Are You Passionate About Play?

We are now seeking playful article contributions from early childhood educators, playful parents and others employed in work with children for an upcoming issue of Play Grow Learn.

What is Play Grow Learn?

Play Grow Learn is a fully downloadable e-magazine perfect for young children who love to play (and their adults too!). It’s full of quality project and activity ideas just right for kids who love life…and isn’t that all of them?!?!

What are we looking for?

  • Playful activity ideas
  • Fun tutorials
  • Articles exploring current issues related to play, development, young children and/or family life.
  • Suitable for parents and educators involved in the care of children aged 0-8 years.

Within each of the following topic areas;

  • Construction related play activities
  • Creative projects (process art)
  • Outdoor play experiences
  • Active, physical play ideas
  • Music, dance and drama activities
  • Imaginative play activities
  • Activities that encourage the development of thinking and reasoning skills, especially related to early science and mathematical explorations
  • Activities that encourage the development of language skills – including playful pre-reading and pre-writing games and activities
  • Playful ways of developing positive social and emotional behaviours
  • Baby play information and activity ideas
  • Family time activities, traditions and celebrations
  • Reading with children
  • Ideas for organising kids stuff

About Issue 4: Pint Sized Explorers: A World of Adventure
For Issue 4 we are looking for articles that fit under the overarching theme of ‘Pint Sized Explorers: A World of Adventure.’  These articles should encourage hands on exploration of the world for young children through all sorts of playful activities and projects, and adventures suitable for families to enjoy together.

Have a great idea that you think might be a good fit for Play Grow Learn? Here’s what to do…

1. Read the Contributor Guidelines.

2. Send your article idea as an outline (not the completed article) to playgrowlearn@childhood101.com, complete with each of the following;

  • Title your email with Submission and the suggested title of the article in the subject line of the email.
  • Provide a clear overview of the topic of your piece in 3-4 sentences.
  • Provide an example (draft) first paragraph of the piece and an bulleted outline of the rest of the article.
  • Provide an estimated word count. Articles are generally 800 or 1200 words. Tutorials may have a smaller overall word count but include more photographs.
  • Provide a 50 word bio about you including a link back to your personal blog or website.

Please note, articles must be original and not previously published anywhere, online or offline. Purchased articles become the property of Childhood 101’s Play Grow Learn.

To find out a little more about Play Grow Learn, check out the previous issues here.


4 Comments

  1. Hi, just wondering where abouts we can purchase this magazine. Sounds amazing! Thanks 🙂

  2. Woo hoo I am totally emailing you now to join in on the next issue that would be so awesome!

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