The Inspired EC Blog — play
4 Ways to Support Problem Solving Through Loose Parts Play
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This post was lost in the archives. Originally published by us in 2020 This week I visited a local service. While I spoke with the approved provider, I noticed some play unfolding in the mud pit nearby. A group of children were using a plank and some buckets to create what looked to be a bridge. As I began to listen to the conversation, it became apparent that they were in fact building a bridge - to get across the puddle without gum boots of course! I watched as the educational leader gave them space and time to work...
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How to Embrace Rainy Day Play
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5 Practical Ways to Support Mud Play
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Return, and Return Again: How Revisiting Natural Spaces Benefits Children
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Should we put a stop to end of year gifting?
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Well, it's that time of year again. Things are winding down, and the end of year gifts are ramping up. This is the time of year where see some variant on these questions being asked regularly: What should we give the children as an end of year gift? What should we get the children to make for families as a gift? What should I get my child's educator as a gift? Let's be clear - I like the idea of gifting. In fact, our Inspired EC team decided to do a secret santa this year, and given that...
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- Tags: connection, parenting, play, reflection