84. Sensory Play Activities
Today I’m talking to Sue Gascoyne , Author, speaker, consultant and owner of PlaytoZ about Sensory play activities; one of our favourite topics.
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- inspiration with the small things
- about treasure basket play
- about problem solving with resources
- watching listening and learning
- about taking a step back and reflecting on their play
- Sensory rich resources
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83. Family mission statement
Transmitting your values and goals via a mission statement is one of the most effective ways of ensuring a direction for your playtime. You can overcome many obstacles to good play experiences that recur daily. 
Dan Miller is the creative thinker, career coach, speaker and author of 48 Days to the Work You Love
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- why every family needs a family mission statement.
- what we should include
- the type of values that work best in successful mission statements
- how to prepare for that first meeting without being derailed or sidetracked
- about the benefits Dan has received from writing a family mission statement
- the best times to start a mission statement
- how to develop this mission statement overtime.
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82. Simple steps to cultivating a read aloud habit
We all start doing it and gradually we do it less and less. There are many reasons why we should be reading aloud. Today in the show I share some Simple steps to cultivating a read aloud habit. We get past the humps in the road and find solutions in this 29 minute show.
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3:35 why we should be Reading aloud and not just following the crowd via resources.
http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/index.html
4:00 ways to pick a book with Amy of Let’s Explore Getting Started With Chapter Books
4:45 tips on creating a plan
6:15 revising your when
7:20 Getting over the passive read aloud methods for wriggly toddlers and preschoolers ( Yes that all of them!)
Amy Mascott of TeachMama : Read aloud series
10:15 how easy it is to link books to the real world
11:00 No more boring read aloud sessions
11:35 Join a read aloud challenge via Footprints in the Butter each Thursday
12:20 Should you skip this section?
Join with others in your community with World Read Aloud day: March 7th , 2012.
14:55 How do you choose a really good read aloud book?
15:30 Have a look at book trailers via Mr Schu
MrSchuReads- via YouTube
17:00 Finding your springboards
5-6 year old Read-Alouds (for Parent) :: Kindergarten Family Read-Alouds :: Pre-School Read-Alouds (a list of 50)
18:30 Picture books to inspire via Zoe of Playingbythebook.net.
19:10 Quick tips- Goodreads.com :: Wishlist via Amazon :: Schools :: Librarians :: audiobooks :: Kidlit radio and news
23:20 Must read: Avoiding problems with Boys and reading via Mr Schu and his interview with Pam Allyn.
25:10 Read alouds are a brilliant gateway into other areas like writing. Melissa of Imaginationsoup.net: Word jar.
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81. Flexibility and problem solving through drama
Hands up if you have a flexible and able problem solver at home? In today’s interview we talk about how we can raise flexible and problem solving children. We also talk about a new series and some updates behind the scenes. 
Laura Sydonie, actress, parent and business owner is passionate about early years, special educational needs and drama. She’s performed and taught in many different countries around the world.
Currently Laura is the director of Theatre tots where she combines her experience and work with her two young children into Theatre tots.
Theatre tots was a finalist in the 2011 best interactive business award from the Mumpreneur awards.
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- about Laura’s passions and how it lead to Theatre Tots
- about the importance of drama and creativity in the early years
- about the best ways to encourage participation- or not!
- the importance of creative expression for all children by being inclusive
- practical ideas to encourage creative expression, imagination or creativity?
- creative at home….. how to encourage children who don’t want to do it?
- details about the courses/classes on offer.
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80. Favourite bits of 2011
Listen to our favourite bits of 2011 in our end of year show.
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