Кращі подкасти про Young Children (2024)

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Episode 73: Challenging Behaviors in the Preschool Classroom (with Prerna Richards) 48:36

20h ago48:36

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Challenging behaviors seem to be on the rise in preschool classrooms. Prerna Richards, of Together We Grow, specializes in supporting educators with a behavior coaching program. In this episode, she shares what she believes is behind this increase, and what can be done to better help our youngest learners. Find Show Notes : https://notjustcute.com/…

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Episode 72: Fairy Tales and Resilience (with Stephanie Goloway, EdD) 57:48

14d ago57:48

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Once upon a time..... ...Happily ever after. These are common fairy tale phrases. But they're more than just staid story stems. These common phrases -- and the stories in between -- hold not only a recipe for imagination and fantasy but also for resilience. Stephanie Goloway (EdD) is a powerful advocate for the importance of imagination, play, and …

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Episode 71: Bringing Families to the Library with Play (with Tammie Benham) 53:18

1M ago53:18

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Most people associate the library with silence. But what if we associated it with play? In this episode, I’m talking with Tammie Benham, Youth Services Consultant for the Southeast Kansas Library System. Tammie believes that where libraries, children, and families intersect, magic is possible. And she’s set out to make that magic through a family e…

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Episode 70: Why We Need Play for All 14:30

2M ago14:30

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We started this series with the overall argument for why play is essential for human development. The next three episodes dug deep into three main themes: Why we need play for mental health and wellness, for brain development and real learning, and for soft skill development. Then, we shifted to several shorter episodes, touching on specific types …

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Episode 69: Why We Play with Art 11:37

2M ago11:37

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What does fingerpainting have to do with the Space Race? In this episode, we're talking about art and creative play and their role in learning, thinking, and innovating. Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode69Amanda Morgan

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Episode 68: Why We Play Pretend 17:56

2M ago17:56

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This episode’s focus is the dress-up area and dramatic play. We’ll talk about the powerful developmental support that comes from preschoolers dressing up and playing pretend. Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode68Amanda Morgan

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Episode 67: Why We Play at the Sensory Table 15:20

2M ago15:20

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This episode’s focus is sensory play. We’ll take a look at why these bins full of rice, water, goop, and other media aren’t just a big mess waiting to happen, they’re a really important key to supporting healthy child development. Find Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode67Amanda Morgan

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Episode 66: Why We Play with Blocks 15:17

2M ago15:17

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This episode’s focus is the block area. We look at what’s going on in those busy building centers of the early childhood classroom, and why it’s important to keep those big spaces open for construction, even when there’s pressure to move the blocks out to make room for “real school”. Don’t underestimate the simple nature of a collection of rectangl…

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Episode 65: Why We Play for Soft Skills 21:17

2M ago21:17

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While some schools may claim they’re moving away from play and toward more direct academic instruction as a way to prepare children for their future careers, business leaders repeatedly share that soft skills are becoming increasingly relevant in the workplaces of today and of the future. In this episode, we’ll talk about how pushing out play also …

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Episode 64: Why We Play for Brain Development and Real Learning 40:49

2M ago40:49

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This is the third episode in a nine-episode series! (Find them all here.) In this episode, we’re digging into why we play for brain development and real learning. There are many people who say they support play for young children, but question whether or not we need play in school, or who might argue that play is important, as long as we get the wo…

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Episode 63: Why We Play for Mental Health 17:31

2M ago17:31

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In this episode, we’re digging into why we play for mental health. It’s not just something we think is true or that sounds nice, it’s a claim that’s backed up by science and statistics. There’s something about play that is essential to developing and maintaining our mental health. We’ll dig into those findings and what they mean for our youngest le…

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Episode 62: The Why We Play Special Series 18:18

3M ago18:18

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I’m excited to be kicking off something special today. For years, I’ve been speaking at workshops and conferences about the power of play in the early learning environment, which sparked the series of parent letters I’ve written, called Why We Play. This month, I’ll be sharing a special podcast series with the same name: Why We Play. Every Tuesday …

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Episode 61: Getting Curious About PreK Research (with Dr. Dale Farran) 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

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Find Show Notes Here Dr. Dale Farran has spent the better part of the last 50 years researching early childhood education. But some of her most famous research has come about rather recently, as she directs the evaluation of the Tennessee Voluntary PreK Program. This study is one of the most fascinating pieces of recent research in early childhood …

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Episode 60: Calm the Chaos (with Dayna Abraham) 41:18

9M ago41:18

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Challenging behaviors are nothing new in early childhood education. And yet, there’s something different going on. For a variety of reasons, challenging behaviors seem to be increasing both in intensity and frequency. Dayna Abraham is no stranger to challenging behaviors. As a board certified teacher and a mom to 3 neuro-divergent children, Dayna h…

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Episode 59: Preparing Preservice Teachers (with Kelli Barker) 59:36

9M ago59:36

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I’m talking to someone I’ve wanted to share with you for a long time. One of my best friends from grad school, Kelli Barker. She’s now the director of the Adelle and Dale Young child development lab school at Utah State University. She’s sharing what a lab school is as well as what she’s learned about helping college students and preservice teacher…

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Episode 58: The Science of Reading in Action K-2 (with Malia Hollowell) 32:40

11M ago32:40

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Malia Hollowell is the author of The Science of Reading in Action and the creator of the site Playdough to Plato. She’s a National Board Certified educator who’s helping to put the science of reading into action with playful, hands on experiences. Her book, website, and Instagram are full of fantastic examples and resources. Her primary focus is gr…

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Episode 57: Science of Reading in Preschool? 35:48

12M ago35:48

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Have you been asked how your preschool room aligns with the Science of Reading? Or maybe you’ve seen videos of two year olds reading and the sales page headlines saying that simply applying the *science* can give all toddlers the advantage they deserve? Well, in this episode, we’re adding on to the basic background and history of the science of rea…

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Episode 56: Exploring the Science of Reading 29:05

12M ago29:05

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I’ve talked and written a lot about early literacy over the years, but I’ve avoided one very popular term: The Science of Reading. I decided to keep my head down and my work research-based and just stay out of the fray of nailing down the specific jargon. But with more and more states and districts requiring “Science of Reading compliant curriculum…

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Episode 55: Finding Your Voice for Advocacy & Writing (with Rae Pica) 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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Rae Pica is a force. As a speaker, consultant, and the author of over 20 books in addition to articles in many popular publications, Rae Pica has been an outspoken voice for children and childhood for more than 4 decades. Constant in that career has been her passion for protecting childhood and calling others to action. In this episode, she’s talki…

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How Children Learn through Play, with Kim Hughes 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

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“There are no perfect parents, and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.” With this quote from Dave Willis in mind, today's guest Kim Hughes teaches us how to savor the perfect moments in playful ways with our kids. But what are the best ways to do that? And does playing with children include playing …

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The Importance of Nutrition, Sleep, and Movement with Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw 53:37

1+ y ago53:37

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Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw hears a lot of the same questions from parents, and they usually center around food and sleep. So today she answers questions like: How much sleep should a child be getting really? When should they start eliminating naps? What are the first foods that should be introduced? What should you do if your child is a picky eater? Let'…

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Using Routines and Visuals for Your Child with Kristen Balhoff, Conscious Discipline Instructor 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

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As a parent of young children, do you find yourself thinking: "Why can’t we ever find all the shoes?!?" "Why can’t my child go potty, brush teeth, and put on PJs without being asked?” "How do we always forget the backpack?!” Sound familiar? Well today we're talking all about routines and how young children - especially children who aren't old enoug…

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Kindergarten Readiness with Bonnie DiLeone 56:55

1+ y ago56:55

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Back on episode 6, we covered the nuts and bolts of how to register for kindergarten, and the differences between charter, magnet, private, and public schools. Today we uncover when to register for kindergarten - when is a child ready on a social emotional level and on an intellectual level? It's not an easy choice, and what are some of the skills …

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Sensory and Motor Development, with Pediatric Occupational Therapist Rose Langston 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

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Today, host Emily King and pediatric occupational therapist Rose Langston talk about motor and sensory development, when parents should be concerned, how they can help, and why reaching milestones by a certain age might not be as imperative as we once thought. Rose Langston is an occupational therapist and clinical manager at Pediatric Possibilitie…

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How to Pick a Kindergarten, with Tamani Powell Anderson, WCPSS Magnet Coordinator 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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Ok parents, if you've been confused by all of the elementary school options that Wake County has to offer, this episode is for you! Today, Wake County Public School System Magnet Coordinator Tamani Powell Anderson joins us to give us the inside scoop on when you should start looking into kindergartens, what a magnet school is, what a charter school…

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Language Development and Communication with Tracy Vail, SLP 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

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As parents, most of us are concerned about cognitive development, and we all have questions about milestones for communication, language, non-verbal skills, pronunciation, and more. But how do we know if our child is on the right path? And what can we do to help support them? Today Tracy Vail joins us to give us some language tips for our our child…

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Episode 54: Taking the Next Step for Your Program (with Shannon McGuire Bowman & Tara Beard) 48:06

1+ y ago48:06

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Childcare Resources of Indian River in Vero Beach, Florida began with three tenacious educators going out of their way to create something better for 25 children. Today, the ripple effect of their efforts has grown into something that impacts 3000 children and still growing. In this episode I’m talking with Childcare Resources’ executive director, …

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Supporting Social Skills Development, with Christine Burkhart 43:41

1+ y ago43:41

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We expect children to develop physical, mental, and emotional skills, but that won't happen unless the child feels safe. And in order to feel safe, there needs to be a connection. But what does that mean? And can there be a true connection even before the child is talking? Today we're talking all things social skills, with Christine Burkhart, the o…

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Why Parent Mental Health Matters with Edla Prevette 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

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As parents, how do our own emotional and stress levels impact the ones we're caring for? We all want to give our children a safe environment to grow, so if we're not bringing our best selves to our parenting, what can we do about it? Edla Prevette is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and registered play therapist. For more than 30 years, …

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Episode 53: Whole Child Solutions to Brain Based Challenges with Dr. Nicole Beurkens 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

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When holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens attends to a brain-based challenge, she doesn't look only at the ways she could change the brain. She looks at the many things that impact the brain and starts there. Nutrition, sleep, environment, input. There's so much that contributes to the challenging behaviors we see -- and we have more control o…

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Understanding Toddler Behavior, with Lynn Young 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

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Most of us don't expect much from babies except a little fussiness, a lot of tears, and a whole lot of cuteness. But when babies turn into toddlers, we expect much more from them. The tantrums aren't as cute. They're expected to regulate their emotions. They're expected to communicate their needs. But that's not always realistic. Today we're joined…

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History of Project Enlightenment Foundation, with Dr. Charles Kronberg & Dr. Barbara Still 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

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Today we share how it all began. Project Enlightenment started in 1969, when the Raleigh public schools received a three year grant to create a collaborative mental health and education program. This program was to provide a training site for child psychiatry residents at Dorthea Dix child psychiatry program to serve the mental health needs of youn…

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Introducing the Raising Young Children in Wake County Podcast! 1:09

1+ y ago1:09

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How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten? How can children learn through play? Does nutrition, sleep, and activity really matter when kids are so young? I think my child might be neurodivergent. What should I do about it? What are magnet, charter, and private schools? And how do I choose what’s best? In this series, we include interviews…

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Episode 52: Beyond the 30 Million Words (with Dr. Rachel Romeo) 42:10

2y ago42:10

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I'm talking with Dr. Rachel Romeo about her follow up research to Hart & Risley's famous 30 million word gap. She's sharing how language shapes development and why interactions matter beyond word counts. Show notes and links at https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode52

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Episode 51: The Legacy of Fred Rogers (with Dr. Dana Winters) 38:34

2y ago38:34

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In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Dana Winters, executive director of the Fred Rogers Institute about how the work of Fred Rogers continues today. It's one of my favorites. You'll want the show notes. Find them at: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode51

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Episode 50: Rethinking the Entire Approach to Preschool (Diving into the NPR Article) 30:13

2y ago30:13

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Early last month, NPR published an article with the title, “A top researcher says it's time to rethink our entire approach to preschool”. Maybe you saw it, or like me, maybe you had several people send it to you because they knew you’d find it fascinating. The article featured developmental psychologist and researcher Dr. Dale Farran and her reflec…

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Episode 49: Leaders Lounge with Beth Cannon 30:36

2+ y ago30:36

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Find Show Notes at notjustcute.com/podcast/episode49 This episode comes from a livestream I did with Leaders Lounge summit organizer, Beth Cannon. We talked about her experience helping early education teams get clear about their purpose and about their process. We take on a topic that makes many educators uncomfortable – business – and talk about …

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Episode 48: Connecting Through Music (with Laurie Berkner) 52:46

2+ y ago52:46

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If you’ve spent much time listening to children’s music, you’ve likely heard of Laurie Berkner. And if you haven’t, you’ll be thanking me for the introduction later. Laurie Berkner has a gift not only for creating engaging music that even adults actually like, but for truly seeing, hearing, and respecting children in the process. For her, each perf…

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Episode 47: Supporting New Teachers (with Vanessa Levin) 30:48

2+ y ago30:48

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I'm talking with Vanessa Levin of PreK Pages and Teaching Trailblazers about how we can better support each other as educators!

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Episode 46: The Power of Nature Play (with Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten) 42:38

2+ y ago42:38

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Meghan Fitzgerald has combined her many professional and personal experiences with her passion for learning, play, and nature, to create Tinkergarten, a program that supports caregivers in providing children with powerful outdoor play experiences. In this episode, she shares her insights on how and why playing in nature benefits every child’s devel…

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Episode 45: Getting Parents on Board with Play (with Rae Pica) 25:16

2+ y ago25:16

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I had a great conversation recently with my friend, Rae Pica, about how and why we should get parents on board with play-based, developmentally appropriate education. Show Notes: www.https://notjustcute.com/podast/episode45

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Episode 44: Fairy Dust Teaching (with Sally Haughey) 1:00:38

3y ago1:00:38

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You may be familiar with Sally Haughey’s amazing work through Fairy Dust Teaching, a site committed to respecting the whole child, community, play, and education as a living, breathing art form. She began the site in 2010, as a place to collect and share her own thoughts as an early childhood educator. In the eleven years since then, it has grown i…

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Episode 43: "The Uncontrollable Child" (with Matis Miller) 40:27

3y ago40:27

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Matis Miller is the author of the new book, The Uncontrollable Child. He’s a licensed clinical social worker and therapist and the founder, director, and supervisor of The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of New Jersey. Certified in both cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies, Matis brings a unique perspective on the balance point betw…

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Episode 42: Thrivers (with Dr. Michele Borba) 22:14

3y ago22:14

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Dr. Borba's newest book, THRIVERS: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle While Others Shine, combines scientific studies, input from dozens of researchers/experts focusing on resilience, and interviews with more than 100 young people from all walks of life. Through all of that research, Dr. Borba found something surprising: the difference be…

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Episode 41: Lessons from Remote Teaching (with Allison McDonald) 39:33

3y ago39:33

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One year ago, Allison McDonald was teaching preschool in the state of Washington and writing her popular blog, No Time for Flash Cards. Like many other teachers, her class was suddenly canceled when the pandemic hit and the world shut down. After the initial shock, her school began talking about how they could safely move forward and continue servi…

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Episode 40: What's New with DAP? 42:51

3+ y ago42:51

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Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode40 After the U.S.- based National Association for the Education of Young Children – or NAEYC – launched its national accreditation system for early childhood learning programs in the early 1980s, they made an interesting observation. While their accreditation criteria frequently referenced the term…

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Episode 39: Let's Play, America! (with Pat Rumbagh) 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

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Several years ago, Pat Rumbaugh was nicknamed “The Play Lady.” And the nickname stuck. After spending 25 years getting young people to play through her work as a PE teacher and tennis coach, she co-founded Let’s Play America and took on the task of encouraging people of ALL ages across the nation to prioritize play. We’ll be talking about why play …

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Episode 38: Finding the Verbs and the Magic in Early Childhood Education (with Heather Jackson) 38:05

3+ y ago38:05

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I'm so excited for you to meet Heather Jackson, director of the Reggio-inspired Sunflower School. In this episode she shares her thoughts on verbs as thematic units, slowing down to capture the true intentions of the children we work with, and the beauty and importance in the magical thinking of childhood. Whether you aspire to teach specifically f…

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Episode 37: What if We Taught the Way Children Learn (with Rae Pica) 29:19

3+ y ago29:19

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Rae Pica is a force to be reckoned with. With her unapologetic straight-talk, she has been advocating for children and for whole child education for decades, filling shelves of books with her words and inspiring educators around the world. Her latest book, What if We taught the Way Children Learn, fits the pattern, calling into question the many in…

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Episode 36: Resilience (with Dr. Nefertiti Poyner) 30:20

3+ y ago30:20

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Today I’m talking with Dr. Nefertiti Poyner of the Devereaux Center for Resilient Children and I’m going to to tell you right now, she is an absolute delight. Educators and the children they love and teach are being stretched in every direction, Dr. Poyner shares some of the principles that create the “ordinary magic” that helps us all to bounce ba…

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