Chicken, chicken are you listen'?
Are you looking for a playful way to gain the attention of a room full of playing children? This management tool is respectful and playful.
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The Playdate Lady
- May 7, 2022
- 3 min
Are we seeing children for problems or perceived problems
What can children do? Who decides? Do we see children for perceived problems or actual problems? How do we give children agency and goals?
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The Playdate Lady
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min
Making our voices heard - Listening Lenny
This social emotional tool lets children feel heard, respected and included. How do you give them attention when you are busy? Read on see.
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
Painting Roses and Leaves Story
This learning story showcases a nature activity that took an unexpected turn. Children are amazing for developing their own activities.
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 29, 2022
- 1 min
What I learned by doing a question of the week with children
Question of the week was a huge success! Find out what we did. Children gain a seeking, caring and playful disposition as they explore.
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 22, 2022
- 3 min
What's the difference between a Provocation and an Invitation?
What is the difference between a provocation and invitation? Some great examples on how these tools can help you explore children's interest
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The Playdate Lady
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
Playgrounds Then and now
A fun reflection on the changes in playgrounds and play visions throughout the years. What can we learn by looking back?
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The Playdate Lady
- Dec 21, 2021
- 3 min
What Process Art looks like in Out Of School Care
How do you approach process art in OSC? Often we think of messy finger paint but process art is so much more than that.
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The Playdate Lady
- Nov 21, 2021
- 5 min
What is a Responsive Environment?
We talk a lot about the role of environment in early childhood. Let's explore the concept of responsive environments and what that means.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Reggio Inspired Nature Activity
Nature speaks loudly to children. We aim to find creative ways to bring nature into the early childhood program.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 21, 2021
- 4 min
How to get started with FLIGHT - Early Learning and Care Framework
Where do you start? Read about ways I chose to start my exploration of fight in my preschool room. Simple steps in an ongoing journey.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 22, 2020
- 3 min
All Holidays Week - my new favourite interest!
Celebrating the holidays out of season was oh so much fun! It brings creative thinking and family traditions into focus.
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The Playdate Lady
- Aug 17, 2020
- 7 min
What to do with individual sensory bins. 12 fun ideas for preschoolers!
There are so many ways to play with individual sensory bins! Such a fun way to play. Here are 12 ideas for preschoolers.
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The Playdate Lady
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min
Playdough Fun! The best playdough recipes.
Play dough is the number one requested activity in my preschool room. Find some great recipes here.
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The Playdate Lady
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min
Big kids like to play too
Big kids are still kids and all kids love to play. This reflection on the idea that you are never too big to play.
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