Crafting Bright Futures: Author Autumn McKay on Enriching Early Learning Experiences
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Realize the full potential of your child's early education journey with guidance from Autumn McKay, a former teacher turned author whose passion for hands-on learning shines through every page of her work. Autumn details how parents can support their child's academic journey by creating intentional learning experiences at home. Even the simplest activities, from baking to outdoor exploration, can make a tremendous impact on cognitive development and create cherished memories. As Autumn shares her expertise, gleaned from her Ultimate Preschool Activity Guide and her engaging reading and math series, you’ll discover a world where learning is not just educational but fun for the family.
Embrace a life where screen time takes a backseat to sensory-rich experiences that lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. In our conversation, we emphasize the importance of balancing technology with sensory activities that bolster math and reading skills in an interactive manner. This episode gives practical tips for integrating these activities into your daily routine, ensuring that your child's education is as joyful as it is effective. So come along, and let's celebrate every small victory on the path to nurturing a brighter, more enlightened generation.
To learn more about Autumn McKay and her workbooks, go to bestmomideas.com. Autumn's free gift for listeners: http://bestmomideas.com/podcast-free-mom-saver-bundle.
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Chapters
1. Crafting Bright Futures: Author Autumn McKay on Enriching Early Learning Experiences (00:00:00)
2. Early Learning Research (00:00:53)
3. Autumn McKay (00:01:24)
4. Ultimate Preschool Guide (00:02:39)
5. Learn to Read Series (00:04:37)
6. Math Workbook series PreK -1st (00:06:55)
7. Little Engineer Coloring Books (00:08:40)
8. Digital Devices: Early Learning Activities and Healthy Balance with Less Struggles (00:10:14)
9. Three Actionable Tips (00:13:35)
10. Gratitude Journal (00:14:38)
11. Wrap Up (00:16:49)
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