Episodes
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Join Heather Welch chatting about Benefits of play with Special Education Needs (SEN)
Looking at Children and the benefits of play with Autism, ADHD, self regulations and understanding the different domains to creating an inclusive classroom or home environment for everyone.
Highlights of the show;
(02:53) Repetitive tasks
(04:20) Focus on their strengths
(05:43) Allow them to play!
(06:33) Sense of self
(10:41) Developing that motional vocabulary
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Join Heather Welch chatting about Play ideas for children in the holidays
Let's discuss many different types of play from sensory, construction, Role, Active, Music, Mindfulness and self-regulation play. You may have minimal equipment to play at home or in the classroom, however let's make it fun, engaging and play together!
Highlights of the show;
(01:51) Make it messy!
(04:07) Using their imagination
(06:06) Role play
(10:16) Make a treasure map
(11:56) Building that bond
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Join Heather Welch, Edx Education in conversation with award winning therapist - Talia Filippelli, Founder of Starr Therapy, discussing Emotional Wellness, social and emotional learning, trends in the USA for children, an exciting project with The Genius of Play ideas for promoting wellness/mindfulness at home or in a classroom.
Highlights:
(03:29) Why therapy is important and we can talk about it
(15:32) Name the emotion
(22:33 ) How can I grow?
(27:46) Rose, bud, thorn
(30:34) Persist!
#emotionalwellness #mentalhealth #geniusofplay #letsplay #learningthroughplay
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Join Heather Welch chatting about The relationship between physical and mental health for a child’s holistic development through play or 'Why Play is important in children for their Physical and Mental health'.
When all three factors ;'mental health, physical health and well-being'; are balanced, this enables children to grow and develop in line with expected standards. While no child will ever have perfect health and well-being, the more that can be done to support them, the better their chances of remaining well throughout their lifetime.
Highlights of the show;
(01:11) The link between physical and mental health and how it can impact each other
(02:53) How can we be more inclusive with our games?
(07:28) Problem solving
(11:57) Importance of play
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Self-regulation refers to a child’s ability to consciously control their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It begins to develop in toddlers and continues into adulthood.
In this episode, Heather Welch, Edx Education discusses, self regulation, play and children in the early years.
Here are the highlights:
(01:19) How does self-regulation affect children in the early years?(04:18) The four domains of the brain(08:26) What are ways to support children in managing these emotional responses?(09:56) Teaching your child to understand emotions.
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Join Heather Welch, Edx Education chatting about play, learning and mindfulness. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the benefits of mindfulness with children and understanding their emotions.
Being aware of our emotions and understanding that they manifest in our body isn't something that comes naturally to all of us, especially our children.
Here are the highlights:
(03:08) How to teach children to be mindful(05:06) Ask your child to stretch their toes(06:58) Yoga and mindfulness with children(08:20) Mindfulness in your everyday life(10:29) How to practise gratitude#edxeducation #childrenmentalhealth #playearlyyears
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We often as caregivers find we have rowdy children and the best way to calm them down, is for them to run all their energy off. Join Heather Welch in this episode, we look at the benefits of calm play opposed to running around, jumping up and down or chasing dogs.
Sometimes, there are moments when children need to just settle down, but how we we achieve this?
Here are the highlights:
(01:04) What are the benefits of calm play?(02:45) The importance of quiet time before bed(06:37) How to start a calm playtime(10:20) Children and mindfulness
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Join Heather Welch, Edx Education chatting about Role Play and what we can Learn about children playing.
When children play, they tend to be more open and communicative about their day, their feelings and even problems which they haven't solved yet.
In this episode, we look at what we can learn from watching our children play. For example, sibling rivalry, competence, lack of confidence, or childhood fears may all arise during play and as these issues arise, can help them through them.
Here are the highlights:
(01:45) Role-playing in children’s development(05:15) Occupational role-play(07:11) Fantasy role-play
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In this episode we are joined by Ione Inness, founder of SEND tutoring.
We discover why play is important for children and especially children with additional needs. Ione shares with Heather Welch her inspiration for SEN, importance of play and role of caregivers in play.
Highlights in this episode:
(01:19) Ione’s background(07:12) Why is play important? (11:06) What type of play is best?
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Join Heather Welch chatting about play, over the past two years, we have spoken with many experts who have each shared their ideas on how we can motivate play in children.
In this episode, we dig even deeper and explore the values of play, social and emotional learning and the different stages of play.
Here are the highlights:
(01:27) Advantages of solitary play(02:02) Struggles with solitary play(05:45) Ideas for solitary playIf you have any topics you would like to hear more about please get in touch through our social channels.
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I'm Heather Welch from Edx Education and today I'm chatting about my favourite topic which is Play or as we like to say "play based learning" or "learning through play."
Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play and today we are discussing our role as parents, teachers and caregiver in play.
Here are the highlights:
(01:20) Our role as parents
(02:51) Five ways
(05:24) Self-esteem
(07:44) Redirection
#edxeducation #parents #parenting #play #podcast
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In today’s podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about School Readiness and Play
Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play Teaching our children to think and today we are discussing School readiness and play
Is your child emotionally ready for school? How can you help them through play to acquire some basic milestones and make the transition easier for all? Once in school, how can educators include play into the daily activities to enhance the learning process as well as the emotional adjustment of their students?
As caregivers, we can can prepare our children to be socially and emotionally ready for school its a big change for children to make the transition;
Here are the highlights:
Here are the highlights:
(01:35) Social readiness
(03:11) Empowerment
(04:54) Risks
(06:48) It’s not age
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In today’s podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about how you can teach your children to think and why it is so important.
As caregivers sometimes we can make decisions for our children without even realising it, like choosing an outfit for them to wear each day, or what they are eating for dinner that night. While this can be more convenient, it is worth questioning if it is really teaching our children valuable thinking skills of their own?
As caregivers, we can inspire thought to our children in many ways, such as through play and many more.
Here are the highlights:
(01:58) Three models of thinking
(03:33) Play
(04:09 Giving choices
(05:19) Meaningful connection
(08:11) Engage!
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Join Heather Welch , Edx Education sharing knowledge on different stages of play, what they are, what it looks like how to encourage children to play and how to integrate this through play in the early years…
Children have so many different stages of play and types of play. If you have a chance observe your little ones and whilst they are playing and see what they are doing. Do they play together, play next to each other, focus on different goals with the same toys, or work together?
Its really interesting when you have the time to watch the different stages of play children go through.
Highlights in this episode:
(02:49) Unoccupied Play
(03:54) Solitary Play
(06:58) Language and Social Skills are key
(09:06) Spontaneous Free Time
(09:27) Tactile Pasta and Rice
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Episode 59 - Social and Emotional Learning Through Play
Heather Welch is chating about Play or as we like to say play based learning or learning through play at edx education.
Over the past 2 years we have chatted on the podcast with so many experts on this topic, created amazing educational resources, experiences and toys at edx education .
Last podcast we looked at the value of play, let’s look at the social and emotional learning why is it important, how is it developed and why we integrate this through play in the early years…
The last few years have brought forward many issues that children face from managing their emotions, being able to self regulate have empathy for others and so much more. In education we talk a lot about children social and emotional development especially in the early years.
Highlights from this episode:
(01:19) The importance of SEL in early development
(03:08) The five key areas for competence
(06:28) Play as a learning tool
#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate #handsonlearning
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Episode 58 Join Heather Welch talking about Play!
In a new series for this podcast , I'm so excited to chat about my favourite topic, which is Play.
Play is so underestimated in how important it is for children, especially in the world we have created with so many extracurricular activities, modern day expectations on busy families, schools, nurseries, and caregivers in general.
Join me as I just stop and think about what is the value of play.
HIGHLIGHTS in this episode:
(02:11) Hop to it!
(05:14) Risk taking
(07:05) Experiments and Exploring
#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate #handsonlearning
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Heather Welch, Edx Education will be in Conversation with Tess Burrows, adventurer, peace activist, author, speaker, healer, mother and grandmother.
Tess is passionate about collecting messages from individuals and speaking them out from far high places - to help peace and harmony - already from the North and South Poles, Himalayas, Andes, Pacific and Africa.
The most recent mission was cycling 600 miles to the UN COP26 summit in Glasgow for the Climate Crisis .
Today we are chatting with Tess about her books, adventures, importance of the peace messages, memorable adventures and speaking in schools
Highlights from this episode:
(01:40) First Inspiration
(04:00) Tackling 6310 metres
(07:06) Tibet
(09:14) Youngsters' Awareness Of Important Issues
(13:17) The Books Tess Has Written
(17:35) The South Pole
#adventurer #education #author #teacher #podcast
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Ep 056: Join Heather Welch, Edx Education In conversation with Sheila Akbar President & COO of Signet Education.
In this episode I talk to Sheila Akbar – President of Signet Education. Sheila loves to work closely with students to help them overcome any challenges they may face. Today, we discuss her time in education, mental health in teens, Signet and how to inspire a love of learning.
Here are the highlights:
(01:48) Before Signet
(07:17) What does Signet do?
(08:45) Feeling lost
(10:32) Mental health
(24:54) Favourite role at Signet
#edxeducation #learningthroughplay #mentalhealth #teachers #parenting
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Heather Welch Edx Education today will be in Conversation with Liz Arriens, founder Coraline and Us
Coraline and Us which is about their story with Coraline (their daughter diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at birth.
Today we are chatting with about her journey with Coraline, what is play for Coraline, raise awareness and support for caregivers and create an understanding.
Highlights:
(01:13) Liz introduces herself
(04:57) Coraline's surgery and the challenges it presented
(06:15) The Help On Offer
(10:23) The Upsides to COVID
(14:09) The Importance of Repetition in Therapy
(22:08) Juggling Commitments
(29:14) Advice from our Experiences
#edxeducation #playlearncreate #downsyndrome
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Episode 54: Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in Conversation with Kim West, Award winning Author, Founder The Sleep Lady & The Gentle Sleep Coach and certificate program
Kim West, has been a practicing child and family therapist for over 27 years. she has helped over 20,000 tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep without letting their children cry it out alone.
Today we are chatting with Kim about sleep for children, the importance of sleep, recommendations, the Sleep lady shuffle, touch on your books as well.
Here are the highlights:
(01:30) Finding a passion for sleep
(07:39) You name it, I've heard it
(09:53) Technology impacting sleep
(13:44) Shifting patterns during the pandemic
(18:50) Sleep affects temperament and perception
(23:42) Kim's top tips
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