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.
Play Skillfully
Thankfulness - Character Builder Series - November
In this episode, Kathy discusses the importance of introducing children to thankfulness from a young age. From modeling thankfulness to encouraging thankfulness through family activities, Kathy shares the value in being intentional with this character trait throughout your home.
Webster defines thankfulness as "Impressed with a sense of kindness received and ready to acknowledge it." Kathy encourages listeners to recognize when thankfulness is shown and acknowledge kindness.
For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum, A Year of Playing Skillfully.
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