- How a teacher would plan a lesson plan to read a book?- Which books are related to the lesson plans?- Properties of the book: year, author, pictures, words used- Children need time to engage in the book- Should kids sit criss cross apple sauce? - Every child may have a different perspective of the story or different experience listening to the book- Beginning and end of the book
1 Jan 2024
Episode 18: Reggio Emilia 7 Principles/Miss Margaret
Miss Margaret-LLL Trainer Reggio Emilia 7 Principles1) Children are capable to construct their own learning.2) Children are collaborators and learn through interaction within their communities.3) Children are natural communicators and should be encouraged to express themselves however they feel they can.4) The classroom environment acts as the third teacher.5) Teachers are partners, nurturers, and guides who help facilitate the exploration of children’s interests as they work on short an...
25 Dec 2023
Episode 17: Reggio Emilia Intro/Miss Margaret
Miss Margaret- LLL TrainerReggio Emilia History and Philosophy
20 Mar 2023
Episode 16: Teacher Spotlight/Miss Jess
Teacher SpotlightJessica Crespo
6 Mar 2023
Episode 15: Teacher Spotlight/OG's Miss Jackie & Miss Caraline
Miss Jackie and Miss Caraline will be discussing their background as well as their opinions on working in the education field with podcast host Michelle Cooper(Tune in to find out the details)Here are some questions they will be answering: .....What is your WHY? What gets you out of bed everyday?.....What keeps you in the field?.....What is the hardest thing about your job?.....What is something most people don’t know about being an ECE teacher?.....What are some of the challenges of bei...
26 Sept 2022
Episode 14: Compound Effect Book Review Part 1/Nicole
"Compound Effect" Book ReviewTalking points Chapters1-2Magic PennyConscious decisions TrackingBeware of how you choose to spend those 24 hrs OwnershipFocus on the JourneyPersonal ResponsibilityYour actions will cause a ripple effect Be open minded! Embrace different cultures! Be a chameleon :)
21 Aug 2022
Episode 13: Manifestation and visualization/Tanya Ray
Roku instead of Netflix!There's always a lesson in everything you doManifestation and visualizationYour mindset can make or break anythingAaron Abke: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKVRMm6i0kgjx2DuE6rNOZWSNCLZZN4Bj The book “The Alchemist”- Paulo CoelhoClark Kegley: https://youtube.com/c/ClarkdangerLaw of Attraction Coaching: https://youtube.com/c/LawofAttractionCoachingNeville Goddard: https://youtube.com/c/NevilleGodART And https://youtube.com/c/NEVILLETHELAWAnd you said you ...
14 Aug 2022
Episode 12: Lynsey/Teacher Burnout
Hello!- Future children need a positive base to excel positively - Teachers need to set the stage for learning :)- Reality - burnout- Passion is important to understand their why. That why is going to get you through those tough times.- You need energy and understanding to be able to help children through their struggles - Don't give up! - What are you willing to do after you've done what is expected?
31 Jul 2022
Episode 11: Leslie Groth/ Conscious Discipline
Website link belowhttps://consciousdiscipline.com
24 Jul 2022
Episode 10: Summer Picha
Communication with LeadershipConscious classroom certification model-Consulting companyConnection and ServiceLooking for that Light bulb moment Self-Reflection: Push yourself out of comfort zone Communication with Staff membersInformal: relationship buildingFormal: schedule, policies Nonverbal: face and body movements Everyone has different strengths! We need to utilize your teacher’s strengths! 50% - procedures/policies- nonnegotiable 25% - nego...
17 Jul 2022
Episode 9 Beth Cannon
Beth Cannon's websitehttps://bethcannonspeaks.comHow important an electronic manual is for your businessImportance of Employee and Parent HandbookWhat sets you apart from other employers?Importance to catering to your new hires demographic Importance of doing things to retain your staff Tips and Tricks to keep your classroom engaged
20 Jun 2022
Episode 8: Rae Pica All About Transitions
Rae Pica is the Author of 22 books and she has been an ECE consultant for over 40 years. I encourage everyone to visit her website Raepica.com. You can sign up for some free resources, her newsletter one of her very affordable classes. It will not disappoint! In this episode, Rae gives us all kinds of information on transitions and some Words of wisdom such as :Be calm if you want the children to be calmBe prepared and avoid wait time because if kids are engaged they a...
13 Jun 2022
Episode 7:Hannah Aquino/ECE strategies from the Philippines
Classroom management: What is it and how you do it? Classroom tone/vibe/culture is different for each classroom, Assessing ourselves to determine our classroom management style. Look at our weaknesses and strengths. Benefits of routine and being consistent. Importance of self reflection and self assessment. FFC: Fair Firm and ConsistentRelationships with the children must come before learning can occurBenefits of parental involvement: increases academic...
30 May 2022
Episode 6: Robin Landals-Hill/
Robin Lindals-Hill. is an Early Childhood Education teacher from Alberta, Canada. She has been in the ECE field for 25 years. Currently she works with children in the preschool age group. She has a diploma in Child Psychology, Early Learning and Childcare as well as a diploma in Early Childhood Montessori. She creates resources for teachers, educators, parents and families to find new ways to play with the children in their lives. Over the years she has mastered the l...
16 May 2022
Episode 5 Rachel Elias/Day to Day ECE Struggles
Today I interview Rachel Elias. S he is currently a Director of a Corporate franchised Child Care Center in Long Island. I find it remarkable that she is a Director of a large center at only 27 years old. She holds a Master Degree is Childhood Education. We have an open and honest conversations about the struggles of running a child care center right now. ResourcesTrauma Informed Carehttps://www.relias.com/resource/building-resilience-trauma-informed-care?msclkid=e596b9b4e4...
2 May 2022
Episode 4 Nancy Koplan/ Music in Early Childhood Education
Nancy Koplan. She is an EC educator, recording artist, and performer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her 6 albums feature songs that serve as a means to memorize information, like the names of planets, continents and oceans. She has many songs that develop coping mechanisms, like regulating breathing and using reassuring language and songs that guide children through transitions in their daily schedule, from tidying up to washing hands. Nancy’s songs and videos are used around...
Today I interviewed Casey Craft-Cortez from the YWCA. Casey is an infant Toddler Specialist and have over 10 years in the ECE field. Getting back to the basics in the classroom. Just getting down on the floor with the kids. We are a reactive society and we discuss moving out of a reactive state to more of a proactive state.The important of nurturing, consistency, and responsiveness.Focusing on the good moments. It is easy to get caught up in what a child does...
18 Apr 2022
Episode 2: Susan Mrazek
Today I interviewed Susan Mrazek. She is an Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultant from Caring Connection. In this episode, we discuss the Attachment Theory and how to apply it in the Early Childhood setting. We also discuss the use of the Circle of Security in our interactions. There is so much good information for parents and teachers in this episode. My biggest takeaway is, If we change just one small thing about the way we interact with a child or change one...
4 Apr 2022
Episode 1: Tori Graham/FAN Method
Today on Dishing Daycare Dirt, I interviewed Tori Graham. She is an Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultant from the Erikson Institute. During our interview, we discuss the FAN Method and how to apply it in the Early Childhood setting. We also discuss MSR, which stand for Mindful Self Regulation. There is so much good information for parents and teachers in this episode, but my biggest takeaway is, there is a “repair stage” for every interaction we have. Me...
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