Play: The Gateway To Success with Anne Marie Coffey

<p>✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨</p><p></p><p>Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). </p><p></p><p>In her current role as an SNA in a nurture room - a relatively new concept in Irish education - Anne-Marie Coffey emphasises the importance of providing a safe space for children who may have experienced trauma or social difficulties. Play serves as a therapeutic tool in these environments, allowing children to express their emotions and develop coping mechanisms.</p><p></p><p>Nurture rooms are designed to be a sanctuary for children, where they can gradually open up at their own pace. By incorporating play into their daily routine, children can learn to navigate their emotions and build resilience.</p><p></p><p>Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!</p><p></p><p>We hope you enjoy </p><p>Gillian and Helena</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com</a> </p>