Tales and Tidbits
Podcast Description
A podcast series from Tanglin Trust School’s Infant library program, offering parents and educators engaging, research-based discussions about early childhood literacy, reading habits, and the role of books in young children’s lives. Each brief episode explores practical tips, thoughtful insights, and balanced perspectives on topics like the benefits of reading aloud, managing screen time, building home libraries, and fostering a love of books.
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Focuses on early childhood literacy, reading habits, and the importance of books in young children's lives with episodes covering practical topics such as the benefits of reading aloud, managing screen time, and building home libraries. For example, episodes such as 'Beyond Bedtime Stories' emphasize interactive storytime practices through Dialogic Reading, while 'Reimagining Screen Time' discusses intentional screen use in education.
A podcast series from Tanglin Trust School’s Infant library program, offering parents and educators engaging, research-based discussions about early childhood literacy, reading habits, and the role of books in young children’s lives. Each brief episode explores practical tips, thoughtful insights, and balanced perspectives on topics like the benefits of reading aloud, managing screen time, building home libraries, and fostering a love of books.
In this episode of Tales and Tidbits, we explore how picture books with darker themes help children navigate big emotions like fear, sadness, and anger. With insights from Seunghee Chung, counsellor at Tanglin Trust School, we discuss how storytelling builds resilience, fosters empathy, and provides a safe space for children to process their feelings.
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