The Secret Power of Play: From Restless Kids to Productive Learners Ep. 34

Educating Kids & Connecting Families with Christine Furman

Join Christine Furman in Episode 34 of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families" as she shares her recent summer adventures and offers invaluable tips on helping young children focus and learn. Christine reflects on her travels and the memories made with her family while transitioning into strategies for homeschooling toddlers through kindergartners.

In this insightful episode, Christine focuses on the challenge of getting young children to sit still and concentrate. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating play into learning and adapting teaching methods to fit each child's unique needs, discussing the concept of learning through play extensively. Christine provides practical advice on creating engaging, hands-on activities that cater to different types of learners—auditory, visual, and tactile. She also highlights the importance of understanding when children need breaks and how to balance structured learning with natural curiosity.

Quotes from today’s episode:

• "I want education to be fun, meaningful, and memorable for our kids."

• "They are not made to sit perfectly still and listen for an hour-long lesson. They were built to get up and learn through play."

• "Turn those moments into opportunities for learning. They can learn so many words from the stories we read them."

• "Sometimes that's all it takes is little pieces of information at a time."

• "I want to instill a love for learning into our children like no other. I want them to understand that learning is forever."

Takeaways:

• Embrace Play-Based Learning: Use play to teach skills such as counting, identifying letters, and problem-solving.

• Tailor Activities to Learning Styles: Adapt teaching methods to fit whether a child is an auditory, visual, or tactile learner.

• Recognize When to Take Breaks: Understand the signs of frustration and know when a break is needed to keep learning enjoyable.

• Incorporate Movement: Use physical activities to help children learn and stay focused.

• Establish Routines: Set clear routines and expectations to help children know what to expect and when.

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