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Playful Learning Giveaway

August 25, 2011 by Maureen Spell 58 Comments

Yesterday I shared part 1 of the interview I had with Mariah Bruehl from Playful Learning. Today we finish the last couple of questions and share the details of  the Playful Learning giveaway.

4. What two tips would you give to parents and educators who want to start implementing more play-based learning experiences in their homes or classrooms?

First and foremost I would recommend slowing down and to just spend time listening to your child. Follow his lead and do whatever he wants you to do with him. It is during these times, when your child has you as a captive audience that you can learn a lot about his interests, questions and skills. When your child feels listened to and seen, they are far more receptive to your ideas and invitations.

After you have gleaned some information from your child about what her current interests are, it is helpful to do a bit of preparation. Take a trip to the library or do some research into activities that may extend or deepen that interest. I enjoy leaving little clues around the house like a book or a craft supply to catch the attention of my daughters.  Once they ask about them and find out that there may be more involved, they are eager to participate in the activity!

5. Tell me about the most memorable learning activity for your family that you included in your book?

Playfullearningbook

That is a really hard question! Each activity in the book holds such fond memories for us. If I have to choose one experience that has had the most profound impact on us, it would be the lesson on Put-Ups and Put-Downs. I feel strongly that if every parent and child were introduced to this concept the world would be a better place! The idea is simpleโ€”put-ups are things that people can do or say that make you feel good and put-downs are things that people can do or say that make you feel bad. Yet, by identifying them and giving children simple vocabulary to use to talk about situations as they arise, they become very aware of their actions and the actions of others. Having an understanding of these simple terms has helped us to better communicate as a family and to discuss and work through a variety of social situations that have come up for our daughters over the years.

6. How has this approach to learning with your kids changed you?

My children have become my greatest teachers. I learn so much about how to best work with them when I take the time to pick up on their cues and follow their leads. Before I had children, I had strong views about the "right way" to teach children. After becoming a parent I realized that the best way to teach children is by seeing them for the individuals that they are. Now I realize that there is no "one size fits all" solution to education. We have to do what works best for each child and that may be different for different kinds of learners.

Guess whatโ€ฆ

playfullearninggiveaway

CLOSED You can win a copy of Mariah Bruehl’s book, Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder as well as a space in her 6 week fall e-course Playful Learning Spaces

The Details:
Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment! (see that was easy ๐Ÿ™‚ )
Optional entry:
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*Giveaway runs from Aug. 25th โ€“ August 28th. 
* U.S. residents only
*Winner will be drawn by random.org and will be emailed.
*Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.
*Please leave your email address in a comment or visible on your profile.

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  1. danielle @ RLR says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Leaving a comment because Lord knows we could use more "playful" around here! ๐Ÿ™‚

    tanzie213@yahoo.com

    …danielle

    Reply
  2. Amy @ A Faithful Journey says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:16 am

    I have been hearing a lot of positives about this book and woul love to win! Thank you for the chance!
    amysbooksnyarn{at}gmail{dot}com

    Reply
  3. Amy @ A Faithful Journey says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I tweeted! @AFthfulJrney

    amysbooksnyarn{at}gmail{dot}com

    Reply
  4. Stefan, Sarah and Lukka says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:19 am

    Wonderful interview! I am following around Mariah's blog tour and would love to get my hands on her book, not to mention a spot in her ecourse!
    Sarah M

    Reply
  5. Karyn says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:20 am

    This looks like a fun book! I would love to read it.

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:21 am

    Would love to learn more about added some "playful" to our learning!

    frogsandkisses@hotmail.com

    Reply
  7. cassie-o says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:25 am

    This would be a great book for me to have and help my girls.

    hardingcl @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  8. dgrumbley says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:32 am

    Would love this book! grumbleyfamily@aol.com

    Reply
  9. Christie M says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:43 am

    How awesome! Thanks for presenting such great materials to all of us homeschoolers! This book looks fantastic and fun!
    Christie M.

    Reply
  10. Liz says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Wow! I have not heard of this before now. It sounds like something I will HAVE to add to my library! Great interview. ๐Ÿ™‚

    athenalove46@yahoo.com

    Reply
  11. Liz says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:49 am

    I shared this on my Twitter. ๐Ÿ™‚

    athenalove46@yahoo.com

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Hands on and engaging — Definitely a fruitful way to learn! Would really like to read this book! Thanks for the introduction to Mariahs Playful Learning style! (And for the opportunity to win it!)

    Patti

    maypatti2003@yahoo.com

    Reply
  13. Make it Simple says

    August 25, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Having boys in the house have taught me that playfulness is were the learning is for them. Hands on activities is how the learn best. Would love to have a copy of The Playful Learning. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  14. crysmi says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I would love to win! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:35 am

    This would be great to have in my house!

    cherisek23@gmail.com

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:37 am

    i would love to win this book!

    susan
    soomme@yahoo.com

    Reply
  17. The Zookeeper says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:41 am

    I would love to win her book! kevinkaylaarrowood123 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  18. The Zookeeper says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I shared on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TheArrowoodZoo

    kevinkaylaarrowood123 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  19. Erin Ropelato says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:47 am

    This book sounds wonderful! I would love the chance to win it. I really like the idea of put ups and put downs. I need to start using this with my own girls!! Thank you!! erinropelato (at) yahoo (dot) com

    Reply
  20. Caterina says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:13 am

    This book sounds great! I enjoyed reading these posts. They have been very helpful.
    Thanks,
    Caterina

    Reply
  21. karla says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:26 am

    This book sounds wonderful – just the sort of approach I'm trying to take with my kiddos.
    karla@westernesse.com

    PS – Sorry if this went through more than once; my comment doesn't seem to be submitting.

    Reply
  22. karla says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I tweeted!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:47 am

    I would love to win this book and add more play to our days! Thanks, Amanda
    ajbunse@yahoo.com

    Reply
  24. Leigh says

    August 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/#!/leigh_owens/status/106758750366474240

    clowens9144 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  25. Leigh says

    August 25, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    I would love to win this!
    clowens9144 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    This book looks like such a great read!

    kaos2me at gmail dot com

    Reply
  27. Eric and Danielle says

    August 25, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    This sounds like a neat book!

    eric_danielle at netzero dot com

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I tweeted about this giveaway (kaos2me).

    kaos2me at gmail dot com

    Reply
  29. Amelia says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Hoping I win this somewhere!

    Reply
  30. April Cooper Sanchez says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    I want to win! ๐Ÿ˜‰
    I've been getting her emails also!

    Reply
  31. April Cooper Sanchez says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Sorry ACCSanchez at aol dot com

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Love the Posts! I hope I win ๐Ÿ™‚

    mlsaline@hotmail.com

    -Mary

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Great interview! I would love to win this book. Please enter me.

    Erin
    erinb1 at aol dot com

    Reply
  34. Katie says

    August 25, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Thanks for the great interview – good questions. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  35. Rebekah says

    August 25, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Thanks for a chance at this book. Sounds interesting.

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I would love to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

    bookwrm2006@gmail.com

    Reply
  37. Kosharem says

    August 25, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Would love to win this!

    Reply
  38. Amanda says

    August 25, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I would love a chance to win! -Amanda

    nurseryrhymesandfuntimes at gmail dot com

    Reply
  39. The girl who painted trees says

    August 25, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    I would so love to be able to join her class! I just bought the book but it hasn't arrived in the mail yet. If I win, I'll attend the class and give the book to a friend.

    thegirlwhopaintedtrees at gmail dot com

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    I'd love this!

    valeriePT@comcast.net

    Reply
  41. NW Homesteader says

    August 26, 2011 at 3:50 am

    What a great giveaway!!!
    alklong at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  42. NW Homesteader says

    August 26, 2011 at 3:50 am

    I google +1'd the post ๐Ÿ™‚
    alklong at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  43. Rebecca says

    August 26, 2011 at 5:51 am

    I love the part of Mariah's inteview of telling the importance of slowing down and following your child's lead. That is so important. I too have been following Mariah's blog tour and now yours as well. I would love the chance to win her book and a spot in her e course. Hopefully I am picked!! Thanks.

    Reply
  44. Jen Law says

    August 26, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I really NEED this book! My daughter has just started 1st grade and already thinks that the only real learning happens in school. This book would give me the pointers I need to gently remind her that LIFE is learning not just school.

    jenlawoulu(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    August 26, 2011 at 9:54 am

    Would love to read this book. Starting a new job in a play based preschool and this would be an amazing resource.

    Reply
  46. My Barefoot Angel says

    August 26, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Have been following the blog tour. The book is a great resource, just finished reading it! Would love to get a spot in the ecourse.

    Reply
  47. bettyninja says

    August 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Thanks!

    betty_whoosh (at) yahoo (dot) com

    Reply
  48. Rebecca says

    August 26, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Would LOVE a chance to win. Store bought toys set around the house just don't sastisfy at my home. Creating playful spaces sounds like the right way to go. Would love a spot in the ecourse and book.

    mpuryear@cfl.rr.com

    Reply
  49. Amanda says

    August 26, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    This is a great interview! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  50. Donna says

    August 26, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    This would be a great addition to my education resources.

    Reply
  51. schoolencasa says

    August 27, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    And my e-mail address: schoolencasa (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  52. Love says

    August 27, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I enjoyed reading the interview.
    Thanks for the chance to win ๐Ÿ™‚
    inocencioteacher at gmail dot com

    Reply
  53. Domestic Diva says

    August 27, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Lovely! Thanks for the chance.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    This is just the inspiration we need!

    lisabarman[at]aol[dot]com

    Reply
  55. Jessica says

    August 28, 2011 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like an amazing book, we could always use new ideas in our school day!

    holloway2000@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  56. Angela W says

    August 28, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    We could use more play in our days. More often than I'd like to be, I'm guilty of too much paper/pencil work.

    angwells79[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  57. Christine Lillard says

    August 29, 2011 at 8:56 am

    We would love to win this book I'm saving to buy it.

    lillshuck @ comcast dot net

    Reply
  58. Lori and Jack says

    September 1, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to win this book. I don't think I have ever won anything, so I had best start saving to buy it!

    Reply

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