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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We learn:
- 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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Raising Playful Tots show 26:Pretend play
In this 10 minute podcast I answer a play activities newsletter subscribers question about dramatic play; I share a new play find and talk about mums making the most of playtime.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:10 Are you a mum who makes the most of playtime? Remember Amy of Let’s Explore
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03:10 Weekly find: Apple juice radio The parents’ guide to new books and films for children
04:24 Play Activities newsletter subscriber wrote in with a question: Can you give me some ideas for dramatic play with my 2 year old?
08:15 Dr Roberta Golinkoff from Show 19
08:38 Taking a break for one week and who won the TOADY award?
Upcoming guest: Josh Golin of CCFC
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