Podcasts about Preschool

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 23, Session 4—Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

Eliza Hart, VP of Preschool Development at Nickelodeon Animation, joins me to talk about the new CG family series "Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles", centered on the eight-year-old versions of the beloved heroes in a half shell. It premieres this Friday July 24th on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel.

Kids: A young ruler came to talk with Jesus. Ultimately, the man chose to walk away from Jesus, choosing his worldly wealth over following Jesus. This session will guide kids to think about this choice. People can choose not to follow God or they can choose to follow God. Each choice has consequences, and people are responsible for the choices they make.Preschool: Jesus told a story about a man who chose to help someone who was hurt. This session will lead kids to think about how they could help others. Choosing to help is a right choice.   

Reference:  Denninghoff KR et al. Azithromycin for Preschoolers with Wheezing in the Emergency Department. New England Journal of Medicine. May 2026 Date: July 14, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Zara Ibrahim is a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at Children's National Hospital in Washington DC where she also completed medical school, pediatric residency. Her research interests include […] The post SGEM#515: Now the Azithromycin Don't Work for Preschool Wheeze first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

Think you don't have the TIME to start a preschool?  If so, you should watch today's Preschool All Stars story!  Lisa Langston was a mom to 6 kids... homeschooling her older children and taking care of her 6-month-old. She had been a teacher for 17 years, and as much as she loved being able to stay home with them, she still wanted to teach.  She was in the process of starting a daycare when she ran across my free book, Start Your Preschool... and she read it in 2 days! She jumped into Preschool All Stars, got Preschool in a Box and the HUB... and within 30 days she had started an online AND local preschool... all while still caring for her baby!  Find out how she did it:  - How she was able to get students from different states to sign up in her online preschool... as soon as they saw her post!  - The 3 words her husband said to her when she got scared, that helped her keep going...  - The exact path she took to start both preschools in just 30 days!

Alejandro Alvarez joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming golf outing and preschool screenings. AbilitiesPlus is highlighting programs and upcoming events serving Henry County residents. Director of Development Alejandro Alvarez says the nonprofit, founded in 1959, supports people with disabilities through residential services, day programs, work services, public transportation, and its Preschool for All, which is open to children ages three to five with or without disabilities. AbilitiesPlus is also preparing for its 35th annual golf outing on Monday, August 3rd, at Midland Golf Club, with registration at 11 AM and a shotgun start at noon. Sponsors and teams can email golf@abilitiesplus.org or call 309-852-4626. Preschool screenings are set for July 28th and 29th.

My non-speaking three-year-old student told me "This is boring" on his AAC device. That moment changed everything for me, because that is communication, and that is competence. It's exactly what today's episode is about: presuming competence, an idea that quietly shapes everything else we do with young autistic children. Because so often, the ability was there all along. What was missing wasn't the child's capacity. It was the tools, and an adult willing to believe there was something worth saying. This conversation explores what presuming competence actually means, why it matters so much in the preschool years, the prerequisite myths that hold kids back, and the practical shifts that help us act like the capable child is already there. We'll talk about: ● what presuming competence really means ● why the preschool years set a child's trajectory ● the "prerequisite trap" and why there are no readiness skills for communication ● why speech is not the same as intelligence ● what presuming competence looks like in a real classroom ● why communication should never have to be earned Because we don't know what a child knows until they have the tools to tell us. In This Episode, You'll Learn • What it actually means to presume competence, and why it's a starting posture, not a reward • Why the false belief that "speech equals intelligence" causes real harm • How the way we describe a child can become a self-fulfilling prophecy • Why there are no prerequisites for communication, no pointing, matching, or "safe behavior" required • How lowered expectations in early childhood can follow a child for a lifetime • Practical ways to presume competence with non-speaking and minimally speaking children • Why cognitive testing can dramatically underestimate what a child knows • What it means to make communication available rather than something a child has to earn Key Takeaways • Presuming competence means believing in a child's capacity before they can prove it • Non-speaking does not mean non-understanding • Speech is not the same as intelligence • There are no readiness skills required for robust AAC • Children grow toward the expectations we hold for them • We don't talk about a child in front of them, because we presume they understand • Behavior almost always has deeper meaning than a few simple categories • Communication is a right, not something a child has to earn Try This • Pick one child whose abilities you may be quietly underestimating, and shift one assumption this week • Talk to every child as if they understand every word, because they very well might • Stop talking about a child in front of them, even with co-teachers and paras • Follow a child's deep interests instead of restricting them • Model language without requiring the child to perform it back • Make room for silence, simply being a calm, trusting presence • Hold cognitive test scores loosely, and presume there is more inside than the test could reach Related Resources & Links AAC In The Classroom AAC- What Most Educators Miss  Preschool Autism Summit Registration- Grab your free ticket to the 3rd Annual Preschool Autism Summit (Happening Now) Autism Little Learners Membership When we presume competence, we stop waiting for children to prove they're ready and start making sure they always have the opportunity to communicate. Our job was never to decide when a child is ready. It's to make sure the door is always open. And once you start seeing every child as already capable, it changes everything about the way you teach.  

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 23, Session 3—The Lord of the Sabbath.

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Want to start a preschool but have no idea where to put it? If so, you should listen in to today's Preschool All Stars story! Marisol didn't have space at home—and after selling the preschool she once owned, she was stuck. Public schools didn't align with her values, and other preschools just didn't feel right. She knew she needed to create her own space again… but where? Then she spotted an empty space in a strip mall just one mile from her home. The landlord said no. But months later, he called her back—and that "no" turned into the perfect yes. Today, she runs two classrooms and serves dozens of families! Find out how she did it: • How she turned a plain retail space into a thriving, play-based bilingual preschool • The unexpected way her preschool families helped her hire the perfect staff • What one question she asked to grow into 2 classrooms Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

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Black English is older than America herself. The language is rooted in African American history and has become ubiquitous on social media and pop culture, yet it hasn't been embraced in the classroom. But one Bay Area woman wants to legitimize Black English starting in the early years. Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED Salinas is temporarily putting the brakes on new tobacco retailers. The move comes as city leaders consider stricter rules to prevent children from accessing tobacco products. Reporter: Gabriela Fernandez, KCBX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 23, Session 2—Jesus Chose Disciples.

Children with disabilities at Marie Bauer Early Education Center in Paso Robles are learning alongside peers who do not require special education services. That's unusual in California, where only 1 in 3 students with disabilities receive their preschool education in classrooms with their peers. EdSource visited the Paso Robles Joint Unified school to talk with teachers, parents, specialists and administrators about why inclusive classrooms are so important for students with disabilities throughout their academic careers — and how they can help school districts financially. Read more from EdSource: Could early education bring down rising costs to serve California students with disabilities? California's $2.4 billion special education boost addresses critical needs, but challenges remain How the governor's budget proposal addresses rising numbers of students in special education Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers Roundtable: Special education experts urge California schools to invest in early education amid rising costs Education Beat is a weekly podcast. This week's episode was hosted by EdSource's Emma Gallegos and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 23, Session 1—Jesus Forgives and Heals.

Don't want to use social media to sign up students? If so, you should listen in to today's Preschool All Stars story! Tatiana Caldwell is proof that content really is king… on YouTube that is! A mom and teacher, she wanted to stay home with her kids—but also needed income. She tried starting a daycare, but realized it would burn her out.  That's when she joined Preschool All Stars, and launched a powerful multi-stream strategy: teaching preschool online, earning money on Outschool, and uploading videos to YouTube to sign up students! Her mindset shifted, and everything changed. She'll teach you how to create videos on YouTube, too… even if you don't have a “wall” behind you! Find out how she did it: • Why her first YouTube video was “cringe”—and why she left it up • How YouTube, OutSchool, and preschool blend into one smart funnel • The verse that reminded her to stop chasing—and start planting Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

He was banging his head on the floor, and Tara remembers the tears sliding down her cheeks and the only words she could find: "How can I help you?" That moment, and dozens of others over 25 years in the classrooms,  the real origin story of the Preschool Autism Summit. In this episode, we flip the script. Instead of Tara behind the mic, her teammate Shawna takes over as host and interviews Tara about how the summit actually began, long before it was an annual event with 30 presentations and thousands of attendees. What started as one teacher making her own resources because nothing existed for three- and four-year-olds has grown into something much bigger than a conference. Tara and Shawna talk about the isolating early years of teaching "back in the 1900s," the students who taught Tara how to teach, and the gut-level "if it feels yucky, don't do it" moments that pushed her away from compliance-based practices and toward regulation, connection, and respect for autistic children. If you've ever wondered how the Preschool Autism Summit came to be — or why this work matters so deeply — this conversation is for you. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why Tara started Autism Little Learners — and how it began with simply making her own classroom materials What teaching autistic students looked like "back in the 1900s," before online resources, memberships, or virtual courses existed The students who shaped how Tara supports autistic children today How the idea for the Preschool Autism Summit was born in late 2023 — and why preschool-specific training was the gap she set out to fill What makes the summit different from a traditional conference (no travel, no cold ballrooms, no weird sandwiches) How autistic adults review every single presentation to keep the summit genuinely neuroaffirming Why Tara moved away from behavioral approaches like hand-over-hand prompting and toward regulation and connection What attendees can expect from the 2026 summit, July 12–15 Key Takeaways Change often starts with one small idea. Tara never set out to leave the classroom or build a business — she just wanted to share the resources she was already making. Teaching autistic children can feel isolating. Many educators and SLPs are the only one or two doing this work in their entire school. Community is what breaks the "you're on an island" feeling. Regulation comes first, connection right beside it. A dysregulated child isn't able to learn — and learning is hard without genuine connection. Connection means weaving in what a child loves, not dangling their interests as a reward to get compliance. If it feels yucky, don't do it. That gut feeling is worth trusting — and now there are neuroaffirming alternatives that didn't exist decades ago. Autistic voices belong at the center. Autistic adults review every presentation, so "neuroaffirming" is a practice, not just a label. Small shifts in adult behavior have lifelong impact. A child is autistic — it's part of who they are, not something they carry and set aside. This is a movement, not just an event. One free ticket can reach roughly 10 students. Tara's goal: reach a million. None of us have to do this work alone. Try This Reflect on how your own practice has changed over the years. Name one area where you're moving from compliance toward connection. Think of a child who reshaped how you see your work. Reach out to one educator who shares your values. Grab your free ticket and learn alongside thousands of educators, therapists, and families at the 2026 Preschool Autism Summit. Resources & Links Preschool Autism Summit Registration — Grab your free ticket to the 3rd Annual Preschool Autism Summit, July 12–15, 2026: preschoolautism.com This year's summit features 30+ presentations, make-and-take sessions with Tara, and an All Access Pass option for year-round access plus certificates of completion.

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 22, Session 4—Healings in Galilee.

In this episode, Jake sits down with Dr. Amanda Shimizu to discuss her research paper, A Multimodal Content Analysis of Popular Early Childhood Stories and Read-Alouds on YouTube, co-authored with Dr. Margaret Quinn. Together they analyzed the 50 most popular preschool read-aloud videos on YouTube over a one-year period, examining both video design and instructional quality.Reference: Shimizu, A. Y., & Quinn, M. F. (2026). A multimodal content analysis of popular early childhood stories and read-alouds on YouTube. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 14687984261442422. https://doi.org/10.1177/14687984261442422List of 50 analyzed YouTube videos: TitleCreator/ChannelLinkNo, DavidToadstools and Fairydusthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFcMDiDZbwsThis is My Happy FaceSuper simple storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXMMING5_h4Inside Out 2Art in minuteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p4nVK4Ua5kMy No, No, No DayStorytime with ryan & craighttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-gWhnvdgQThe Most Serious FartStory Time at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoKTjdAJFxoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a WormMrs. K's Bookworm adventureshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmU8RSguPLIDon't Let the Pigeon Eat ChocolateMommy and Sam Storytime anytimehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwxUgkMIc74I Am Not AngryReading Rockethttps://youtube.com/watch?v=_QOw52OzJukThe GruffaloReading ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhhUE1qe3GASwim SchoolBluey Official Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtU1CHprtu8Who Pooped on MeStory Time at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txSsFiVA0tYIf You Think There's Nothing To DoLittle Cozy Nookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taZIYvYOqcUSo Much SlimeKid Time Story Timehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIkgQFhqIgIEat Your PeasGigi's Magic Mailbox[link unavailable]Be Respectful and ListenSleeptime Music and storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3arGjg0HkThe BeachBluey Official Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKzmUpkTvS0Hey, That's My MonsterKid Time Story Timehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc71w9J86ygGreen Eggs and HamDr. Seusshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Kksn76jZkToo Much GlueKid Time Story Timehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_QF0VGakx8What If You Had Animal Teeth?Miss B LIVE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_QF0VGakx8How to Give your Cat a BathBri Readshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86bjHWalRlAFood FightStoryTime PlayTimehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTIVuT_g204The Cat in the HatDr. Seusshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Irl_oWD6MCocomelon JJ and Friends Box of BooksHoots & Taleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLFUo_l5d0INaughty Tim SprocketToadstool and Fairy Dusthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCwJcH9h1BQThe Good, The Bad, and The SpookyStoryTime at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JI5HB3Pg9wDinos Love DonutsStoryTime at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TEBa0EiNg8Don't let the Pigeon Eat Your Ice CreamMommy & sam Storytime Anytimehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R7PlM4lUvoI Am Martin Luther KingStorytime with Ryan & Craighttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5WyidVQLL8The Wrong BookToadstools and Fairy Dusthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfwqZNlFsfkBroken Crayons Still ColorReading Robinsonshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJNJjMcf6gI&t=5sThe Snail and the WhaleReading ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfAsZdCtHOcPete the Cat Screams for Ice CreamPink Thumb Learning Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdzB3rxiyVEFlat CatKidTimeStoryTimehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1s-N2b9QgIPete the Cat Falling for Autumn5 Minutes with Uncle Benhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHjjHDB1eMLlama Llama Misses MamaReading ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr9j0UjLc0E&t=181sBlue Betsy: Little Blue CowLittle Moonbeamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em2wnQ8qd0I&t=179sThe Way I FeelReading ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1mxBUXZdqY&t=13sThere Was A Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some SnowStoryTime at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buGDbGjcP-4There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a BatSToryTime at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvMVTjHxiyEThe Very impatient CaterpillarStoryTime at Awnie's Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-F-dxAUQETootHoots and Taleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fAS_TdIi6ETooth5 Minutes with Uncle Ben [link unavailable]This Book is a MistakeToadstools and Fairy Dusthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04I4u-QyGloThe Great Turkey RaceRead Aloud with Mr. Paulhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxJ7JRmN-gThe HiccupotamusVookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EouPRqmomk0The Grouchy LadybugMoving Storieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x31rwpCMlMDon't Trust CatsFat Cat Bookshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T817NASjDoMy New Friend is So Fun!Storytime Read Aloudshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LLsAsXHYZw&t=15sMs. SBriReadshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/IXlbD0Jbs-U Discussion Overview3:37 — YouTube stats & young children’s screen time5:28 — Promises & perils of YouTube as an educational platform7:01 — The 50 most popular channels & creator types11:04 — What makes a high-quality read-aloud?13:22 — Video design features (music, animations, props)17:35 — The “disembodied reader” problem23:02 — Instructional features: before, during & after reading28:40 — The 2×2 matrix: production vs. instructional quality38:10 — Recommendations for YouTube creators40:58 — Follow-up research coming43:51 — Jake’s Take

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Chalee and Chelsea are back to discuss current events from the beginning of summer.  We also discuss a couple of controversial cultural trends: boys are arguing less with their parents and young dads are dressing up as women for their daughters.  Please join us. 

L.A Mayor Karen Bass attended the World Cup watch party at MacArthur Park yesterday. L.A. Coliseum is hosting a concert to celebrate the 250's Anniversary of the United States of America. LAist Engagement Producer, Sabrina Sanchez talk about a guide for families navigating their preschool options in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 22, Session 3—Healings in Capernaum.

The teachers running the smoothest classrooms aren't usually the ones with the cutest classrooms. They're the ones who spent the first few weeks intentionally teaching children how the classroom works.In this episode, we dive into five common mistakes teachers make at the beginning of the year that often lead to behavior challenges, difficult transitions, dependence on adults, and classroom chaos later on. Plus, what to focus on instead to build a classroom that runs smoothly all year long.Topics Discussed:Why teaching routines matters more than teaching academics during the first weeks of schoolThe difference between telling children what to do and actually teaching a skillWhy opening every center and material right away can create unnecessary chaosHow independence develops through intentional instruction and practiceWhy many behavior challenges are actually teaching opportunitiesRelated Resources:Procedure Card VisualsVisual Schedule CardsRules & ExpectationsTransition Time ToolkitRelated Blogposts/Episodes:The First Day of Preschool: What to Prep (and What to Forget)Why Planning for Classroom Management before Day 1 Makes SenseHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.comLeave a Reply

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What if saving wildlife starts with school lunches, backpacks, and bush walks? In Part 2 of the Wild Tomorrow series, community leader Aphiwe Notshaya joins Dr. Diane to share how a community partnership approach to conservation in rural South Africa is feeding preschoolers, supporting orphaned and vulnerable children, opening doors to university, and building real climate resilience—one partnership at a time.SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Diane continues the Wild Tomorrow series with community conservation manager Aphiwe Notshaya. Aphiwe describes her path from aspiring accountant to environmental manager and how Wild Tomorrow lets her merge people-centered work with habitat protection. Aphiwe shares how the Early Childhood Development (ECD) program supports preschools with teacher training, toys, and monthly food so young children receive two meals a day and learn to love school, and how a partner community center provides uniforms, stationery, backpacks, and academic support for orphaned and vulnerable children. Aphiwe highlights a local mentor helping graduates apply for university, learnerships, and internships in a rural area with limited digital access, and explains how environmental education days bring children into the reserve for bush walks, outdoor journals, and close-up encounters with insects, birds, and habitats, not just the “big five.” She talks about choosing strategic partnerships with traditional leaders, women's climate‑smart agriculture projects, and Zulu cultural practices tied to healthy rivers, all while avoiding conservation models that fence people out. Looking ahead, Aphiwe shares her dream of deeper climate resilience work, seed banks, and disaster centers—and why her love of snakes surprises people. What keeps her hopeful is simple -- communities that are still willing to listen, learn, and change.Chapters[00:01] Welcome & Meet Aphiwe: Part 2 of the Wild Tomorrow series and the woman leading community partnerships.[01:11] Discovering Conservation as a Career: From “future accountant” to environmental management and Wild Tomorrow.[04:34] Community-Centered Conservation: Why Wild Tomorrow centers local needs alongside wildlife.[04:58] Preschools, Food, and Early Childhood Development: Supporting ECD centers with teacher training, resources, and monthly meals.[08:10] Orphaned and Vulnerable Children: Uniforms, stationery, backpacks, and extra classes for kids who need it most.[09:50] Helping Youth Reach University and Jobs: Backing a local mentor who guides applications for university, learnerships, and internships.[12:16] Game Drives, Bush Walks, and Outdoor Journals: Bringing local kids into the reserve to notice insects, birds, and habitats.[15:35] Partnerships with Chiefs, Culture, and Climate-Smart Farmers: Working with traditional leaders, Zulu maidens, and women's agriculture groups.[20:40] Breaking Down Fences: Making the reserve feel like “our future” for neighboring communities.[23:55] Aphiwe's Practical Wish List: Fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and basic school supplies with big impact.[25:36] Dreaming of Climate Resilience and Disaster Centers: Teaching about wetlands, floods, and planning for a changing climate.[28:49] Favorite Animal: The Dramatic Rinkhals: Why a snake that plays dead has her heart.[29:51] What Brings Aphiwe Hope: Communities that listen, adapt, and choose sustainable paths.Links:Episode 189 – Part 1 of the Wild Tomorrow series with co-founders John Seward and Wendy HapgoodWild Tomorrow Community Programs and opportunities to supportFollow Aphiwe and Wild Tomorrow on InstagramFollow Aphiwe and Wild Tomorrow on LinkedInSupport the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes back one of preschool media's most influential creators, Angela Santomero, to celebrate her new series, "Princess Penelope's Purse of Preposterous Things." Angela explains that Princess Penelope is a brave, kind-hearted kitten who doesn't realize how small she is. When Mother Nature grants her a magical purple purse filled with "preposterous things," Penelope must use creative and critical thinking—not just magic—to solve problems and stand up for her friends. Angela shares how this "engine" of the series helps kids learn to think, reason, and be kind, skills she believes are essential in an age of AI and constant media. Drawing on her background in child development and her groundbreaking work on Blue's Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Angela talks about "cuddle TV"—those precious moments when parents and kids watch or read together, ask questions like "What do you think will happen next?", and model deeper thinking. She highlights research showing that just 15 minutes of daily reading-for-fun can expose kids to a million new words a year and profoundly shape their futures. Angela also compares the Princess Penelope books and YouTube episodes, explaining how each medium deepens the experience in different ways. Later in the episode, Jed chats with David Gillespie, retired Air Force veteran and author of "Floo Flocky Doo to the Rescue." David shares the 26-year journey from his daughter's imaginative play to a lively, rhyming picture book that celebrates family stories, risk-taking, and nurturing a lifelong love of reading in young children.

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 22, Session 2—Jesus Rejected in Nazareth.

For nearly four decades, Pam Parker helped shape the lives of countless children through PALs Preschool. What began as a temporary stop in early childhood education became a 38-year calling, including more than 30 years as director. In this episode, Pam joins her daughter, Heather Blankenship, to share stories from the classroom, the history of PALs Preschool, and lessons learned from working with young children and families. They discuss preparing children for school, the important role parents play in a child's success, why family dinners still matter, and what adults can learn from the way children forgive and trust. It's a thoughtful conversation about education, parenting, strong families, and the lasting impact teachers have on the lives of their students.

Dr. Trish believes life unfolds in seven-year chapters — and hers has been no exception. Her path to becoming a globally recognized cognitive neuroscientist wasn't linear: she started as a preschool teacher, became a speech-language pathologist, worked in schools, and eventually went back to school herself to teach at the college level. A lifelong curiosity about brain performance and the human condition — combined with raising five children — led Dr. Trish to a deeper calling. She grew passionate about bringing neuro-therapies to the next generation and realized she could create greater clinical impact through brain mapping and rewiring how people think. Her guiding philosophy says it all: “If you don't control your brain, it will control you.” Today, Dr. Trish is the founder of Dr. Trish Leigh & Co. and specializes in brain health, neurofeedback, and addiction recovery. Using qEEG brain mapping and neuroscience-based methods, she helps people heal overstimulated brains, break free from compulsive behaviors, and optimize focus, energy, relationships, and performance — and has helped thousands worldwide rewire their brains and reclaim their lives. Download this episode now and get ready to think differently — about your brain, your career, and what's still possible! Find out more about Dr. Trish: https://drtrishleigh.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've heard the words: Nature Preschool. Farm Preschool. Homestead. Microschool. But what do they mean?  Janette Foreman is here to tell you all about it and share her dream with you: A homestead microschool! After a sudden divorce, Janette turned overnight into a stay-at-home mom of three.  She wanted to keep her kids close—but needed a way to support her family. She started an online preschool… but the bigger dream never left. Now, she's back in Preschool All Stars with a new mission: to build a faith-filled homestead microschool where kids learn responsibility, character, and connection—with dirt on their hands and joy in their hearts. Find out how she did it: • Why she's combining homeschooling with hands-on farm life • How she plans to start small—with preschool through 4th grade • What inspired her to return to her dream after years away Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 22, Session 1—Jesus's Second Miracle.

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