About Building Bridges: Strengthening the Educator-Caregiver Partnership
This podcast shares best practices for K-12 educators and caregivers as they work together to guide and support children in their social, academic and emotional development.
Ready, Set, Go! How Educators and Caregivers Can Improve Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten is a vital time for the three Rs and a fourth — relationships. In this episode, we will delve into how caregivers and educators can work together to make kindergarten the wonderful exploratory time that it should be for kids. We’re joined by Selina Oliver, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and assessment consultant with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss how educators can converse and collaborate with caregivers, the pros and cons of starting kindergarten at a later age, and the impact of early childhood education funding and national trends.
18 Mar 2024
Say It With Me: How To Help Children With Speech and Language Delays
Speech and language delays can be confusing and upsetting for children struggling to communicate their needs — and for the parents trying to understand them. In this episode, we will equip educators with ways to address these challenges in an empathetic and holistic way so that children can get the support they need. We’re joined by Patricia Ybarra, a certified speech-language pathologist and research director with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss speech and language milestones, educator and caregiver roles in supporting children with delays, how to talk with caregivers about delays, and complementary activities and resources for families.
11 Mar 2024
Beyond the ABCs: How To Integrate Social-Emotional Learning Into Early Childhood Education
SEL skills build a strong foundation for children’s success in school, both academically and socially. In this episode, we will equip educators with ways to incorporate it early and include families in their efforts to support well-rounded student achievement. We’re joined by Deb Grill, who is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and an assessment consultant with Pearson. Together, we’ll discuss the difference between SEL and social skills development, why SEL is sometimes controversial, key developmental milestones, caregiver communication strategies and the importance of educator wellness.
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