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We've been doing calendar time and letter of the week with young children for so long that for many the benefits are taken for granted. New research is challenging the value of these practices, so today we seek guidance from some early childhood experts. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @Notjustcute @HeatherShumaker #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Heather Shumaker is a national speaker on parenting and early childhood topics, and is the author of two renegade parenting books: It’s OK Not to Share and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide. An advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she lives in northern Michigan with her family. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool.

Our guests say that a love of discovery is vital to teaching science to young children. In this segment, they share the best practices. Follow: @Teach_Preschool @PeggyAshbrook @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Peggy Ashbrook—early childhood science teacher and teacher-mentor, The Early Years columnist and blogger [nsta.org/earlyyears] for the National Science Teachers Association and author of Science Is Simple. Beth Davis is a National Board Certified Teacher holding a Master's Degree and an Ed. Specialist Degree in Elementary Education as well as a an Early Childhood Certification. She was an elementary science lab teacher for 17 years and has been the owner and science teacher at Kids For Kids Academy. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.

Our guests agree that social-emotional learning is a prerequisite to all learning. How is social-emotional learning developed? What are the key competencies and challenges? What are some practical ways to teach social-emotional skills in the classroom? Follow: @Teach_Preschool @SETLLab @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork #edchat #teaching #edreform #AskingWhatIf A well-known early childhood educator, Ellen Booth Church, spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University. Ellen is an author of many books for teachers and parents. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Zinsser is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an applied developmental psychologist and director of the Social-Emotional Teaching and Learning Lab at UIC. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool.

A growing chorus of early education professionals are saying that setting standards for reading instruction in kindergarten is going too far. They argue that policies aimed at preparing kids for college through academics at increasingly earlier years is misguided and unsupported by the research. Learn more. Follow: @JoanAlmon @Teach_Preschool @bamradionetwork @bodymindchild Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University where she taught teachers for more than 30 years and was a founder of the University's Center for Peaceable Schools. Nancy has written and spoken extensively about the impact of media on children's lives and social development, and how children learn the skills for positive relationships. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development. Joan Almon co-founded the Alliance for Childhood in 1999 and is an advocate for healthy early education and enough play time for children. She was an early childhood educator for more than thirty years.

Public school teachers spent 1.6 billion dollars on classroom supplies last year. Today we talk about why teachers are personally paying for school supplies and what can be done to reduce this hidden teaching tax without harming kids. Follow: @terryheick @Teach_Preschool @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Terry Heick, Director of Curriculum at TeachThought & author of article, "8 Ways to Save Money on School Supplies" Blogger, Edutopia.org. Cynthia Henton has been a teacher with Seattle Schools for more than 20 years. From classroom teacher to Math Coach, she has been on a quest to save money for herself and her fellow colleagues.Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed.,over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, music director, Blog: Teach Preschool and consultant for staff training and professional development.