How to Turn Homework into a Game and Make Learning Fun

Today’s episode is a massive treat, as I am joined by Sophie David, a play guru, influencer and now author of Read, Write, Play: 100 Easy Ways to Make Phonics Fun for Children Aged 3-7.

In this conversation, Sophie explains how she implements all of the information and resources on her website, to create a fun learning environment for her kids, from phonics and reading to homework, screen time, and more!

As Mary Poppins once sang:

In every job that must be done

There is an element of fun

You find the fun and snap!

The job's a game

The same applies to our kids’ education, and it begins at home, with us. Learning is as fun as we choose to make it, and our job as parents is to unlock the curiosity in our children and help them want to learn.

So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa, and enjoy the conversation…

Additional Resources:

Little Happy Learners: https://www.littlehappylearners.co.uk/ 

Sophie’s book, available now: https://geni.us/readwriteplay 

Connect with Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlehappylearners/ 

Highlights from this episode:

03:10 - Sophie’s journey

09:00 - You are your baby’s best friend

15:16 - Monkey see monkey do

20:26 - There is no normal

26:28- Phonics is not just about ABC

32:38 - Managing screen time

37:48 - Learning is experiential

41:50 - Mum, businesswoman, funlover, and author

45:27 - Where do we start?

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