Early Childhood Chatter

<p>Dr. Lauren Loquasto notes, “To work with young children is to expect the unexpected, often big questions asked or statements made at the most unexpected time.” In this podcast, Dr. Lauren will help parents and...

<p>Dr. Erman Türkili discusses the importance of early childhood music education and its role in shaping creativity, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning. Drawing insights from his book, First Steps...

<p>Debbie Wolski explains the practicality of using pancake flipping as the visual for flipping unwanted emotions! If you wait too long to flip any pancake, it will eventually burn. Keeping in mind that every pancake...

<p>In this podcast episode, Sara McBryde explores the significant role of games in early childhood education, discussing how they facilitate cognitive, social, and emotional development. The benefits of both structured...

<p>Rob Sanders understands that a positive classroom environment is established before the first child arrives and goes beyond the physical space. (Of course, who doesn’t learn better in a classroom that is stimulating...

<p>Alicia Oldham asks our listeners to rethink how they teach early childhood education courses and provide professional learning for teachers in the classrooms. Many adults who work with children have lost the ability...

<p>Calm-down corners began as a way to support students with escalating and disruptive behaviors by providing a space to self-regulate and calm themselves. Laurie Tess will share the importance of recognizing less...

<p>When a conversation about a child’s development is hard for us to lead, it is likely also hard for families to hear. We must approach conversations with compassion. We so desperately want families to take our advice...

<p>Dr. Ariel Sylvester talks about her experience in the field of early childhood education and what has led her to become an entrepreneur and leader in the field of ECE. Dr. Sylvester explains why it is important for...

<p>Kristina Lucia shares about the importance of healthy communication. Identifying and understanding both our own feelings and those of others is a skill that requires continuous practice and nurturing. When we develop...

<p>Rex Kreuder explains why it is vital for teachers to personally connect with parents of the children in their classroom. Good two-way communication between families and school is necessary for student success. This...

<p>Join Dr. Melissa Smith as she debunks common myths about process art in early childhood education, from concerns about messiness to doubts about its educational benefits and how to showcase student creations...

<p>Dr. Michelle Otstot explains the "Walk the Line" activity, a key Practical Life exercise in a Montessori early childhood classroom. The activity is designed to foster motor development, concentration, coordination...

<p>Jessica Sager discusses the child care cliff that educators and families are facing following the expiration of pandemic relief funds in September.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>If you would like a closed captioning version...

<p>Breanna Boyd, Founder and CEO of FeedWells, a nationally recognized organization, addresses food insecurity by nourishing students' bodies and minds. Through student-curated, locally-sourced nutritious meals and...