
About this podcast
Welcome to Play Makes Sense, the podcast for parents who have ever watched their child play and thought, “Why are they doing that?” I’m Ruth, a Teacher-turned-Mum, and I’m here to help you make sense of the way young children play. From lining things up and carrying everything in sight, to throwing, hiding, spinning and doing the same thing over and over again, your child’s play is telling you something.... And understanding Play Schemas can help tell you what. Each episode, we’ll explore…
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Play Makes Sense | By The Play Schemas Collective
About this podcast
Welcome to Play Makes Sense, the podcast for parents who have ever watched their child play and thought, “Why are they doing that?” I’m Ruth, a Teacher-turned-Mum, and I’m here to help you make sense of the way young children play. From lining things up and carrying everything in sight, to throwing, hiding, spinning and doing the same thing over and over again, your child’s play is telling you something.... And understanding Play Schemas can help tell you what. Each episode, we’ll explore…
Recent episodes
- 075 You don't need more play ideas28 May · 7 min
- 074 5 Things AI Can’t Take Away From You as a Parent20 May · 8 min
- 073 How We Threw a Dinosaur Birthday Party on a Budget13 May · 15 min
- 072 The Best Investment in Your Child’s Future Isn’t Money (It’s Play)6 May · 6 min
- 071 Why Your Toddler’s ‘Challenging Behaviour’ Is Actually Normal (Play Schemas Explained for Parents)29 Apr · 8 min
- 070 The Simple Trick That Protects Your Child’s Play (Work in Progress Cards)22 Apr · 7 min
- 069 Is Your Child Obsessed with Poo? Here’s What to Know16 Apr · 5 min
- 068 Play Schema Series - Enveloping 10125 Mar · 7 min
- 067 Play Schema Series - Enclosure 10118 Mar · 7 min
- 066 Play Schema Series - Orientation 10111 Mar · 7 min