Play Skillfully
Welcome to Play Skillfully, a podcast from the author of the award-winning curriculum A Year of Playing Skillfully and parent favorite, The Homegrown Preschooler. Join Kathy Eggers as she shares the latest research on the role of play and provides practical ideas to assist you in cultivating wonder and connection with your children.
Kathy is the author of A Year of Playing Skillfully, A Summer of Playing Skillfully, The Homegrown Preschooler and 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities for Young Children.
Podcasting since 2020 • 33 episodes
Play Skillfully
Latest Episodes
Nurturing Helpfulness in Preschoolers: Character Builder Series
In this episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of teaching helpfulness to children as a key character trait. She emphasizes the role of parents in modeling helpful behavior, engaging children in helpful activities, and providing develop...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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18:08
The Magic of Read-Aloud: Nurturing Young Minds Through Stories
In this engaging conversation, Kathy Eggers and Keri Vasek discuss the profound impact of reading aloud to children. They explore the emotional and educational benefits, including building connections, enhancing language development, and fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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33:10
Planting Seeds of Faithfulness: Character Builder Series
In this podcast episode, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of faithfulness as a character trait in parenting. She reflects on the challenges of parenting and offers support to parents navigating their journeys. Kathy emphasizes the signific...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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17:41
How Listening to Homeschool Experts Messed Everything up - with Keri Vasek
In this engaging conversation, Kathy and Keri explore the complexities of homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth for parents. They reflect on their own journeys, discussing the need for understanding one...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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32:26
Teaching Patience to Preschoolers - Character Buiders Series
In this conversation, Kathy Eggers discusses the importance of teaching patience to children, especially during the spring season. She emphasizes that patience is a challenging trait for parents to instill, as it requires modeling behavior and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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16:19