Podcasts about school readiness

Vanessa Le Roux, a parent activist from Parents for Equal Education, joins us to unpack the Western Cape Education Department’s 2026 school admissions process. With the official application window running from 11 March to 12 April 2025, she discusses the challenges faced by parents who miss the deadline and how late applications—while still accepted—are deprioritised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode… Mandy Richardson, owner of Naturally Learning nurseries in Cornwall, talks to us about how she created the Cornish Curriculum with her team. Mandy shares with us the details of her curriculum and some challenges along the way, including challenging Ofsted, practicalities of an outdoor nursery, defining what school readiness means to you, the ‘Cornish Connection', teaching diversity in a ‘non-diverse' area, authentic cultural representation and more…   Read Mandy's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-cornish-curriculum/   This episode is sponsored by Funding Loop: Funding Loop automates the process for nurseries of collecting funding forms from parents and typing that information into council portals. Funding Loop is used by over 2000 nurseries including over 80% of the top 25 nursery chains in the UK including Busy Bees. To find out more visit: https://www.fundingloop.co.uk/home   Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: ·       Early years curriculum: Provision for 2-year-olds – Charlotte Norman: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-curriculum-provision-for-2-year-olds/ ·       It's not really about dinosaurs: What are children learning from your curriculum – Jan Dubiel: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-curriculum/ ·       What is an early years curriculum? Ruth Swailes & Jan Dubiel: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/what-is-an-early-years-curriculum/ ·       Enquiry led learning: A curious classroom – Stuart Cloke: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/enquiry-led-learning-a-curious-classroom/ ·       Education Durham curriculum project: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/projects/education-durham-project/ ·       Early years curriculum: Building sequences of learning – Paige Hutchinson: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-curriculum-building-sequences-of-learning/ ·       Early years curriculum: Building sequences of learning – Paige Hutchinson: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-curriculum-building-sequences-of-learning/   Get in touch and share your voice: Do you have thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch here! – https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contact/   Episode break down: 00:00 – Welcome! 02:00 – Naturally Learning settings in Cornwall 03:55 – The ‘Cornish Connection' 06:00 – Challenging Ofsted 07:45 – Where do we begin when structuring a curriculum? 10:00 – Inspiration from the Fibonacci sequence 12:00 – The 7 areas of the Cornish Curriculum 14:00 – What does school readiness mean to you? 16:00 – How can we be diverse in a ‘non-diverse' area? 18:00 – Authentic cultural representation 21:00 – Building the foundations of respect & curiosity 22:40 – Pedagogy or curriculum? 28:00 – Skills vs knowledge 31:00 – Practicalities of an outdoor nursery 32:50 – Risk assessing with children 35:00 – Risks that have been assessed For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

A new study explores how early childhood education and care services can reduce disparities in school readiness for dual language learners. Lisa Chamberlain, MD, MPH, and Philip Fisher, PhD, of Stanford University discuss strategies to improve school readiness with JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, MPH. Related Content: School Readiness and Early Childhood Education and Care Services Among Dual Language Learners

As the holidays approach, many parents are preparing their children for the transition into school. Zoe Wragg, a parent educator and former primary school teacher, shares practical advice on making this major change easier. From understanding what school readiness really means to offering tips for supporting reading development, Zoe will help ease your worries.  Plus—strategies for a smooth start to 2025 with simple, actionable tips that parents can apply during the holidays. In this episode: Transitioning children to school School readiness Overcoming overwhelm in preparing children for school Reading skills and supporting beginning readers Free school readiness checklist  Tips for parents navigating the holidays and preparing for school next year www.edzocate.com.au Related Links: Starting School Activity Book [A free Happy Families resource!] The Big Debate: Should you Delay your Child's Start in School? Facing First Day Fears [Webinar]  Find massive savings during the Happy Families Black Friday Sale Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Mind The Gap, Emma Turner and Jon Hutchinson welcome Dr. Dan Wuori, a renowned expert in early childhood education. Together, they discuss the vital role of early years development, highlighting Dan's work in policy advocacy and his social media presence, where he blends adorable videos of children with deep analysis of early development principles. Dan shares insights from his book, The Daycare Myth, and explores the significant impact of early childhood experiences on lifelong success. The conversation covers policy challenges, the economics of early care, and the importance of nurturing relationships in shaping young minds. Dan Wuori is the Founder and President of Early Childhood Policy Solutions (a public policy consultancy focused on the needs of America's young children and their families) and Strategic Advisor on Early Childhood at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. Dr. Wuori joined The Hunt Institute, a North Carolina-based education policy support to the nation's governors and state elected leaders, as its founding Director of Early Learning. He continues to serve as The Institute's Senior Early Childhood Advisor. A former kindergarten teacher and school district administrator, Dan served as the Deputy Director of South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness – the state's comprehensive, public-private early learning initiative. His newest book, The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It), sounds the alarm on critical and costly disconnects between the science of early development and the US approach to public policy. Follow him on X @DanWuori. Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs ⁠www.meno.acacdemy⁠, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X ⁠⁠⁠@jon_hutchinson_⁠ or Bluesky ⁠@jonhutchinson.bksy.social⁠ This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/

A recent global survey conducted by Theirworld , a global children's charity organisation, has revealed that South Africa faces an urgent crisis in early childhood development. According to the report , 38% of South African primary school teachers believe most children are not developmentally ready when they start school and this places South Africa's children at a significant disadvantage compared to their international peers. Their world says the findings highlight the urgent need for investment in early childhood education to prepare children for the demands of the education system and future job market. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Justin van Fleet, President of Theirworld

Learn more on the blog: https://dancenutrition.com/back-to-school/ Time Stamps: 0:00: Introduction 1:00: Nutrition Realities 1:42: Planning Ahead 2:00: Level Up Your Snacks 3:32: Your Relationship With Food 4:25: Nutrition Without Obsession 5:45: The Role of A Dietitian 6:25: The Healthy Dancer® Rachel Fine is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for dancers with advanced certifications in Eating Disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Sports Nutrition. Rachel works with dancers worldwide to help them build supportive relationships with food and body.  FREE 7-DAY TRIAL to become The Healthy Dancer®: https://dancenutrition.com/membership/ From downloadable guides to workbooks and online courses, dancers can access everything they need to learn about building a nourishing lifestyle that supports the physical, mental, and emotional demands of dance.  Nutrition is essential for elite dance performance. Rachel Fine is a board-certified dietitian with advanced certifications in Eating Disorders, Sports Nutrition, and Intuitive Eating. A note from Rachel: The importance of dance nutrition goes beyond our plate. This is why I created www.DanceNutrition.com and The Healthy Dancer®. Dancers, dance educators, and dance parents can utilize these resources to access information and guidance about fueling for performance! Disclaimer: This is produced for informational purposes only. This information is general, not specific to you. The information in this podcast does not substitute for medical advice. The viewer or listener assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancernutrition/support

In this episode of *Little Minds, Big Ideas*, Ben and Emily from The Early Years Network dive into the essential topic of school readiness. They kick off by sharing exciting updates from their learning platform and discuss a new, innovative payment concept for parents emerging from Warwickshire.The heart of the episode is all about understanding what it truly means to be 'school ready.' With insights drawn from your feedback on Instagram, Ben and Emily explore key ideas that define school readiness, while also debunking common myths surrounding child development and the primary curriculum. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about early childhood education, this episode offers a thoughtful and engaging discussion that will leave you with practical tips and a deeper understanding of how to best support the little minds in your life. Tune in for an episode full of valuable insights and a few surprises along the way!Don't forget if you enjoyed this podcast make sure to head over to The Early Years Network where you can find a world of early years training and development at your finger tips at a click of a button. All for just £4.99 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Our Spam Free Newsletter: https://restorativefamilyservices.com/   Episode Introduction:  Ready to walk into the school year prepared for success? Tune in to find out how!   Episode Summary:  In this week's episode of the Rise Station Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into sharing back-to-school hacks.    These tips will help ensure that both you and your children are ready for the upcoming school year and have everything covered.    From school supplies to meal prep to transportation planning and everything in between, this episode is the complete guide for back-to-school success.   Rise Tribe Takeaways:   Tips to Ensure Back-to-School Success:   Organize the basics. Get basic school supplies. Arrange their wardrobe as needed. Create a family calendar.   Academic preparation. Get their brains ready for learning. Give them personality lessons.   Emotional and mental preparation. Discuss the student's fears and worries openly. Set up routines.   Meal preparation. Look at the school menu ahead of time. Fill out the reduced food cost application if you qualify. Go food shopping with the student.   Solidify the transportation details. Discuss the pickup and drop points with the student. Finalize the timings.   Help us grow and reach out to more amazing individuals such as yourself by leaving a positive rating + review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-station/id1565362467   Connect With Us:    Email: media@restorativefamilyservices.com Website: https://restorativefamilyservices.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativefamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeFS   Back to School Success, Smooth School Transition, School Transition Tips, Back to School Preparation, Successful School Transition, Tips for a Smooth Back to School Transition, How to Prepare for Back to School Successfully, Back to School Organizational Strategies, Emotional Preparation for Back to School, Health and Wellness Tips for Back to School, Managing School Transition Anxiety, Creating a Routine for Back to School Success, Family Involvement in School Transition, Back to School Stress Relief Tips, Effective Back to School Checklist, School Readiness, Back to School Routine, Parent and Student Back to School Tips, School Year Preparation, Back to School Organization, School Transition Planning, Emotional Support for Back to School, Healthy Back to School Habits, School Transition Strategies, Family Tips for School Success

In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, redefine school readiness and what you can do at home to support your child's school readiness skills.

Our guest today is Stacy Benge.  If you've attended any of our summer conferences over the last few years, you've probably heard from Stacy! She is an early childhood speaker who approaches learning in the early years with practicality and common sense. Standing firm on the truth that children learn best through simple, authentic experiences, Stacy advocates for child-led play to build solid foundations for child development. In addition to a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Stacy spent a decade teaching children ages birth to five and has spent the last two decades sharing her passion for child development with fellow early learning professionals with enlightening and informative presentations, and is the author of "The Whole Child Alphabet." We dive deep into the topic of school readiness versus child development. Stacy and I start the conversation by discussing the importance of prioritizing child development and child-led play over school readiness and academic instruction. Stacy shares an emphasis on the need to focus on the foundations of literacy and other developmental skills before introducing formal instruction. She also shares with us her thoughts on the myth of pre-packaged curriculums and the importance of designing curricula around the interests and needs of individual children. Together, we highlight the significance of respecting and valuing children's play as a crucial aspect of their learning and development. I just love Stacy's passion and advocacy for whole-child-development. She really wants what's best for children to be the top priority in our decision-making and in our daily practice in the classroom. I'm so excited for y'all to meet her in person at our summer state conferences this year.  She'll be one of our Thursday keynote speakers! Stacy regularly shares helpful information about child development and best practices for the whole child. What I love about today's conversation with Stacy is the regular reminder that children are learning All. The. Time.  Not just when they're being “instructed.”  It's wild to think about that – every single experience a child has is forming them into who they will eventually be. Trying to force them to learn to read or write before they are developmentally ready will actually slow down their academic progress later on and could lead to lifelong frustration with literacy. It's mind-blowing to think about all the development that needs to happen before a child can successfully read and write.  My challenge to you is that you take a moment and just slow down…what are the children learning in your classroom right now?  How does that link to literacy?  I BET you can name 10 ways after today's conversation!     You can connect with Stacy via her Instagram or her website Stacy also has a course in our Learning Library!  As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram and on Facebook  

Resident Parenting and Human Potential Expert, Nikki Bush on how children can develop their school readiness skills through play.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Parenting and Human Potential Expert, Nikki Bush on how children can develop their school readiness skills through play.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we focus too much on academic success over life skills? This is certainly the case in many prep schools. Zanna Clarke, Principal of Miss Daisy's Nursery Schools, and Carmela Garcia Manas, Headmistress of Miss Daisy's Chelsea and PhD researcher at University of Dundee, discuss the challenges they navigate around societal and parental expectations when working in the more privileged areas of London. To read Carmela's and Zanna's article visit: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com  If you enjoyed this epside you might also like to listen to Matt Bawler's episode on 'Growth mindset in early childhood' - https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/growth-mindset-in-early-childhood/  Episode break down: 00:00 - Miss Daisy's Nursery Schools 03:00 - A privileged area of London 04:50 - Prep schools have quite a formal assessment process 06:50 - Life skills should be the focus over academic achievement 09:50 - Early childhood pioneers focused on play based life skills 11:10 - The ability to adapt requires the development of life skills 12:00 - We don't know future jobs that might exist 15:00 - Seeing children as citizens and individuals in their own right 19:00 - Adults and children as co-constructors of knowledge 20:50 - A process of mutual transformation 21:40 - Children need to understand why they are asked to do things 24:00 - Learning life skills through day to day routines 26:55 - Involving children in their local community 31:00 - Blending home and school/nursery 32:50 - Focusing on the local more than the wider community 33:45 - Navigating challenges around parent expectations 36:30 - Knowing where every child needs to be challenged For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Julie Thumma to discuss an organization that brings together early childhood programs, families, public and private schools, higher education, and businesses to assess what quality early learning opportunities exist in the community. Early Care & Education Council • Lifesteps

The transition to preschool to elementary school can be such an anxious time for both parents and for the children.There's a lot of unknowns to get them ready for and sometimes we think there's lots we have to do to prepare them for starting. Today we discuss what you can do to help reduce anxiety for your little one with nursery practitioner, Caroline Allen. In this episode they discuss:Getting your child ready for schoolHow difficult transition can be for parents as well as childrenWhat comments from family may or may not be helpful‘Transistionitis' - a phrase Caroline has come up with to describe the time before starting schoolTips on how to speak about going to school and what may be at a school settingDoes it matter if my child doesn't write or read before they start school?How your child can learn and being lead by a child's interest Delving a Little Deeper How Caroline rests and relaxesAbout The Guest - Caroline AllenCaroline Allen has run childcare settings in the UK, trained internationally and supported practitioners and carers for over 25 years. She understands how important it is to relate well with our young children, yet this is not easy, and few have the time to read or study. Caroline now hosts Turning Little Stones podcasts, which are for anyone (professionals and family carers) with young children in their lives. In each episode, snippets of sound childcare theory become accessible and relatable, helping us all to better support our children and delight in being part of their journey. Website - www.turninglittlestones.co.ukResources mentioned: Delving a Little Deeper' (accessed from the website), which is for those wanting a little more theory. Instagram - @turninglittlestonesAbout The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play' which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:https://copingskillsforkids.com/newsletterIf you're interested in joining the Coping Skills Community Hub, an ever-expanding resource library and community of families and professionals teaching kids how to cope, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hubIf you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkidsConnect with Janine on Social Media Instagram: @copingskillsforkids Facebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay

Child care accessibility is a nation-wide issue, and Oklahoma is no exception. Today we're talking with Carrie Williams, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness, about early childhood care shortages and solutions in our state. Carrie outlines attainable steps for business leaders and legislators to alleviate these issues, and even how other states have looked to Oklahoma as an example for solving the child care crisis.

Basil Manuel is the Executive Director at National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) and joins Africa to speak on the start of the school year kicking off this week and how the union feels about the state of readinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 203 of Beyond the Bump, we're joined by Andrea from Leor to delve into the topic of school readiness. When Soph posted that Poppy was starting school, a lot of our listeners wrote in asking, How do you know if your little one is ready for school?  We understand that school readiness is child dependent, and not everyone has a choice. However, our episode aims to provide insights and practical tools for those embarking on this important transition.  Join us for a discussion as we explore ways to assess your child's readiness for school and help them prepare for this exciting new chapter.   Resource links: leor.com.au   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Gro-To Skin Care!  If you would like to check out their full range you can head to grotoskincare.com or head into your local Coles and check the range out there!  *The Go-To x Beyond the Bump promotion is limited to 15% off all orders over $80 made via gotoskincare.com during the promotion period (12AM 24 October 2023 until 11.59PM 14 November 2023) with the exclusive promo code. Discount excludes gift cards and donations and cannot be used with another promotion. Full price items only.

You all! It's the 300th episode of the show! And you know what special episodes mean? PAJAMA PARTY! Put on some jammies, grab a favorite beverage, and join the Nerd Collective as we talk about how gross our obsession with school readiness is and how it negatively impacts children and our profession.

The development of children born very preterm is most often evaluated using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development. These single assessments are routinely used as outcome measures for neonatal interventions or as a means of prognosis. However, early Bayley scores may not accurately predict later outcomes. In this episode of Pediapod, we speak to Dr. Mary Lauren Neel from Emory University who, along with her team, set up a study to determine whether Bayley-III score trajectories measured at multiple timepoints in children born very preterm, predicted school readiness at age 5, better than a single assessment. Read the full study here: Bayley trajectories predict school readiness better than single assessments in formerly very preterm preschoolers | Pediatric Research (nature.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You all! It's the 300th episode of the show! And you know what special episodes mean? PAJAMA PARTY! Put on some jammies, grab a favorite beverage, and join the Nerd Collective as we talk about how gross our obsession with school readiness is and how it negatively impacts children and our profession.

Listen, Watch, & Support DTP: www.thereadinesslab.com/dtp-links #emergencymanagement #disastertough #leadership #mentorship #education #emergencyservices #L3Harris #Hurricane #HurricanResponderFor most of you, it's been at least a month since you finished the necessary steps to send your kids back to school.However, do you know what policies and procedures your child's school district has in place in the event of a disaster or emergency situation?In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena goes through three steps that school districts SHOULD be taking to make sure your children are safe and can focus more on learning, than what to do in case of emergency.They are as follows:1.) GIS-Based Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA)2.) Reunification Plan3.) Mass-Notification PolicyL3Harris's BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.comDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comThe Readiness Lab Podcast Network: Disaster Tough Podcast is part of The Readiness Lab Podcast NetworkFor sponsorship requests: contact@thereadinesslab.com or visit our website: www.thereadinesslab.com

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Are YOU and your child ready for school? This week I am sharing the metrics that schools look for to determine readiness PLUS 10 things every parent needs to facilitate a successful school term. Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website. Explore all your options for coaching here:  https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

Hayley Fuller, Early Years Specialist, shares with us her work around supporting transitions to school. Angelica and Hayley unpick this common topic through 3 lenses: children being ready for the transition, families being ready and also educators being ready.  Hayley and Angelica tap into:  03:20 - Getting to know the new setting 05:00 - School ready skills 07:40 - Attachment: Focusing on personal, social, emotional development 09:45 - Pressures around academic skills 11:45 - It's not just about the Early Learning Goals 13:00 - Understanding and supporting families'/parents' emotional needs 15:20 - Embarrassing behaviour?  16:00 - Learning from 'break downs' 17:00 - Taking learning opportunities from NOT sharing 21:55 - Delayed gratification 26:00 - Building trust with families 29:15 - Children and families feeling represented and part of the setting 31:30 - Including the child's voice in the transition 32:55 - Is circle time useful? 35:00 - Familiar cue around the setting Read Hayley Fuller's article on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

In his foreword to the book Rethinking Readiness in Early Childhood Education: Implications for Policy and Practice (edited by Jeanne Marie Iorio and Will Parnell), William Ayers writes, "Every child comes to school a question mark and an exclamation point...every teacher must decide whether...to keep questions and passions alive...or to hammer the children into shape so that they leave her classroom, no longer as vital question marks or exclamation points, but as dull periods." Host Heather Bernt-Santy and cohost Richard Cohen (Zen and the Art of Early Childhood) unpack this powerful idea.

How can music play an important role in building strong foundations for phonics? Tasha Bretten and Angelica Celinska discuss the holistic values of music for children's learning, and specifically the school readiness narrative. They discuss melodic and rhythmic awareness strengthening the auditory system, building phonological skills, and ultimately helping children to develop wider skills and laying strong foundations for more general cognitive functions.   Angelica and Tasha tap into: School readiness and phonics 02:00 Phonological awareness and pre-social skills 02:40 Love of learning and lifelong learning 03:50 Are children 'reluctant' to engage in music? 05:05 Our innate, intrinsic musicality 05:30 Modelling enthusiasm and love of music 06:00 Practitioner lack of confidence in music 07:00 An environment suitable for music and finding music everywhere 09:10 Phase 1 phonics 11:00 Language acquisition 11:55 Lack of teacher training around music 12:45 Lack of music in the curriculum 14:00 Neuro-musical evidence and attention 15:00 Repetition strengthening neurological pathways: linking music to schematic play 22:50 Placing musicality at the forefront of early learning 25:00 Music making learning portable 29:00 Music as a community cohesive and cultural experience 31:00 Giving children a rich musical repertoire 33:00 Developing vocabulary and emotional association 36:20 Our daily ‘DOSE' of music – dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins 37:50 Read Tasha Bretten's article on The Voice of Early Childhood website: thevoiceofearlychildhood.com  

On Family matters this week, Clement speaks to Nikki Bush, a Human potential & parenting expert as well as author of future-proof your child about the importance of play in a child's development and how it affects learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This spring, thousands of kids will register to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it's an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. "Is my child ready?" "What can I do to help prepare them?" "How will kindergarten be different from preschool?" To help answer these questions, we are throwing it back to our "Ready for Kindergarten" Parent Talks Podcast where Encompass Lead Preschool Teacher Sarah Holmes and veteran Kindergarten Teacher Deona Kim answer these questions and more!

For the parents and carers who have little ones returning to school or starting for the first time, this episode is for you. Hear our perspectives on popular school readiness expectations and learn some therapeutic play ideas that you can start to use right away to support your child in this transition. Learn more about our 1:1 Zoom consultations, or book a free 15 minute call, here.

In today's podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about School Readiness and PlayLast podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play Teaching our children to think and today we are discussing School readiness and playIs your child emotionally ready for school? How can you help them through play to acquire some basic milestones and make the transition easier for all? Once in school, how can educators include play into the daily activities to enhance the learning process as well as the emotional adjustment of their students?As caregivers, we can can prepare our children to be socially and emotionally ready for school its a big change for children to make the transition;Here are the highlights:Here are the highlights:(01:35) Social readiness(03:11) Empowerment(04:54) Risks(06:48) It's not age

Gabrielle Jacobi joined the Oklahoma Policy Institute as its Child Well-Being Policy Analyst / KIDS COUNT Coordinator in March 2021 after more than two years as a Program Coordinator at the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness. KIDS COUNT provides legislators, public officials and child advocates with reliable data, policy recommendations and tools to advance policies that benefit children. Gabrielle breaks down the newest release of data and where Oklahoma ranks. Fried Okra also brings back Tyler Outlaw for some insight on another week of education-related interim studies on four-day school weeks, athletic transfer rules, and sex education in the classroom.

In this episode, Shaista compiles a few of her most effective tips for getting back to school ready! Going back to school after the summer is filled with mixed emotions- excitement, anxiety and uncertainty. With these tips in mind, you can create an organized, predictable and supportive environment that will ensure your child will be best prepared for the upcoming year. Be sure to listen for: Re-establishing bedtime routines How the use of a calendar can help with predictability Connecting with a friend to help build comfort Dealing with expectations How to keep the connection strong between you and your child when they are at school About the Hosts: About Dimple Arora – Founder of Mindful Evolution Dimple Arora is the founder of Mindful Evolution (ME) — a parenting movement that aims to empower parents and their kids towards positive transformation and life changing results...one thought, one emotion and one choice at a time. Dimple is an expert in women and teen empowerment and specializes in helping individuals reduce the debilitating effects of stress and anxiety using mindfulness, nutrition, EFT tapping and other energy psychology modalities. Dimple is a Certified Life Coach, EFT and NLP Practitioner, Holistic Nutritionist and Energy Therapist. She holds degrees in mathematics, business, and education and was previously employed in the corporate world and as a high school math teacher. You can book a complimentary coaching call with Dimple on her website at https://www.mindfulevolution.ca/ (https://www.mindfulevolution.ca) and connect with her on social media.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dimplemindfulevolution (https://www.facebook.com/dimp)lemindfulevolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimplemindfulevolution (https://www.instagram.com/dimpl)e.holisticlifecoach About Shaista Fatehali – Founder of Thrive Kids Shaista Fatehali is the founder of Thrive Kids BC where she works with children and families to help nurture connection, empower a sense of self - worth and discover what is needed for individual families to thrive. Shaista is a speaker and the author of the children's book BACK HOME; which has received accolades nationwide. She is a certified children's and parent life coach and works with clients to build soft skills such as interpersonal awareness, effective communication, emotional agility emotional regulation, problem solving, transition planning and mindfulness . As a teacher and mother of two young girls, her true passion lies in giving her children, her students and clients the tools to reach their most true authentic selves. To book a complimentary call with Shaista or to learn more about Shaista and the programs she offers at Thrive Kids BC, please visit her website at https://thrivekidsbc.ca/ (https://thrivekidsbc.ca/)   Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thrivekidsbc/ (https://www.facebook.com/thrivekidsbc/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrivekidsbc (https://twitter.com/thrivekidsbc) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivekidsbc/ (https://www.instagram.com/thrivekidsbc/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaistakabafatehali/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaistakabafatehali/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UbuEK9ErHTqafEZ9ufB8w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UbuEK9ErHTqafEZ9ufB8w)   Thanks for Listening! We are so grateful to have you join us! To continue the conversation and connect with us and other like minded moms, head on over to join our free Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/484551749519935 ( I AM MOM Parenting Community!)   We are honoured to use this podcast as a platform for real mom conversations that help you feel inspired to take action to create a family environment where everyone can thrive. We want you to not only feel inspired as a parent, but as a WOMAN.  If you know of someone who can benefit from

Sunil Gunderia is the Chief Innovation Officer at Age of Learning, a leading education technology innovator with a mission to help children everywhere build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. He oversees the company's innovation strategy and has led the development, distribution, and implementation of its research-proven educational programs for students prekindergarten through second grade. Age of Learning has been recognized as one of the most innovative companies in edtech for its research-based, highly scalable learning products that are built to advance positive educational outcomes and address inequities in learning. The company's flagship program, ABCmouse, is the leading digital education brand for young children in the U.S., and its expanding portfolio of offerings includes Adventure Academy, ABCmouse English, and the personalized, adaptive learning programs for schools, My Math Academy and My Reading Academy.  To-date, Age of Learning has helped educate more than 50 million children worldwide. Today, Sunil also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Children's Institute, an LA-based non-profit that provides early education and services to help transform the lives of children and families affected by poverty. He also sits on the advisory boards of Edtech Evidence Exchange, Digital Wellness Lab, and Educating All Students Alliance, and served on the Editorial Advisory Board for the “Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Development and School Readiness.”Prior to Age of Learning, Sunil was the General Manager of Mobile at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing mobile strategy, product development, distribution, and partnerships globally. Sunil also founded Gunderia Advisors, where he advised numerous early-stage technology companies on strategy, product, and execution.Recommended ResourcesChristensen InstituteSmall Talks, newsletter by Isabelle HauEnd of Average by Todd Rose

We're taking a deeper dive into Project HOPE by examining a partnership between Nemours and the State of Oklahoma that brings capacity-building skills and technical assistance to that state to help them in the work of preventing social adversities in early childhood. Featuring Nemours Associate Trevor Lee, Program and Policy Analyst in the Nemours Office of Policy and Prevention in Washington, DC., and  Carrie Williams, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness.   

How do you know if your child is ready for kindergarten? How can you help prepare your child for attending school? Listen in to this podcast discussing school readiness.

This is a new "style" of episode that Dr. Kevin Richards from Univ of Illinois is hosting where he dives behind the research scholars are conducting. This week's guest is Dr. Emily Jones from Illinois State University. Kevin and Emily discuss an article that was just accepted in Health Behavior and Policy Review titled: Environmental Constructs Associated with School Readiness to Implement Wellness Initiatives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/support

Earlier this month, thousands of kids registered to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it's an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. "Is my child ready?" "What can I do to help prepare them?" "How will kindergarten be different from preschool?" In our latest Parent Talks Podcast, Encompass Lead Preschool Teacher Sarah Holmes and Snoqualmie Valley School District Kindergarten Teacher Deona Kim will answer these questions and more!

This week on The Preschool Podcast, we are honored to have revisited a previous episode with Dr. Elanna Yalow, Chief Academic Officer at KinderCare. We discuss how educators can support children as they learn through play. She highlights how play and academics are not separate from each other. Instead, play is the instinctive way that young children learn how to problem solve and develop skills. We discuss some strategies that educators can use to incorporate play into their practice.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Quentin Riser about how family income instability in early childhood affects children's school readiness and later outcomes. He talks about how administrative data, such as in the Wisconsin Administrative Data Core, can offer a more complete picture of the financial ups and downs that young families face, and how that can matter for children later on in school.  

Every parent wants to feel equipped with the resources needed to prepare their child for school readiness. We′ve all heard of the term school readiness but how many of us understand what it really means? How can we really give our children the best start in their most formative years? These questions and answers can be found in Dr. Mary Duncan's “You Really Can Make a Dfference.” It teaches mothers how they can help equip their child to be more prepared to start school with less bumps. In "You Really Can Make a Difference” you will learn: • Activities you can use to help your child build a stronger educational foundation • The importance of bonding with your child •  A mom's impact on a child's learning • Getting your child ready for school “You Really Can Make a Difference” shows you that with just  15 minutes a day of one-on-one time with your little one, enables you to teach the skills foundational to better academic success. Mary Duncan, has a PhD in Education, a master'sdegree in teaching and has taught various grade levels over the last 30 years as a certified teacher. She is a motivational instructor who strives to differentiate instruction to meet student needs for both classroom and online training as well provide resources to enhance the learning experience. Visit her site HERE Check out her online courses HERE She has published the following books and we discussed her work in the podcast today:  You Really Can Make a Difference BUY IT HERE I love you .... Anyway. Tools for Motherhood Resource Guide The goal is to equip young mothers who have children 0-5 years of age with activities they can use to help prepare their young child for school readiness in the five main subject areas. Activities use simple things from around most homes or adapt to what you have on hand for a few minutes each day.

We discuss the concept of school readiness. And Bonus Tacos.

In today's episode we got to chat with preschool teacher Janelle Sciarrino about preparing your child for the first day of school! Janelle shares some tips for starting the school year off strong. The things you'll take away: Skills to prepare for school When to be concerned if seeing issues The importance of self-care and emotional skills Things to do at home to keep learning fun Links and Resources: Janelle's Preschool Classroom on Twitter: @chrisyungprek The pencil grip trick: Have them hold a cotton ball against their palm under their pinky and ring finger.  Here's an example video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIFXZdpnLi8

Kim Holland/Director of Early Learning & School Readiness at Gwinnett Co. Public Schools The Office of Early Learning and School Readiness strives to ensure that all students enter Kindergarten ready to learn at high levels. In creating partnerships with parents, public and private organizations as well as businesses, they are able to align developmental and academic standards […] The post Education in Gwinnett County appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Lauren has an in-depth conversation with Catherine Dennis, early childhood specialist, adjunct faculty, and Mom to seven kiddos.Catherine explains how she came to better understand the effects of trauma in children, and in what ways it changed her approach to working with children and adults. Teaching emotional regulation skills at a young age gives kids tools for adulthood. Catherine explains her own experience in truly learning emotional regulation skills.  “I wasn't ready to hear this, until I was ready to hear it.”Items mentioned in this episode:5 Frame (or 10 Frame) is a math activity used to teach counting. CLASS - Classroom Assessment Scoring System in Head StartACEs - Adverse Childhood ExperiencesBook recommendations:The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.Help for Billy, by Heather T. Forbes, LCSWThe Behavior Hub blog posts mentioned in this interview:Thinking Brain: The Wise OwlEmotional Brain: The Barking DogGuest Bio:Catherine Dennis is an Early Childhood Specialist for the Office of Head Start (OHS) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA), Region X, located in Walla Walla, WA. She provides professional level expertise in trauma-informed practice, Challenging Behaviors, Practice Based Coaching, School Readiness, Transitions, Reflective Supervision, Implementation Science, Dual Language Learners and Family Engagement. Catherine holds a BS in Elementary Education, a MS in Early Childhood Leadership, Administration and Management and an EdS in Educational Leadership.  She is a current doctoral student in Special Ed and Early Childhood. Her passion is trauma-informed practice because she sees how this supports positive child outcomes and long-term success for children and families. She is a former Director, Education Manager, Teacher and is a current adjunct faculty member in the ECE department. Her best job is a mom of seven and Gigi to two. She is a former foster parent and adoptive parent. You can also find Catherine on LinkedIn. Try at home tip: Implement a self “check-in”. Take your emotional temperature on a regular basis and work to bring yourself back into balance.  Questions? Let us answer it in a future episode! Email to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list to find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blog Struggling with behaviors? Not sure where to begin? Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jennifer Reed, BA, MA, Ed.D (ABD), has 11 years of experience conducting Head Start/Early Head Start Reviews in CLASS™ and Early Childhood Development along with nine years of Professional Grant Reading for the Office of Head Start and other governmental agencies. She is an Early Childhood industry expert with more than 20 years of successful experience in full life cycle Training, Teaching, Monitoring, Consulting, Recruiting, and Business Development. Jennifer Reed has a proven ability to fostering relationships with Programs along with Child Care Centers and other State and Federal organizations with positive business opportunities. Jennifer is most fulfilled when helping programs to grow professionally. Her vision and ability to nurture relationships lead to long-term solutions and success. Jennifer began her career by being a Home Visitor and conducting training for child care centers. She grew into a lead teacher then a Center Director within four years. She has subsequently consulted with Head Starts in Region 2,3,4,5,6,8, and 10 in the areas of CLASS™, School Readiness, Educational Management, Strategic Plans, and Documentation preparation. Why work with JFK Consultant? Your company is seeking Head Stat Protocol guidance strategies that strengthen overall operations and result in accelerated Program Management Systems. You are a passive Program, content in your current Program, and wanting to take your program to the next level. You want best practices to facilitate maximum outcomes JFK Consultant offers both programs and their staff exceptional professional service, absolute confidentiality, and the most ethical values in executive search. Contact information: Email: jlaf8498@yahoo.com Website: www.jfkconsultnow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/support

EARLY LITERACY ....WATERFORD INSTITUTE: HELPING KIDS  IN SCHOOL READINESS Our guest is Shannan Skidmore  who is managing the grant

EARLY LITERACY ....WATERFORD INSTITUTE: HELPING KIDS  IN SCHOOL READINESS Our guest is Shannan Skidmore  who is managing the grant

AT-HOME KINDERGARTEN READINESS The Waterford Institute's UPSTART Program...Diane Weaver of Waterford and Claudia Miner, Waterford's VP of Development and UPSTART Program Director, talking about UPSTART, Waterford's at-home kindergarten readiness program. Recent research was released that shows students have long-term positive effects from the program, and it was recently expanded in Utah to include as many as 10,000 kids this coming year.