learning through play

Guest: Rebecca Horace, EdD, Founder at Playful Insights Consulting

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-horrace/

Host: Josh Mason

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, we delve into the realm of educational toys and the profound influence of purposeful play on child development. Our guest, Rebecca Horace, a passionate play and education consultant, shares her insights into toys' educational potential and the need to discern between quality products and mere marketing gimmicks. Discover the importance of engaging with children during playtime, well-designed toys' impact, and intentionality's role in fostering meaningful learning experiences. Join us as we unravel the secrets of unlocking the power of play for our children's growth and development.

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Resources

Playful Insights: https://playfulinsights.com/

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Guest: Rebecca Horace, EdD, Founder at Playful Insights Consulting

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-horrace/

Host: Josh Mason

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/joshua-mason

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Episode Introduction

In this episode, we delve into the realm of educational toys and the profound influence of purposeful play on child development. Our guest, Rebecca Horace, a passionate play and education consultant, shares her insights into toys' educational potential and the need to discern between quality products and mere marketing gimmicks. Discover the importance of engaging with children during playtime, well-designed toys' impact, and intentionality's role in fostering meaningful learning experiences. Join us as we unravel the secrets of unlocking the power of play for our children's growth and development.

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Resources

Playful Insights: https://playfulinsights.com/

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For more podcast stories from Loops and Lifecycles Podcast with Josh Mason, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/loops-and-lifecycles-podcast

Watch the webcast version on-demand on YouTube: (coming soon)

This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you all things play,  the daily Workforce Development Grant daily support meetings, and  upcoming trainings.

The Bright Ideas in this episode includes  our playful "Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways," article from our Home & Classroom Imagination issue and our new Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew recipe tip card.

Show links:
30 Days of Play Calendar
The Strong Museum of Play
Unexpected Toy Find
DIY Toy Top
Brightside Up's YouTube
Brightside Up's Facebook
Brightside Up's Instagram
Bright Idea's page
Home & Classroom Vol.2 - Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways on page 46
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Video
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Tipcard  

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Curt Jordan - Founder of Kong Academy

In this episode, we talk about Curt’s unbelievable story, running away from home and living south of the border for over a year, his experience as an educator and honorary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and the life lessons he teaches through adventurous movement concepts. 

Curt has trained and worked as a physical therapy assistant, paramedic, personal trainer, lifeguard, parkour instructor, and a special education teacher. He has worked with kids since 1999 and loves to help people improve their minds, bodies, and spirits.

Growing mindful movers is his passion and he is grateful to bring people together through play.

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Part 2 of a 3 Part Series, Allegra Jordan and I explore the power of puppets in a business setting, in workshop presentations and to assist families in reconnecting after being deployed.  Yes, all these topics are in one episode and are explored through the role that puppets play in bringing us back down to earth.  We share stories of resiliency in soldiers and how a fluffy companion can change our perspective of the world and how we fit.  

Dr. Michelle Greenwell, BA Psych, MSc CAM, Ph. D CIH (Complementary and Integrative Health). Striving to support the public to choose self-care and well-being options that create ease and flow in their lives, Michelle specializes in using movement to heal the body. Her BioEnergetic Formula for Success provides a means for everyone to set their intentions and create support and action for flow and ease to the goals. Learn more at www.dancedebut.com. Follow her YouTube channel and specialty playlists. Find her full resource list here. She highlights her Tea Company: The Cape Breton Tea Company which you can find at https://cbteacompany.square.site. Included is the specialty line of Tea with Intention, and the focus on high quality organic black tea. Including tea with your podcast listening is a unique way to explore tea, create healthy habits, and have great conversations with friends and colleagues.

Part 1 of a 3 part series, Irene Widdup, owner of Footworks Dance Academy in Barrhead, Alberta, shares the Power of Puppets in the classroom and for essential life skill development.  We share stories from our four decades of teaching dance, as well as explore some of the powerful moments when puppets have transformed lives and opportunities.  Join us for this special discussion to find the power of play through puppets.

Dr. Michelle Greenwell, BA Psych, MSc CAM, Ph. D CIH (Complementary and Integrative Health). Striving to support the public to choose self-care and well-being options that create ease and flow in their lives, Michelle specializes in using movement to heal the body. Her BioEnergetic Formula for Success provides a means for everyone to set their intentions and create support and action for flow and ease to the goals. Learn more at www.dancedebut.com. Follow her YouTube channel and specialty playlists. Find her full resource list here. She highlights her Tea Company: The Cape Breton Tea Company which you can find at https://cbteacompany.square.site. Included is the specialty line of Tea with Intention, and the focus on high quality organic black tea. Including tea with your podcast listening is a unique way to explore tea, create healthy habits, and have great conversations with friends and colleagues.

We had our first interview with the strong and kind Simone Carvalho! She addresses why yoga is beneficial for children, how to implement it at different ages, and gives specific ideas for adults planning on using this with the children in their care. Simone has a course to help adults teach yoga to children launching soon, so follow us (@thespeckledbees) and her on Instagram to keep an eye out for that!

Simone Carvalho - Little Biny Mindful Kids Yoga
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Instagram: @littlebiny.yoga

Music: "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of risky play. Although it is intimidating and sometimes stressful, it is vital to a child’s development. We outline the benefits, share tips for caregivers, and share real life experiences.

Run Baby Run · Caspar Babypants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFnYq2pMDbs

Courtney Egan - CF Mom Supporter
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Jennifer Anderson - Registered Dietitian
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ONUPGO 5 Pieces Kids Kitchen Knives
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Brussoni, Mariana et al. “Risky play and children's safety: balancing priorities for optimal child development.” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 9,9 3134-48. 30 Aug. 2012, doi:10.3390/ijerph9093134

Sandseter, Ellen Beate Hansen. (2009). Characteristics of risky play. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 9. 3-21. 10.1080/14729670802702762.

Sandseter, Ellen Beate Hansen & Kennair, Leif Edward. (2011). Children's Risky Play from an Evolutionary Perspective: The Anti-Phobic Effects of Thrilling Experiences. Evolutionary psychology : an international journal of evolutionary approaches to psychology and behavior. 9. 257-84. 10.1177/147470491100900212.


"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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This week, Spencer and Lucy discuss the importance of Messy Play for children! Along with the benefits, they also provide a list of practical tips on how to minimize clean up and make messy play more manageable. Follow us on Instagram @thespeckledbees to join in our discussion! 

Music:
"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Ronald Beghetto discusses play and technology, as well as creativity with Elisabeth McClure and Stuart MacAlpine from LEGO Foundation. McClure and MacAlpine explain how learning through play includes cognitive and social emotional learning, and that learning experiences which include play lead to deeper learning for everyone; from babies and toddlers through adulthood. McClure and MacAlpine imagine a future where children and adults feel empowered to make and produce technology rather than just users of technology, with the agency to solve the problems in meaningful ways, to create a sustainable and more humane future. 

You can learn more about Drs. Elisabeth McClure and Stuart MacAlpine’s work by following these links: LEGO Foundation Twitter, LEGO foundation, Playlist resources from Lego Foundation; Read an interview and publication featuring Ron who serves as a creativity advisor for the LEGO foundation.  

Variation is at the heart of learning. Call it play, mistakes, or exploration. Introduce Variation into what you do, and your brain will create new possibilities in your movements, feelings, thoughts, and action. Discover how Variation can help your child’s brain become a powerful learning brain, creating new solutions to overcome challenges.

In this podcast, Anat Baniel and Neil Sharp discuss:

• variations, intentional or unintentional, flood the brain with new information 
• how Variation can help the brain’s ability to perceive differences
• practical tips and examples on how to use Variation with children with special needs
• the importance of starting where your child is at and engaging your child in play
• using Variation in daily living can be FUN for you and your child!
• related questions from the audience