For each radio show on Learn and Play with Mrs A, I take notes because I’m learning so much about kids and kindergarten readiness from fascinating guests who are experts in a variety of areas. Each of them is passionate about kids and loves the work, or maybe that’s play? Here’s a play-of-the-day suggested from our play-of-the-week conversations and a little information about these awesome guests.
Brains need movement and other physical exercise, not just bodies. Movement is a powerful learning strategy and helps create the brain pathways and connections needed for learning language and math. Serena D’eath is a fitness trainer and parent with a passion for kids and physical activity. For a play-of-the-day inspired by a conversation with Serena, how about some fun with balls?
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, all love to play with balls. Little ones able to sit up can ‘catch’ the ball that we roll to them. Toddlers can roll and throw. Beach balls are fairly easy to roll and catch. Balls in the house and outside need supervision but kids enjoy playing with a ball even by themselves. Did you know that balls are on the list of top ten toys?
For more ideas on fun ways to support children’s physical development here is the podcast link:
Serena D’eath/Learn and Play with Mrs A podcast