Episode 29
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Listen to my fascinating interview with my friend Gill Connell from New Zealand, the Founder, MOVING SMART. Gill is an International Lecturer, Author and Consultant, Teacher, Mum & Grandmother.
Gill is also a globally recognised child development authority, specialising in the foundations of learning through movement and play. Gill provides developmental expertise to parents, preschools, schools, and international companies such as Hasbro, Inc., based on her 30+ years in preschool and primary education. Her best-selling books Moving to Learn – Crowe; Connell A Moving Child Is a Learning Child – Connell; McCarthy Move Play and Learn With Smart Steps – Connell; Pirie;
Gill has influenced the education of preschoolers nationwide in New Zealand, and is branching out worldwide with new and exciting Moving Smart initiatives.
Movement is at the very core of how children develop intellectually, emotionally, socially, and of course, physically. That’s why Moving Smart™ offers programmes to foster children’s natural, move-to-learn style, while helping parents and teachers understand the comprehensive benefits of all that wiggling!
I ask Gill what she means by her well known quote ‘A Moving Child is a Learning Child,’ what little ones are learning when they move and explore & how can busy parents create a dynamic “daily diet” of movement-based activities for young bodies and growing minds
Sue Atkins In Conversation With Gill Connell – Moving Smart
For the FULL INTERVIEW CLICK HERE
Question ‘Dear Sue, my kids break up soon and I’m dreading the long Summer Holidays – where they say ‘I’m bored’ any suggestions? ‘ Chris Rosenberg from Chipstead, Surrey
Click on the Articles
Making The Most Of The Kids Holidays
Things to do, places to see to keep SANE in the Summer Holidays !
Letting kids be bored my article in Gulf News
What to do when they say “I’m BORED!” – let the BORED JAR do the talking!
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Question Dear Sue my kids keep playing my partner and I off against each other. What can we do as it’s driving us mad!’ Chloe Sinclair from Aberdeen
Article My simple tips to help sort out when your kids play you off against each other!
Watch my VIDEO to help.
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