MAPS For Parents Episode 2
Books are one of the best tools in your kit when raising a child with mindfulness, attunement, play and self care. Jennifer Donovan, Education Officer at Better Beginnings shares her experience of working with families to develop early literacy and some practical techniques to encourage children to learn in a way that suits them.
Discover MAPS for Parenting: mindfulness, attunement, play and self care by viewing our YouTube playlist.
Find more support at Meerilinga: https://www.meerilinga.org.au/
About Jennifer Donovan, Better Beginnings:
An Education Officer who works at the State Library of Western Australia, Jennifer is passionate about early literacy, education, personal and professional development, training, culture and the arts.
Find out more about Better Beginnings: https://www.better-beginnings.com.au/
Episode References
- Book Finder https://www.better-beginnings.com.au/book-finder
- Rhyme Finder https://www.better-beginnings.com.au/rhyme-finder
- Literacy Calendar https://www.better-beginnings.com.au/read-watch-and-play/home-literacy-calendar
The MAPS for Parents podcast is recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Meerilinga would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our respects to their culture and to elders past, present and emerging in the spirit of reconciliation.
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