Episode 2

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7th Oct 2024

Developing Social and Emotional Superpowers for Children Through Play

In this exciting episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education, explores the powerful role that social and emotional learning (SEL) plays in early childhood and how play-based learning can help children build essential life skills. Welch breaks down the five key SEL areas—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—and explains how children naturally develop these through play.

Listeners will discover how play helps kids manage their emotions, empathize with others, build relationships, and make responsible choices, all while preparing them for school and beyond. Parents and caregivers will learn practical tips on how to engage with their children during playtime to foster these important SEL skills.

If you're looking to support your child's emotional development in a fun and meaningful way, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to find out how you can empower your child through joyful, play-based learning.

Happy Children play create a love for learning or as we like to say life-long learners with Edx Education.

#edxeducation #sel #learningthroughplay #mentalhealthand wellbeing #playlearncreate #educationaltoys #podcast

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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.

#learningthroughplay #handsonlearning #parents #teachers #family #educationforall

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.