In this episode we’ll hear from three early learning professionals about supporting our kids in their social emotional development.
Nick Terrones and Mike Brown from Hilltop Children’s Center in Seattle point out that it’s not just about the kids. As adults we should be challenging ourselves to examine our own lifelong learning process. They produce their own incredible podcast called Napcast. Check out Hilltop’s website for more information on the Reggio Emelia approach discussed at the beginning of the episode. They also have a great blog post about of social emotional learning (SEL) activities for families to do together.
Ray Soriano, MSW, is an early childhood and school-age trainer, parent educator, program consultant, college instructor, teaching musician, and drumming event facilitator. A relentless advocate for children, Ray draws from 30 years of service to children and families. He joins us in this episode to talk about fostering compassion within each other. He performs a song for us called, “We’ve Been Waiting for You” originally by Bev Bos, Tom Hunter and Michael Leeman.
Audio Postcard From KidsQuest to You!
Invite your kids to listen in on this fun, participatory segment. Each episode we’ll hear a surprise message from someone in our community. Who will it be this week?
KidsQuest would love to receive an audio postcard from your family! Here’s how you and your kids can send one to us:
Use the audio memo app on your cell phone to record a short message to KidsQuest. Hold the phone about four inches away from the speaker’s mouth, with the front of the phone facing the ceiling, as if they were talking on speaker phone. You can use your name or name or keep it anonymous.
What is a message you’d like to share with KidsQuest? Do you miss playing there while the building is closed? What is a happy memory you have from a time you visited? Remember: postcards are short and sweet so keep the recordings to one minute or less. Submissions will be shared on the next episode!
Email your recordings to host, Allie Cheroutes at allie@kidsquestmuseum.org
Links from the episode:
Copy this link to check out Napcast: https://bit.ly/3fxDhGf
Copy this link to check out HIlltop's SEL blog post: https://bit.ly/2PyV5WR
Copy this link to visit Ray Soriano's website: https://bit.ly/3frSxEE
Copy this link to purchase the KidsQuest Summer Activity Book: https://bit.ly/32cBUtx
