The Playful Lens

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). 

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.

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.

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We hope you enjoy 
Gillian and Helena
the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). 

In this engaging episode, Prof. Emer Ring and Dr. Lisha O’Sullivan from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick chat to us about the vital role of play in children's learning and development and the rights of children to play. They explore the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach, the importance of environment and practical strategies for integrating play into the curriculum. They also delve into their must-read paper called “Play, Learning and Teaching in a Redeveloped Primary Curriculum”, written for the NCCA which you can read here: https://ncca.ie/media/bw1j0jxg/play_learning-and-teaching-in-a-redeveloped-primary-curriculum-25.pdf 

Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!

We hope you enjoy 
Gillian and Helena
the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). 

This important conversation explores the need to rethink success and education. In this episode, we get down to business. A very honest fan of crafts and teacher directed art here-but what Stephanie Seidler from We Skoolhouse had to say about the value of process art over directed art was simply enlightening! Best of all...this makes teaching art easier, because instead of scrolling or searching online for a 'lovely art idea' we are working with children to tap into their own unique creative genius! The discussion highlights decision-making, choice and the significance of working with as opposed to working for children.

Check out Early Childhood Resources for Teachers & Parents (Ages 0-6) | We Skoolhouse for more information on Stephanie's work.

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We hope you enjoy 
Gillian and Helena

the.plaful.lens.podcast@gmail.com

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). 

In this insightful interview, Fiona Kirkland from Play Scotland shares the importance of play in children's learning, the legal rights to play and how to integrate playful pedagogy into schools. Discover practical strategies, affordances, the play cycle and the transformative power of play for educators and children alike.

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We hope you enjoy 
Gillian and Helena
the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com 

#podcast #anewperspective #themagicofmovement #playpedagogy #playscotland 

https://www.playscotland.org/ 

file:///Users/gilliancorbally/Desktop/Scotlands%20Play%20Vision%20Statement%20and%20Action%20Plan%202025-2030.pdf 

https://education.gov.scot/media/3bjpr3wa/realisingtheambition.pdf 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qfqjy4IHr0 

https://www.playcycle.co.uk/

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing). 

In this episode of The Playful Lens, Maggie Wilman & Ashli Givens from Rooted in Play, join Gillian & Helena to chat about the creative magic of loose parts play. Rooted in Play is a non profit organisation based in Tampa, Florida. It has simple goals- protect child led play and help everyone to see the value in it! This conversation explores the significance of loose parts, challenges with organised sports, the importance of observing play and the play ecosystem.

You can find out more about Rooted In Play on rootedinplay.org

Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!

We hope you enjoy 
Gillian and Helena
 
the.playful.lens.podcast@gmail.com