Nudges vs habits: how to make independent play effortless
Nudges make play appealing; habits make play inevitable.
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Habits
Nudges vs habits: how to make independent play effortless
Nudges make play appealing; habits make play inevitable.
Stop being the entertainer: build play habits that let your child succeed on her own
Habit | The photo journal
Habit | Three tries
Introducing The Play Habits: Embedding play into daily life
Habit | Work in progress
Habit | One thing at a time
Nudges
Patterns in Play
Introducing Patterns in Play
Do you love schemas?
I love schemas.
They’re the reason for my interest in child development.
If you aren’t familiar with them, I’d love to introduce you.
First, I was just a teacher. And quite an unhappy one.
I knew what to teach: the curriculum. I knew
Schemas and free-flow play: A perfect match
Decoding Play
Get set for discovery with Play Kits for schemas
Schema play: A comprehensive guide to understanding your toddler's development
Start with the Child
Introducing Start with the Child
See the world through your child's eyes
When it comes to play, children see the world differently. What might seem like chaos to us - stacking blocks, moving toys, or scribbling on paper - can actually be the beginning of something deeper.
This is the heart of Start
Welcome to Start with the Child!
The Play Tools
The Play Tools: A reset button for play
Does your child ever get distracted? Is she sometimes too agitated to settle? Are there days when you feel like you’re constantly putting out fires, that it’s all tears and no play?
Right-brain reset
What’s missing?
Three things to do
The grounding touch
Task timer challenge
