Let's Talk- The Three Rs of Play - Reflection, Refinement, and Re-engagement.mp3

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Pre-K Spot Talks

Melysa Mei

52 episodes

8 months ago

Welcome to Pre-K Spot Talks, the dynamic and inspiring podcast hosted by the passionate and innovative early learning enthusiast, Melysa Mei! As a veteran Pre-K teacher in the nation's largest school system and the creative mind behind Pre-K Spot, Melysa is your ultimate guide to everything early learning. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that will ignite your teaching experience like never before.

Join Melysa on this enlightening adventure as she shares her wisdom, sprinkles in her signature open-ended, child-led teaching practices, and empowers you to discover your unique path as an early childhood educator. Each episode of Pre-K Spot Talks is packed with valuable insights, engaging conversations, and real-life stories from Melysa's own classroom through the lens of play. Each episode is designed to help you unlock the full potential of play-based learning and create a world of wonder for the little ones you teach.

Tune in to Pre-K Spot Talks and let Melysa Mei be your guiding light on this incredible voyage toward becoming the best early childhood educator you can be. Unleash the power of play, foster curiosity, and celebrate the joy of learning with Pre-K Spot Talks – the ultimate podcast for unlocking the magic of early education! Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

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Let's Talk- The Three Rs of Play - Reflection, Refinement, and Re-engagement.mp3

Pre-K Spot Talks

24 minutes 43 seconds

1 year ago

Let's Talk- The Three Rs of Play - Reflection, Refinement, and Re-engagement.mp3

Imagine your child's tiny hands molding a majestic sandcastle, each grain of sand a stepping stone towards cognitive and emotional development. That's the fascinating world we uncover with Dr. Linda Harrison on Pre-K Spot Talks, where play is more than fun—it's a journey through reflection, refinement, and re-engagement. Max's story of his sandcastle creation is our guide, exemplifying how the three Rs lead to self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and resilience. Classroom tales of drawing and paper airplanes further illustrate how these learning experiences, underpinned by play, are essential for growing minds. Relive the joy of discovery with us, as we reveal how revisiting old favorites—be it toys, movies, or timeless games—can reinforce adaptability and uncover new layers of enjoyment and understanding.

Step into a space where educators and parents learn the art of subtly shifting a child's focus, unlocking new realms of creativity. Whether it's closing the block area to intrigue little explorers towards the light table, or interjecting with thought-provoking questions to unlock new play patterns, guidance in play is a delicate dance between leading and following. We emphasize skills over content, process over outcome, advocating for a foundation that prepares children for the adventurous learning that lies ahead. Join me, Melissa May, in this enlightening conversation on Pre-K Spot Talks, where we celebrate the playful spirit and the endless learning opportunities that await when we reflect, refine, and joyfully re-engage.