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2 new mini-blogs. February: Love and Surprise and the FN mini-blog Love. Consider subscribing to receive the free monthly mini-blogs on the website playlearngrowtogether.com
Many of these sayings apply to all significant adults in a child's life - not just their parent. We encourage all adults to take the time to share some of the books, songs and activities found in the January mini-blog - Launching 2023 found on the playlearngrowtogether.com website.
Engage children in the movement activities found in the December: Holiday Festivities mini-blog. Consider subscribing to receive the monthly mini-blogs on the website playlearngrowtogether.com
There are many fun Fall activities for kids - both indoors & outdoors. All of these ideas and activities and more are found on the mini-blog November: Remembering & Being Kind on the playlearngrowtogether.com website. You may wish to sign up and subscribe to receive the mini-blog
Every child should have access to music in their lives - whether in the classroom or at home. Enjoy singing some songs found in the mini-blog November: Remembering & Being Kind on the playlearngrowtogether.com website. You may wish to sign up to our blog. Link in bio.
Do you love the crisp autumn season and all the great fall activities too? There are many fun Fall activities for kids - both indoors & outdoors. Plan your new fall adventures with Autumn activities your kids can look forward to every year.
Conifex Timber encourages a love for learning. forestryfriendly.ca/conifex-timber…
Check out the recommended books, songs and activities about teaching perspective which encourages kids to be keen observers of the world around them. It will help children to look more closely at things, perhaps angle for a different viewpoint, whether it is physical or emotional
Timing For Parents: ◦During homework time; ◦Transition times when you need to bring energy levels down; ◦During unpreferred tasks – for example, while cleaning their bedroom; ◦Before bed – use a calming brain break; ◦In the morning – use an energizing brain break.
Please check out the website to see our latest blogs (playlearngrowtogether.com/?page_id=1024) and the resources section (playlearngrowtogether.com/?page_id=312) where you will find related supporting articles, videos, and/or apps.
There are so many reasons to love this time of year because of the seasonal produce. The seasonality of food refers to the time when food is at its peak in terms of harvest. There are so many reasons to love cooking in the Fall because of the fresh produce.
Yoga, brain breaks and flow activities encourage mindfulness, and are all forms of exercise that help kids with flexibility and muscle tone. It also improves their focus and reduces stress. See the many recommended activities in the playlearngrowtogether.com mini-blog September:
The benefits of SEL activities include improvements in: mental and physical health, immunity, better heart health, less depression and anxiety, and sharper cognitive skills and helping children to make better choices.
Engage children to further develop their social-emotional awareness. The recommended SEL books, songs and activities support their learning. Also check out the website Play Resources for more information about SEL learning.
Check out the many supportive SEL books, songs and activities. Through self-regulation strategies, children can learn self-awareness and self-calming strategies that will become life-long skills for handling stress and emotions.
It is time to welcome a new month and a new season. With the children back in school, it may take them time to settle into their new classroom. They may need additional support from family and educators. Consider subscribing to receive the monthly mini-blogs for more information.

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