This is the podcast for educators, childcare professionals, and parents who work with children ages 0-5. Hosted by Gryphon House Books, each episode features interviews with leading authors and experts who break down the latest research into practical, actionable strategies for the classroom and home.
Early Childhood Chapters
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This is the podcast for educators, childcare professionals, and parents who work with children ages 0-5. Hosted by Gryphon House Books, each episode features interviews with leading authors and experts who break down the latest research into practical, actionable strategies for the classroom and home.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
When Fathers Feel Welcome, Children Thrive
<p class="isSelectedEnd">What if the key to stronger family partnerships isn't getting fathers to show up more, but creating environments where they feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and included?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, host Emily Garman sits down with Dr. Jawan Burwell, author of <a href= "https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/products/engaging-fathers?variant=52011527242020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Engaging Fathers: Strategies for Inclusive Family Partnerships in Early Childhood</a>, to discuss why father engagement matters and how early childhood programs can move beyond one-time events to build meaningful, lasting partnerships with fathers and father figures.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Dr. Burwell shares insights from his research and experience as an educator, administrator, and father advocate, exploring the barriers that often prevent fathers from feeling fully included in early childhood settings. Dr. Burwell discusses practical, no-cost strategies educators can implement immediately, the importance of representation and intentionality, and how schools can better support diverse family structures while creating welcoming environments for all caregivers.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Topics discussed in this episode include:</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">• Why fathers are often unintentionally overlooked in family engagement efforts<br /> • Common barriers that prevent father participation<br /> • The impact of engaged fathers on children's academic, social, and emotional development<br /> • The experiences of Black fathers in educational settings<br /> • Why father engagement is about relationships, not events<br /> • Practical ways educators can make fathers feel more welcomed and included<br /> • How broadening our definition of fatherhood creates stronger support systems for children</p> <p>Whether you're a teacher, administrator, family engagement specialist, or caregiver, this conversation offers valuable insights for building stronger partnerships that help children, families, and communities thrive.</p>
June 9, 2026
Rediscovering Kindergarten with Laura Bornfreund
<p data-start="286" data-end="316">What happened to kindergarten?</p> <p data-start="318" data-end="614">In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, host Emily Garman sits down with education policy expert, former teacher, and author Laura Bornfreund to explore how kindergarten has changed over the past several decades and why many classrooms have drifted away from what young children need most.</p> <p data-start="616" data-end="1059">Drawing from research, classroom observations, and her new book, Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning, Laura explains how accountability systems, academic pressure, and misconceptions about play have transformed the kindergarten experience. She shares why play and academic rigor are not opposites, how relationships drive learning, and what school leaders can do to create environments where young children thrive.</p> <p data-start="1061" data-end="1227">The conversation also explores behavior challenges, the science behind play-based learning, family engagement, and Laura's vision for an ideal kindergarten classroom.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1rem6bq" data-start="1229" data-end="1248">In This Episode</h3> <ul data-start="1250" data-end="1950"> <li data-section-id="hycya3" data-start="1250" data-end="1297">How kindergarten became the "new first grade"</li> <li data-section-id="1lram6y" data-start="1298" data-end="1370">The impact of standards, testing, and accountability on early learning</li> <li data-section-id="pf6zdb" data-start="1371" data-end="1430">Why parents often feel pressure to push academics earlier</li> <li data-section-id="je4lek" data-start="1431" data-end="1489">The difference between compliance and genuine engagement</li> <li data-section-id="8sivlb" data-start="1490" data-end="1534">How guided play supports academic learning</li> <li data-section-id="l5lgw4" data-start="1535" data-end="1608">What classroom observations reveal about thriving kindergarten programs</li> <li data-section-id="k19p74" data-start="1609" data-end="1678"> Practical strategies for teachers who want to incorporate more play</li> <li data-section-id="jwyyz2" data-start="1679" data-end="1744">The science of learning, development, movement, and exploration</li> <li data-section-id="osgerf" data-start="1745" data-end="1809"> Common misconceptions school leaders have about young children</li> <li data-section-id="1df2k6f" data-start="1810" data-end="1878">Why some behavior challenges are actually developmental mismatches</li> <li data-section-id="2wc6am" data-start="1879" data-end="1950"> Laura's vision for a joyful, developmentally appropriate kindergarten</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="o2fglb" data-start="1952" data-end="1969"> Featured Book</h3> <p data-start="1971" data-end="2059"><a href= "https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/collections/new-and-upcoming-releases/products/rediscovering-kindergarten?variant=52011528454436" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong data-start="1971" data-end="2037">Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning</strong></a><br data-start="2037" data-end= "2040" /> by Laura Bornfreund</p> <h3 data-section-id="13eaeyq" data-start="2061" data-end="2080"> About the Guest</h3> <p data-start="2082" data-end="2463">Laura Bornfreund is an education policy expert, former elementary teacher, and nationally recognized advocate for developmentally appropriate early learning. Her work focuses on strengthening the transition from pre-K through the early elementary years and ensuring that kindergarten remains a place where young children can learn through play, relationships, exploration, and joy.</p>
May 19, 2026
Building Readers Through Play, Language, and Connection: The Science of Reading
<p data-start="31" data-end="174">The "science of reading" has become one of the biggest conversations in education—but what does it actually mean in early childhood classrooms?</p> <p data-start="176" data-end="493">In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, host Emily Garman is joined by Dr. LaTisha Hayes, editor of <a href="https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/products/ready-to-read?variant=52005031772452" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ready to Read: Using the Science of Reading in Pre-K and Kindergarten</a>, along with contributors Muriel Rand and Dr. Lesley Morrow, for a thoughtful conversation about how young children truly develop literacy.</p> <p data-start="495" data-end="815">Together, they explore why early literacy is about much more than memorizing letters or sounding out words. From oral language and background knowledge to storytelling, dramatic play, and meaningful interaction, this episode unpacks how children build the foundations for reading long before they can read independently.</p> <p data-start="817" data-end="847">The conversation also tackles:</p> <ul data-start="848" data-end="1209"> <li data-section-id="56p05o" data-start="848" data-end="911">What the "science of reading" really means in early childhood</li> <li data-section-id="b125hx" data-start="912" data-end="971">Why play is essential—not separate from literacy learning</li> <li data-section-id="1iqj2m8" data-start="972" data-end="1035">How oral language and vocabulary shape future reading success</li> <li data-section-id="x6ltkc" data-start="1036" data-end="1083">The teacher's role during play-based learning</li> <li data-section-id="1kz8guq" data-start="1084" data-end="1153"> Ways to create literacy-rich classrooms without expensive materials</li> <li data-section-id="r33hhk" data-start="1154" data-end="1209">Why motivation, curiosity, and joyful learning matter</li> </ul> <p data-start="1211" data-end="1404">Whether you're a preschool teacher, administrator, caregiver, or parent, this episode offers practical, research-based insight into supporting young readers in developmentally appropriate ways.</p> <p data-start="1406" data-end="1416">Featuring:</p> <ul data-start="1417" data-end="1470"> <li data-section-id="takiqk" data-start="1417" data-end="1436">Dr. LaTisha Hayes</li> <li data-section-id="1drdel7" data-start="1437" data-end="1450"> Muriel Rand</li> <li data-section-id="12kfm74" data-start="1451" data-end="1470">Dr. Lesley Morrow</li> </ul> <p data-start="1472" data-end="1601">Book featured:<br /> <a href= "https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/products/ready-to-read?variant=52005031772452" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ready to Read: Using the Science of Reading in Pre-K and Kindergarten</a> from <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.gryphonhouse.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Gryphon House Books</a></p>
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