This is an early childhood podcast hosted by Dr. Tisha Shipley and Dr. Stephanie Heald. These two dynamic educators bring excitement, inspiration, and enthusiasm to several relevant topics in the field of early childhood education. Their fun and zestful personalities will cover crucial topics to help all those interested in early childhood be inspired, engaged, and ready for the next episode!
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Early Childhood Chatter
Podcasts
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30-Engaging and Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities to Start School | [transcript]
39-It’s All About Social-Emotional Learning! | [transcript]
53-Developmentally Appropriate Practices | [transcript]
57-The First 2000 days | [transcript]
78-The Importance of 1-on-1 Time with Children | [transcript]
79-Fostering Positive Identity Development in Children | [transcript]
83-Sign Language from Cradle to 4K | [transcript]
50-Becoming an Advocate for a Child with Special Needs | [transcript]
66-Helping your “Not-so-Typical” Learner in Early Childhood | [transcript]
15-Supporting Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | [transcript]
49-Using Positive Discipline to Guide Desired Behaviors | [transcript]
4-Hands on Learning and Life Experiences | [transcript]
32-How English Learners Develop Language | [transcript]
102-Loose Parts Play | [transcript]
69- Making it Happen Outdoors: The Outdoor classroom | [transcript]
25-Play-Based Learning in the ECE Classroom | [transcript]
84-Tinkering & Exploring: Preschool STEAM Lab | [transcript]
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3-Family Forums | [transcript]
16-National Child and Adult Care Food Program week! | [transcript]
21-Those Terrible Twos: Taming the Temperament | [transcript]
33-Engaging Families and Children with Take-Home Theme Bags | [transcript]
40-The Role of the Nanny in the Home Setting | [transcript]
43-Putting the Reality in Relationships | [transcript]
46 College Conversations: Speaking to Students about College and Career Readiness | [transcript]
51-The Importance of Parental Support | [transcript]
58-Family Relationship Bridge | [transcript]
68- Supporting Children’s Well-Being Through Occupational Therapy | [transcript]
77- Managing behaviors in the classroom | [transcript]
82- Parenting and Autism | [transcript]
83- Sign Language from Cradle to 4K | [transcript]
89- Learning Happens Best with Relationships | [transcript]
87- Early Learning – The Catalyst to Education Equity | [transcript]
94- Sign Language in Classrooms: Language and Support for Challenging Behaviors | [transcript]
95- Empowering Families to Stay Connected | [transcript]
50-Becoming an Advocate for a Child with Special Needs | [transcript]
99- The Early Educator’s Partnership with Families | [transcript]
49- Using Positive Discipline to Guide Desired Behaviors | [transcript]
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4-Hands on Learning and Life Experiences | [transcript]
11-Culturally Diverse Environments | [transcript]
13-Kindness Helps | [transcript]
12-Educational Displays in the Classroom | [transcript]
18-Building Outdoor Environments | [transcript]
22-Crayons, Color and Conversations | [transcript]
23-R. L. Stine and Patrick Carman share GoKidGo.com | [transcript]
25-Play-Based Learning in the ECE Classroom | [transcript]
29-ECE Digital Resource Exploration | [transcript]
30-Engaging and Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities to Start School | [transcript]
32-How English Learners Develop Language | [transcript]
37-Pre School-Themed Snacks and Sensory Bins | [transcript]
41-Courageous Conversations in the Preschool Classroom | [transcript]
46-College Conversations: Speaking to Students about College and Career Readiness | [transcript]
53-Developmentally Appropriate Practices | [transcript]
55-STEM in the Classroom | [transcript]
59-Get Up and Get Movin | [transcript]
67-The Power of Play With Music | [transcript]
69-Making it Happen Outdoors: The Outdoor classroom | [transcript]
71-Joy-Filled Teaching and Learning | [transcript]
80-Screen-Free Summer | [transcript]
81-Music and Movement = Social/Emotional Development | [transcript]
83-Sign Language from Cradle to 4K | [transcript]
84-Tinkering & Exploring: Preschool STEAM Lab | [transcript]
85-The Importance and Impact of Sharing Diverse Books with Young Readers | [transcript]
86-Understanding Mental Health in Early Learners | [transcript]
90-Transforming Early Childhood Education through Augmented Reality | [transcript]
92-Gardening with Kids for Preschools, Teachers, and Families | [transcript]
97-Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader | [transcript]
102-Loose Parts Play | [transcript]
103-InsideU: Digital Application for Social Emotional Learning | [transcript]
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4-Hands on Learning and Life Experiences | [transcript]
24-Differentiation in ECE | [transcript]
25-Play-Based Learning in the ECE Classroom | [transcript]
18-Building Outdoor Environments | [transcript]
23-R. L. Stine and Patrick Carman share GoKidGo.com | [transcript]
29-ECE Digital Resource Exploration | [transcript]
30-Engaging and Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities to Start School | [transcript]
37-Pre School-Themed Snacks and Sensory Bins | [transcript]
53-Developmentally Appropriate Practices | [transcript]
55-STEM in the Classroom | [transcript]
59- Get Up and Get Movin | [transcript]
67-The Power of Play With Music | [transcript]
69-Making it Happen Outdoors: The Outdoor classroom | [transcript]
72-5 Ways Educators Can Improve Children's Motor Skills with Just a Piece of Paper and Masking Tape | [transcript]
74-Keep It Real: A Better Way to Spend Large Group Circle Time | [transcript]
80-Screen-Free Summer | [transcript]
81-Music and Movement = Social/Emotional Development | [transcript]
84-Tinkering & Exploring: Preschool STEAM Lab | [transcript]
90-Transforming Early Childhood Education through Augmented Reality | [transcript]
92-Gardening with Kids for Preschools, Teachers, and Families | [transcript]
96-Bored Stiff—Engaging our Learners | [transcript]
97-Helping Your Child Become a Better Reader | [transcript]
102-Loose Parts Play | [transcript]
103-InsideU: Digital Application for Social Emotional Learning | [transcript]
66-Helping your “Not-so-Typical” Learner in Early Childhood | [transcript]
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2-Creating an Online Community | [transcript]
5–Online Learning Environments of Today | [transcript]
6–No Excuses University | [transcript]
7-Choose Love: Courage | [transcript]
8-Choose Love: Gratitude | [transcript]
9-Choose Love: Forgiveness | [transcript]
10-Choose Love: Compassion in Action! Empathy plus Action! | [transcript]
14-Teacher Tips | [transcript]
19-Social Emotional Impact of COVID-19 | [transcript]
20-Smart People Read | [transcript]
26-Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the Classroom | [transcript]
27-Teaching in a Pandemic | [transcript]
31-It’s Nothing a Little Breathing and Yoga Can’t Fix | [transcript]
34-The A’s (Aware, Ally, Advocate, Activist) | [transcript]
35-Powering Up Through Your Library | [transcript]
36-Is It Time to Start Your Own Preschool: Examining the Process and Decisions Required for a Successful Business | [transcript]
38-Why What We Believe About Ourself Matters: How Teacher Perceptions and Beliefs Impact the Classroom | [transcript]
42-Bitter & Trapped: Supporting the Skipped Generation Family | [transcript]
44-Critical Reflection and Belonging | [transcript]
45-Stop, Drop, & Roll - Supporting Our New Teachers | [transcript]
61-How to Give Young Children the Gift of Good Grief | [transcript]
62-Essential Messages (Grieving) Children Need from Adults | [transcript]
63-Why Every Child Needs a Village for Academic Success | [transcript]
64-Teacher Mental Wellness in the Role of Supporting Social-Emotional Development in Young Children | [transcript]
65-Why is Lesson Planning Critical for Student Learning? | [transcript]
70-How to Handle Change | [transcript]
73-Collaborations with Librarians | [transcript]
75-Belonging in Early Childhood Education | [transcript]
76-Community of Practice and Professional ECE | [transcript]
86-Understanding Mental Health in Early Learners | [transcript]
88-Best Practice – Best for Who? | [transcript]
91-Peace Be With Me | [transcript]
98-Unveils a Paradigm Shift in Education, Elevating Creativity and Efficiency for Educators | [transcript]
101-ABCDs of Writing Lesson Objectives | [transcript]
54-Education During the Pandemic | [transcript]
Don’t Miss Out on Important Early Childhood Chatter Updates
1-Welcome! Get to know Dr.s Heald and Shipley | [transcript]
100-One Hundred Things to Celebrate | [transcript]
50-Becoming an Advocate for a Child with Special Needs | [transcript]
17-Autism Acceptance, Advocacy, and Action in Early Childhood | [transcript]
15-Supporting Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Education | [transcript]
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