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The Intentional ECE
The Intentional ECERe-membering Our Way Back to ConnectionIn this episode, we explore what it means to re-member - to piece back together the connections that have been quieted by objectivity, efficiency, and the pressures of modern education. Drawing on the ideas of David Jardine, Shelley Brandon, and Robin Wall Kimmerer, we reflect on wholeheartedness, reciprocity, and our shared belonging with children and the world. A gentle invitation to return to relationship as the heart of our practice.References:To Dwell with a Boundless Heart by David JardineA Story of Autonomy by Suzanne AxelssonReimagining...
2025-12-1012 minThe Intentional ECE
The Intentional ECEMaking the Invisible Visible: From Teaching to ThinkingIn this episode, Cathy reflects on a series of experiences that reveal the hidden systems shaping our teaching and learning.  Through these stories, she explores how awareness helps us make the invisible visible — uncovering the quiet ways we teach children (and ourselves) what to value. Cathy also shares how community and collaboration among educators can offer a way forward: from consuming to creating, from isolation to solidarity, and from teaching to thinking.From Teaching to Thinking by Ann Pelo, Margie CarterPlayarista with Suzanne AxelssonVancouver Reggio Association From...
2025-11-0512 minThis Was Supposed to be Easy Podcast
This Was Supposed to be Easy PodcastS2 Episode 30: We Thought Listening Was Going to be EasyListening sounds simple, but as Amy and Cheryl discover in this two-part series, it’s one of the most misunderstood, and underdeveloped, skills we carry into our families, friendships, and workplaces. In Part One, the conversation dives into the culture of listening we inherit, the distractions that keep us from being present, and the surprising ways we confuse “hearing” with truly listening. Through personal stories, reflections on ADHD, family dynamics, sarcasm, and even the role of technology, Amy and Cheryl unpack how listening shapes connection, and why it’s harder than we think.   Key Topic...
2025-10-0130 minThis Was Supposed to be Easy Podcast
This Was Supposed to be Easy PodcastSeason 2 Episode 28 - We Thought Showing Kindness Would Be Easy (with Suzanne Axelsson)We thought nice would be easy… but it turns out kind is braver. In this conversation with Swedish play advocate Suzanne Axelsson, we unpack why “niceness” can be a hollow performance while kindness is a courageous practice rooted in empathy, listening, and community. We explore how adults and children learn the skills underneath kindness (self‑regulation, curiosity, patience), and how play creates a safe space to practice them. This episode also touches on cultural norms (pleases/thank‑yous), the risks and rewards of discomfort, and how educators can move beyond forced “I’m sorry” scripts toward authentic repair and conne...
2025-09-1733 minThe Intentional ECE
The Intentional ECEThe Feeling of PlayWhat if play isn’t just something we do, but a way of being? This episode explores play as a state of curiosity, freedom, and connection—one that nourishes our sense of joy, replenishment, and belonging. Listeners are invited to notice their own moments of play and consider how this shift in perspective can deepen their work with children, themselves, and the world around them.Resources:The Original Learning Approach by Suzanne AxelssonPlay by Stuart BrownFree to Learn by Peter GrayCenter for Playful Inqu...
2025-07-0211 minThe Intentional ECE
The Intentional ECEListening as Connection: Fostering Conversations Among ChildrenIn this episode, we explore the heart of meaningful conversation: listening. Listening — not just hearing — is key to relationship-building, emotional intelligence, and deeper learning. We discuss how educators can intentionally nurture children’s ability to listen to each other, hold conversations, and build understanding through playful inquiry, trust, and patience.ResourcesCultivating Professional Friendships by Diane KashinThe Original Learning Approach by Suzanne Axelsson
2025-05-2810 minThat Early Childhood Nerd
That Early Childhood NerdNERD_0364 Early Childhood MAYtriarchy: Constance Kamii, Rhonda DeVries, Ellen Key and Alva MyrdalWelcome to Early Childhood MAYtriarchy 2025, where we celebrate the contributions of women to the work of early childhood. In this episode: Stephanie Goloway shares the accomplishments and contributions of Constance Kamii and Rhonda DeVries. Suzanne Axelsson brings two Swedish women to the conversation: Ellen Key and Alva Myrdal. I love doing this series! Hope you love it to.  Support the work of That Early Childhood Nerd with a one time donation or monthly membership here:  buymeacoffee.com/heatherf Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development fr...
2025-05-2153 minThe Intentional ECE
The Intentional ECEThe Power of Curiosity: A Mindset for EducatorsIn this episode of The Intentional ECE, we explore how an educator’s curiosity deepens children’s learning, helping us uncover the meaning behind their play. Drawing on insights from Suzanne Axelsson and Ann Pelo, we reflect on how curiosity fosters connection, exploration, and growth in our learning spaces.Resources:The Original Learning Approach by Suzanne AxelssonFrom Teaching to Thinking by Anne Pelo & Margie Carter
2025-03-1911 minSänt i P1
Sänt i P1Skärmad och orolig del 2För barn är autonomi utan tvekan lek. Eftersom det är så många begränsningar i den analoga världen. Då blir den digitala leken en väg där man är friare. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Bland forskare och politiker är meningarna delade om varför så många unga mår psykiskt dåligt nu. Om skärmande och sociala medier har en roll är man oense om vad som bör göras åt saken. I del två av serien undersöker vi olika förslag på lösningar. Bland andra hör...
2024-12-2544 minP1 Kultur
P1 KulturNu är det (fylle)jul igen!Tre generationer samlas för att fira jul hemma hos morföräldrarna i Finlands Oscarsbidrag Family Time. Det blir långt ifrån idylliskt. P1 Kulturs Nina Asarnoj mötte upp regissören Tia Kouvos bland julpyntningen i centrala Stockholm. Dessutom: franska författaren Édouard Louis introduceras brett för svenska gymnasieelever. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ÉDOUARD LOUIS SKA SKAPA LÄSLUST HOS SVENSKA GYMNASIEELEVERMöt en av Frankrikes mest upphöjda och lästa författare, Édouard Louis, som nu ska introduceras brett för svenska gymnasiee...
2024-12-1354 minKlassikern
KlassikernJösses Flickor – sprittande kampföreställning med lyckligt slutSuzanne Ostens och Margareta Garpes feministiska teaterklassiker Jösses flickor gav inte bara ett soundtrack som det gnolats på fem decennier utan visade också på lekens rebellskap i kamp mot fyrkantighet och förtryck. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ”Jösses flickor – befrielsen är nära” från 1974 har satt djupa spår i den svenska kulturen. Jenny Aschenbrenner fördjupar sig i flickorna som höjde sina röster för att höras, också för barnens framtids skull, tillsammans med dramatikern Malin Axelsson som 2006 skrev uppföljaren ”Jösses flickor – återkomsten”.
2024-12-1309 minOut Of Line
Out Of LineOOL_0064 International Day Of PlayAnnie Friday is joined by Playworker Adele Cleaver to talk about the newly declared International Day of Play that will take place on June 11 annually. The United Nations adopted this official day after play advocates and global partners proved the need for it through surveys, research, and data that showed children around the world don't believe adults take play seriously enough. Not only can play ignite and enhance learning experiences, play can help humans process emotions, sort through traumatic events, and make new discoveries about themselves and the world around them. Adele offers tips on how to talk to your...
2024-05-2300 minP1 Kultur Reportage
P1 Kultur ReportageSuzanne Osten: ”Barn avskyr lögner”Hur mår den svenska barn- och ungdomsteatern? P1 Kultur bjöd in Suzanne Osten, vars skapelse Unga Klara just nu firar jubileum. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Unga Klara i Stockholm är Sveriges nationella scen för barn och unga i Stockholm. P1 Kulturs reporter Björn Janssons har varit där och träffat teaterns nu tioårs-jubilerande konstnärliga ledarduo, Farnaz Arbabi och Gustav Deinoff, som tagit arvet från Suzanne Osten vidare och nu för första gången regisserar en uppsättning tillsammans: ”Mitt hjärta säger: Lev, skrik...
2024-05-1021 minP1 Kultur
P1 KulturDags för final i Eurovision – vad händer sedan?Efter veckor av förhandssnack och uppladdning, protester och säkerhetspådrag nu väntar till sist finalen i Eurovision Song Contest 2024 i Malmö. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. P1 Kultur anropar Sveriges Radios Eurovision-kommentator Carolina Norén om lördagens hetaste bidrag, men samtalar också med Hanna Fahl (Dagens Nyheter) och Markus Larsson (Aftonbladet) som båda bevakar evenemanget. Hur ser de på vägen fram till finalen? Vilka avtryck kommer Eurovision 2024 att göra, både musikaliskt och politiskt? Och för artisten som vinner, har den segerns någon större betydelse...
2024-05-1054 minThat Early Childhood Nerd
That Early Childhood NerdNERD_0315 Loose Parts…and Stuff with Miriam Beloglovsky and Suzanne AxelssonThe idea of loose parts is often misunderstood and misrepresented in early childhood spaces and conversations. In this conversation, Heather talks to authors Suzanne Axelsson and Miriam Beloglovsky to explore the origin of the idea, the reasons and ways it gets mixed up, and how to get back to the beauty and possibility of filling our spaces with the “stuff” of child exploration and creativity. Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development from Explorations Early Learning and support the show with the coupon code NERD. Like the show? Consider supporting our work by beco...
2024-03-2753 minTeacher Tom\'s Podcast: Taking Play Seriously
Teacher Tom's Podcast: Taking Play SeriouslyDare to Trust Play (Suzanne Axelsson)Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood.Suzanne Axelsson works as a pedagogical consultant to guide creating democratic learning and play spaces in early childhood education.“I felt incredibly frustrated about this dichotomy of teaching and play… that you could either only be play based or you were teaching an academic, and there was nothing in between.”  — Suzanne AxelssonSuzan...
2024-02-1932 minThe Everything ECE Podcast
The Everything ECE Podcast#111: International Fairy Tea Party with Suzanne AxelssonBelieving in magic and fairies is not just for children. There is something beautiful about believing, and this week on The Everything ECE Podcast, Suzanne Axellson joins Carla Ward to talk about a very magical day coming up on the September Equinox: International Fairy Tea Party Day. Suzanne and Carla discuss what it is, how we can celebrate across the globe and why we should be participating. International Fairy Tea Party Day is an invitation to remember that believing is the key to the doorways of the extraordinary. Early Childhood Educators know how to bring the magic. Join Carla...
2023-08-1842 minThat Early Childhood Nerd
That Early Childhood NerdNERD_0283 The Original Learning Approach with Suzanne AxelssonHost Heather Bernt-Santy talks with Suzanne Axelsson, author of The Original Learning Approach: Weaving Together Playing, Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood Thanks for listening! Save 10% on professional development from Explorations Early Learning and support the show with the coupon code NERD. Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click here for more Heather. For a small fee we can issue self-study...
2023-06-0745 minSveriges Radio-frukost
Sveriges Radio-frukostFrukostseminarium: Om journalistik för barn i en förändrad världLyssna på frukostseminariumet om hur medier kan göra journalistik för barn också om det allra svåraste. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. En världsomfattande pandemi och ett storskaligt krig i Europa. Världen har förändrats i snabb takt under de senaste åren och osäkerheten inför framtiden har blivit vardag.Hur gör man journalistik om det som är svårt och oroligt för den yngsta publiken? Kan man rapportera och prata om vad som helst, hur som helst, för barn?Seminariet inle...
2023-03-231h 01Just Martin - my life in soulful house music.
Just Martin - my life in soulful house music.Soul Essence - Show 245 - 5th October 2022Frankie Knuckles featuring Adeva - Walkin' (Grant Nelson's Divine Gospel Remix) Jame Starck, Linda Axelsson, DJ Spen - Ride Of Love (DJ Spen Mix) Kylie Auldist, Tony Garcia, Eric Kupper - Peanut Butter (The Eric Kupper Luxurious Spread Mix) Yooks, Hannah Khemoh - Try My Love (Original Mix) Reelsoul, Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen - Rock With You (Extended Mix) Copyright Present One Track Mind Feat. Angie Brown - Good For You (Main Mix) Mark Picchiotti, The Absolute, Suzanne Palmer, Craig J. Snider, DJ Spen, Michele Chiavarini - I Believe (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini's Extended Remix) Sgt Slick, Hotmood - White...
2022-10-051h 50The Powerful Pedagogy
The Powerful PedagogyBeing Play Responsive with Suzanne AxelssonSuzanne Axelsson has worked with children for over 30 years in roles.  She works as a pedagogical consultant using experience and research in listening, philosophy with children and Indigenous Knowledge to guide creating democratic learning and play spaces in early childhood education. She works on the EY program at the Department of Child and Youth Studies, Stockholm University, as well as in preschools with children and educators.. Suzanne has a masters in ECE and has traveled globally to hold workshops, presentations, and visit EY settings. She writes about play, listening, neurodiversity, and sustainability etc on her blog, Interaction Imagination, a...
2022-07-1136 minThe DEY Podcast with Kisha Reid
The DEY Podcast with Kisha ReidEP001: Suzanne Axelsson- Interaction Imagination. Original Learning ApproachDefending the Early Years' first podcast episode.  Kisha Reid, our host, chats with Suzanne Axelsson.  Suzanne is a pedagogical consultant working on the EY Program at the Department of Child and Youth Studies, Stockholm University. She and Kisha will discuss the ways she uses listening and philosophy with children as tools to improve democratic learning and play spaces in early childhood education.
2021-12-2730 minYour Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive027: Is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool right for my child?This episode is the final in our mini-series that I hope will help you to think through the options you might have for your child’s preschool. In previous episodes we looked at Waldorf and Montessori approaches to early childhood education; today we examine the Reggio Emilia-based approach with Suzanne Axelsson, who studied it for her Master’s degree in early childhood education and is well-respected in the Reggio field.  She helps us to understand how the “concept of the child” impacts how we see the child and support their learning, and what are the “hundred languages of children”… Suzanne Axelsson's Book ...
2017-02-2746 minLassar & Birging
Lassar & Birging24. Ta bort skägget!Någon har väckt en slumrande björn i Fredrik, som kokar av ilska. Han hämnas dessutom! Suzanne beklagar sig över att behöva besöka mer än en butik och gnäller på Margareta Axelsson. Det vankas också ett visdomsord som inte är särskilt vist, men desto snuskigare. Ja, allt är nästan som vanligt när Lassar & Birging åter drar upp regeln. God Lyssning!
2016-03-1700 min