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
A Conversation with Tanner Olson: Poet, Speaker, Author of All the Things I Say to God
In this engaging conversation, Kathy Eggers interviews Tanner Olson, a poet and author, about his journey to writing a children's book, All the Things I Say to God centered on prayer. They discuss the importance of teaching children that they can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and how prayer can be a source of comfort during times of grief. Tanner shares his personal experiences with infertility and adoption, emphasizing the significance of vulnerability and silence in prayer. The discussion also touches on the impact of childhood memories and the inspiration behind Tanner's poetry and writing.
You can order All the Things I Say to God from my Amazon Store. You can follow Tanner on Instagram and don't forget to check out his work and tour dates on his website!
For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum, A Year of Playing Skillfully.
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