Scribblers Playdates: Intentional Play for Homeschool Moms
From Everyday Educator by Classical Conversations Inc.
April 28, 2026 · 55 min · Season 10 · Episode 91
About this episode
The episode discusses how to host a Scribblers Playdate that nurtures preschoolers' development and builds community among homeschool moms.
What does intentional play actually look like for preschoolers — and how do you build a community around it? In this episode of the Everyday Educator podcast, host Lisa Bailey is joined by Sherry Castillo and Delise Germond to discuss how to host a Scribblers Playdate that nurtures the whole child: fine motor skills, faith, social-emotional growth, and a love of learning. Whether you're a homeschool mom with a 4-year-old or a grandmother wanting to invest in your grandchildren, this conversation will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to gather your people. In this episode you'll learn what the "scribbler" stage really is (ages 4–8), why play is the real work of childhood, how to structure a low-prep, high-impact playdate, the surprising fruit of multi-generational community, and why older moms hosting playdates is one of the most powerful gifts in a homeschool community. This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by CC Graduate Degree in Latin Studies: Classical Conversations is excited to announce the launch of our new accredited Graduate Program in Latin Studies, an 18-credit hour program designed specifically for homeschooling parents who want to deepen their…
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Bailey
Guests: Sherry Castillo, Delise Germond
Topics covered
- intentional play
- homeschooling
- community building
- child development
- multi-generational learning
Keywords
- Scribblers Playdate
- homeschool
- preschoolers
- fine motor skills
- social-emotional growth
- community
- play
- learning
Sponsors
CC Graduate Degree in Latin Studies
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