Say ‘hello’ to The Two Pushy Dames! We hope that you’ll check out our website – twopushydames.com – where you’ll find information to highlight our philosophy of children learning through play and exploration, rather than the academic and technological ‘push down’ that is so prevalent today. #pushbackonthepushdown
Who might be interested in The Two Pushy Dames?
teachers of young children,
Public School educators who are sick of the academic push down, parents of young children,
grandparents of young children, ANYONE who cares about what is best for young children and our society!
Discussion on how to plan for a PLAY-based curriculum. Lesson planning
27 Oct 2022
Helping Parents Recognize that you are a PROFESSIONAL!
We often hear teachers of young children say "But the parents want....". We need to let parents know what is best for children in early education settings. Do the parents know about all of the training that you do? Do you try and tell parents how to do their jobs?? We want to work with families and educate them on best practices and how not to PUSH their child to do academic things that they may not be ready for... yet.
1 Feb 2022
Policing Social Media inECE
Do you often see things on social media that drive you crazy because it isn't developmentally appropriate for young children? Are you seeing young children at desks and raising their hands in ice settings, teacher directed crap posted everywhere, academic push down being dumped on young children? We have a lively discussion about how this is not okay for the field and how to navigate the 'crap' that is out there!
Find out why we can't stand hearing the term academics and academy when discussing early childhood programs.
17 Jan 2020
When You Need to Make a Statement
There are times when adults ask questions rather than making a statement when speaking to children. As the adult, we want children to feel safe and feel like the adult is in control of the situation. If the adult asks questions when there needs to be a statement made, a child may come off as being disagreeable when really they are just answering a question! "Okay?"
17 Jan 2020
Saying Goodbye, Running Out
Many adults think that it is easier to run out on a child at drop off. It is best to set up a routine and say goodbye. This podcast is about why it is important for adults to say goodbye and some ideas to help with the transition.
3 Jan 2020
New Year 2020! Care for the Caregiver
The Two Pushy Dames are too old to make resolutions (been there, done that!) - but we are all about teachers taking care of themselves. Caregivers are typically the last ones to care for themselves. YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP! Make yourself a priority. #Happy 2020 #TwoPushyDames #CareforCaregiver #FillYourCup
6 Dec 2019
Temperament
Each child is born with their own natural temperament. We discuss the three different temperaments and suggest ways to embrace and deal with the different temperaments and recognize that each child is an individual.
6 Dec 2019
Messy Clothes
Children should get messy! We will discuss how to let parents know that children will be getting messy and why they get messy. We will also give ideas on how to help children be responsible for their clothes and helping them not ruin their clothes while still getting messy!
20 Nov 2019
Cold Turkey
As we get ready for Thanksgiving let's talk about going "cold turkey" on the product based activities and start thinking more about the process. We discuss other activities and experiences that are more appropriate for young children and how to have a "chill" classroom during holidays.
#PushBackonthePushDown #TwoPushyDames #ProcessvsProduct #Cutthecraps #Craptivities
5 Nov 2019
Two Pushy Dames
This is Kathy & LeeAnn's very first podcast! They explain who they are and why they are so passionate about the field of ECE Early Childhood Education.
#PushBackonthePushDown #BestPractice #Savechildhood #TheTwoPushyDames #EarlyChildhood
Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"
5 Nov 2019
Behavior Charts
Some thoughts on why behavior charts aren't appropriate in an early childhood classroom.
#PushBackonthePushDown #SaveChildhood #Takebackchildhood #BehaviorCharts
Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"
5 Nov 2019
Developmentally Appropriate Practice DAP
Kathy & LeeAnn talk about what is DAP Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
#PushBackonthePushDown #SaveChildhood #Takebackchildhood #DAP #DevelopmentallyAppropriatePractice
Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"
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