EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS

Captain Dave and Eddie welcome back the award-winning nutritionist, trainer and podcaster, Louise Mercieca from 'The Health Kick'. https://www.thehealthkick.co.uk  

Captain Dave and Eddie meet Dogsthorpe Infant School teacher, Miss Pettit. She tells us about the importance of music and dance in children's lives, her work with the Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society and their latest production of 'Sister Act'. These performances of 'Sister Act' take places in the beautiful Peterborough Cathedral May 31st to June 3rd.  Tickets and details of 'Sister Act'...

On today's Dogsthorpe Infant School LaunchPad, Captain Dave and Eddie meet the children's author, Adam D. Searle. https://www.adamdsearle-author.com    

A very special weekend to celebrate the Coronation of The King Charles III begins on the Friday before the big day. Eddie Edster our school well-being dog (himself being a King Charles (spaniel)) is crowned 'King Charles Eddie' of Dogsthorpe Infant School by our children in 'Shine Time' (assembly).  In this special episode of Eddie's LaunchPads, our headteacher, Mrs Waters (the owner of 'Eddie') i...

Sue Atkins, Dogsthorpe Infant School's online Family Support adviser, guests on today's LaunchPad to offer her advice on parents, children and teachers well-being.  https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com  

Today's 'Eddie's LaunchPads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast features Wendy, the creator of 'My Mood Stars'. Listen to the podcast for a 20% discount on all My Mood Stars products.  Website: mymoodstars.co.uk Twitter:    https://twitter.com/mymoodstars https://www.wendywoo.uk  

Captain Dave and Eddie talk to Julie from 'Little Voices - Peterborough'. They discuss the vital importance of children's well-being through music, singing, drama and dance.  mail to: julie@littlevoices.org.uk website http://www.littlevoices.org.uk/ Telephone 07801 953643  https://www.instagram.com/LittleVoicesPeterborough/ https://twitter.com/LittleVoicesPbo https://www.tiktok.com/@littlevoicespe...

Captain Dave and Eddie Edster from Dogsthorpe Infant School use the LaunchPad to explore 'Playtime By Fawns'.  https://www.fawns.co.uk  

Author Chris Dixon and his children's book 'That's Okay' is featured on Eddie's launchPad today.  Catch his animation here!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkR7rc1pXiY  

Our guest, Sue Atkins, offers advice to parents and teachers. This time Sue offers advice about children who refuse to do tasks when they are requested to do so.  https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/  

Eddie Edster and Cap'n Dave meet the children's author, Jessica Carter. Jessica is visiting Dogsthorpe Infant School on World Book Day.  https://www.instagram.com/jessicacarterauthor/ www.partnershippublishing.co.uk/product-page/when-i-grow-up  

Today Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet Harriet from Peterborough City College. The college is about to run a new Science Club for children and parents at Dogsthorpe Infant School. And... Hannah explains more about what the City College offers adult learners and an exciting Alice In Wonderland family fun day. https://citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk https://www.facebook.com/CityCollegePeterborough/?locale=en...

Captain Dave and Eddie meet Anna Terreros-Martin. Anna is an author and illustrator.  In  this episode she talks about her love of writing and illustrating and her latest book, 'The Friendly Mammoth'. 'Friends Make Everything Possible'. 

Today we meet Mandy Wilding who started school at Dogsthorpe Infants over fifty years ago.

The first of our monthly meetings with families and parenting adviser, Sue Atkins.  http://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com https://twitter.com/SueAtkins  

What is the food like at Dogsthorpe Infant School?  Is the food fresh? How much does it cost parents for their child to receive a breakfast and lunch every day at Dogsthorpe Infant School? 

In this episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads' we zoom back to the day when Eddie and Cap'n Dave met Andrew Jennings and his English writing resources called, 'Vocabulary Ninja'.  https://vocabularyninja.co.uk  

Cap'n Dave and Eddie, the wellbeing dog from Dogsthorpe Infant School meet the children's author, illustrator and cartoonist, Steve Weatherill to talk about the importance of children reading from a very early age. Useful Links. https://babygoz.webflow.io https://twitter.com/steveweatherill https://it-it.facebook.com/babygoz/  

Captain Dave and Eddie Edster meet Will from 'The Art of Brilliance' and Will brings a message for teachers and parents alike.  https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk https://twitter.com/beingbrilliant https://www.facebook.com/artbeingbrilliant/  

On the final LaunchPad of 2022. Cap'n Dave and Eddie talk to TanziiTV and the headteacher of Dogsthorpe Infant School, Mrs Waters.  We end our Christmas Show with a festive song from Cap'n Dave and Mrs Waters.  https://www.tanzii.tv https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk  

In this special 'Festive LaunchPads, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to Amanda Seyderhelm about the pressures of family life, teaching and the need for well-being, especially during this cost of living crisis and coming Christmas 2022.  https://helpingchildrensmileagain.com https://helpingchildrensmileagain.com/contact/  

On this edition of our Festive Launchpad, Eddie and Cap'n Dave take the Learning Journey rocket to Nebraska to meet Kim Wilch and talk about her children's book, 'Peter The Turtle Can't Poop'. It's a funny but thought-provoking children's story for infants and their parents to enjoy.  You can find out more about Kim's book here:  https://onemoreexclamation.com   Then.... Cap'n Dave and Eddie have...

Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet TV and social media parenting and families adviser, Sue Atkins. https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com  

On the first of our five daily Festive LaunchPads, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to Si from Rock Kidz who offer music, dance, wellness and well-being resources in schools across the UK. https://www.rockkidzonline.com https://twitter.com/RockKidzSi 
Social Media Handle (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) - rockkidzuk

In this episode of 'Eddie's LaunchPads' Captain Dave and hos co-pilot meet with Paula and Rebecca, the co-founders of 'Permanent Education CIC'. They encourage and train schools in 'Philosophy For Children'. 'P4C'.   'Thinking for ourselves, for life.  For more details: https://permanenteducation.org