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The Importance of Mindful Play in Childhood
Engage in an enlightening session as we delve into the world of mindful play for children aged 0-5 years. Discover how "The 3 C's of Play" – Community, Creativity, and Cognitive Development – form the bedrock of this approach. Explore why fostering a sense of community lays the groundwork for socially and emotionally mindful play. Gain insights into how imaginative engagement fuels creative problem-solving and enhances self-regulation skills. Uncover the intricate relationship between cognitive abilities like attention, memory, and thinking and their pivotal role in supporting and enhancing mindful play experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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Learning Objectives
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1. Community - Understand why creating community is the foundation for mindful play as it relates to social-emotional learning.
2. Creativity - Understand how using imagination during mindful play aids in problem-solving and self-regulation.
3. Cognitive Development - Understand what the progressive building of skills, such as attention, memory, and thinking, are and how those skills support mindful play.
Additional Keynotes
The Importance of Play in Childhood and Adulthood
The Power of PLAY
The Genius of Your Play
Workshops
Yoga & Mindful Play
A fun and playful yoga session that will leave your staff feeling refreshed, connected and invigorated! Imagine your staff filled with laughter as they play with bubbles, a colorful parachute and juggle rainbow scarves while doing themed yoga to upbeat music!
3 Ways to Foster a PLAY Lifestyle
Let's bridge the gap between work and play! Your staff will navigate through my Play Lifestyle Map and learn how to live a life fueled by passion, purpose and play! I'll tell stories, your staff will take notes about the 3 C's of play as they relate to themselves and we will find that work-life balance that we all dream of!
Digital Vision Board Workshop
These sessions can improve morale, collaboration, communication, connectivity and overall personal development among employees. I help nurture your company's culture as one that helps people become and feel connected to a larger purpose. The group will set goals and learn how to manifest their dreams!
Popular Speaking Engagements
The Importance of Play in Adulthood and Childhood
TEDx Boggy Creek
Why Does Representation Matter?
The Lesline Does Wellness Podcast w/ Lesline Pittman
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Yolonda Tyler: Mother/Entrepreneur/Speaker (PLAYSPACE Solutions)
Orlando International Fashion Week
A Legacy of Entrepreneurship & The Power of Play with Yolonda Deon
All My Favorite People Podcast w/ Brittney Jones
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Keynote Speaker: The Importance of PLAY for Children 0-5 Years Old
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County’s Destination Kindergarten Program
Keynote Speaker: The ABC's of Your Genius
Mollie Ray Elementary School 5th Graduation | Orange County Public Schools
Workshop Presenter: The Importance of Mindful Play in Childhood
Learning and the Brain Conference
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