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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

Join Heather Welch chatting about Play ideas for children in the holidaysLet'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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

In today's podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about School Readiness and PlayLast 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 playIs 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

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!

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

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

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

Heather Welch, Edx Education will be in Conversation with https://www.tessburrows.org/ (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

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 https://signeteducation.com (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

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 

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

Episode 53- Heather Welch from Edx Education is In Conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna- Hodge Award winning Childrens mental health expert,  Author, keynote speaker, founder of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health,   Rosanne  is based in the `USA however is known globally she has been referred to as a mental health trailblazer, Changing the way we view and treat children's mental health”.  FORBES magazine called her, “A thought leader in children's mental health”.   She believes that no matter what the stressors are, we can calm the brain to live successful, more focused and happy lives.  One of her programms, BrainBehaviorReset™, has helped thousands address the most challenging conditions. Today we are chatting with Roseann about children's (mental health and well being), a calm brain, the program BrainBehaviorReset, & The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health.   Here are the highlights: (02:13) About Dr. Roseann (07:23) Covid has opened up conversations (11:29) Diagnosing neurodivergence (16:15) Sensory processing issues in ADHD (26:38) We are not designed to be sedentary (29:41) Valuable resources from Dr. Roseann   #edxeducation #childrensmentalhealth #wellbeing #drroseann 

Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in Conversation with Shaunak Roy CEO & Founder at Yellowdig, Tech Entrepreneur In Conversation with Edx Education Yellowdig is a community-driven active learning platform adopted by over many colleges and universities, K12 schools, and corporate training clients. Their mission is to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community or as they like to say gamified learning. Today we are chatting with Shaunak about how to transform a classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community, trends in teaching and learning. #edxeducation #yellowdig #techeducation    Here are the highlights: (01:33) The story of Yellowdig (04:44) Creating a new experience for learners (08:08) Gamification in education (14:13) The impact in higher education institutions (17:30) An increased need for social, emotional learning (24:14) New learning opportunities in a post-pandemic world

Episode 51: Heather Welch from Edx Education will be in Conversation with Dr. Matthew Courtney, Educator, Researcher, and Policy Maker Matthew specializes in using data and research to support schools and teachers as they work to improve teaching and learning. His vision is to provide high quality, evidence-informed education for every child in every classroom. He will explain this in more detail for our listeners. Today we are chatting with Matthew about the importance of data in education, trends and what's his next adventure.   Here are the highlights: (04:45) A shift towards data-driven decision-making (08:15) Identifying and responding to societal barriers (11:28) Helping teachers to make meaningful changes (14:28) Front-loading the work (18:35) Data hesitant teachers (23:06) A step-by-step guide for teachers   #education #edxeducation #teachers #parents #schools

Episode 50: Brantley Turner, Education Management Expert, Currently Principal, American International school Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School, In Conversation with Edx Education Brantley is recognised for her pioneering work with East-West school leadership and impeccable Chinese communication skills. A pending Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in International Business with a specialization in Higher Education from International School of Management. Today we are chatting with Brantley about her adventures working in Asia, global citizens and trauma informed teaching in international context.   Highlights from this episode: (02:55) Beginning my path of discovery in China (06:44) A very Anglo-Franco anchored curriculum (12:51) Learning t engage with diversity (15:58) We must innovate to create value (17:52) Teaching by standing in someone else's shoes (23:54) The long-lasting ramifications of Covid (29:36) Parenting the parents   #internationalschool #teachers #education #edxeducation

Episode 49: Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in Conversation with Dawn Rigby, Author, Early years teacher, lecturer, Dawn Is an educator passionate about early years children's growth and development.  Her recent book with Debra Hastings is Making play work in early years settings, tales from the sand pit. She believes that young children need a special environment in which to grow and deserve to have practitioners who are inspiring, dynamic, reflective and passionate about their learning. In a positive environment children thrive and grow, adopting positive attitudes to learning and the primary way to support this is through inspiring and motivating those who teach them. Today we are chatting with Dawn about her latest book, passion for play and trends in the early years setting. Highlights from this episode: (04:04) Children are really innovative (11:35) Tales from the Sand (15:37) More choice and less instruction (20:56) Children's needs change constantly (25:45) Realistic expectation setting (28:00) Children have an innate drive to play (32:54) The key to teaching is listening to the children (36:00) Future projects   #talesfromasandpit #edxeducation #earlyyears 

Esp 48 - Jill Carter Psychotherapist, founder of Sand Play, Creative Arts & Trauma Training in Conversation with Heather Welch Edx Education We all love to play and to me sand play sounds like a lot of fun, however for Jill it is a lot more than just fun. Jill Carter is a pioneer of Integrative and Trauma-Informed Sandplay® and Art. Her courses integrate traditional talking therapies with creative media such as sandplay, art, meditation, music and movement.  Today we are chatting with Jill about the benefits of sandplay and creative arts, what this means, why it is important and her adventure in pioneering this form of therapy.   Highlights from this episode: (02:06) A different kind of therapy (05:10) Jill Carter Sandplay Training (08:48) Losing touch with traditional elements of play (11:09) More is not always better (14:02) Becoming more informed about trauma (17:44) Helping people look after themselves     #jillcarter #sandplay #learningthroughplay #edxeducation    

Episode 47 - Heather Welch, Edx Education  in Conversation with Tressa Pankovits, Co- Director of Re-inventing America's Schools Tressa is a lawyer in domestic and international education policy, management, and operations.  A national thought leader and passionate advocate for autonomous school models. Today we are chatting with Tressa about the benefits of  a 21st century education model, tends educational policy change, what needs to change and how they are going about it.   Here are the highlights:  (02:44) The difference between charter schools and regular government schools  (08:20) Where they originated and what happens when they don't perform  (11:26) How charter schools can benefit disadvantaged communities  (18:36) Working as a teacher in a charter school  (21:39) How they operated in the pandemic  (24:48) Society's attitude towards charter schools and what needs to change  (26:58) The work being done to improve children's health during the pandemic  (29:12) How to find out more about innovative schools and get involved    #education #innovation #teachers 

Episode 46- Heather Welch, Edx Education today we will be in conversation Euan Wilmshurst – Head of Advocacy and Communication The Lego Foundation Euan is part of Foundation's senior leadership team, responsible for advocacy, communication and strategic partnerships across the organisation, building a future in which learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners on a global scale. Today we are chatting with Euan on learning through play, importance and barriers of play based learning around the globe.   Here are the highlights from this episode: (01:14) Euan's and Lego's passion for play-based learning  (03:11) Children's learning throughout the pandemic and how it inspired ‘play.com'  (05:41) The barriers for play-based learning in today's world  (08:44) The children's ‘skill-gap' in less developed countries  (12:23) The importance of play in adult life  (15:42) How play-based learning can combat problems with children's mental health  (18:14) Countries that www.learningthroughplay.com are focussed on helping    #legofoundation #learningthroughplay #creativitymatters  

Episode 45- Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation LaTasha Simms Education Expert and founder 3llc Consulting LaTasha Simms has more than a decade of international education experience. She has been facilitating, designing, and developing higher education across south-east Asia. Her research interests include student needs analysis and best teaching and learning practices. Today we are chatting with LaTasha about providing education for all and her journey for founding 3ll Consulting. Here are the highlights: (01:58) Leadership is in my blood (07:04) Teaching English language in China (13:23) Active vs Passive education (20:44) Not enough time in a semester to master the essential skills (24:29) "I enjoy Asian babies more"   #educationforall #edxeducation #educationexpert

Episode 44 - Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation Christian Ulrich,  Spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse, Managing Director of the agency “Die roten Reiter . He is responsible for marketing, corporate communication as well as press relations, oversees the development of new business opportunities. The Business Administration graduate launched his career as a Consultant for the agency group Serviceplan. This was followed by positions as Advertising Manager and finally as Head of International Marketing at Fischer Group. He joined Spielwarenmesse eG in 2007 as Director Marketing and brand management, global marketing for all trade fairs and events, and the creation of the special shows. Christian is a marketing guru of trade show and events Today we are chatting with Christian on Future of Toys, Highlights for the Nuremberg Toy and trade events 2022. What's next for messe?   Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:59} The Nuremberg Toy Show {6:40} Physical versus digital trade shows {12:11} Finding the best materials {16:50} Monopoly, Twister and the resurgence of board games   #toyfair #toys #nurembergtoyfair #edxeducation 

Episode 43 - Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation, Hannah Peckham, Children's Author, voice over `artist, Social worker founder Little Bodhi Books. Hannah first book was Conker the Chameleon who is a little different to all the other chameleon and is desperate to fit in. He goes on a lovely journey, lots of great messages for children in the book. However Hannah has just published CLIMB her 2nd book in November which is very exciting. Today we are chatting with Hannah about children's mental health and well being, her journey.   Here are the highlights: {4:35} Dealing with big emotions {11:03} Learning to embrace our differences {15:05} The importance of unstructured play on mental health {18:52} The challenges of working from home     #edxeducation #playlearncreate #childrensauthor #conkerthechameleon #lovetoplay

Episode 42- Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation Tessia Brival, owner of Les Petits Bellots, a French-English bilingual creche in London, Author, just published a book ("Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids") Tessia quickly learnt that parenting is the most amazing experience but can also be unbearably tough without the right support. Recognising her own need, Tessia embarked on a journey to support other mothers and enrich the lives of their children with the creation of ‘Les Petits Bellots', a bilingual crèche that is free from the obligations that make the traditional UK childcare so inflexible and inaccessible for most parents.   Highlights from this episode: {4:10} Studying with children {11:03} Acknowledge your own needs as a mum {15:11} Bilingual children have greater cognitive flexibility {19:12} We still need time for ourselves   #edxeducation #parentingexpert #learningthroughplay #playlearncreate 

Episode 41: Heather Welch, Edx Education today we will be in conversation Hunter Clarke-Fields, Author, mindful mama mentor. Hunter is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids.” Hunter shares the new path to changing generational patterns and raising confident kids. She helps parents get their kids to listen without losing their sh*t, bringing more calm and peace into their daily lives. Hunter is a certified mindfulness teacher with over twenty years of experience in meditation practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is a mother of two active daughters, who challenge her every day! Today we will be chatting to Hunter about, the challenges of being of parenting today, mindfulness and her book raising good humans. Here are the highlights: {02:34} I wanted to parent more consciously {05:39} I needed some mindfulness practice {07:45} Develop a habit of a practice {16:57} Create a bigger awareness and choose what is helpful {21:57} Practice self-compassion {25:55} Empathy is a parenting superpower   #edxeducation #mindfulness #parentingexpert #parentingauthor

Episode 40: Heather Welch, Edx Education today we will be in conversation Dr Karin Jakubowski Educator, Empowerment Coach, Founder, Educational Impact Academy. Dr. Jakubowski believes in connection before correction using mindfulness strategies with her students.  Helping kids live to be happier, healthier everyday. She has touched the lives of thousands of families in multiple states with her ability to connect and help kids experience success from challenging behaviors. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and nearly 20 years of experience in education she has been referred to as an educational game-changer. Today we will be chatting about, the challenges of being an educator with all the changes in the last 12-18months, Problem-Solving with Kids Behaviors, Connecting With the Kids. Here are the highlights: {2:16} Good teachers have a positive impact on us {6:18} What's up with that? {11:49} Giving children the space to self-regulate {17:28} Connection before correction {22:02} Life is instantaneous {27:37} We don't have to wait around any more {30:47} Give our kids the tools they need   #mindfulness #edxeducation #learningthroughplay 

Episode 39 - Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation with Amanda Archer, Mum, Teacher, Researcher, Education Expert Amanda has worked in education for 25+years as a teacher, consultant and currently researching digital language and communication. Today we are chatting with Amanda about her current research, love of learning and communication and digital language.   Here are the highlights: {2:45} Every child counts {5:34} Education always changes, but some consistency is good {9:20} Teaching social media responsibility {14:51} We need to move away from band aid fixes  {15:43} A more LGBTQ+ inclusion curriculum {20:06} Girls are more negatively affected from social media than boys {24:04} Changes to school policies around online use   #edxeducation #learningthroughplay #teacher #educationexperts #parents #communication

Episode 38: Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in conversation with Cyril Dowling, Author, Play expert, Sales Director Polydron, Cyril is an accomplished author and travelled the world talking about play and learning with polydron. Today we are chatting with about his book, Polydron which is one of our favourite educational toys , hands on &  play based learning. Here are the highlights: {1:23} I was encouraged to follow my dreams {6:30} Getting into a rich vein of creative thinking {9:53} Playing with Polydron inspired me to become an engineer {15:37} Amazing open-ended play {19:11} The best product ideas come from its users {24:29} Once you unlock the secret of Polydron, you can do anything   #learningthroughplay #polydron #edxeducation #handsonlearning   

Episode 37 - Heather Welch, Edx Education we will be In Conversation with Dr Maryhan Baker Psychologist and Parenting Expert  Dr Maryhan focuses on helping parents raise confident, resilient, happy children developing  abespoke toolkit of practical tools and strategies. She has developed many online workshops for parents, caregivers to tackle challenges like helping children manage those big emotions, supporting children who worry a lot (anxious), managing the use of technology, and boosting your children's confidence. Today we are chatting with Dr Maryhan about her research, an assessment tool (cognitive development questionnaire which is being used internationally, play therapy, learning through play and so much more what have you been up to? n.b there were issues with the sound during this interview Here are the highlights: {4:34} Taking the research out of the lab {7:10} Separating chronological from developmental age {12:04} Home schooling puts a strain on adults too {15:40} Applying the toolkit to help children understand their emotions {20:04} The value of learning through play {22:19} Never undervalue the importance of engaging in play with our children {26:54} We need to meet our children at their needs   #parentingexpert #edxeducation #play #cognitiveassessment #drmaryhanbaker  

Episode 36 - Heather Welch, Edx Education we will be in conversation with Drew Vernon, Marketing Director at Tonies Drew is making learning fun and exciting through storytelling empowering children to use their imagination. Today we are chatting with Drew about early years education, importance of storytelling, hands-on learning in the early years and so much more. Welcome Drew it is wonderful you could join us today and talk about a subject I love which is about Play and learning or as we like to say ‘Learning through play'   Here are the highlights: {1:24} Seeing the impact of play at LEGO {3:40} We can give our kids tool to learn how to learn better {4:31} The Tonies {8:27} Being creative within set boundaries {11:05} Starting with the vision {14:47} Helping kids become better thinkers and better problem solvers {18:45} Taking more active roles as parents {21:13} Processing one piece at a time {23:55} We get in our kids' way more than we want to admit   #edxeducation #learningthroughplay #creativekids #tonies 

Episode 35 Heather Welch from Edx Education and today we will be in conversation with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Dr Aditya Nagrath is the CEO and Co-Founder at Elephant Learning Math Academy. Elephant Learning was founded by two university mathematicians and based on hundreds of years of research. Which we look forward to hearing about… Today we are chatting to Dr Aditya Nagrath about education technology, trends and what's happening in education around the world.   Here are the highlights: {1:47} A love of mathematics {4:45} How Elephant Learning began {7:40} Bridging the understanding gap {10:02} Maths is a language {15:42} Empowering people with maths {19:48} Finding a method that works {22:38} It's about understanding {25:39} Learning through gamification   #math #elephantlearning #edxeducation #maths

Episode 34- Heather Welch Edx Education  will be in conversation with Anna Yudina, Senior Director of Marketing at the Toy Association.  Anna is one of the driving forces behind the Genius of Play initiative an award winning program that promotes children, families well just about everyone to play. The Genius of Play movement to raise awareness of play as a crucial part of child development and encourage families to make time for play in their daily lives. The Genius of PlayTM has generated over 18 million engagements and over 2 billion impressions among its target audience. Today we are chatting to Anna about, play based learning, value of play, the Genius of Play initiative and trends in the USA on play.   Here are the highlights:  {1:37} About The Genius of Play  {4:50} Bringing play back to families  {8:15} Rediscovering the fun of unstructured play  {11:52} Changing play habits during lockdown  {15:12} What to look for in a good quality toy  {20:02} The trends in 2021-2022  {22:09} Play for adults    #edxeducation #geniusofplay #learningthroughplay 

Episode 33: Heather Welch from Edx Education and today we will be in conversation with Cori Josias   Cori, Mum, Teacher of the deaf &  entrenpreneur she arrived in the UK 40 years ago, and stepped into the magical world of pop singing then, reinventing herself as a Teacher of the Deaf in her early 40s. Her most recent career finds her running a thriving health and beauty business alongside her coaching business Cori Loves Life Today we are chatting to Cori about Teacher of the deaf – Signs, importance of seeking help, impact in language development in the early years being an Entrepreneur The highlights from this episode are:  {2:37} From waitress to national TV  {7:27} What triggered the career change from music to teaching the deaf?  {12:24} Distinctions in sign language  {15:37} Sign language vs 'iconic signs'  {17:13} How to identify signs of hearing loss  {21:49} Cori Loves Life  {22:50} What is an energetic breakthrough practitioner? 

Episode 32- Heather Welch from Edx Education and today we will be in conversation with  Eric Gibbs  Eric Gibbs  President for Ouriginal, safeguarding their academic integrity initiatives. Before joining Ouriginal, Eric high-growth educational technology leadership roles  Eric is an accomplished business executive with over 20 years of experience in the education technology industry. He has helped provide text originality assessment services to over 7,700 organizations in over 80 countries. Which we will chat about today… Today we are chatting to Eric about Ouriginal, technology, trends and whats happening in education around the world. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:25} Introduction to Eric {2:29} How Ouriginal began {5:38} How the language detection works when a language doesn't fully translate into English {7:03} How Ouriginal helps schools, colleges, universities as well as Corporations {9:45} The surge in plagiarism {11:42} How Ouriginal is different from other academic integrity tools on the market {19:13} The threshold for an article to be considered to be plagiarised {25:54} The biggest changes Eric has seen in the world of technology in his 20 year career #educationforall #education #edxeducation 

Episode 31- Heather Welch from Edx Education and today we will be in conversation with Dr. Fu Qiang Dr. Fu Qiang Deputy Director, School of Business & Services at ITE (based in Singapore) which has a holistic approach to education  ‘Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on™  Dr. Fu Qiang is  A passionate and seasoned leader in education and business, having completed his Doctor of Business administration at university of Canberra he has an inquisitive mind and strong desire to create value through innovation and effective management. Today we are chatting to Dr. Fu Qiang about, the importance of education, ITE model, Courses offered, Trends in education for Singapore and so much more.   Here are the highlights from the episode: {3:26} The ethos of ITE {5:58} How teaching at ITE has been affected in the last 12 months {10:15} How ITE have used AI and been innovative with students at home {17:15} The 6 different schools at ITE {23:11} Lifelong learning  {25:50} How the jobs we see now won't be available when our children enter the workforce {34:43} How ITE are supporting those who are  retraining {36:40} Success stories from ITE {44:26} How organizations are continuing to combine physical and digital events together to bring us closer together.   #ite #handsonlearning #singapore #educationtrends #edxedeucation

Episode 30 - Heather Welch, Edx Education in conversation with Dr Amanda Gummer  Dr Amanda Gummer, Author, Research psychologist specialising in child development, Entrepreneur, Founder of 3 organisations: Good Play Guide (prev Fundamentally Children) FUNdamentals Good Toy Guide Ltd Helping the world be more playful! Today we are chatting to Dr Amanda Gummer Good Play Guide, Importance of play and toys for early years development , Safety and Trends in Toys for 2021-22.   Here are the highlights for the episode:   {2:42} Amanda's inspiration for the good play guide {5:33} Parental pressure when it comes to play {9:50} Where to find the Play Pyramid Framework {12:39} The impact of the pandemic on children {15:23} How to find good quality toys {22:22} Gender-neutral toys {24:49} Toy trends for 2021/2022 {27:07} Amanda's favourite game   #goodplayguide #educationtoys #homelearning #toys #expertadvice

Espisode - 29 - Heather Welch from Edx Education in conversation with Cecile .  Cécile Blaireau, The Frenchie Mummy is a mum to the cheeky Baba, Ex-teacher, she has been blogging about her life as a French ex-pat in the UK. She is on a mission to empower and inspire mums to be amazing. She loves presenting you with family-friendly places in Kent and London and French fashion through her award winning blog! Today we are chatting to Cecile,  about home learning, importance of skills learnt in the last 12 months for children, being bi lingual & where to next with “The Frenchie Mummy”… Here are the highlights from the episode: {2:00} How Cecile started her blog {4:05} Tips for Mums who want to start their own blog {8:30} Maternity leave in lockdown {12:25} Ceciles approach to home learning during the last year as an ex-Teacher {16:21} Cecile's career before The Frenchie Mummy {24:50} Cecile's most memorable moment in lockdown {27:40} The worry about our children's academic losses, social skills, and imagination #frenchiemummy #parentblogger #educationtoys #edxeducation 

Heather Welch, Edx Education, and today we will be in conversation with Joy Marchese.  Joy, Author, Teacher, Founder, Joy Consultancy, teaching children social-emotional learning ( SEL ) Today we are chatting to Joy about trends a guide “How Not to Lose Your SH*T With Your Kids.” Talking about self-regulation, managing BIG emotions, taking a “time-in”, and overall being a more present and mindful parent. Very relevant to the current trends and what's happening with children going back to school forming new social friendships and feeling unsure about what's next and your inspiration for starting the company…   Here are the highlights from the episode: {1:23} Introduction to Joy Marchese {2:43} How Jot started teaching teenage felony criminals {5:48} A misbehaving child is a discouraged child {8:06} Joy's thoughts about children going back to school now and the challenges that teachers will face {10:21} the four R's of Recovery - Recognise, Reconnect, Reconcile, Resolve. {19:32} Experiential exercise to understand what your child may be feeling {24:22} Using positive language {25:32} The author Daniel Siegel - 'name it to tame it' {27:42} Emotions flashcards {29:18} How attitudes to social and emotional development have changed in the last few years #mindfulness #edxeducation #learningthroughplay #positivediscipline

Episode - 27-  Heather Welch, Edx Education, today we will be in conversation with Clare Willetts. Clare, Mum, Founder of Not Only Pink and Blue is passionate about making the world more neutral for colours, boys and girls. Today we are chatting to Clare about trends in children's toys, books and clothing, how it benefits a child's development and your inspiration for starting the company… Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:09} Clare's passion for creating a more colourful and gender-neutral  world {3:43} What makes Clare wake up and smile each day {6:00} What makes a toy gender-biased {12:22} How society's views on girls and boys toys, books, and clothes have changed over the last few years {20:11} How boys and girls are split in most schools for sport {24:06} Claire's most memorable parenting moment of  the last year #genderneutral #boystoys #girlstoys #genderbias

Episode - 26- Heather Welch, Edx Education In Conversation with John Adams, Dad Blogger, Journalist, Entrepreneur In Conversation with Edx Education. John is founder Dad Blog UK, Communications specialist and most important a father.  @dadpoduk Today we are chatting with John on working from home, parenting and family life from balancing home learning to how the last 12 months has affected your family.   Here are the highlights from the episode: {1:18} Why John is passionate about changing the stereotypes of men and women {5:17} How stereotypes have changed over the last 10 years {7:00} If you want to change men's behaviour you have to include them in the conversations {8:51} What John did before founding Dad Blog Uk {17:07} How John survived home learning during the last 12 months {20:50} How the school curriculum may not be setting our children up for the jobs that will be available when they leave education {24:27} John's parenting tip to share duties from a male perspective #parenting #dadbloguk #edxeducation #john adams

Episode - 25- Edx Education in Conversation, Susie Lodge Founder Wikiplacesforkids in Conversation with Edx Education Susie. Mum, Founder, Wikiplacesforkids with plenty of tips, advice for everyone for a great family day out in UK wide.. Or as Susie explains as A TripAdvisor for parents looking for things to do all across the UK where everything has been added and recommended by parents Today we are chatting to Susie about, founding Wiki places for kids, trends in kids entertainment, how it benefits families, your inspiration for starting the company…   Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:30} Susie's journey to launching her app {8:59} How to lockdown has affected kids activities {13:10} How what parents are looking for has changed  over the last three years {17:41} Susie's top 3 tips for the Easter and Summer holidays {22:23} How to upload your own business to the Wiki places for kids app    #family #edxeducation #letsplay #learningthroughplay #wikiforkids

Episode - 24-  Heather Welch from Edx Education and today we will be in conversation with Elina Skripochnik PT, DPT, CSCS Elina is a mom Dr specialising in Prenatal & Postpartum Women's Health,  Pediatric Physical Therapy.  Elina is an active mom based in New York where she helps women stay active also specialises in paediatrics getting children active. Today we are chatting to Elina, about, trends in children being active in the USA, the importance of children being active, your business and how it benefits families and children, also ways to stay active with children whilst home learning.   Here are the highlights from this episode: {3:18} What inspired Dr. Elina to become a peadiatric physical therapist. {7:05} The importance of children being active in their early years {8:58} The importance of Tummy Time {13:54} Dr. Elina's private practice and the benefits for parents and children {19:13} Tips to keep your children active    #activekids #paediatrics #edxeducation #play #womenshealth

Episode - 23-  Heather Welch, Edx Education, today we will be in conversation with Kelsey Komorowski Kelsey  founder Komo Consulting . Which transforms struggling students into thriving learners. With Strategies to drive academic achievement, well being and a general love of learning for a child.   Today we are chatting trends in education Founding  Komo,  home learning and so much more.   Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:06} Introduction to Kelsey {2:22} Two areas of the education system that Kelsey would like to see improved {6:42} How Komo education works {8:58} Working with children who have had an ADHD diagnosis or are on the autism spectrum {12:01} If kids don't feel confident they're less likely to try new things {18:36} Kelsey's inspiration to start Komo education {20:57} Getting the framework for academic management approved {24:33} The importance of a daily routine for children {27:19} How COVID has impacted education and children's engagement levels {29:00} How it's hard to be motivated to do something that you don't know how to do.   #komoconsulting #educationmatters #edxeducation #learningthroughplay