Play, How Does Learning Happen? And Home Child Care

In this episode of the ECCDC podcast we are pleased to be joined by Tina Geers BA(Hons) who is the owner of Inspiring Minds ECC, a play advocate, certified Playarista, coach and mentor, early childhood educator, and supporter and friend of the ECCDC.During our conversation Tina discusses the importance of play and playfulness, and why play needs protecting. Tina also offers insight into a number of Canadian organizations that support early learning and child care professionals and children’s play along with resources and useful websites to support our work as early childhood educators. Tina then goes onto speak to the uniqueness of being a home child care educator along with ways to overcome the potential challenges of being a home child care educator.Regardless of whether you are a centre-based educator or a home child care educator there is something for you to take away from this podcast conversation. So, join me as Tina shares her passion and vision for play in the early years.Useful links:-Inspired Minds ECC coaching solutions https://inspiredmindsecc.ca The Play Connection Network https://aecpcn.org Original Learning by Suzanne Axelsson https://suzanneaxelsson.substack.com/Become a Playarista https://courses.wunderled.com/playarista-waitlistInteraction Imagination https://interactionimagination.blogspot.com/ National Institute for Play https://nifplay.org/Peter Grey Play Makes Us Human https://petergray.substack.com/International Play Association Canada https://www.ipacanada.org/