Play Skillfully

Apr 15 2025 31 ep. 31 mins 79
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Welcome to Play Skillfully, a podcast from the author of the award-winning curriculum A Year of Playing Skillfully and parent favorite, The Homegrown Preschooler. Join Kathy Eggers as she shares the latest research on the role of play and provides practical ideas to assist you in cultivating wonder and connection with your children.

Kathy is the author of A Year of Playing Skillfully, A Summer of Playing Skillfully, The Homegrown Preschooler and 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities for Young Children.

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Planting Seeds of Faithfulness: Character Builder Series

Apr 15 2025 17 mins  
In this podcast episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of faithfulness as a character trait in parenting. She reflects on the challenges of parenting and offers support to parents navigating their journeys. Kathy emphasizes the significance of modeling faithfulness for children, providing practical strategies to teach this value, and the need for flexibility in parenting. T

How Listening to Homeschool Experts Messed Everything up - with Keri Vasek

Apr 02 2025 32 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Kathy and Keri explore the complexities of homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth for parents. They reflect on their own journeys, discussing the need for understanding one's teaching style, emotional triggers, and the impact of social media on perceptions of homeschooling. The dialogue encourages parents to pr

Teaching Patience to Preschoolers - Character Buiders Series

Mar 18 2025 16 mins  
In this conversation, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of teaching patience to children, especially during the spring season. She emphasizes that patience is a challenging trait for parents to instill, as it requires modeling behavior and understanding child development. Kathy shares practical activities and strategies for parents to help their children learn patience, such as

Raising Math Lovers: The Play Based Way

Mar 05 2025 36 mins  
In this conversation, Kathy Eggers and Keri Vasek explore the often negative perceptions surrounding math education. They discuss how math can be viewed as a puzzle and emphasize the importance of teaching math through play and real-life applications. The conversation highlights the significance of a positive attitude towards math, the role of readiness in learning, and the need fo

Reading Readiness - Nurturing a Love of Literacy at the Right Pace

Feb 19 2025 51 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Kathy Eggers, Keri Vasek, and Laurie Von Holdt discuss the nuances of teaching reading, emphasizing the importance of waiting until a child is ready to learn. They explore individual learning styles, the significance of storytelling, and the impact of parental pressure on children's self-esteem. Lauri shares her extensive background in education, part

Teaching Preschoolers About Love - Character Builder Series

Feb 05 2025 16 mins  
In this conversation, Kathy Eggers explores the concept of love as a fundamental trait to teach children, particularly preschoolers. She emphasizes that love is best taught through actions rather than words, highlighting the importance of modeling love in everyday life. Kathy discusses practical ways to show love, including self-love, emotional presence, and creative expressions of

Peacefulness - Character Builder Series - January

Jan 08 2025 22 mins  
In this episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the character trait of peacefulness, particularly in the context of parenting and family life. She reflects on the chaos of the holiday season and emphasizes the importance of modeling peacefulness for children. Kathy shares practical strategies for creating a peaceful home environment, establishing calm routines, and teaching conflict resolu

Modeling Kindness - Character Builder Series - December

Dec 11 2024 18 mins  
In this conversation, Kathy Eggers emphasizes the significance of kindness as a fundamental character trait that should be instilled in children. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on how to model kindness in everyday life, encouraging parents to be intentional in their actions and words. The discussion highlights the importance of kindness not only during the hol

Thankfulness - Character Builder Series - November

Nov 26 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Kathy discusses the importance of introducing children to thankfulness from a young age. From modeling thankfulness to encouraging thankfulness through family activities, Kathy shares the value in being intentional with this character trait throughout your home. Webster defines thankfulness as "Impressed with a sense of kindness received and ready to acknowledge it

Schooling Multiple Ages with the Attitude of PLAY

Nov 13 2024 25 mins  
In this podcast episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of finding a family rhythm that works for each unique household, especially when it comes to homeschooling children of various ages. She emphasizes the significance of engaging children in sensory and physical activities in the morning to prepare them for learning. Kathy advocates for a play-based approach to education,