Shows
Treasuring Education5 Parent Meetings - for EducatorsBrenda and Kaili discuss building rapport through mirroring and explore metaprogamming to improve parent-educator interactions.2023-08-2708 min
Treasuring Education4 Partnering with Parents - for EducatorsBrenda and Kaili discuss active listening, reflective listening and mirroring verbal communication.2023-08-2008 min
Treasuring Education3 Engaging with Parents - for EducatorsBrenda and Kaili discuss quick tips for engaging in interactions with others.2023-08-1308 min
Treasuring Education2 Resources for Parents - for EducatorsBrenda & Kaili discuss four categories of parent resources for educators to share. 2023-08-1308 min
Treasuring Education0 - Introduction for EducatorsBrenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts, the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.2023-08-1205 min
Treasuring Education1 - Welcoming Campaign - EducatorsLearn about the elements of a great welcoming campaign to lay the foundation for a year of partnership with families.2023-08-1206 min
Treasuring Education1.3 SWOTTry with Brenda & Kaili the SWOT analysis strategy. Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.2023-08-1206 min
Treasuring Education2.3 Stages of Emotional DevelopmentLearn about the typical stages of emotional development in children ages 5-18. Brenda & Kaili also discuss how trauma can interrupt typical development.2023-08-1206 min
Treasuring Education2.2 Stages of Physical DevelopmentLearn what to watch for as your child develops physically from age 5-18. 2023-08-1208 min
Treasuring Education5.2 Multi-Sensory Learning StrategiesChildren learn and retain new information when more than one of their senses are engaged. Explore some fun ideas!2023-07-2108 min
Treasuring Education4.2 Hot Topics - CRT & SEL Part 2In this second of two episodes, Brenda & Kaili discuss the hot topic of Critical Race Theory, specifically its purpose and what it may look like in schools.2023-07-2106 min
Treasuring Education3.2 Roles - District LevelStaff at this level may not work directly with your children, but you'll want to know about the work they do.2023-07-1806 min
Treasuring Education4.2 Hot Topics - CRT & SEL Part 1In this first of two episodes, Brenda & Kaili discuss the hot topic of Social Emotional Learning, specifically its purpose and what it may look like in schools.2023-07-1810 min
Treasuring Education1.2 Modes of Learning & Multiple IntelligencesBrenda and Kaili discuss how we perceive and process new information.2023-07-1807 min
Treasuring Education2.2 Stages of Physical DevelopmentLearn what to watch for as your child develops physically from age 5-18. 2023-07-1808 min
Treasuring Education5.1JigsawLearn about the most effective, research-based collaborative strategy used in classrooms today.2023-07-1407 min
Treasuring Education4.1 State Standards & Standards-Based GradingState standards are the measuring stick for curriculum and student learning. Listen as Brenda and Kaili make sense of the purpose of standards and how standards-based grading fits. 2023-07-1213 min
Treasuring Education3.1 Building Level RolesBrenda and Kaili discuss the multiple staff members that can be a valuable resource for you and your child. 2023-07-0907 min
Treasuring Education2.1 Growth Mindset & Multiple IntelligencesCultivate a growth mindset in your children and understand their unique intelligences. Learn to align your influence to help them become life-long learners.2023-07-0805 min
Treasuring Education1.1 Personality Types & Parenting StylesKnow your personality type and parenting style! Self-awareness is key to helping others. Reflect on the expectations you set for your children and how you influence your children’s learning.2023-07-0808 min
Treasuring Education0.0 IntroductionBrenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts, the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.2023-07-0804 min
Treasuring EducationFinding Your Voice: Speech & Debate with Jeffrey StoppenhagenTeacher and Coach Jeffrey Stoppenhagen discusses with us why Speech & Debate is a school program that should not be overlooked! He explains how the typical program operates, the many benefits for students, and how parents can participate. It's a transformational activity for high school students!2021-09-131h 02
Treasuring EducationRole and Scope of Practice of the Educational Speech Language PathologistDarcey Shallberg, M.S., CCC-SLP, MEd Leadership, talks with us about an often misunderstood resource at school, the Speech Language Pathologist. She shares with us the many ways the SLP can help children with speech or language delays or disorders. If you're concerned about how your child communicates, both speaking or listening, this episode is for you! 2021-09-0149 min
Treasuring EducationDancing with Your Words: A Chat with Bud Ayers, Author and Dance InstructorBud Ayers explains how his social dance course is about more than dance. Learn how he shares his wisdom with his students everyday, building their confidence and changing their internal dialogue. He's compiled many of his life lessons in his book Words Matter: Change Your Words, Change Your Life.Let us show you how parents can find the right activities for their children and how young adults can learn the steps to a thriving life.Get a signed copy at WordsMatterByBudAyers or an unsigned copy at Amazon.2021-07-2146 min
Treasuring EducationPassion Meets Success: Career Advice from Rocco’s RoadhouseIdaho’s Best Nightclub of 2021: Rocco Torres and Wendie Soucier, the well-spoken owners of Rocco’s Roadhouse in Nampa, Idaho, share words of wisdom on following your passions and working with a dual discipline plan - you can do both! Somehow we slip in Devil Wears Prada, Tide commercials, Britney Spears, Howard Stern, Mad Men, eggs, and baskets… Find out how!2021-07-1446 minTreasuring EducationWhat is Treasuring Education?Brenda and Kaili discuss why Treasuring Education exists, what we offer, and how parents can access resources.2021-07-1410 min
Treasuring EducationGrowing Gratitude - Part 1Joan Polzin of Growing Gratitude explains why building gratitude in children is beneficial, the problems parents face, and who is responsible for teaching gratitude. She heartfully shares her personal journey, discovering the healing power of gratefulness.2021-07-1425 min
Treasuring EducationGrowing Gratitude - Part 2Listen as Joan gives us examples and practical, easy to implement practices to make gratitude part of daily living. Learn five steps for leaving a legacy of gratefulness!2021-07-1431 min