Podcasts about not just cute

Our guest, Amanda Morgan, is a nationally-recognized speaker, author of the blog Not Just Cute, and mom of four incredible boys. As a firm believer that the children we teach deserve so much more than just cute, Amanda has made it her mission to bridge the looming gap between researchers and educators by sharing current research in practical, digestible ways.    In our conversation today, Amanda discusses the powerful impact of intentional teaching and shares simple yet transformative ways to practice it in your classroom. She also challenges you to slow down and recognize that childhood is meant to take time, and that there is purpose to be found in the process.    Amanda has graciously given ECCN exclusive pricing on her Why We Play letters—a printable collection of letters that explain the why behind play for parents, administrators, and community members. Click HERE for more information.    Check out Amanda's website HERE and connect with her on Instagram HERE.  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @earlychildhoodchristiannet for classroom tips and tricks!

Our guest shares with us how to find, see and speak the best of your students, even when their behaviors might not justify it. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @lemonlimeadv @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dayna Abraham is the mother to three totally awesome superkids who inspire her every day to be the best grownup sidekick they could ask for. When she’s not helping her kids conquer the world, she keeps busy by blogging at lemonlimeadventures.com, writing books like Sensory Processing 101, STEAM Kids. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

How can we give parents the information they need to support our work with students. Our guests offer practical tips. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @@NotJustCute @earthplay #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Alison Pepper is a national early childhood education specialist with expertise in program quality improvement, leadership and administration and family engagement. Currently consulting, she was a senior director of Accreditation Program Support at NAEYC and has been been working in the field for over 40 years. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Process over product is the topic of this episode. How can we focus all stakeholders' attention on enjoying the process of learning? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Why do we still misunderstand the connection between play and learning? How can we solve this disconnect? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kristen Kemple is a Professor of early childhood studies at the University of Florida. A former preschool teacher, and the author of Planning for Play. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.

This is the fourth installment of my book talk with Emily Plank, author of Discovering The Culture of Childhood.  It’s the read-along selection this year, for Not Just Cute readers.  That means instead of one overview, I’ve been having several in-depth chats with Emily.  You can get caught up with previous episodes by going to the podcast homepage at notjustcute.com/podcast . I’ve enjoyed all of our discussions, but I have to say that this one is my favorite.  I know that sounds cliché, but this one is REALLY GOOD. In this episode, we discussed chapters 5 and 6, which address the topics of art and economics in the culture of childhood.  Emily says parts of these chapters stretched her more than the others, but what came of that is really fascinating, in my opinion.  She’s tackling touch concepts like whether adults commit a form of cultural appropriation when we approach art with kids as well as how belonging, attachment, separation, and security all fit into the economics of childhood and how we can make sure our kids are rich in all the right ways. As always, Emily invites us to put on a new pair of spectacles and see childhood in a unique way, and what she helps us discover on our journey is truly fascinating. 

Our guests share smart, appropriate strategies for teaching reading to young children. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathleen A. Roskos is a professor in the Department of Education and School Psychology at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio where she teaches advanced literacy courses and conducts early literacy research as well as co-author of The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. Her blog is Not Just Cute.

How do young children learn new words and add them to their active vocabulary? Follow: @bamradionetwork @susanBneuman @raepica1 @TanyaChrist1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Susan B. Neuman is professor of Childhood Education and Literacy Development at the Steinhardt School, New York University. Her work focuses on enhancing access to books and vocabulary development, improving the odds for children at risk. Dr. Tanya Christ is an Associate Professor of Reading and Language Arts at Oakland University, and former NYC public school teacher. Her research focuses on early literacy processes, digital literacies, and teacher development. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Today, I’m talking again with Emily Plank, author of Discovering The Culture of Childhood. It’s the read-along selection this year, for Not Just Cute readers. That means instead of one overview, I get to have several in-depth chats with Emily. It’s been an eye-opener for me, and I know I’m not the only one because I’ve been hearing a lot of great things from listeners as well! In this episode, we’ll be discussing chapters 3 and 4 of her book. We’re looking, largely, at how play serves as the language of childhood, and what kinds of problems arise when adults begin to forget their native tongue. We'll discuss tricky topics like pretend violent play, dealing with childhood fears, and how to support truly rich play environments. As always, Emily invites us to put on a new pair of spectacles and see childhood in a new way, and what she helps us discover there is truly fascinating.

If you think that learning the ABCs is very simple, think again. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Laura Bailet is Operational VP at Nemours Children’s Health System and a licensed school psychologist. She created and directs the Nemours BrightStart! program, which develops tools to help every child become a successful reader. 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.

Here's the story behind Not Just Cute -- how it got its name and how it got started. A quick look at what drives the focus on intentional, whole child development at Not Just Cute.

What are the best practices for introducing writing to young children? When should we start? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute @timbernook #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. 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.

Join us as we rethink the balance between encouraging competition and cooperation in young kids. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf 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,author, Nurturing Next-Generation Innovators. 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.

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.

Join us as we explore the apparent increase in challenging student behaviors. Is the rise real or imagine? What is the most current thinking on handling troubling student behavior? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @notjstcute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @JustinMinkel @jasonflom #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Barbara Kaiser has worked for over three decades as a Director, teacher and education consultant. She is the co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing and Responding Effectively and developed a Provincial Anti-Bullying Strategy with the Nova Scotia Department of Education. 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.

You've planned a great interactive lesson for your entire class, but a student or group of students don't want to be actively involved. Try this... Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @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.

Giving directions can be frustrating for teachers. Tune is as we talk about how to give clear, effective direction that are understood and followed. Folow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Angela_Watson @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Watson is National Board Certified Teacher currently working as an instructional coach and educational consultant based in Brooklyn, NY. She has published four books and blogs The Cornerstone For Teachers. Her Sunday podcast is called Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. 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.

The holidays can bring both great memories and controversy to your classroom. Our guest share their advice on making the most of the season. Follow: @bamradionetwork @LundyPonce @NotJustCute @NancyFlanagan @RedleafPress #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. With degrees focused on early childhood education and child development, she currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute. Giselle Lundy-Ponce has been working in the field of PreK-12 education policy and advocacy for the last 22 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.

It's time for back to school, and Amanda from Not Just Cute is helping us prepare kids for the transition. She'll share tips for creating routines, preparing new kindergartners and helping reluctant learners get excited about the new school year. If you've read Amanda's post "Homeschooling is Not Optional" (http://www.organizingyourway.net/?p=4835) you'll find the same candor and wisdom in this short podcast!

It's time for back to school, and Amanda from Not Just Cute is helping us prepare kids for the transition. She'll share tips for creating routines, preparing new kindergartners and helping reluctant learners get excited about the new school year. If you've read Amanda's post "Homeschooling is Not Optional" (http://www.organizingyourway.net/?p=4835) you'll find the same candor and wisdom in this short podcast!