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Early Childhood ChatterFinal EpisodeDear listeners,Thank you for your support and for listening to our podcast. Please note that we will no longer be publishing new episodes after October 1, 2025. Our current site will remain open for past episodes and additional content. For new updates and more content, please visit unEdited chatter. We appreciate your continued support! Thank you!Tisha and Steph
2025-10-1502 minEarly Childhood Chatter100 - One Hundred Things to CelebrateDrs. Heald and Shipley take a moment to reflect on the past 100 episodes and give you a glimpse of what's to come! Thank you so much for sharing this time and space with your friends at Early Childhood Chatter. We appreciate you so much.:) Steph and Tisha
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2024-05-1512 minEarly Childhood Chatter99 - The Early Educator’s Partnership with FamiliesIn this episode, Cindy Terebush shares how we can begin building positive partnerships with families in early childhood education.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2024-05-0113 minEarly Childhood Chatter98 - Unveils a Paradigm Shift in Education, Elevating Creativity and Efficiency for EducatorsJose Florido shares how AI has certainly shaken up the education sector and many teachers are looking to learn how to tactfully capitalize on this technology. For educators, AI brings a unique opportunity to break from the traditional mold of lesson plans and incorporate creative audio-visual storytelling to better connect with students while saving time in lesson preparation; ultimately maximizing the amount of time teachers can dedicate to actively interacting with students. Jose strongly believes in the importance of combining education and technology to elevate learning, and AI is the latest tech that can push this initiative forward.
2024-04-1715 minEarly Childhood Chatter97 - Helping Your Child Become a Better ReaderDr. Michelle Simecek knows firsthand parents often want to help their children become better readers, but do not always know how to do so. As a Reading Specialist, the one question she received over and over was, "How do I help my child learn to read?" This episode explores some easy ways that parents can support their child's reading development at home without stress.
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2024-04-0314 minEarly Childhood Chatter96 - Bored Stiff - Engaging our LearnersDr. Maura Kelley knows every day is different in education. Every learner is different and may require varying ways to engage with the material. This episode covers strategies that can reach all students and get them involved in their learning.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2024-03-2012 minEarly Childhood Chatter95 - Empowering Families to Stay ConnectedHeidi Harris discusses how we can empower families and stay connected for positive partnerships in ECEA.
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2024-03-0613 minEarly Childhood Chatter94 - Sign Language in Classrooms: Language and Support for Challenging BehaviorsTonya Hayes share excellent strategies for using sign language in the ECE classroom. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2024-02-2119 min
Early Childhood Chatter93 - Teaching Self-Care in the Early Childhood SettingMichele Benyo shares the importance of teaching self-care in the ECE setting. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2024-02-0716 minEarly Childhood Chatter92 - Gardening with Kids for Preschools, Teachers, and FamiliesJessica Horn shares inspirational ideas to engage children and families in gardening. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2024-01-2413 minEarly Childhood Chatter91 - Peace Be with MeJane Hildenbrand shares ways peace and happiness can be supported in the early childhood education environment.
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2024-01-1015 minEarly Childhood Chatter90 - Transforming Early Childhood Education through Augmented RealityDr. Savannah Thomas, founder of Lumikidz, shares ways to prepare students for the digital world.
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2023-12-2717 minEarly Childhood Chatter89 - Learning Happens Best with RelationshipsAnn McKitrick, MS, the founder of Nurtured Noggins, shares how we have the ability to speak into children’s lives, educating and changing their mindset through relationships.
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2023-12-1314 minEarly Childhood Chatter88 - Best Practice – Best for Who?Camille Lachar discusses best practices in quality care for early childhood education.
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2023-11-2912 minEarly Childhood Chatter87 - Early Learning – The Catalyst to Education EquityLeah Walker shares how we can build family and community partnerships that deliver access, excellence, and equity for all learners.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-11-1514 minEarly Childhood Chatter86 - Understanding Mental Health in Early LearnersWillie Spears, critically acclaimed speaker, shares an innovative and relevant approach to understanding and positively supporting mental wellness.
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2023-11-0121 minEarly Childhood Chatter85 - The Importance and Impact of Sharing Diverse Books with Young ReadersDr. JaNay Brown-Woods inspires us to share diverse books with young readers! If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-10-1817 minEarly Childhood Chatter84 - Tinkering & Exploring: Preschool STEAM LabCynthia Burnett explains what an early childhood Tinker Lab is and the benefits for our youngest learners! Check out her website for some great resources and future opportunities.
http://www.purposefulplaytraining.com/
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2023-10-0415 minEarly Childhood Chatter83 - Sign Language from Cradle to 4KTonya Hayes discusses why the brain loves sign language and why you should be using it more to support children learning expressive language! https://sproutpeds.com/resources-for-families/
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2023-09-2722 minEarly Childhood Chatter82 - Parenting and AutismJada McGlothin shares practical strategies that can be used at home to help children with autism.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-09-1313 minEarly Childhood Chatter81 - Music and Movement = Social-Emotional DevelopmentNick Young, early childhood music and movement specialist, shares ways we can get children involved in music and movement at home and in school. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-08-3022 minEarly Childhood Chatter80 - Screen-Free SummerDiane Salazar shares inspirational ways to connect and build, creative, relaxing, and positive relationships with your children over the summer without using screen time.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-08-1615 minEarly Childhood Chatter79 - Fostering Positive Identity Development in ChildrenDr. Toni Sturdivant discusses how early childhood educators can foster positive identity development in early childhood education.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-08-0211 minEarly Childhood Chatter78 - The Importance of 1-on-1 Time with ChildrenMaxwell Roach is the Founder of JonAyves Learning Club, a forward-thinking tutoring service, and a serial entrepreneur who values the need to "fill the industry gaps" by way of disruption and modern solutions. He shares the importance of 1-on-1 time with children.
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2023-07-1919 minEarly Childhood Chatter77 - Managing Behaviors in the ClassroomNorda Lewis shares some ways educators and families can help guide children toward desired behaviors in their environment. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-07-0514 minEarly Childhood Chatter76 - Community of Practice and Professional ECEPaula Walshe shares ways to develop and maintain a community of practice and profession in ECE. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-06-2123 minEarly Childhood Chatter75 - Belonging in Early Childhood EducationNatalie Royer shares how to let children BE!If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-06-0718 minEarly Childhood Chatter74 - Keep It Real: A Better Way to Spend Large Group Circle TimeCindy Terebush shares some ways to make the most out of circle time in the ECE classroom!If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-05-2416 minEarly Childhood Chatter73 - Collaborations with LibrariansDr. Jessica Thompson shares how educators can collaborate with librarians to make the library more than just a place for checking out books!
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2023-05-1015 minEarly Childhood Chatter72 - 5 Ways Educators Can Improve Children's Motor Skills with Just a Piece of Paper and Masking TapeRobyn Papworth shares several ways educators can improve children's motor skills with just a piece of paper and masking tape. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-04-2612 minEarly Childhood Chatter71 - Joy-Filled Teaching and LearningDr. Heidi Harris shares how teaching can be fun, engaging, and filled with so many fun activities!If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-04-1215 minEarly Childhood Chatter70 - How to Handle ChangeDr. Amanda Andrews shares how to handle change.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-03-2915 minEarly Childhood Chatter69 - Making it Happen Outdoors: The Outdoor ClassroomCynthia Hill shares that encouraging children to explore the outdoors and spark their curiosity is key to getting them involved in nature.
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2023-03-1512 minEarly Childhood Chatter68 - Supporting Children’s Well-Being Through Occupational TherapyNan Arkwright and Joe Bauman share how educators support a child's well-being through occupational therapy.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2023-03-0119 minEarly Childhood Chatter67 - The Power of Play with MusicNick Young inspires us by sharing many ways to incorporate music into the ECE Environment.
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2023-02-1517 minEarly Childhood Chatter66 - Helping Your “Not-so-Typical” Learner in Early ChildhoodValeria Fontanals discusses strategies to support "not-so-typical" learners in optimizing their learning for success in school and life.
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2023-02-0114 minEarly Childhood Chatter65 - Why is Lesson Planning Critical for Student Learning?Michelle Schwab explains the importance of lesson plans and highlights the key components that make them effective.
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2023-01-1815 minEarly Childhood Chatter63 - Why Every Child Needs a Village for Academic SuccessCandra Morris describes how to build a village for academic success.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-12-2111 minEarly Childhood Chatter62 - Essential Messages (Grieving) Children Need from AdultsMichele Benyo explains why when young children experience loss, well-meaning adults often make the mistake of trying to protect children from the painful truth of grief. Adults may say things like, “It’ll be okay,” when the child can clearly see it is not okay. When adults don’t talk about the loss or share their own feelings, they are leaving the child alone to experience a confusing situation and emotions they don’t understand. In the midst of loss, children need simple, honest information accompanied by essential messages that do more than say, “It’ll be okay,” by building the chi...
2022-12-0716 minEarly Childhood Chatter61 - How to Give Young Children the Gift of Good GriefIn this episode, Michele Benyo shares a heart tugging story and explains how we can help children understand grief. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-11-3018 minEarly Childhood Chatter59 - Get Up and Get Movin'In this episode, Jennifer Hawkins encourages listeners to help children get up and get physically active when learning.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-11-0216 minEarly Childhood Chatter58 - Family Relationship BridgeIn this episode, Katie Wirz shares how to build and foster relationships in the classroom.
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2022-10-1913 minEarly Childhood Chatter57 - The First 2000 DaysIn this episode, William Christmas highlights the importance of the first 2,000 days from birth to age five, explaining why these are the most critical years for a child’s brain development.
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2022-10-0511 minEarly Childhood Chatter56 - Moving Education ForwardIn this episode, Jonathan Booth discusses how and why we need to move education forward.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-09-2108 minEarly Childhood Chatter55 - STEM in the ClassroomIn this episode, Norda Lewis discusses how teachers can effectively incorporate STEM concepts into the early childhood classroom.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-09-0711 minEarly Childhood Chatter54 - Education During the PandemicIn this episode, Jessica Horn discusses how we can continue to provide high-quality teaching and learning during this uncertain time in our society.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-08-2411 minEarly Childhood Chatter53 - Developmentally Appropriate PracticesIn this episode, Dr. Frank Guevara explains the updated NAEYC’s DAP resource and the 3 core considerations. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-08-1019 minEarly Childhood Chatter52 - Communication Doesn’t Have to Occur with WordsIn this episode, Teressa Borrayo discusses the importance of functional communication in supporting young children’s development within early childhood settings.
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2022-07-2712 minEarly Childhood Chatter51 - The Importance of Parental SupportIn this episode, Dr. Brooke Layton details how parental support can impact a child and teacher in the early years.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-07-1313 minEarly Childhood Chatter50 - Becoming an Advocate for a Child with Special NeedsIn this episode, Amy Melton shares how she became an advocate for her son Myles, setting him up for success in the early childhood environment.
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2022-06-2912 minEarly Childhood Chatter49 - Using Positive Discipline to Guide Desired BehaviorsIn this episode, Dr. Michelle Simecek explains positive discipline and shares how to use it to guide desired behaviors in the early childhood education environment.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-06-1512 minEarly Childhood Chatter48 - Children’s View from the Classroom DoorIn this episode, Dr. Sandra Duncan discusses how educators can create indoor and outdoor play space environments that are intentionally designed to connect young children to their early learning environments, communities, and neighborhoods. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2022-06-0114 minEarly Childhood Chatter47 - Creating Zen RoomsIn this episode, April Jones describes how educators can turn environments into "Zen Spaces" for our community.
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2022-05-1813 minEarly Childhood Chatter46 - College Conversations: Speaking to Students about College and Career ReadinessIn this episode, Dr. Emily Devor shares her research on engaging in college and career readiness conversations at the earliest ages in a developmentally appropriate way.
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2022-05-0412 minEarly Childhood Chatter45 - Stop, Drop, & Roll - Supporting Our New TeachersIn this episode, Maura Kelley shares ways to support and retain new teachers during this teacher shortage.
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2022-04-2010 minEarly Childhood Chatter44 - Critical Reflection and BelongingIn this episode, Natalie Royer shares the ‘Belonging Enthusiast’ approach in critical reflection and belonging in early childhood education.
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2022-04-0616 minEarly Childhood Chatter43 - Putting the Reality in RelationshipsIn this episode, Dr. Allison Rief discusses strategies for building positive partnerships and the realities involved in these relationships.
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2022-03-2317 minEarly Childhood Chatter42 - Bitter & Trapped: Supporting the Skipped Generation FamilyIn this episode, Dr. Tanya Mooney discusses how early childhood educators can support children who are adopted by grandparents.
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2022-03-0912 minEarly Childhood Chatter41 - Courageous Conversations in the Preschool ClassroomIn this episode, Dr. Teresa Handy, author of I Have an Elephant in My Ear, discusses how to initiate courageous conversations with young children.
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2022-02-2313 minEarly Childhood Chatter40 - The Role of the Nanny in the Home SettingIn this episode, Candi Vajana, the 2017 International Nanny of the Year and a Newborn Care Specialist, discusses the role of a nanny in the home setting.
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2022-02-0916 minEarly Childhood Chatter39 - It’s all about Social Emotional Learning!Tom Limbert discusses the importance of social-emotional development and its crucial role for early childhood educators to understand.
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2022-01-2612 minEarly Childhood Chatter38 - Why what We Believe about Ourselves Matters: How Teacher Perceptions and Beliefs Impact the ClassroomDr. Amanda Andrews shares several tools and resources that early childhood educators can use for personal and professional growth, as well as strategies on how to build an educational community.
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2022-01-1216 minEarly Childhood Chatter37 - Preschool Themed Snacks and Sensory BinsDr. Juliet Krummick offers listeners creative ideas for nutritious, fun snacks and shares engaging sensory bins to stimulate the senses.
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2021-12-2910 minEarly Childhood Chatter36 - Is it Time to Start Your Own Preschool: Examining the Process and Decisions Required for a Successful BusinessAnita Schlat provides knowledge and information on how to start a preschool with preparedness, a foundation of knowledge, and a dream.
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2021-12-1513 minEarly Childhood Chatter35 - Powering Up through Your LibrarySally Nie talks about ways to begin and foster a relationship with the librarian and how to use library tools that are available.
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2021-12-0110 minEarly Childhood Chatter34 - The A’s (Aware, Ally, Advocate, Activist)Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick provides a high-level overview of the research and information she used during her self-reflection and in developing her own continuous improvement plan to be an effective advocate for areas that impact her and historically underserved individuals.
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2021-11-1712 minEarly Childhood Chatter33 - Engaging Families and Children with Take-Home Theme BagsDr. Teresa McKay share tips on how to use take home theme bags with children in the early childhood education environment as well as in the home.
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2021-11-0314 minEarly Childhood Chatter32 - How English Learners Develop LanguageLaurie Tess is a K-4 reading interventionist who works with students to develop skills and strategies to become successful readers and writers. Laurie will discuss how English Learners develop language.
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2021-10-2013 minEarly Childhood Chatter31 - It’s Nothing a Little Breathing and Yoga Can’t FixDr. Chris Sorensen discusses several ways early childhood educators can use breathing and yoga as a benefit for themselves and their children.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-10-0611 minEarly Childhood Chatter30 - Engaging and Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities to Start SchoolCo-host of the Early Childhood Chatter podcast and longtime early childhood educator, Dr. Tisha Shipley shares engaging and developmentally appropriate learning activities to start school and get children and families excited. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
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2021-09-2214 minEarly Childhood Chatter29 - ECE Digital Resource ExplorationDr. Stephanie Heald, co-host of the Early Childhood Chatter podcast and longtime educator and advocate for technology in education shares the importance of utilizing technology and digital resources in the early childhood education environment. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
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2021-09-0815 minEarly Childhood Chatter28 - Do You See What I See? Strategies for Conducting Meaningful ObservationsDr. Amy Johnson and Jennifer Zaur discuss strategies for conducing meaningful observations. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
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2021-08-2509 minEarly Childhood Chatter27 - Teaching in a PandemicDanielle Couture provides valuable guidance for educators and families on fostering positive educational outcomes during a pandemic.
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2021-08-1117 minEarly Childhood Chatter26 - Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the ClassroomDr. Haleh discusses how to create a deep caring for our natural world in an effort to make an impact on global crisis.
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2021-07-2820 minEarly Childhood Chatter25 - Play-Based Learning in the ECE ClassroomRachel Cowan presents practical and engaging play-based learning ideas to use in the early childhood classroom!If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-07-1412 minEarly Childhood Chatter24 - Differentiation in ECEDr. Amy Johnson talks to us about how to make differentiation in the classroom a manageable task.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-06-3012 minEarly Childhood Chatter23 - R. L. Stine and Patrick Carman Share GoKidGo.comWorld renowned authors, R.L. Stine and Patrick Carman, share the new website and kid's podcast GoKidGo.com including R.L. Stein’s Story Club with never heard stories from R.L. Stine’s collection.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-06-1613 minEarly Childhood ChatterSpecial Episode! Preview of the ECE Conference August 10-12, 2021Drs. Heald and Shipley preview the 5th Annual Virtual Early Childhood Education Conference. https://sites.google.com/site/auecevirtualconference/home
2021-06-0905 minEarly Childhood Chatter22 - Crayons, Color, and ConversationsDr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick discusses how to have culturally responsive conversations and building culturally responsive practices.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-06-0213 minEarly Childhood Chatter21 - Those Terrible Twos: Taming the TemperamentCheryl Hovey, the owner of EzEd2Go Early Childhood Consulting and Training, discusses the twos, specifically diving into temperament.
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2021-05-1919 minEarly Childhood Chatter20 - Smart People ReadWillie Spears is an author and motivational speaker with twenty years of teaching and coaching experience and discusses literacy and The Willie Spears Experience.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-05-0512 minEarly Childhood Chatter19 - Social Emotional Impact of COVID-19In this episode, Stephanie Dockweiler discusses the social emotional impact of COVID-19 on our youngest learners.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-04-2110 minEarly Childhood Chatter18 - Building Outdoor EnvironmentsIn this episode, Jennifer Escamilla discusses how to create and maintain successful outdoor environments in early childhood education.
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2021-04-0711 minEarly Childhood Chatter17 - Autism Acceptance, Advocacy, and Action in Early ChildhoodDr. Jessi Harkins Upshaw talks about autism awareness month in April and how to take it beyond awareness to acceptance, advocacy, and action!If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-03-2416 minEarly Childhood Chatter16 - National Child and Adult Care Food Program WeekIn this episode, Jennifer Ramirez tells us a little about the CACFP and the many resources available.
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2021-03-1010 minEarly Childhood Chatter15 - Supporting Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood EducationIn this episode, Dr. Nichole Rich explains the process of supporting children with special needs in early childhood education. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-02-2410 minEarly Childhood Chatter14 - Teacher TipsIn this episode, Matthew Williams discusses several relevant teaching tips that you can use to create a successful educational environment.
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2021-02-1012 minEarly Childhood Chatter13 - Kindness HelpsIn this episode, Candi Davis discusses the power of kindness in the early childhood environment.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-01-2711 minEarly Childhood Chatter12 - Educational Displays in the ClassroomIn this episode, Anita Schlaht explains how to effectively use educational displays in the classroom to create community.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2021-01-1310 minEarly Childhood Chatter11 - Culturally Diverse EnvironmentsDr. Amy Johnson discusses how her time spent in Cambodia helped shape her understanding and building of culturally diverse environments.
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2020-12-3010 minEarly Childhood Chatter10 - Choose Love: Compassion in Action! Empathy Plus Action!Scarlett Lewis discusses how we find meaning and purpose in our lives. In this final episode she tells us how the Choose Love formula is a guide to flourishing.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2020-12-2323 minEarly Childhood Chatter9 - Choose Love: ForgivenessScarlett Lewis highlights forgiveness as a gift we give ourselves, emphasizing that self-forgiveness is the first step toward unlocking the inner freedom we all possess.
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2020-12-1621 minEarly Childhood Chatter8 - Choose Love: GratitudeScarlett Lewis lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In the first of four series, she discusses gratitude and how to practice it, including the benefits of being present and finding micro-moments of joy.
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2020-12-0917 minEarly Childhood Chatter7 - Choose Love: CourageScarlett Lewis lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In this episode, she discusses the courage her son showed on that day and how we all have courage to practice and strengthen our own lives.
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2020-12-0219 minEarly Childhood Chatter6 - No Excuses UniversityDamen Lopez explains how he built a bridge for all students to attend colleges and shares the model for No Excuses University Network of Schools.
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2020-11-2619 minEarly Childhood Chatter5 - Online Learning Environments of TodayFran Margolis talks about today’s online learning environment as compared to traditional environments in education.If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.
2020-11-1111 minEarly Childhood Chatter4 - Hands-On Learning and Life ExperiencesStephanie Kisner emphasizes the importance of engaging, hands-on learning and meaningful life experiences—opportunities not to be missed, especially in today’s world.
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2020-10-2813 minEarly Childhood Chatter3 - Family ForumsIn this episode, Dr. Tisha Shipley explains how to start and maintain positive partnerships using family forums.
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2020-10-1311 minEarly Childhood Chatter2 - Creating an Online CommunityIn Episode 2, Dr. Stephanie Heald talks about how to create and maintain an online learning community.
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2020-10-0612 minEarly Childhood Chatter1 - Welcome! Get to know Drs. Heald and ShipleyIn this episode, Dr. Shipley and Dr. Heald give a brief introduction of who they are and why they started this podcast.
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2020-09-1710 min