Episode #124: While most people would agree that they would like all children to be properly included in the classroom, it takes careful attention and practice to successfully integrate children…
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Preschools
Incorporating Nature into the Early Childhood Classroom
Episode #123: In this episode, Julie Travaglini, Education Program Director at Allegheny Land Trust, teaches us how to incorporate nature into early education classrooms. From risk-taking to motor skills to…
Different Schools for a Different World
Episode 70 Scott McLeod of CASTLE provides some tactical case studies about innovative culture in the classroom, and how to adapt to new environments in the age of ubiquitous student…
Using Reflective Practice in Parenting
“You are the only person who’s ever parented your specific child at this moment in time, so there’s no handbook to tell you what to do. The best thing you…
The Impact of Preschool on Low Income Kids
Episode #121: The Impact of Preschool on Low Income Kids. Jennifer Pare, Chief Early Learning Officer at Kidango, joins us to show how much of a difference preschool can make…
What Should Montessori Look Like?
What exactly goes into a successful Montessori education? Episode #120: What Should Montessori Look Like? Margaret Whitley, retired head of the Montessori Academy of London, joins us to discuss all things…
Suzuki Early Childhood Education Approach to Learning Music
Episode #119: What is Suzuki Early Childhood Education or SECE? Sharon Jones, one of the first Suzuki students in Ontario and the founder and director of the Thames Valley Suzuki…
Early Childhood Education in California
What challenges are facing early education leaders in the US’ largest state? Episode #118: In this episode, we sit down with Christina Nigrelli, the Senior Director of Programs at the…
Everything you need to know about Montessori!
Montessori inspiration with Simone Davies Episode #117: In this episode we sit down with Simone Davies, a Montessori teacher of nearly 15 years and a mother of 2 children. Simone is…
The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners
The Maker Movement Approach & Pre-K Literacy Episode #116: What is Storymaking and how is it used for oral language development and learning? We sit down with Michelle Kay Compton and Robin Chappele…