2, Lecturer, Educational Psychologist and Play Advocate. Jessica founded @thedoctorjessica on IG. Who has been providing a network and helping develop leadership, at the forefront of the evolution of the education system.

Today we are chatting to Jessica about Education Psychologist, school readiness, home learning, putting it into practice and where to next...

Dana is an expat Mum living in the sand pit or should I say the bustling city of Dubai, an  Early years Teacher, education Leader, Play Advocate & has completed her Master’s  Education

Dana has had her research published on the play based behaviours of children where she looked at play and play based learning in a social & cultural perspective.

Today we are chatting with Dana on Homeschooling, play based learning, her entrepreneurial ideas, early years ideas on her ig @__Borncurious (name change @ourcuriousplay ) and journey into being an Education leader.

#playislearning #parents #education #teacher

Jessica has built this network which supports teachers around the USA and on current issues teachers are facing. This year Jessica is home learning with her little ones.

Today we are chatting with Jessica on barriers for schools reopening in the USA, school readiness, home learning and so much more.

#homelearning #schoolsreadiness #learningthrougplay #teachers

Amy is a Mum of 4,  Entrepreneur, Award Winning Teacher, Education Leader, Play Advocate, Masters Student & Founder Playful Families who has been advocating play at home with families through her play squad and playful challenges.

Amy is changing the world through her play therapy, bringing families closer and connected through play.  Today we are chatting with Amy about playful families, play therapy, play squads, home schooling and so much more.

#learningthroughplay #playtherapy #parenting #families

Hayley is an experienced Early Years Teacher, Leader & founder of @allaboutyearlyears who has been building her community of teachers through the social networks by sharing ideas about teaching, and advocating on the importance of play.

Hayley is looking forward to welcoming her class back to school and has been working with colleagues to put parents, caregivers and teachers minds at ease. 

Today we are chatting to Hayley about school readiness, tips for parents in transitioning their children and home learning. 

#teacher #earlyyears #schoolreadiness

Dr Sarah Mundy, Founder, Parenting Through Stories, Author & Psychologist.  Sarah has been homeschooling, supporting many families & children.

Today we get ready for the next step with schools reopening and children trying to find routines and a little normality. Here we chat with Sarah on Parenting Through Stories, school readiness, separation anxiety, homeschooling, tips, tricks for parents & caregivers for schools reopening.  #homeschooling #schoolreadiness #schoolsreopening 

Edx Education is in conversation with Christina Lydon, School Readiness discussing music therapy, homeschooling and tips for parents and teachers to helping children prepare to go to school. 

During the last few months Christina has supported parents for school readiness, mental health and emotions from the closing of schools. 

Edx Education is in conversation with Joanne Bablis, educational expert at Transform Ed trained kindergarten teacher, early years consultant, PhD student, and super mama of two.

Today we will discover how she continues to evolve and transform her learning environment into a space of possibilities chatting about home learning, her Phd topics and future in education in schools.

Edx Education is in conversation with Leisa Grace Wilson, Editorial Director Teach Middle East. Grace is a passionate education expert with more than 20+ years experience.

Teach Middle East Magazine is a central hub for all educational experts in the Middle East. In this podcast we chat about trends in education, home learning tips and so much more. 

Happy Homeschooling!

Rob Campbell, world famous advertising strategist at RGA London, co-founder of homeless lobby group Human_2, has worked on amazing brands all over the world.

This conversation was sparked by his agency's wonderful short film From My Window which I urge everyone to show their kids.

In this podcast, Rob reframes juggling family & homeschooling, social distancing in context of what's happening around the world today.

Celi a passionate teacher. She has almost 30 years experience and she has wanderlust: she’s taught in many around the world including Australia, UK, Italy… Thailand, Tanzania, Chad… and more.

She founded an awesome charity, Gecko on the Move, to train students – and their teachers – in under priviledged schools in far flung places. Gecko on the Move focusses on Maths.

Happy Homeschooling!

Episode - 4 - Edx Education in Conversation, Bhavini Pandya, Teacher, Learning Rooms Leader, Gratnells

Edx Education In Conversation with Learning Rooms Leader from Gratnells, Bhavini Pandya, discussing homeschooling & learning spaces.

Bhavini is a leader who helps us all understand the importance of learning spaces, how they can be fundamental in shaping the lives of all children. Today she will share her tips for all parents, teachers & carers.

Happy Homeschooling! 

Edx Education In Conversation with award winning author, international presenter and creator of BBC childrens series, 'Jo Jo and Gran Gran',  Laura Henry- Allain. 

Today she will share her tips for all the parents that are now homeschooling their children.  Laura has been working in the early years for over 3 decades worldwide. 

Edx Education in conversation with award winning author and speaker Dr Paul Swan (PhD)

He will share tips for teaching primary mathematics using some basic materials found around the home. Whilst demonstrating and sharing these ideas he will provide ways of making the activities simpler or harder to meet multiple levels of ability and ages. 

Talking homeschooling with Dr Cindy Hovington from Curious Neuron and Anel Lestage @athomeschoolandplay.

Let's talk routine, work/life balance and simple play ideas at home.

Happy homeschooling!