98. Rewind play Playful Stories

Listen to this special storytelling episode with Amy Mascott, educator, speaker and founder of wetech and teachmama.com for the occasional series: Rewind Play.
Image credit :: CC
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Working at the Car Wash in Preschool :: Teaching the little people

Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
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97. Baby Massage and play
“Don’t make play just for one moment in a day”
Angelique Felix, certified infant massage instructor and organiser or play sessions at the magic of play. You can find her on Twitter @AngeliqueFelix
and Facebook : angeliquefelixcom
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What we learn in this podcast::
- What is baby massage?
- The importance of baby massage
- When can you start baby massage?
- As a new parent taking along my baby What would happen in a session
- What should I look for in a good baby massage therapist?
- How important is it for parents to join in the baby play ( the under 2s)
- What’s the difference between doing activities at home and in a group with other parents
- difference between countries and play experiences as one that’s lived there.
- Moon & Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bAO79GsK0c a lovely retelling of a story with props.
Links::
Bubble Wrap Sensory Sliding Fun :: Growing up a Jeweled Rose
Come sow with me and ONE :: Play Activities
Quote: Marian Wright Edelman
25 alphabet activities :: No time for flashcards
Everyday sensory alphabet activities :: Ebook

in {her} shoes :: Crayon Freckles
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
96. Experiencing play from a diverse perspective
Today I’m talking to Ponn Sabra of American Muslim Mom. We’re continuing our conversation about raising a playful tot from a homeschooling muslim perspective. It’s been fascinating getting to know Ponn and I’m thankful she’s had the time to share a piece of her world with us all today.
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What we learn in this podcast::
- What experiences have you had of non muslim moms
- Children’s items in the home you can play with
- How would you raise a playful tot?
Links::
Little Ponn :: Muslim toys and dolls
Small hands creating hope:: Mamasmiles
Tuesday tots :: Rainy day mum
Small world play inspiration from Anna of ImaginationTree leads to Small World play
Digging pit :: An everyday story

Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
95. Mark Making changing the way we think about writing
Keeping writing fun and playful with mark making activities for the curious under 5 child.
How comfortable are you with mark making? Do you agree/ disagree with me?
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Mark making post from Play-Activities
Everyday sensory alphabet activities
Everyday alphabet activities show
Magic paintboard ::Qtip fun ::Hot rocks
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
Thank you for listening and being a playmate!
94. What can we draw?

Kids draw but what to do if it’s the same thing over again. Should I be worried? What type of drawing materials are good to start with a toddler. MaryLea of Pink and Green Mamma gives an art teachers perspective for parents to use. She shares activities, ideas and sound advice about drawing in the under 5 stage. MaryLea is quick to give lots of ideas so grab a pen and some paper ![]()
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What we learn in this podcast::
- Art experiences we could be trying with our under 5 year olds.
- How to make drawing fun?
- Interesting materials to consider drawing on
- What happens if your son or daughter likes a particular character and wants to draw them constantly should we be worried
- Ideas for when the kids want you to draw the same thing over and over again.
- things every under 5 should experience using for drawing pleasure?
- Drawing projects especially how to choose them by ages and stages.
- Cookie cutter art- the ups and downs of it.
- Finding a range of paper
- Other combinations than pencil and paper for drawing
Links::
Black glue and water resist :: Pink and Green Mamma
Lesson plan ebooks :: Pink and Green Mamma
#12 There are no mistakes :: Past show
#38 Toddler art supplies :: Past show
Come Sow with Me :: Play Activities
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
Thank you for listening and being a playmate!














