Episode 7

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11th Nov 2024

Caregivers as First Teachers - Play in Child Development

Welcome to another enriching episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education. In today’s episode, we discuss the vital role caregivers play in a child’s development and how fostering a playful environment can transform everyday moments into powerful learning experiences.

At Edx Education, we believe that caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers, and much of a child’s early learning happens through the magic of play.

Our Edx Education hosts will explore how simple, playful interactions can shape a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. From offering children choices and experimenting together to providing positive feedback and support, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you engage in meaningful play with your little ones.

We'll also be discussing the importance of active listening, showing empathy, and building a strong, loving bond through positive contact.

By engaging in play and creating a nurturing, supportive environment, caregivers can lay the foundation for lifelong learning and development. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode will provide valuable insights into how you can help children thrive through play. So let’s get started and discover how we can all play, learn, and grow together!

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About the Podcast

Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education
This podcast series discusses play being creative and learning for all children. Join Heather Welch sharing knowledge, information and support on play based learning we will explore the benefits, value, different stages of play and so much more.
Play, Learn & create with Edx Education. This podcast series discusses play being creative and learning for all children. Join Heather Welch sharing knowledge, information and support on play based learning we will explore the benefits, value, different stages of play and so much more.

Play to the untrained eye can look meaningless, however there is a lot more going on than you can see. When children are playing, they are engaged, their imagination is sparked and they are developing confidence and key foundation skills. Play is the way children learn about the world and themselves especially in the early years.

We have spoken with many educational experts, founders of charities, award winning author, international presenters, expat parents and so many more.

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About your hosts

Heather Welch

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Heather is a play advocate, educator, marketer and current International Brand Manager at Edx Education.  She has lived and worked all around the world: in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now based inn the UK.  Right now, she develops educational toys for children to spark their imagination and learn from one another. Heather is a Play Ambassador for The Genius of Play and a Trustee of a UK charity ‘Gecko on the Move’ providing educational opportunities to children around the world.

Heather currently hosts this podcast, ‘Edx Education In Conversation with….’ and has written many ‘learning through play’ articles and has given advice on the subject around the world. Edx Education have a play blog on the website, podcast, games and videos and free downloadable resources for home learning in the Teachers/Parents section over at www.edxeducation.com/teachers/parents. Let’s play and learn together.

Wavemakers Audio Admin

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Wavemakers Audio create top quality original podcasts for individuals, business and brands looking to make an impact in the audio space.