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\u201cI don\u2019t care a button, I don\u2019t care a fig.\u201d<\/span><\/i> This line from an Edward Lear poem caught my attention as I listened to the <\/span>Buttons & Figs<\/span><\/i> podcast intro. I knew I was in for some clever creativity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been looking for a show that inspires kids to think critically and express themselves creatively, check this one out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever heard kids having fun with figurative language? Amazing! You can\u2019t help but be drawn in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having taught English in the past, I\u2019m sure the short wordplay challenges from \u201cWacky Wordplay Wednesdays\u201d would capture the interest of kids. They\u2019re ideal for parents who are helping their children with their schooling from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also find teachable moments, like the episode featuring poems from the book <\/span>Woke: A Young Poet\u2019s Call to Justice. <\/span><\/i>This episode is crafted specifically to inspire a family discussion about social justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

The occasional weighty topic is balanced by much lighter content. From superhero jokes to comedy sketches, most episodes will make you smile and encourage your kids to be imaginative and fearlessly try out new ideas. It doesn\u2019t get much better than that!<\/span><\/p>\n

The concept of playing with words and sounds is a novel way to spread some joy. The <\/span>Buttons & Figs<\/span><\/i> team says, <\/span>\u201cA bit of nonsense each day, goes a long way.\u201d<\/span><\/i> I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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March 2021 Issue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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