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Home & ClassroomHome & ClassroomA Special Episode From Us to You.This week's Home & Classroom episode is truly from the heart! We talk about our November campaign, 30 Days of Play, and how you can have your classroom centers featured in our recap, our Book Launch- For You From Me, A Through Z, with Rebecca Habersang and the TORO launch event and a moment of thankfulness with our staff here at Brightside Up! 30 Days of PlayBook Launch Event--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-11-2117 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomSpaces Of Play with Jenny Edwards | A Home & Classroom InterviewTo kick off 30 Days of Play, Kate interviews Jenny Edwards, the author of Intentionality: A Special Project, which you can find in the Home & Classroom magazine. They dive into the importance of interactive play centers and their impact on children's learning. Tune in to learn more! Intentionality: A Special Project:intentionality (squarespace.com)--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-10-311h 02Home & ClassroomHome & Classroom30 Days Of Play, Desert Grant Expense Reports, Become A Provider, IT Child, CACFP, Self-Care Saturday & More | SHORTIES! 33Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and this year's theme of Spaces of Play, more information on desert grant expense reports, becoming a provider, IT Child, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, TORO book launch, a mouth-watering segment with our very own Bonnie Schultz, registered dietitian and CACFP home visitor, and more! 30 Days of PlayDesert Grant Expense ReportsBecome A Provider!IT ChildSelf Care SaturdayTORO Book LaunchUpcoming TrainingsServing Up Servings with CACFPBright Idea--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at B...2023-10-2411 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomIT Child, Conference Wrap Up, Self Care Saturday, Upcoming Training, Book Launch & Bright Ideas | SHORTIES! 32Tune in to learn more about IT Child which helps caregivers build connections with children, an overview of BSU’s annual Making Connections Conference, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, our collaboration with the Arts Center of the Capital Region on creating a book, a survey with an exciting giveaway (Yay!) and more! ·         IT Child Tool·         Annual Making Connections Conference·         Upcoming Trainings From The Instructional Suite·         Self-Care Saturday·         TORO Book Launch·         Picture Of Child Care Survey·         Bright Idea (Mirror Tip Card)·         Intentionality In Setting Up Classroom Displays (Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 1...2023-10-1709 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomReggio Emilia Approach with Emily Cuccio | A Home & Classroom InterviewReggio Emilia is a child-centered approach that encourages children to follow their interests and learn through organic exploration. Tune in to hear Kate interview Emily Cuccio, Early Childhood Trainer/Coach about her passion for the Reggio Emilia approach and its child-centric, project-based learning.Making Thinking Visiblehttps://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551XFrom Teaching to Thinkinghttps://www.redleafpress.org/From-Teaching-to-Thinking-A-Pedagogy-for-Reimagining-Our-Work-P2334.aspxNorth American Reggio Alliancehttps://www.reggioalliance.org/Leadership Institutehttps://earlychildhoodny.org/leadershipinitiative/events.php?team=LEADERSHIP-CAPITALDISTRICTWhat are Reggio Emilia...2023-10-1050 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomAnnual Conference updates, Upcoming Training, A Special Call for Art, the Picture of Child Care, and CCAP | Shorties! 31It's just Kate this week! Join her for updates on the Making Connections Annual Conferencethe Child Care Assistance ProgramWhat's Upcoming from the Instructional SuiteThe Picture of Child Care surveyA special call for art plus a Bright Idea from our own Kathleen Harland, all on this week's Shorties!--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-10-0306 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomInterview with Quality Stars NY, Annual Conference updates, Upcoming Training, Mindful Moments and 2 Bright Ideas | Shorties! 30Join Kevin and Kate for a special interview with Amy Kiley, Quality Improvement Specialist from Quality Stars NY, and learn about the benefits of joining plus their free upcoming info sessions. You'll also get updates on our upcoming Making Connections annual conference and other upcoming training, the first edition of our new Mindful Moments segment, and two Bright Ideas to try this week.Making Connections Annual ConferenceUpcoming training from Brightside UpQuality Stars NY information sessions--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties...2023-09-2630 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomA Hiatus Week! | Just a Quick Break for Home and Classroom InterviewsWe're so sorry to miss this week but we are making plans behind the scenes and will be back next week with Shorties. Thank you!--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-09-1902 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomBest Start Saratoga, Making Connections Conference, Workforce Retention Grant, and more | Shorties! 29Kevin and Kate discuss the latest in what's happening in the world child care in this episode of Shorties!You'll get information on:Starting a child care program in your home with Best Start funding 2023 Making Connections Conference NYS's Workforce Retention Grant Email Kiersten at kkennedy@brightsideup.org for any and all questions Pyramid Model Roadmap Series  Quality Stars NY Info SessionsUpcoming From the Instructional Suite Plus 2 new bright ideas!--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-09-1213 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomWorkforce Retention Grant, Annual Conference, Quality Stars NY, Invitation to Play | Shorties! 28Join Kevin and Kate as they review upcoming news and information for Capital Region Child Care providers in this episode of Shorties!You'll get information on:Making Connections Annual ConferenceNYS's Workforce Retention GrantQuality Stars NY Info SessionsPlus 2 new bright ideas!--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-09-0509 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomWords Matter with Philomina Adjei | A Home & Classroom InterviewThe way we speak to children will become their inner voice. When we understand the importance of building a positive internal dialogue, we realize how our thoughts and words matter. Tune in to hear Rachel and Kate talk with Philomina about how to develop positive self-talk in children in this first episode of season 5!Mentioned on the show:- Making Connections Annual Conference - Browse our Instructional Suite and view Philomina's Words Count training on page 14 along with our "Flip It" training on page 20- The Kindess Wall--Home & Classroom...2023-08-2953 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomMusic Enrichment with Connor Armbruster and Mike Jenkins | A Home & Classroom InterviewIn this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by special guests, Connor Armbruster (fiddle) a performing musician, composer, and educator, and Mike Jenkins (guitar) a performing musician and educator, for our most musical episode yet! Together, through a music program initiated by Natalie Merchant, Connor, and Mike bring the joy of music to children through live performances, sing-alongs, and dance parties at Head Start and Early Head Start at CEO in Troy. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of music therapy as they discuss the benefits, experiences, and power of music for young minds.Mentioned in...2023-06-0639 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomNetwork for Youth Success, Provider Appreciation Dinner Recap, a Medical Minute, CDA Week & More | Shorties! 27Listen as Claire and Dana report on upcoming Network of Youth Success JEDI trainings, What's Happening in the Instructional Suite, Provider Appreciation Comedy Night recap, a Medical Minute with Desiree Myers, RN, CDA Week, and a Bright Idea. Network of Youth Success JEDI Trainings Upcoming Trainings at BSUProvider Appreciation Comedy Night RecapCDA Application  Tipcard: How to Cook Dry Beans--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-05-3012 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomYouth Empowerment with Caleb Seguin | A Home & Classroom InterviewJoin Rachel and Kate as they chat with Caleb Seguin about the history and mission of Camp Unirondack, youth empowerment, and supporting children's perspectives which are unique and entirely their own. Caleb has been working with children and youth for over a decade. He is a director at Camp Unirondack, a summer camp for youth with a focus on social justice, intentional community, and youth empowerment. Caleb is also the owner and operator of Playful Pianos music studio for kids, and Project Lead at Northern Youth Abroad, helping Indigenous youth in Canada’s northern territories develop volunteer pro...2023-05-2352 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomProvider Appreciation Week, Leadership & Mentoring, & Legally Exempt Child Care | Shorties! 26Listen as Dana and Kevin share a clip from a Teacher Appreciation event at Kid Central Child Care and updates from the Capital District Leadership Initiative & Legally Exempt Child Care, plus two Bright Ideas.Provider Appreciation clip (feat. Raquel Saddlemire) on InstagramSummer Camp CatalogCapital Region Leadership InitiativeLegally Exempt Child CareMedication Administration Training (MAT) RenewalDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) training (via Zoom)Child Care Administrator Community of Practice (via Zoom)Tipcard: Emotional Literacy - Understanding Our FriendsTipcard: Freeze & Find--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style...2023-05-1607 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomZaentz Grant, Self-Care, Fidget Toys, and Gardening with Troop G | Shorties! 25Listen as Kevin and Dana share a recap of the Saul Zaentz  Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant as well as a special Community Planting event at Parson's Early Head Start, news from the Capital Region Leadership Initiative, upcoming training and a special bright idea featuring all of our favorite fidget toys.Provider Appreciation Comedy Night - last call for RSVPs!2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge - recapSelf-Care Saturday - RSVP today!Community planting event at Parson'sProduce Plant PartyCapital Region Leadership InitiativeUpcoming from the I...2023-05-0911 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomMay is for Mental Health with Kim Polstein | A Home & Classroom InterviewJoin Rachel, Kate, and Kim for a walk down memory lane as they chat about mental health, what it means, and how some of our previous episode topics can contribute to mental health and social-emotional wellness. Treat Yourself | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 3  The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care | Medium article by Deanna ZandtUntwist Your Towel-Mindfulness and Meditation with Jeannie Thomma |  Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 7Implicit Bias and Preschool Expulsion with Dr. Walter Gilliam |  Home & Classroom Podcast Episode  9Dual Language Learning with Raquel Saddlemire |  Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 63 Ready Confetti with Jessica Orellanna |  Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 36 Mindful Moment: Savoring | Home & Cl...2023-05-0249 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomZaentz Early Education Grant and Mental Health Awareness Month | Shorties! 24Tune in to learn about the Saul Zaentz  Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant. Dana and Kevin also share details about Provider Appreciation Comedy Night on May 17, Health Schenectady Families, Mental Health Awareness Month, and a bright idea.Brightside Up is A Finalist for the 2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation ChallengeProvider Appreciation Comedy NightHealthy Schenectady FamiliesMay is for Mental HealthProduce Plant PartyUpcoming from the Instructional SuiteKids in the Kitchen Tipcard (English & Spanish)--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! i...2023-04-2515 minHome & ClassroomHome & ClassroomProvider Appreciation Comedy Night and Mental Health Awareness Month Activities | Shorties! 23Tune in for your invitation to Provider Appreciation Comedy Night, a rundown of May's Mental Health Awareness Month activities and celebration, more about #ProtectingChildhood, free training announcements, and a Mindful Moment with Kim.Provider Appreciation Comedy NightMay is for Mental HealthProtecting Childhood  Free training (English) Free training(Spanish)Free training opportunitiesQuality Stars NY info sessionMindful Moment (Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 3)Countdown to Calm (Mindful Moment & tipcard)--Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.2023-04-1809 min