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Kris welcomes The Sisters, Sister M. Mercedes Diaz and Sister Maria Consuela Garzón of St. Francis Daycare Center in Alton, Illinois, who also just happen to be the winners of the 2024 Child Care Rockstar Contest! In this episode, the sisters share their journey of leading a 45‑year‑old institution, discussing their leap into early childhood education without prior daycare experience, transforming systems post‑COVID, and embracing a “whatever it takes” mindset. Their story reveals the heart, courage, and excellence that define a true ECE rockstar.   Key Takeaways: [4:31] M. Mercedes and Maria are the winners of our 2024 Child Care Rockstar contest! [7:28] Their decision to join the Child Care Success Academy marked the start of crucial changes, moving from makeshift sticky-note systems to structured processes. [8:08] More about St. Francis, located in Alton, Illinois. [10:21] Fun Fact: One sister reveals her Dominican Republic roots and bilingual background, while the other shares her love for writing letters and a wild adventure running down an active volcano in Nicaragua. [12:18] How their program has grown and changed since they came in. [14:06] Having families pick their schedules. [16:33] Implementing Kangarootime software. [18:42] Enrollment and getting the word out about St. Francis. [19:47] Learning what ECE meant — The Sisters have grown a lot! [21:26] Sharing more about their 38 Mission partners. [24:37] The Sisters discuss overcoming a “cray cray” work culture by embracing the right mindset, focusing on gradual improvement, professional development, and maintaining a clear goal. [27:04] Advice to those who may be in a daunting work situation and out of their comfort zone. [29:25] Taking baby steps toward your core values and getting employees bought in. [30:38] What made The Sisters want to enter the Child Care Rockstar contest? [34:40] Kris shares about the first ECE Conference she attended at NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. [37:00] The Sisters define a Child Care Rockstar, and the balance between heart and will.   Quotes: “All we had to go was up. So we were given that opportunity and the Academy gave us the tools that we needed.” — Sister Mercedes [14:00] “There's such a great desire to share freely and it's a really beautiful experience.” — Sister Mercedes on The Academy [16:08] “Even though you're scared, know what the goal is. In your mind, see it and keep your eye on it, and don't be discouraged.” — Sister Mercedes [27:19] “The core value piece is one of the biggest shifts that you're going to make in their mindset as professional educators, and how you want them to show up too.” -— Kris [30:00] “I think a Child Care Rockstar is someone who has a huge heart and a courageous heart.” — Sister Maria [37:40] “A rock star is someone who can see the star, who can see where your goal is, and then take those steps courageously, fall and get up, have arguments and make up and be stronger because of it.” — Sister Mercedes [39:01]   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal St. Francis Day Care Center

Ron Grady is a researcher, educator, and author of Honoring the Moment in Young Children's Lives: Observation, Documentation, and Reflection . He is the former editor in chief at Exchange Press and serves on the editorial boards of the Harvard Educational Review and NAEYC's Voices of Practitioners. Find out more on his website https://childology.co/

No one loves initials or acronyms more that people who work in early childhood education. CITE, NAEYC, ABC, LRE, and a whole list of others can confuse teachers and families. Join Cindy and Alison to learn some of the most commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in the world of early education.

This week we talk all about letting the materials loose!Using materials all across the room and not just for it's intended area can be called cross-area play. We talk about the benefits and some great ideas from a NAEYC article as well as what it looks like in my classroom.We also talk about the mess it can create and tips and tricks for cleaning up said mess.Check out a quick look at cross-area play in one of my instagram reels.Know a friend who loves early childhood? Share this podcast. Lot's more topics, tips, and fun on Instagram @prek.spotFor awesome merch and more info visit Pre-KSpot.comEven more free content inside out our weekly newsletter! Join today.We have so many amazing resources and FREEBIES just for you.

It is not productive to think negatively of our children's teenage years. Instead we need to find ways to embrace this time period and support the changes they're experiencing while giving them room to grow, learn, and fail with us.  But it seems like all the literature out there is designed to scare and dishearten parents as their children reach these later years. What should we be reading?  Thankfully, Ellen Galinsky decided it was time to share the positive side of parenting teenagers.  Ellen is President of Families and Work Institute, elected President of the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN), and senior research advisor to AASA, the School Superintendent Organization. Previous jobs include Chief Science Officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and faculty at Bank Street College. Her life's work revolves around identifying important societal questions, conducting research to seek answers, and turning the findings into action.  Her research is focused on work-life, children's development, youth voice, child-care, parent-professional relationship, and parental development. She's the author of the best-selling Mind in the Making and The Breakthrough Years. She's also authored 90 books/reports and 360 articles. Career highlights include serving as President of NAEYC, a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, a parent expert on the Mister Rogers Talks with Parents TV series, receiving a Distinguished Achievement Award from Vassar College and the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from WFRN. Listen as Ellen shares more about the research she's done and how we as parents can lean into the teenage years in such a way that provides our children with opportunities to practice autonomy and self-determination.  In this episode, we discuss:  What teens want most from us as parents. Ways to give teens autonomy support. What shared solutions are and how we can use them to help our teens build their executive function. The five basic needs teenagers have. Resources: Message 1 Understanding Adolescent Development -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/understanding-adolescent-development Message 2 Talk With, Not At Teens -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/talk-with-not-at-teens Listening is Where Love Begins -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/listening-is-where-love-begins A Skill-Building Approach: Don't Hold the Leash Too Tight-https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/a-skill-building-approach-dont-hold Shared Solutions: An Autonomy Supportive Approach -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/shared-solutions-an-autonomy-supportive Introducing a Possibilities Mindset -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/introducing-a-possibilities-mindset Message 3 The Power of Positive Risk Taking -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/the-power-of-positive-risk-taking Beyond Queen Bees, Wannabees, Masterminds, and Wingmen -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/beyond-queen-bees-wanabees-masterminds Age Discrimination Hidden in Plain Sight -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/age-discriminationhidden-in-plain Understanding Adolescent Development -https://ellengalinsky.substack.com/p/understanding-adolescent-development Questions:  What do teens most want from their parents? What are teenagers' 5 basic needs? What are shared solutions? How can these help our teens with executive function? How to support our kids with risk taking? Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Highland and I talk about ways to make environments more inclusive and also touch on what that can look like in nature based settings. Alicia completed her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, with specializations in Environmental Education and Nonprofit Management, and a Master's in Elementary Education. Now that she is taking a break from the classroom to raise her two littles, Alicia is focusing her energies into creating a nature-based education community online and in her hometown. Key Takeaways:  Equity and Inclusion: Alicia and Kristen talk about how to create environments where all children feel safe and have equal access to opportunities by addressing systemic barriers and ensuring inclusion. Challenges: They talk about how early childhood education faces issues like low wages, lack of funding, and insufficient support, which hinder creating equitable educational spaces. Nature-Based Education: Kristen and Alicia cover ways to also help make nature-based education accessible to all children. Actionable Steps: They talk about how educators should educate themselves, use toolkits, have courageous conversations, and be open to feedback to create inclusive learning environments. Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com Find Alicia here: @tinygreenlearning or at www.tiny-green-learning.com Find the implicit bias test: Project Implicit Find the NAEYC toolkit here: Guide

As I'm sure I've said on the show before, there's no amount of money that could convince me to go back and relive my teenage years. But I do genuinely love and have so much empathy for kids in this phase of life and all that it entails, which is why I'm so happy to share today's conversation on the show. I had a chance to sit down with renowned parenting and childhood development expert Ellen Gallinsky, who has just published a phenomenal book called The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. Ellen spent nearly ten years talking with teenagers about what they think about, what they would like to know, how they feel, and perhaps most interestingly, what they would like adults to understand about them. She shares her discoveries in The Breakthrough Years, and through it, offers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. So in this conversation, we explore some what Ellen shares in her book, including why this phase of life is clouded by so many negative stereotypes and misconceptions, the pivotal brain development and skill acquisition happening during the teen years, the power of "shared solutions" problem-solving in fostering life and executive function skills, and what Ellen learned about teens' need for belonging and how we can support this essential aspect of their development.   About Ellen Galinsky Ellen Galinsky is President of Families and Work Institute, President of the Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN), and senior advisor at ACF at HHS. Previous jobs include Chief Science Officer at the Bezos Family Foundation and faculty at Bank Street College. Her life's work revolves around identifying important societal questions, conducting research to seek answers, and turning the findings into action. Her research is focused on work-life, children's development, youth voice, child-care, parent-professional relationship, and parental development. She's the author of Mind in the Making and The Breakthrough Years. She's also authored 90 books/reports and 360 articles. Career highlights include serving as President of NAEYC, a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, a parent expert on the Mister Rogers Talks with Parents TV series, receiving a Distinguished Achievement Award from Vassar College and the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from WFRN.   Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/tilt - It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am chatting with Prerna Richards, an early childhood education consultant and keynote speaker with 38 years of experience in ECE. Prerna started her own company called Together We Grow, providing professional development, behavior coaching and NAEYC consulting. She believes in empowering and uplifting educators and does that through training and strength-based behavior coaching. She's a firm believer that when we know better, we do better. In this episode, we will chat about the connection between brain behaviors and play.    Key Takeaways:  Play as the Cornerstone: Both Kristen and Prerna emphasize the importance of play in early childhood education, highlighting its role in reducing challenging behaviors and creating joyful learning environments. Mindset Shift: Prerna discusses how adults should adopt a responsive approach by becoming behavior detectives and understanding the emotions behind children's actions rather than being reactive. Connect Before Correct: Kristen and Prerna share about how to build strong connections with children through empathy and understanding. This reduces the need for constant correction, fostering a more positive learning environment. Authentic Engagement: Genuine, authentic engagement involves following children's lead, respecting their perspectives, and fostering meaningful interactions that prioritize their thoughts, feelings, and experiences over rote questioning or directives. Do you find yourself curious about how lack of play can affect children and how they behave? Then this is a great podcast to listen to! Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com Find Prerna here: @togetherwegrow.online or at togetherwegrow.online.com Also find Prerna on: Linkedin, Facebook, or YouTube

FINALLY! It's been so long since Lisa Murphy was on the show! After hanging out at the NAEYC conference Expo/Vendor Hall, Lisa and host Heather Bernt-Santy have some thoughts about the priorities and messages of the Vendor Hall, teacher developmental stages (sort of) and what we WISH had been there.Want more Lisa? (Of course you do!): https://www.ooeygooey.com/Want to Buy Me a Coffee to support my work? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heatherf

I brought a RØDE Reporter microphone to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference and asked people about loose parts! They could share anything they wanted—a thought, a tip, a frustration, a product, etc. It was so great to see and meet all of you! Check it out! I've tried to link what I can below.   Hear voices from the following (and more!): Kaplan Early Learning—Check out the Loose Parts STEM kits I was part of designing!  Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center (check out our Master of Arts in Environmental Education—I direct this!) Easter Seals Child Developmental Learning Center, Washington, DC Orange Public Schools, NJ Eastern Connecticut State University—Child and Family Development Resource Center, lab school Tacoma PBS Public Television System Nurtured Inspirations Arkansas Department of Education Pacific Primary, San Francisco, CA Inspire to Impact Consulting, FL Indian River State College, FL CTAEYC Board Bloomsburg University, PA Interaction Imagination Institute for Self-Active Education Dr. Drew's Discovery Blocks Kinderoo Children's Academy FLAEYC Play Chapter The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL That Early Childhood Nerd Ivy Tech Community College—brown paper bag Ooey Gooey Inc. Earth Friends Cambridge-Ellis School Cosy Direct Scholar's Choice—Tuff Trays Tinkergarten Bright Beginnings by Flash Furniture Becker's Kodo Kids Developing Minds South Carolina Resource and Referral Rise Center, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Discount School Supply Super Space Percussion Play Dimensions Education Programs, Lincoln, Nebraska Nature Explore Community Playthings Constructive Playthings Amazing Sensory Designs First Lutheran Preschool, Ellicott City, Maryland Childcare Resource and Referral, Tennessee Jurassic Sands Red Leaf Press STRIVE Early Education Services Little Minds Learning Academy, Michigan Defending the Early Years Samara Early Learning --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

Our guest today, Jerri Thompson, is an unstoppable force with 35+ years of early childhood expertise! She currently serves as an administrator at a NAEYC accredited program in Austin and as President of the Austin Chapter for the Texas Association for Young Children. Jerri's passion lies in teaching adults, advocacy, and crafting top-notch curriculum and assessment tools. Jerri is a Master Registered Trainer, Child Care Health Consultant, and founder of ECEToday.com.   During today's episode, Jerri explores the essential tool that every early childhood educator needs: scope and sequence. She shares how scope and sequence empowers teachers to navigate the developmental milestones of young children with ease, and how it provides a roadmap for clear classroom observation and assessment.    You can learn more from Jerri Thompson in the Active Supervision course in our Learning Library. You can also explore ECCN's Assessment Tools which include Thompson's Scope and Sequence HERE. As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram HERE and on Facebook HERE.   

Michelle Kang, chief executive officer of NAEYC, joins us to talk about the challenge of finding quality childcare and its impact on the economy as a whole.

Michelle Kang, chief executive officer of NAEYC, joins us to talk about the challenge of finding quality childcare and its impact on the economy as a whole.

TEACHING WITH DELIBERATE SOUND IN PRE K Hayes Greenfield  of Creative Sound Play returns with Pre School educator Jennifer Labella who uses it in her NYC classroomThis is a very good product and idea , well recognized at NAEYC recently

TEACHING WITH DELIBERATE SOUND IN PRE K Hayes Greenfield  of Creative Sound Play returns with Pre School educator Jennifer Labella who uses it in her NYC classroomThis is a very good product and idea , well recognized at NAEYC recently

Walkabouts are on-demand adventures that transform math, language arts, and reading content into short, movement-rich activities for pre-K to 2nd grade students. Teachers report that Walkabouts help build students' confidence, improve self-awareness, and enhance self-control. This evidence-based online curriculum supplement makes it easy for teachers and parents to create kinesthetic learning activities — fun lessons that bring key concepts to life through active learning techniques. Walkabouts are even correlated to the state standards (plus Head Start and NAEYC standards) teachers already use. Plus, unlike traditional videos or brain breaks, Walkabouts are dynamic and different each time they play. Watch as a Walkabout is created and played.As a kinesthetic learner, Dr. Julian Reed - Walkabouts co-founder - remembers his active classes in school most fondly. He based Walkabouts on scientific research that proves kids who move more perform better academically. He hopes to kick start a new generation of children who stay active and learn at the same time.Websitewww.walkabouts.comSocial Media Information@DrJulianReed@getwalkaboutswww.facebook.com/walkaboutsResources MentionedSpark - John Ratey M.DWhy Learning Is Not All in Your Head - Carla HannafordShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – March 2023Book NOW at www.nape.org.uk/summit

This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are changing things up a bit! Last week, our team was on the ground in Washington, DC for the NAEYC Annual Conference! We met with tons of our partners, friends, customers, and new connections and had an absolute blast! While there, we caught up with our fellow educators and asked them about their outlook on the childcare industry for 2023. Today on the podcast, we are sharing their responses! Check out this episode to hear from previous podcast guests such as Ron Grady, Samuel Broaden, Senate Alexander, Jane Ann Benson, and more! Want to win a $50 gift card? Fill out our brief podcast feedback survey here!

Michelle Kang serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a global association advocating for high quality early learning for all children. Prior to becoming CEO, Michelle served as NAEYC's inaugural Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, in which she oversaw the strategy and daily operations for Membership, Early Learning Program Accreditation, Publications, Conference, Market Solutions and Global Engagement. During her tenure, the organization dramatically pivoted to serve the field through the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, including successfully conducting virtual conferences serving thousands of educators, the first-ever Symposium on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and a virtual Professional Learning Institute that delivered more than 235,000 certificates of professional development. She has guided the substantial system adjustments necessary to support child care and preschools attaining and maintaining accreditation through the pandemic and shepherded the development and launch of the fourth edition of NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practice book, a critical text used widely as the basis for quality early learning. Prior to joining NAEYC, she served in leadership roles at Bright Horizons, an international provider of early education, most recently as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Operational Strategy. Her 16-year tenure at Bright Horizons included building partnerships with leading global employers to develop and implement dependent care supports–child care, back-up care, and educational advising services. In building these partnerships, she gained a deep appreciation for the life-changing work that early educators do every day. Drawing on her experiences as the daughter of Korean immigrants, Michelle is committed to creating belonging within organizations and developing inclusive leadership and mentoring opportunities. Also an ardent supporter of higher education student development, Michelle has served as a Resident Tutor and Scholar at Harvard University and as a member of the Student Engagement and Leadership Advisory Board for The College of William & Mary. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, a Masters of Education in Leadership and Policy from the University of Virginia and a Masters of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford (UK). She and her husband live in Maryland with their three children.

an SELtoday.org Presentation:  A GREAT PROGRAM FOR PRE-K  & SPECIAL ED : CREATIVE SOUNDPLAY AND SEL Hayes Greenfield developed Creative Sound Play and has introduced it into schools across the country and will be a presenter at NAEYC. He works with The National Head Start Association as well. This podcast will be archived at ace-ed.org, our home website

an SELtoday.org Presentation:  A GREAT PROGRAM FOR PRE-K  & SPECIAL ED : CREATIVE SOUNDPLAY AND SEL Hayes Greenfield developed Creative Sound Play and has introduced it into schools across the country and will be a presenter at NAEYC. He works with The National Head Start Association as well. This podcast will be archived at ace-ed.org, our home website

Prerna Richards, an early childhood education veteran of 37 years,  joins us on the podcast today to continue our discussion on supporting teachers who may be struggling with behavior issues in the classroom.  Prerna knows that this is one of the leading causes of burnout, but feels that our teachers might not have the tools they need to help children communicate their needs.  When you listen to today's episode, you'll learn: The six reasons causing most behavior issues and strategies you can use for each of them What it means to become a “breathing program” How to reconnect children's brains for listening and learning when it seems like they have checked out and are on a different planet At least six game-changing phrases that can turn almost any situation around The 3 E's you can do every day to manage and reduce stress And more When it comes to calming behavior issues, it starts with the adults. If teachers cant regulate their own emotions, how can they teach the children these skills?  Prerna wants to give teachers the skills and strategies they need to to help children regulate themselves.  Teachers are in this profession because they care and want to make a difference. She says, “It's a calling - it's a privilege to make the world a better place for children.”   Prerena observes that if the adult is not centered and balanced and calm,  they tend to go into the reacting space instead of the responding space. She reveals a simple 4 step plan adults can follow the next time they feel triggered that will help both the teacher and child work through the behavior.  Prerna points out that behavior is a form of communication. Start looking for what the child is trying to communicate. Knowing that attention-seeking behavior is a relationship-seeking need is a game changer.  When children are acting out, doing attention-seeking behavior, they are trying to connect with you somehow. And we have to connect with them when they are calm, not just when they are not acting up.  The more you correct, the less you connect. Children will not listen to you if you are not connecting with them.  Listen now, and share this episode with your teachers and caregivers to hear this inspiring conversation aimed at better equipping your team to positively lead children through their behavior challenges.   Tune in to hear the answer to this week's listener question:  Dear Brian & Carol: I have a policy not to expel children with biting issues, but I've recently lost two families because of my policy and my staff is frustrated. How do I keep parents and staff happy when there's a difficult child in the classroom? Jennifer, NY   Tune in to hear guest expert, Prerna Richards, share several pointers on helping guide children out of biting behaviors. She says, “It just takes a little bit of work to rewire children's brains,” Tune in now   More About Prerna Richards:  Prerna Richards is a Keynote, international, national speaker, behavior coach and NAEYC consultant. She has been in the early childhood education field for the past 37 years. She is a registered master level trainer with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System. Her educational philosophy is grounded in a play-based approach along with a strong social-emotional foundation. She is the winner of Susan Hargrave trainer of the year award from TXAEYC in 2020.   To contact Prerna Richards: togetherwegrow.online LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernarichards/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Togetherwegrowonline Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/togetherwegrow.online/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/togetherwegrow108   Mentioned in this episode: ALEAF Insurance (Official Child Care Genius Podcast Sponsor), Specializing in child care insurance) Contact Blake Sanders for more information: (972) 866-4065, blake@aleafinsurance.com Learn more about our coaching programs in Child Care Genius University: https://childcaregenius.com/university   Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Submit a Podcast Question Here Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

On today's episode, we are revisiting the NAEYC's 10 Effective DAP Teaching Strategies! To download NAEYC's 10 Effective Teaching Strategies infographic, please visit: http://kskits.org/kids-these-days-podcast-0 Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO.  Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families' Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.  To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/ Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod Music credit: Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

E265 – Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Chats with Dr. Nicole Jafari and Dr. Eileen Manoukian about their latest book – Intentional Parenting – The Practical Guide to the Awareness Integration Theory. Nicole Jafari, Ed.D. is a faculty member at California State University, teaching developmental psychology courses expanding the prenatal to life span. Her research interest is in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary emphasis encompassing life span developmental challenges, parenting strategies, and the association between scientific and spiritual growth. She has published and co-authored several academic textbooks and instructional manuals, which have been translated into the Farsi language. She is also a consultant, a coach, and an international speaker. She is the founder and President of the Cross-Cultural Research and Educational Institute (www.creiglobal.org), a non-profit organization focusing on educational advocacy projects and global research. Eileen Manoukian, MBA, Ed.D., is an international parenting coach, an early childhood educator, and the founder/director of Gem Educare, a childcare establishment/preschool in Los Angeles, California. She found her calling in life while she volunteered as a teacher and caregiver in a facility for low-income, homeless, or orphaned children in South Africa. After realizing her calling, she began researching and observing early childhood programs and teaching methods during her travels around the world. She has a doctoral degree specializing in early childhood education. She is a member of MENSA and NAEYC. She values diverse educational programs due to having lived and worked in five countries and speaking five languages as she engaged with the community. Her research interests include the importance of emotional intelligence in young children, social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in young children, and how early childhood educators support children's school readiness skills. www.gemeducare.com Check out my website: www.foojanzeine.com

In this episode, Dr. Frank Guevara explains the updated NAEYC's DAP resource and the 3 core considerations.

I am still so ecstatic I got to speak with the one and only Sue Downey! She has done so much for the nannying profession, including starting Nannypalooza and the National Nanny Training Day. Also, her podcast has so much information! Book recommendations: Dr Seuss, 7 Silly Eaters, If I Built A Car, Sweet Dream Pie, The Book with No Pictures Class recommendations: NAEYC, Fairy Dust Teaching, and the books by Dan Siegel and Ellen Galinsky Listen to The Nanny Endorsements each week wherever you get your podcasts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenannyendorsements/support

As we head toward a new school year, we need to think about the connection between how we've handled separation anxiety and the ethics that guide our work. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about separation anxiety, professional ethics, and what to do when families want to stay in the classroom.

Alissa Mwenelupembe has worked in early childhood education for the past twenty years. She began her career as a classroom educator working with toddlers and over time transitioned into center leadership roles. Alissa holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her doctorate.  Her dissertation focuses on the experiences of Black women navigating the career ladder in the early childhood profession.

Alissa Mwenelupembe has worked in early childhood education for the past twenty years. She began her career as a classroom educator working with toddlers and over time transitioned into center leadership roles. Alissa holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working on her doctorate.  Her dissertation focuses on the experiences of Black women navigating the career ladder in the early childhood profession.

 MEDIA LITERACY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN:TEACHING BEYOND THE SCREEN TIME DEBATES: A new book  from NAEYC by my guest Dr.Faith Rogow  on the joy and wonder , learning , thinking and questioning in teaching media literacy. Faith can be reached here https://insighterseducation.com/ Visit ace-ed.org, SELtoday.org and teacher-retention.com to see all our work PLUS We're excited to be working on the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards, which will help us spotlight and celebrate high-impact work across K-12 education.Head to ace-ed.org/awards to find all the information and nominate before June 30! Email awards@ace-ed.org with questions

 MEDIA LITERACY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN:TEACHING BEYOND THE SCREEN TIME DEBATES: A new book  from NAEYC by my guest Dr.Faith Rogow  on the joy and wonder , learning , thinking and questioning in teaching media literacy. Faith can be reached here https://insighterseducation.com/ Visit ace-ed.org, SELtoday.org and teacher-retention.com to see all our work PLUS We're excited to be working on the inaugural Excellence in Equity Awards, which will help us spotlight and celebrate high-impact work across K-12 education.Head to ace-ed.org/awards to find all the information and nominate before June 30! Email awards@ace-ed.org with questions

Leigh Ann Yuen is the Co-founder, director, and lead teacher at Garden Gate Child Development Center on Martha's Vineyard, providing children with opportunities to be seen and heard through creative exploration and expression for more than 25 years. She has been teaching and advocating for children during this time.  She and Kisha are going talk about her experiences in workshops and retreats for educators wishing to deepen their practice.

How does chronic stress impact the brain? How does play support pro-social behavior in kids? What are misnomers about Title 1 schools? How can we better equip new teachers working in high-challenge schools so they can meet the needs of the students in their communities? How do we tell the difference between poverty stressors and brain function and learning disabilities or ADD, ADHD?Grab a pen and get ready to take notes! In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Karyn Allee, veteran educator and Assistant Professor of Education at Mercer University to discuss education equity, increasing play in schools, and shifting our mindset around how we help schools in communities that are experiencing more challenges. Connect on Social Media:Twitter: @karynallee | #PlayInSchoolIsAnEquityIssueInstagram: @KarynAlleeLinkedIn: Karyn Allee, PhDCheck out Dr. Karyn Allee's publications on ORCID or her Google Scholar Page!Resources mentioned in the episode:Search for an accredited Early Child Care Center/Preschool via the NAEYC link to help families find good daycare: https://families.naeyc.org/find-quality-child-careHarvard Center on the Developing Child Podcast (The Brain Architects) and Resource LibrarySend us your community letters!Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let's K12 Better podcast in our community letters section.  Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LetsK12BetterMail!Love our podcast? Rate. Review. Share!Music written and produced by Garvey MortleyThe Let's K12Better podcast is written and produced by Amber Coleman-Mortley, Garvey Mortley, Naima Mortley, and Sofia Mortley.Support the show (https://cash.app/$Fossilizedresin)

When it comes to social justice, the classroom is often the last place people think to look. But the truth is, social injustice is happening all around us, every day. By bringing social justice into the classroom, we can empower our students to stand up for what's right. By discussing controversial topics and exploring different perspectives, we can help our students develop the skills they need to become compassionate and effective advocates for social change.     Want to know more about today's guests? Connect with Corrie Instagram @thetinyactivists: https://www.instagram.com/thetinyactivists/?hl=en Connect with Rabia Instagram @rabia_reads https://www.instagram.com/rabia_reads/   Resources mentioned in this episode: NAEYC : https://www.naeyc.org/ Understanding Anti-Bias Education: Bringing the Four Core Goals to Every Facet of Your Curriculum by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2019/understanding-anti-bias Kimberle W. Crenshaw: https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/kimberle-w-crenshaw **Check Out this Month's Featured Workshop!** https://www.myliteracyspace.com/classes

This week we talk all about letting the materials loose! Using materials all across the room and not just for it's intended area can be called cross-area play. We talk about the benefits and some great ideas from a NAEYC article as well as what it looks like in my classroom. We also talk about the mess it can create and tips and tricks for cleaning up said mess. Check out a quick look at cross-area play in one of my instagram reels.For more awesome info on open-ended child-led play check out Pre-K Spot and follow me on Instagram.

Don't forget to leave us a review! Today, we are talking about maybe the most common and comfortable curriculum area: literacy centers. While this seems very straightforward, we wanted to break it down more so we can better focus our energies and not go into the ‘push-down curriculum' zone.We had SO much to cover that we had to split this episode into two parts! In part one, we go over the NAEYC's position statement and then we tackle the continuum of reading and writing development.  Spencer shouts out the Planet Word Museum in DC ( https://planetwordmuseum.org/ ) and we play a super nerdy but super cool game where we try to guess the definition of some of the top rarest words! Do you know them?Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1783088References:https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SpecialEducation/Speech/Documents/The%20Speech%20and%20Language%20Development%20Continuum.pdfhttps://www.amazon.com/Pterodactyl-Worst-Alphabet-Book-Ever/dp/1492674311/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/131-0869157-7909015?pd_rd_w=InNfq&pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&pf_rd_r=4NAZFYEWMJWS17ZPNHN3&pd_rd_r=0cb2ff6a-b1fc-44a6-ac33-d491d6728729&pd_rd_wg=nhrL6&pd_rd_i=1492674311&psc=1https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/everyday-steps-reading-and-writinghttp://literacy.nationaldb.org/index.php/literacy-development-continuum/https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/PSREAD98.PDFhttps://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2017/emergent-writinghttps://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/read-together-support-early-literacyhttps://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/language-and-speech/meaning-preliteracy.html#:~:text=Motivation%20to%20read%20and%20 self,pleasures%20that%20reading%20can%20bring.http://monocolibraries.org/files/6%20early%20literacy%20skills.pdfhttps://www.readingrockets.org/article/early-literacy-policy-and-practice-preschool-yearsSupport the show

What does it mean to be an intuitive decision maker? Is your intuition something you can exercise? In part two of our conversation with Holly Elissa Bruno we talk about strategies that can help you strengthen your intuition, so that you can make decisions you're proud of and that align with your values.Holly Elissa Bruno is a "recovering attorney" who has authored several NAEYC bestsellers like, "Happiness is Running through the Streets to Find You: Translating Trauma's Harsh Legacy into Healing," and "Leading on Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration."For more info on Holly's work you can visit www.hollyelissabruno.com. This project is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc. 

We are so excited to be back!!! We've missed our weekly discussions on childhood! We come in hot talking about curriculum areas and decided to cover a tricky one: MATH.The bulk of this episode follows NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) position statement on Early Childhood Mathematics: Promoting Good Beginnings which is a joint position statement of (NAEYC) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)We talk about how to approach math skills and attitudes, cover math milestones, and give lots of ideas on how to incorporate math! What would you add to the list?Tangrams, mirrors, stencils, compasses, beadsRulers, calculators, clocksBoard and card games, diceCuttingBlocksCooking/EatingMusic (patterns and symmetry, fractionsOpen-ended questions and Math Talk (https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/math-talk-infants-and-toddlers)Books:A Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric CarleOne Earth by Eileen Spinelli illustrated by Rogério CoelhoInch by Inch by Leo LionniMac Barnett Shape Series Illustrated by Jon Klassen (Triangle, Square, Circle)Perfect Square by Michael HallReferences and Resources:https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/math-talk-infants-and-toddlershttps://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/psmath.pdfhttp://www.ccs.fau.edu/hbbl3/wp-content/uploads/publications/KelsoFuchs2016_mobileconjugate.pdfhttps://www.understood.org/articles/en/math-skills-what-to-expect-at-different-ageshttps://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/practiceguide/18https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/practiceguide/early_math_pg_111313.pdfhttp://www.floridaearlylearning.com/Content/Uploads/floridaearlylearning.com/files/5%20Evidence-Based%20Recommendations%20for%20Teaching%20Math%20to%20Young%20Children.pdfhttps://inventorsoftomorrow.com/2018/02/26/math-development/https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/all-ages/mathSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speckeledbees)

Teacher TakeawaysAdvocacy: building a sense of boldness and finding allies.” - AnnaAdvocates set goals and make commitments.Constantly educate yourself:Subscribe to credible sources and social media -NAEYC (policy page) Find networks of people that also care about what you do (your field)!Put out “a call to action!” Senators, congressmen— they all need to hear from teachers!SAY: “Hi ______, we need _______ and want to thank you for ________.”ResourcesReferenced in the InterviewLinks for finding local legislatures:https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/mapReach out here for one-click to write to all your reps about ECE funding! https://fyff.quorum.us/campaign/34126/Shma Koleinu (Hear Our Voices): Click the link to learn more and join the group!The Paradigm Project Facebook GroupAmy O'Leary Resources:VIDEOSLIDE DECK American Family Plan:In May, President Biden shared with the country his vision for an American Families Plan. Like the American Rescue Plan that passed in March, this new plan is revolutionary in the ways it will support families (free tuition for three- and four-year-olds, wraparound care, and tax cuts) and invest in early childhood education (teacher preparation programs and wages increases). In the months ahead, the actual text of a bill will be drafted and proposed in the Congress. This bill text will be the result of behind-the-scenes negotiations by the Biden administration, various congressional offices, and assorted advocates. We expect that the text of the plan will mirror what the White House has already proposed and that it may, as well, include select details from other ECE and families plans that have been proposed, such as the Childcare for Working Families Act, the Childcare as Infrastructure Act, and the Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act. CCDBG - fact checks + summary:Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding allows states to provide child care subsidies for low-income families with children under 13.The majority of funds serve children under 5, with the remainder supporting care for children ages 5-13 while they are not in school. These subsidies help remove barriers to affordable, high-quality child care—whether in the center- or home-based settings. Further, the law allows states to pair state and federal funds to improve access and quality of child care available to families within existing state and local systems. In this way, CCDBG plays a critical role in ensuring young children are accessing the high-quality early learning experiences that support their healthy development and prepare them for kindergarten while their parents work or attend school.Check out our sponsor, American Jewish University to find out how you can get the credentials you need to go farther in your ECE career!

Lucy leads our discussion this week about big body play, rough and tumble play, and vestibular stimulation. We talk about the many benefits and give tips to manage and encourage this type of play. What are your reservations about Big Body Play? Reach out to us on facebook and instagram to join the discussion!facebook: @thespeckledbeespodcastinstagram: @thespeckledbeesIt also brings up the concept of working with children who need extra assistance which will play out in many of our interviews over the next few weeks. Links:Greenwood Studios - David and Marielle Jensenhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenwoodStudiosUSInstagram: @_greenwood_studiosBig Body Play - Frances Carlsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Big-Body-Play-Frances-Carlson/dp/1928896715/ref=asc_df_1928896715/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312029822325&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6144713556163945665&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008247&hvtargid=pla-522390386089&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61316180319&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312029822325&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6144713556163945665&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008247&hvtargid=pla-522390386089The Nuggethttps://nuggetcomfort.com/products/the-nuggetReferences:Rajagopalan, Archana et al. “Understanding the links between vestibular and limbic systems regulating emotions.” Journal of natural science, biology, and medicine vol. 8,1 (2017): 11-15. doi:10.4103/0976-9668.198350Noddings, PhD, Alicia. "Classroom Solutions for Sensory-Sensitive Students." Montessori Resources for Schools, Teachers, Families and Parents. American Montessori Society, 2017. Web. 01 July 2021.Carlson, Frances. "What Is Big Body Play and Why Is It Important?" NAEYC. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Web. 01 July 2021. ."Wholesome"‌ ‌Kevin‌ ‌MacLeod‌ ‌(incompetech.com)‌ ‌Licensed‌ ‌under‌ ‌Creative‌ ‌Commons:‌ ‌By‌ ‌Attribution‌ ‌4.0‌ ‌License‌ ‌http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/‌ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speckeledbees)

Join Cristina Richmond and I as we discuss the importance of financial literacy. The foundation to a successful business is having a good knowledge of how finances work. In order to create the best environment for the children in our care as well as our staff, we must get our financial house in order. You can find Cristina's Facebook Page, The Small Biz Financial Coach here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallbizfinancialcoachTLG Financial Foundation: https://www.tlgff.com/Join the conversation on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/You can find out more about Child Care Business Professionals here: https://www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.com/

Join me in advocating for the Child Care is Essential Act which will provide child care centers with $50 billion in emergency relief to get us through Covid 19. Get ahold of your elected officials and reference Senate Bill 3874 and House Bill 7027.Here is the link to the representative who have already signed on. The first link is for the Senate, the 2nd is for the House.https://www.congress.gov/…/senate…/3874/https://www.congress.gov/…/house-b…/7027Here is the link to find the contact info for your states representative. Be sure to refernece the bill in correspondence to your elected officials.House of Representatives:https://www.house.gov/…/find-your-repre…Senate:https://www.senate.gov/…/senators_cfm.c…State Legislature:https://www.congress.gov/state-legislat…

What can we do to empower those working in early childhood to ensure all children get a quality education? Our guest today is Rhian Evans Allvin, CEO of NAEYC https://naeyc.org, the largest organization of early childhood professionals in the US. She has a new initiative to do just that. Power to the Profession was established as a national collaboration to define the early childhood education profession (birth through age 8) across states and settings, and establish a framework for career pathways knowledge and competencies, qualifications, standards, accountability, and compensation. Rhian Evans Allvin has been guiding the strategic direction of NAEYC and overseeing daily operations since 2013. Before joining NAEYC, Allvin was a guiding force in Arizona's early childhood movement for more than 15 years, including serving as CEO of Arizona's "First Things First." Visit us at: http://www.pathtolearning.us Support us at: http://patreon.com/pathtolearning/

So many adults are not well versed in social emotional literacy. SEL is a fundamental skill needed in order to truly lead inclusive and diverse teams with equity. Join Future and I as we explore SEL and how it can make us a better leader.Future Cain has spent her career in education and is a certified yoga instructor who specializes in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to enhance the education, health, and business fields.Future's Contact info: thefutureofsel@gmail.comFuture is the Director of SEL and Community Outreach at Brown Deer Middle High School and has developed and implemented a district-wide SEL education strategic plan. Later she created and led adult SEL professional development training for 140 staff members. Future helps business leaders achieve true equity and understand what it really means to be diverse.Join the conversation on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQYj5kLhBFtI0NTly3m77Q

So many adults are not well versed in social emotional literacy. SEL is a fundamental skill needed in order to truly lead inclusive and diverse teams with equity. Join Future and I as we explore SEL and how it can make us a better leader.Future Cain has spent her career in education and is a certified yoga instructor who specializes in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to enhance the education, health, and business fields.Future's Contact info: thefutureofsel@gmail.comFuture is the Director of SEL and Community Outreach at Brown Deer Middle High School and has developed and implemented a district-wide SEL education strategic plan. Later she created and led adult SEL professional development training for 140 staff members. Future helps business leaders achieve true equity and understand what it really means to be diverse.Join the conversation on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQYj5kLhBFtI0NTly3m77Q

We are 16 weeks into the Covid 19 crisis. Tensions are very high around all around the world. People are tired and overwhelmed. So how do you lead a team that is stressed and tired through troubling times? In this episode I talk about the steps I am taking to help my team through this time of crisis. It is very easy for us to get caught up in our own troubles right now. If we don't pay close attention to the pressure our teams are under, we run the risk of losing them. The teams that make up our preschools and child care centers are too important to ignore. We must find ways to ease their burdens. You can find more information at: www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.comJoin the conversation of Facebook at: www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/Join Future Cain and I every Monday in July, 2020 to discuss Social Emotional Literacy in Leadership. (Videos will be available for replay!) We will be focusing on the CASEL competencies and how they pertain to leadership, diversity and equity. This event will be streamed live to my Facebook group as well as my YouTube channel.   

Today Beth Cannon, from Beth Cannon Speaks and I discuss how you can not only survive the Covid 19 crisis, but how you can thrive through it. We live in very uncertain times and things are not easy. Beth provides us with refreshing guidance to help us get through this time. You can find Beth's course at: www.bethcannonspeaks.com/survivetothrivePromo code: ronaBeth's Website: www.bethcannonspeaks.comBeth's Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/COVID19CommunityFaithBasedandNPOs/Join my Facebook community for free resources and to engage with me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/You can email me at:evelyn@childcarebusinessprofessionals.com

We are joined by Andrew Roszak, J.D., M.P.A., EMT-Paramedic, Executive Director, Institute for Childhood Preparedness. There is a considerable amount of conflicting and false information surrounding the Covid 19 crisis at this time. Andrew helps Early Child Care professionals navigate running a center through this pandemic with accurate information and realistic suggestions. Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndyRoszak @ChildPreparedwww.childhoodpreparedness.org For Coronavirus specific information: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/coronaYou can find more information about me athttps://www.childcarebusinessprofessionals.com 

Is Your Childcare Center Impacted by COVID-19? In this episode, Jay Whitney of Childcare Brokers answers the questions we have all been asking about the Paycheck Protection Program. Please be sure to join our Facebook community for more useful tools, like videos, pdf files and free trainings to help you get through this crisis: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach/The SBA Coronavirus Relief Loan – Paycheck Protection ProgramDo your childcare center qualify? & What's needed to determine eligibility?How do I calculate the total loan amount my childcare center can get?What counts as “payroll costs? What does not count as Payroll costs? Does the PPP cover paid sick leave?What expenses will this loan help pay? Will I have to pay back my loan? – What is forgiven?Will I owe money if I do not maintain my staff and payroll.Are there any fees?Is collateral or a personal guarantee required?What is the interest rate? Over what period will it be paid back?What documents will I need to complete my application?Can I take out a PPP loan and a SBA Disaster Relief Loan (EIDL)?Why some lenders are not interested in the program? (The bank's interest rate is only 1%!) Since the program is a “first come, first serviced” program, why a center owner should go with lenders who move fast?Jay Whitney:  770-410-7582 JayWhitney@ChildcareBrokers.com www.ChildcareBrokers.com/Financing/ 

Eventually, we all have to deal with being bashed on social media. It happens to us all, but that does not make it any easier. This episode was actually recorded a few months before I am releasing it due to an ugly social media that my center was going through during the time of the recording. Everything turned out for the best and not even one of our families questioned the integrity of my center. Join me while I take you through the advice I got from my lawyer and business advisor. Be sure to let me know what you think! Join the discussion on our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/childcarebusinesscoach  Instagram #childcarebusinesscoachwww.childcarebusinessprofessionals.comYou can email me: childcarebizcoach@gmail.com