Pages and Play Podcast

Pages & Play is where children’s books meet real life. Each episode, hosts Monique Dupree, known as Nanny Miss Monique, and Dara Green Yates from Seaside Staffing Company take a children’s book and explore how it connects to the ways kids learn, grow, and make sense of the world. They dig into how stories can spark movement, creativity, and deeper conversations—whether you’re a nanny, parent, or educator. Their goal is simple: to give you practical ideas and inspiration you can bring straight to the kids in your life. Every episode ends with the Practical Magic Activity, a quick, hands-on idea that turns storytime into playtime for children ages two to five.

Pages and Play Podcast is a education podcast hosted by designsbymissmonique, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

designsbymissmonique hosts Pages and Play Podcast, a education show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Creating Future Leaders: The Role of Mindset, Mentorship, and Meaningful Stories

  Mar 23, 202622 minS0

  children's books, ambition, leadership, personal development, confidence, generational role models, empowerment, storytelling, education, mindset summaryIn this episode of Pages and Play, hosts Dara and Nanny Miss Monique engage with Crystal Gale Crawford, founder of Hey Crystal Gal Consulting, to explore the themes of ambition, confidence, and the importance of generational role models through the lens of the children's book 'Ambitious Girl' by Mina Harris. The conversation delves into how stories can inspire both children and adults, the significance of supportive relationships, and practical strategies for fostering a positive mindset and self-affirmation in children. Crystal shares her insights on leadership, overcoming...

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  Episode #7

  Reframing Chores as Love

  Feb 6, 202624 minS0

  <p>Keywords</p> <p>children's books, family, care work, parenting, Fair Play, equity, chores, home, love, education</p> <p><br> Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Pages and Play, hosts Nanny Miss Monique and Dara welcome Lori Sugarman-Li, author of 'Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family.' They discuss the importance of recognizing care work, the inspiration behind the book, and how to reframe chores as acts of love. Lori shares insights on the Fair Play method, the significance of illustrating diverse family dynamics, and the impact of teaching children about equity in household responsibilities. The...

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  Episode #6

  Screen-Free Stories That Spark Imaginations — with Drew Vernon of Tonies

  Jan 9, 202618 minS0

  <p> </p> <p> </p> 🎧 Today’s Guest <p>Drew Vernon — Marketing Director at Tonies and leader of Tonies Education. Drew partners with schools, libraries, and literacy advocates (including LeVar Burton!) to bring stories, play, and learning to kids in creative, hands-on, screen-free ways.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Whodonut, Wordplay, and Wonder

  Nov 23, 202537 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Pages and Play, Nanny Miss Monique and Dara sit down with children’s author Josh Funk to talk about what makes a story truly connect with kids. Josh is known for creating playful, smart books filled with humor, mystery, and sharp wordplay that keep children engaged and adults entertained during read-alouds.</p> <p>The conversation explores how storytelling shapes early literacy and emotional development, why rhyme and rhythm matter in children’s writing, and how humor makes stories more memorable. Josh shares his creative process, from building fair but surprising mysteries to designing stories that natu...

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  Episode #4

  MerCat Magic: Secunda Wood on Storytelling, Self-Care, and STEM

  Oct 31, 202539 minS0

  <p>Keywords</p> <p>Gabby's Dollhouse, MerCat, children's education, voice acting, self-care, STEM, inclusivity, imagination, childhood development, Secunda Wood</p> <p><br> Summary</p> <p>In this episode of Pages and Play, hosts Monique and Dara welcome Secunda Wood, the voice of MerCat from Gabby's Dollhouse. They explore the importance of storytelling in children's education, the magic of science, and the significance of self-care and inclusivity in media. Secunda shares her journey to becoming MerCat, the character's impact on young audiences, and her vision for the future of children's programming. The conversation highlights the blend of fun and education in...

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