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Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters41. Love Is a Classroom with Dr. Andrew DL GoffDr. Andrew DL Goff Bio
In this episode, Diana and Dr. Goff discuss his memoir, Love Is A Classroom, the value of early childhood inclusion, and cultural humility with families. They also discuss the dissonance between district policies and the love and understanding for learners and their families that is based in relationships between classroom teachers and those they serve, and the difference that good leadership can make. Andrew brings up the distinctions between mindset, heartset, and skillset, and encourages listeners to remember the importance of focusing on all three in inclusive schools. Finally, Diana and Andrew discuss wa...2024-08-2351 min
APLC Change Maker Conversations in EducationDare to Truly Lead in Inclusive Education with Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-FrontczakDr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak of Inclusive Schooling visit with Charlie Kraig and Dr. Rick Gilson of ARPDC visit about the Summer Leadership Institutes held by Julie and Kristie through their Inclusive Learning organization. A number of books, podcasts and a movie title are shared, as well as an exploration of the Inclusive Schooling 2023 Summer Leadership Institute.Check out the episode notes for further information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-301h 07
Synergy Autism PodcastEpisode #65: Let's Talk Inclusion For ALLAmazing Inclusion Discussion with Dr. Pretti-Fronczak & Dr. Julie Causton. I feel blessed to have these two on my podcast to talk about the importance and criticalness of inclusion for all students now rather than later. Research is telling us it is the right way to be ensuring education for our children. Let's get our schools, classrooms, and students feeling successful together!
We talked about a video to play at IEPs by Dr. Julie Causton. Here it is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_8EwDZDfV0
Sample book chapters of their new book, The Way To Inclusion by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and...2023-05-1152 min
Lead Wholeheartedly & Live IntentionallyLead Wholeheartedly & Live IntentionallyLearn more about KurandzaLearn more about Dr. Tererai TrentLearn more about Dr. Kristie Pretti Frontczak2022-05-2110 min
Lead Wholeheartedly & Live IntentionallyDeep Listening SeriesLearn more about KurandzaLearn more about Dr. Tererai TrentLearn more about Dr. Kristie Pretti Frontczak2022-05-2000 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastHow to Stay Calm in the ChaosWhen school is virtual, many families are struggling to provide the type of support their children received in school while also managing a work/life balance. It's enough to make child and parent want to pull their hair out. In this PreK Teach and Play podcast episode, autism expert Barb Avila and I explore how we can help children stay regulated and engaged during this pandemic. During our conversation, we examine... How to "calm a storm" by getting children safe, being visually non-threatening, observing children's body language, and making a bid for co...2021-02-2348 min
Good Things in Life podcastAll In: Including students with significant support needsChoice is the friend of inclusion. Now, more than ever we need to feel ready and inspired to teach all of our students, Pre-K through 12th grade. It's all about creating the most inclusive educational system possible where every person (big and small) not only survives, but thrives. In this podcast (an audio recording of a webinar with inclusive education experts Drs. Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak), Causton and Pretti-Frontczak share the "why's" behind inclusion and share some of their favorite (and most effective) strategies for differentiating and supporting ALL learners.2021-02-171h 25
Lean In with Dr. Tanya FredrichThe Energy We Bring (with Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak)Tanya is joined by Dr. Julie Causton (Inclusive Schooling) and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak.
Resources:
Give your Zoom Room a Makeover
20 Ways to Use a Rubber Chicken
Julie's website
Kristie's website
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PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly When it Comes to Praise, Rewards, and PunishmentAnyone else confused about when to praise a child...if ever? When to reinforce something? What about punishment? Wow...supporting children who are experiencing big emotions is not for the faint of heart that's for sure. And it seems everyone (including me) has an option on how to "weather the storm". In this PreK Teach and Play podcast episode, Alyssa Blask Campbell, Laura Fish, Dr. Shauna Tominey and I dig deep into what we mean when we use phrases like praise, rewards, and punishment. We also work really hard to share practical ideas t...2020-11-181h 02
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastInclusive Tips and Solutions for Early Educators with Ijumma Jordan and Dr. Isela GarciaWhat does inclusion mean to you? For me, it is a fundamental human right...NOT just a rite-of-passage. It is when we experience a true sense of belonging. In this PreK Teach and Play podcast episode, I talk with Ijumaa Jordan and Isela Garcia about what inclusion means and explore our top tips for early educators. This conversation was originally recorded for the 2020 Summer Leadership Institute sponsored by Inclusive Schooling and hosted by Dr. Julie Causton and me. The recordings from over 30 hours of expert conversations about inclusion from Pre-K to post secondary is a...2020-10-2350 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastEvolution of the Brain and the Science of Stress with Dr. Stuart ShankerWhen I talked with Dr. Susan Hopkins for Episode 46 of the Pre-K Teach and Play podcast, we explored what the term "self-regulation" really means. In this bonus episode with the incredible Dr. Stuart Shanker, we go even deeper. For example, did you know that at one time there were 447 different definitions of self-regulation in education....446 of which were all about self-control? Yeah, I didn't either! In this Pre-K Teach and Play bonus podcast episode, Dr. Stuart Shanker explains how his fascination with the American Revolution as a young school boy in C...2020-10-0142 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastBelow the Threshold of Your Awareness with Dr. Susan Hopkins We've all heard the word "self-regulation", but do you really understand what it means? For many years I thought I did, but I was wrong. There's so much more depth and meaning behind the concept than just dealing with your emotions. It's also not just about thinking. It's about things that are happening automatically beneath the threshold of conscious awareness. In this episode, we explore: What's below the threshold of our awareness What we need to do to co-regulate What's going on in this thing called the interbrain How humility helps us...2020-09-1858 min
Synergy Autism PodcastEpisode #29: Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel on The Power of Showing UpListen in to the interview by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak of myself and the fabulous Dr. Dan Siegel regarding his book: The Power of Showing Up. We discuss how attachment theory interweaves with autism and brain development.2020-09-1446 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastDaring to be Yourself with Lisa Pepper-SatkinWhile I can't recall all the details, from the first time I met Lisa Pepper-Satkin, to the time we recorded this podcast (which was actually back in February of 2020), I remember how she made me feel during each encounter. In a word: inspired! Lisa has really helped me to grow in my thinking about what it means to lead...how we show up in the world, as well as how we can transform the culture in which we are working, living, and being. While our discussion happened pre-pandemic, its incredible to look back now and se...2020-08-2142 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastDr. Isela Garcia And How to Lead With An Open HeartThis episode is actually a repeat...meaning I lost the first recording and had to go back and ask Isela to sit and chat with me again. I'm so glad she said yes because I remember the 1st recording brought me to tears (in a good way) and so did this one. Whether you are a leader by title or not, this episode if for you! In it, we dig into what it means to show up and be open-hearted. Not just with our staff, but with families, with children, with one another...2020-07-1639 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastA Lesson In HumilityFor me...this quote from Ijumaa Jordan says it all! I'll allow your initial shock, but we're still going to move forward. It's not going to stop us. We still had to talk about...we still have to move forward, because right now children are being harmed-" Ijumaa Jordan Here are just a few of the topics we dive into: Developing humility Classroom rules Characteristics of the White dominant culture Referring to others as our "friends" Implications for prioritizing the individual over the collective Where White Supremacy "shows up" in professional development And so...2020-06-171h 01Synergy Autism PodcastEpisode #28: Inclusion and the Autistic ChildBarb is joined by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak in this fabulous episode where we go deep into the complex issue of inclusion. We ask listeners to consider the law while also viewing inclusion through the lens of social justice. Listen in. We think you will feel validated and inspired.2020-05-3041 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastConnections Over ComplianceThis is such a powerful episode! In it we talk about many of the issues that we're facing... living through a pandemic, and we aim to provide hope, specific strategies, and practical ideas of how we might transition to and reimagine what education will look like in the future. I learned so much, I have pages of notes and in fact, within an hour of recording this episode, I was already sharing what I've learned. Here's a quick example... Right at the start of our conversation Lori shared three things the brain just c...2020-05-2056 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastTransforming Challenging Behavior: It’s Mindset Before Methods!Do you all know Dr. Barb O'Neill? Host of the Transform Challenging Behaviors Online Conference. Well in this episode you get to hear how the conference came to be, what Barb has learned over the years (aka her top tips for addressing behaviors that are challenging), and what to expect during the 3rd annual conference. We also talk a bit about how she came to love puppets and how to use them with young children to promote their social-emotional health and well-being. The download for this episode includes a FREE e-Book with over 60 pr...2020-04-1638 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThe Intersect of COVID-19, IDEA, and Pre-KIn this bonus Pre-K Teach & Play podcast episode, I sit down to talk with Pat Radel, a special education lawyer, advocate, and father. We start off by sharing what he know as of April 7, 2020 about serving students on IEP during the pandemic. We then explore 20 U.S.C. 1414 (d)(1)(A)(i)(I)(bb) that states - IEP shall identify “for preschool children, as appropriate, how the disability affects the child’s participation in appropriate activities” The bulk of our conversation centers on 5 underutilized aspects of the IEP. Student Strengths - 20 USC 1414 (d)(3)(A)(i...2020-04-0742 min
Filling the Air With Words2020: E8 Be a Boat CaptainDr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, a nationally-known expert in early childhood special education, talks with Robert Parish about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the present, and future of education. Prekteachandplay.com2020-04-0626 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastHow to support children and families with Pre-K programs are closed for an extended timeI've been talking with so many fellow ECE {r}evolutionaries these past few weeks. I see you and I hear you. In these unprecedented times, having to think about how best to support children on IEPs can feel overwhelming...and maybe even a bit scary. And while information can help some of us with our anxiety...it can also add to the confusion and uncertainty. There are so many opinions and ideas coming from districts and everywhere you look on social media. There are endless ideas and things being sent home w...2020-03-1543 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastPodcast 39: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Dan Siegel and Autism Expert Barb AvilaIn this episode I chat with my longtime friend, colleague, and autism expert Barb Avila, and Dr. Dan Siegel, a New York Times bestselling author and clinical professor of psychiatry. We dive into some really amazing stuff. Like how interpersonal neurobiology intersects with autism and the challenges of forming secure attachments with 24 children at the same time! We end with a brief conversation that left me knowing just how necessary the ECE {r}evolution is...and a few words of hope from both of my guests.2020-02-1747 min
PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThe Plan Was To Ignore, So Why Are We Learning To Connect?One question that comes up all the time when I'm taking about how to teach before the peak and weather the storm is, "What do we do about giving a child our attention when they are demonstrating behaviors that are challenging?". I suspect...what you really want to know is... "What do we do when some team members and experts suggest the strategy of planned ignoring and others say connect with the child"? So...who is right?!?! In this episode here's what you'll learn: Five reasons ignoring (broadly defined) is...2020-01-1520 min
The Radically Well PodcastEpisode 268| EMPOWERED. with Kristie Pretti-FrontczakAs an author, speaker, and educational consultant, Kristie passionate believer in children’s right to learn through play, inclusive classrooms, and transformative professional development that supports teachers’ wholeness. Check Out More Here: https://kristiepf.com/ Upcoming Retreat: Yoga Nidra, and Panchakarma Refresh Retreat x Bali (January 25th-January 31st, 2020) radicallyloved.com/bali2019-11-2232 minThe Radically Well PodcastEpisode 268| EMPOWERED. with Kristie Pretti-FrontczakAs an author, speaker, and educational consultant, Kristie passionate believer in children’s right to learn through play, inclusive classrooms, and transformative professional development that supports teachers’ wholeness. Check Out More Here: https://kristiepf.com/ Upcoming Retreat: Yoga Nidra, and Panchakarma Refresh Retreat x Bali (January 25th-January 31st, 2020) radicallyloved.com/bali2019-11-2232 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWait for Green Before You GoThis podcast is divided into two parts. Part 1: The first, clarifies why our primary job is to extend the green zone for optimal learning, even when it comes to placement decisions for children who qualify for early childhood special education. It will be a bit of an eye opener/conversation starter for those who think we're soothing the nervous system by placing a child in a more restrictive environment. In other words, while a "self-contained" classroom might "look better" or to us might even feel a little bit better (or safer might be...2019-11-1232 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThree Strikes And You’re Out: Why We Don’t Use Behavior Charts With ChildrenIf your behavior "management system" is public (verbal or visual), if it is whole group, or if it is highly symbolic, it's a practice that we can no longer engage in. Meaning...it's three strikes and you're out, behavior charts. In this episode, I unpack the top three reasons (ok five reasons) that behavior charts aren't effective in helping children learn to self-regulate. I also talk about why we have used them, and how our good intentions shouldn't be criticized...just adjusted. This episode if for you if you want to know:...2019-10-1437 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThe Slippery Slope of Screen Time: It's a balancing act for young childrenIn Episode 35, we dive into more of the practical stuff...and what to do with conflicting messages around screen time and young children. For example, what do we do when we want to limit screen time and we also want children to have technology literacy skills? There's an ancient parable about a farmer who lost his horse, and as As Heather Lanier say in her Ted Talk, "The parable has been my warning that by gripping tightly to the story of good or bad, I close down my ability to truly see a situation. I learn more w...2019-09-1631 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastAll Screens Aren't Created EqualYou've seen the posts right? The ones that talk about the dangers of screen time and children's brains. How caregivers are more interested in texting than connecting with their children. And how secondhand screen time is the new smoking epidemic. But what can you believe when it comes to children and screens? What about district policies that promote the use of screens with young children? In this episode, which was so good (and so long) I had to divide it into two parts, my guests and I raise the fact that there is not a...2019-08-1728 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastAre You Teaching Coping Mechanisms or Strategies?In this episode, I talk to Alyssa Blask Campbell about supporting and intentionally teaching self-regulation. Or as Alyssa would say, “Helping tiny humans process big emotions”. In this episode, we delve into the difference between coping mechanisms and coping strategies, what self-regulation is (and isn’t), and myths about how children learn to become increasingly self-regulated. What You Will Learn The difference between coping mechanisms and coping strategies and how to use them to help children (and even yourself) process big emotions How the way self-regulation is “marketed” often misses the point by...2019-07-171h 04PreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastCreating Compassionate KidsIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Shauna Tominey about her book, Creating Compassionate Kids: Essential Conversations to Have with Young Children. The main purpose of her book is to support adults to build compassion and understanding through the conversations we have with children. What You Will Learn How to model compassion by letting children know they are loved no matter who they are or what they experience How to support children in becoming self-aware, while also understanding differences among people and families How to build resilience in children by discussing how stress or tr...2019-03-2237 minPreKTeachandPlay.com Podcast6 reasons why pacing guides (and other ploys to undermine teachers) won't improve student outcomesIn this episode you'll learn about my six reasons that pacing guides, and other means to standardized curriculum, won't help young children thrive in school or in life. This episode is for you if… You’ve ever asked, “Why do we use pacing guides in Pre-K?” You’ve helped create a pacing guide and were left feeling less than satisfied. You want to ensure all children in your program have the same opportunities but don't want undermine your teachers or standardize the process of early learning. This episode's freebie is a handout that contains links...2018-12-1620 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastHow to select and implement the "best" curriculum for inclusive Pre-K classroomsIn this episode, I take on the topic of quality curriculum for inclusive Pre-K programs. And for those who think it comes in a "box" or is delivered to your door...it's not! This episode is for you if... you've ever asked, "What is the best curriculum to be using with young children?” you're currently in search of a curriculum, particularly for use in a blended pre-K program you've been wondering, beyond licensing stars and steps, "Is this program of high quality?” you're a policy maker or a leader aiming to align early-childhood-recommended practices with ot...2018-11-0822 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastStop, Think, Act: Promoting Self-regulation In Young ChildrenThis Pre-K Teach & Play episode is for you if you are interested in learning more about the importance of self-regulation, about common myths or misperceptions about self-regulation, and why our job is critical in ensuring children’s success in school and of course in life. Your take away is that the brain areas associated with self-regulation are malleable, and self-regulation can be practiced and strengthened! As a bonus to this episode, you’ll learn more about how important it is to address development and learning from a whole child perspective, how to use Dr. Megan McClel...2018-06-0542 min
Synergy Autism Podcast#11: The boy who dives under the table. A conversation with Dr. Kristie Pretti-FrontczakHello and welcome to another episode of our wonderful Synergy Autism Podcast.
Today, I am chatting with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak. She was working with a classroom team in one of her trainings who was perplexed as to what to do for and with a child who dives under the table at the end of the day.
Listen in as we "unpack" what to do in the middle of the storm but then also how to return to the issue to teach and support in different ways. We explore what to do to:
Decrease stressors
Engage...2018-04-1419 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastA Fresh Look At Learning CentersWe all know that learning centers, and center time for that matter, play a key role in the delivery of early experiences for children. So what's the downside and how can they be improved to support wholeness and integrated brains? This episode is for you if: You'd like to take a more intentional look at how to best design learning centers You want to ensure a "YES Brain" approach to early learning You're supporting other educators and want to know "What makes a good learning center?" Episode includes a free download with seven strategies to...2018-04-0113 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastSeeing The Child Behind The BehaviorIn this podcast episode, Laura Fish and I share how early educators can broaden their perspective around the "causes" for challenging behavior. You will learn how to discover the “why" behind a child's behavior. This episode is for you if you are interested in: Helping children remain the Green Zone (how to respond instead of react) Strengthening your understanding of what may contribute to challenging behaviors Understanding the concept of prevention and promotion vs. intervention Aligning teaching practices with children's basic needs and drives 2018-02-0459 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThree Sequences for Designing and Delivering Meaningful ExperiencesHave you ever wondered "what comes before being able play with friends at recess" or what skills children need to pass the "3rd grade reading guarantee"? In this episode, I explore how we can better understand how children...get from here to there...in terms of early development and learning. This episode is for you if you've ever wondered... Is this something all children should be learning right now? What comes before or earlier in development? How do we scaffold and support a child who is struggling to make progress? Lastly, this episode is also f...2017-11-0923 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhy Goldilocks Isn't A Fan Of Circle TimeIn this episode, I continue the discussion into why circle time, and most other large group activities, just doesn't serve us in the way we would hope. Spoiler alert! It has to do with children's interest... And as always, after we admire the problem for a bit, I offer a number of suggestions on how to make activities and experiences, like circle time, optimal for learning, including: Offering activities as a child's choice Establishing and creating curiosity to you (C2U™) Engaging in attuned communication and interactions Differentiating what is being taught and basing the w...2017-10-1714 min
Synergy Autism PodcastEpisode #10: When a child only wants to be heldBarbara Avila and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak discuss 2 children she was asked about in her work who cannot regulate on their own so the preschool teacher is having to hold them constantly. We discuss why and how to help those children be curious again.2017-09-1317 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastCultivating Mindfulness: Brain Reasons and Mind Methods for Early EducatorsIn this episode, Laura Fish and I continue the conversation about teaching with the brain in mind by going deeper into mindfulness…a word we hear tossed around with a great deal of regularity these days. It is our hope that through this conversation, early educators will see the complexity and the simplicity of mindfulness concepts and practices. Meaning…we hope to help show how mindfulness in EC isn’t a fad, or something we “just add to part of our routine”….and how mindfulness is more than a spiritual concept …it is in truth…a set of practic...2017-08-1058 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastHow To Free Up 60 Minutes of Circle Time Every DayWhy do we see calendar time as a key part of many preschool routines? My colleague Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown argues, it's a habit. A habit that we should break. In this episode fellow #ECE {r}evolutionaries Jen Davis, Jolene Chavez, and Alicia Frost explore the "timely" topic of calendar time.2017-07-2239 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhy Superpowers Are Essential In Getting To A Change In PracticeWe all face resistance...and at times...demonstrate resistance. But when trying to get to a change in practice, what do we do when resistance is not in the best interest of those we serve? In this episode three tips are shared for how to use your superpowers in the face of resistance.2017-06-2720 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastTeaching With The Brain In Mind - An Interview with Laura Fish MS, LMFTGuest Laura Fish joins Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak to talk about how to support teachers in their efforts to promote learning through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology. Strategies for keeping the brain in mind, particularly during large group pre-k activities, are discussed. A free download is available to aid teachers in self-reflection and to incorporate evidence-based practices during circle time.2017-05-2941 min
Synergy Autism PodcastEpisode 8: Consultation regarding a child who eats constantlyKristie Pretti-Frontczak and I have been friends and colleagues for a very long time. She travels the United States providing professional development for early childhood educators. She was asked what to do for a child with autism who eats constantly. Listen in to our conversation for some tips and/or things to make you go "huh!"2017-05-2218 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhat Children Really NeedIn this episode, I clarify the difference between when a child needs something and when they want something. Clarifying the difference between a need and a want leads to stronger relationships with children and fosters growth and learning.2017-05-1617 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhat Would Sherlock Do In “The Case of the Child Who Couldn’t Count”?In this episode, several key themes regarding what to do when children struggle or when development and learning have stalled related to counting are discussed. Issues of children’s expose to stressors and the impact stressors have on their ability to count are also shared.2017-03-2923 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastBlended Practices For Teaching Young Children in Inclusive SettingsAuthor, researcher, and inclusion expert, Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown, shares what is meant by blended practices. During the interview, Dr. Grisham-Brown also shares critical messages covered in her latest book, "Blended Practices for Teaching Children in Inclusive Settings, 2nd Edition", real-life success stories, and few tips you can put into practice immediately.2017-02-1729 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastLet Them Eat Cake...But Not At School!Pre-K Teach and Play podcast episode about how an "open" snack policy transformed relationships and routines in an inclusive classroom. Tips and teaching considerations are shared. Learn more at http://prekteachandplay.com.2017-01-2523 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastCircle Time Can Be A ChoiceDo you share my love/hate relationship with circle time? I know the benefits of gathering all members of a community...but I also struggle with "group starts" and "group starts." In this episode, we explore how circle time can be a choice, and where everyone wins!2016-12-2336 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When It Comes to HabitsBecoming self-aware of our habits...the good, bad, and ugly ones...helps us engage in more intentional teaching and decision-making. So why are "bad" habits so hard to break and "good" ones so hard to create? What are some habits we need in delivering effective services to children and families and what are some we can let go of?2016-12-1207 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastDid You Know Every Child Is A Triangle?In this Pre-K Teach & Play podcast episode I share where this mantra originated and how planning, delivering, and revising instruction can be strengthened when we realized that every child is a triangle.2016-10-0513 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhat Matters...A Special Interview With Janice FialkaSpecial episode! An interview with Janice Fialka, a nationally-recognized lecturer, author, and advocate on issues related to disability, parent-professional partnerships, inclusion, and raising a child with a disability. Learn more Janice’s book What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community, and Love at http://www.danceofpartnership.com.2016-09-1320 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastIs Your Room Ready?Today’s episode is especially for those who are moving into a new classroom, serving new children, and for those who have set a goal that this year...their classroom will be more peaceful and less chaotic.2016-09-0211 min
ButterCupEp 4 Kristie Pretti-FrontczakDr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a {r}evolutionary speaker, researcher, and play advocate. Through podcasts, blogs, free resources, and trainings, Kristie inspires and supports early educators in {r}evolutionizing their teaching. Kristie spent 16 years, as faculty, at Kent State University and now trains and coaches early educators worldwide. Kristie is a Past President of the Division for Early Childhood and works with intentness and determination to sort through the clutter and chaos to join seemingly disparate ideas. She also aims to celebrate differences and shared attributes to achieve solutions. You can access her latest solutions at http://prekteachandplay.com.2016-08-2926 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastStart the school year off right by unleashing your SuperpowersWhat's your superpower? Not sure? Here are five fabulous tips for unleashing the superpowers within you, within others, and throughout your community.2016-08-1905 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastDiscovering What Comes Before CountingDoes the following scenario sound familiar? You're playing with a child who has been coming to preschool for the last two years, and when you ask, "How many are there?"...the child always says...2, 3, 5, 8!2016-07-1813 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastHow to save time, energy, and money using this proven professional development strategyNo one wants to think about delivering PD to students, staff, or colleagues, who are rolling their eyes, shaking their heads, and sighing heavily.... No one wants to offer PD with the knowledge that it will have little to no impact... BUT, what if it could be different?2016-07-1107 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastFive Things Every Summer Vacation Should IncludeHave you ever wondered...why you need a vacation from your vacation? In today’s episode my goal is to help unlock a secret to how you can feel renewed, with or without and vacation...and no, it doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home.2016-06-2710 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastTeaching Self-Regulation Old School StyleWe all wish it were easier right? Helping children during the middle of a meltdown! What we wouldn't give for a magic wand or on-demand wizard who could help prevent outbursts and help children control their impulses. Well, it's not as easy as waiving a magic wand, but it's also not as hard as it might feel. In fact, our every day actions, questions, and comments can help children become more self-regulated, and to regain a more neutral emotional state after they've had a meltdown. In today’s podcast I ex...2016-06-2018 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastA Map to the StarsServing groups of children with diverse abilities just got a bit more doable. Reach for the Stars (RFTS), Planning for the Future has been revised and it is better than ever. Authors, Diane and Jennifer have masterfully blended the ideas of person-centered planning, family-centered practices, and tiered instruction into a series of maps that serve as a guide to help families of young children plan and transition during critical periods.2016-05-2911 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastWhat's Lurking In The Classroom That's Keeping You From Being More Inclusive?I love visiting pre-K classrooms and watching amazing brain architects hard at work, but was fed up with all the clutter in classrooms, as well as toys and materials so broken and boring they hadn't been touched in years! So I created Pre-K Teach & Play Classroom Clean Sweep™, a process that helps early educators create learning environments that are more accessible, more engaging, and more fun!2016-05-1313 minPreKTeachandPlay.com Podcast5 Courageous Steps to Conversations that Change EducationIn today's episode, I'm talking to you about solutions to what I see as an approach to assessment that really favors fear, punishment, standardized tests, and even making high stakes decisions that are based on bio scores, which often lack validity. I’ve also created a quick printable for you, which illustrates all of the solutions I'll be talking about today. As we identify these solutions, we are going to start at the systems level, and we're going to work our way to the building or agency level, and then to the classroom, where we of...2016-05-0512 minPreKTeachandPlay.com Podcast3 Ways Perfectionism Negatively Impacts Children's' DevelopmentToday's episode is for those who are, or those who have not yet realize they are perfectionist. Today, we'll explore the consequences of our efforts to be perfect as it relates particularly to children's learning and development. Let's dive in and explore the hidden traps of being an early educator who's also a perfectionist.2016-04-2310 minPreKTeachandPlay.com Podcast7 Developmental Progressions to Troubleshoot when Children are StrugglingDevelopment and learning tend to follow typical or expected progressions. For example, our brains develop from the brain stem up, we develop from the inside of our bodies out, and we go from externally controlled, to internally controlled. When children struggle to develop or learn, taking a look at where they fall across developmental progressions, may help us discover how best to support them. In today's episode, we explore several developmental progressions, which can help guide our instructional efforts for children who are struggling. Also, be sure to download this episode's printable, which provides a...2016-04-1719 minPreKTeachandPlay.com PodcastMy Messy Divorce from Assessment: Who gets the kids?Let me explain why a divorce between me and assessment appears to be inevitable. In this podcast, I share the story of my dissertation- and how I went from infant massage to authentic assessment. This is “how we met” - and you’ll see why I fell head-over-heels for data. But assessment has a few ugly skeletons in his closet, and I just don’t think he has our kids’ best interests at heart. What do you think? Are you breaking up with assessment, or will you walk on eggshells to keep the peace? Listen t...2016-04-0120 min