The Creative Skills Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to The Creative Skills Podcast: where early years artists share insight into their practice and some of their favourite ideas. Each episode has accompanying resources which you can find at www.starcatchers.org.uk/creative-skills-online
In the first episode of the latest series of Starcatchers' Creative Skills podcast, Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstrong, spoke to Community Engagement Artist and performer, Kerry Cleland, about how she puts the voice of the wee ones she works with at the heart of her practice. This episode explores the voice of the baby in relation to creative arts experiences for very young pre and non-verbal children.
The Voice of the Baby is based on research undertaken by Dr Rachel Drury from the Royal Conservatorie of Scotland and Dr Cara Blaisdell from Queen Margaret University the research explores current and emerging rights-based approaches in the arts for children from birth to 3 years in Scotland.
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In the fifth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstong, spoke to Storyteller, Andy Cannon, about the importance of Storytelling with Early Years children. Listen to his top tips on bringing simple, everyday stories to life.
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Tackle those January Blues by listening to the latest Creative Skills bonus mini episode providing practical approaches to emotional literacy and self care.
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In the fourth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast we spoke to Early Years Practitioners at Scots Corner Early Learning Centre, Carol Ann Low and Linette Stevenson, about big movement play, the legacy and the creative empowerment staff felt through participating in the Wee People Big Feelings project, an artist residency project exploring how big movement play and being creative in general, can support wee ones, understand and express their feelings.
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In this episode, we spoke to artists Sam Jameson, a performer working in theatre for early years audiences and families. Since lockdown, Samuel has also been working in a nursery as an early years assistant.
In this episode, Samuel shares his positive experience of role-playing alongside learners and creating characters out of child-led play, and how to use characters as creative provocations to spark new creative learning opportunities.
To find resources that tie into this episode, go to the webpage.
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk
In this episode, we spoke to artists Kirsty Pennycook, Kirstin Abraham and Skye Reynolds, exploring their experiences of working creatively with birth to three year-olds. Full of practical approaches, hints and tips for creating memorable creative experiences for our youngest children. To find resources that tie into this episode, go to the webpage.
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk
This podcast focuses on a Starcatchers' programme called Wee People Big Feelings, exploring the relationship between creativity and emotional literacy in very young children. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to the webpage.
This podcast features Early Years Development Manager, Amy Hall-Gibson and Movement and dance artist, Skye Reynolds.
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers' production Hup, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Starcatchers' Creative Skills Online: online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at www.starcatchers.org.uk
This month, to help you celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ll be talking about creative ideas that support wee one’s emotional literacy and wellbeing. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-wellbeing
Artists and guests:
- Amy Hall-Gibson
- Charlotte Allan
Wee People Big Feelings Webpage: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-people-big-feelings
The Story of You Wee Inspiration: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-inspirations/the-story-of-you
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:
- “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
- “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
- “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle
as well as “Cooper Ave” by The Westerlies and “Pont de Abril” by Steve Adams from YouTube Audio Library: https://studio.youtube.com
This month, we’re talking about how to deliver creative ideas even when you don’t have a lot of space! To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-space
Artists and guests:
- Charlotte Allan, Theatre-maker, Artistic Director of Ipdip Theatre and researcher
- Skye Reynolds, Movement and dance artist
- Hazel Darwin-Clements, Theatre-maker and drama artist
- Rebecca Fraser, Parkhead Artist in Residence
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:
- “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
- “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
- “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at: www.starcatchers.org.uk
This month, we’re talking about how to measure impact and the voice of the children you work with. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-impact
Artists and guests:
- Rhona Matheson, Chief Executive at Starcatchers
- Pearl Kinnear, Visual Artist
- Amy Hall-Gibson, Drama Artist and Development Officer of Creativity at Education Scotland
- Charlotte Allan, Theatre-maker, Artistic Director of Ipdip Theatre and researcher
- Skye Reynolds, Movement and dance artist
- Dr. Rachel Drury, Musician, lecturer and Music Specialist at Rachel House CHAS
- Donna Nicol, Activities Coordinator at Rachel House CHAS
Music used in this episode comes from Starcatchers productions:
- “Hup”, composed by Abigail Sinar and performed by the RSNO
- “Little Light”, composed by Stephen Deazley
- “Baby Chill”, composed by Sacha Kyle
- “Mixed Up”, composed by Marcus Britton, Matt Elliott, Nik Paget Tomlinson and Barney Strachan
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. Find out more at: www.starcatchers.org.uk
Schemas are patterns of repeated behaviours which children engage in. In this episode, we talk about different schematic patterns, and how to support them through expressive arts delivery!
Find more schema resources here: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/creative-skills-online-podcast/schema-resources/
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland.
We have a special bonus episode about exploring Starcatchers' production "Mixed Up" at home!
Find out more here: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/mixed-up/
On this episode we sat down with Fraser Stone, musician and educator. We spoke about rhythm, self-expression, and how music is everywhere!
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Fraser's Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode9
On this episode we were delighted to host Dr. Rachel Drury, a a researcher and creative artist who works in the fields of psychology and education. We spoke about communication, language development, agency and empathy. Plus some ideas to take music outdoors!
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Rachel's Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode8
We're back with Skye Reynolds! In part 2 of our conversation we focus on putting developmental movement patterns into practice, and fun movement ideas you can use in your setting with the children you work with.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Skye's Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode7
For the seventh episode of our podcast, we were joined by Skye Reynolds: dance artist and movement practitioner! In part 1 of this conversation we spoke about developmental movement patterns, and how children learn through movement and touch.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Skye's Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode7
For the sixth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Charlotte Allan: theatre-maker, puppeteer and researcher! Everything is better with puppets, so Charlotte teaches us her top tips for making your own, as well as how to make your own wow sensory moment!
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Charlotte's Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode6
It's Children's Mental Health Week and the theme is Express Yourself - so we couldn't help but release a bonus mini episode. Heather Armstrong looks at ideas that have come up in Creative Skills training sessions: self-expression and creative flow.
Find out more at: www.starcatchers.org.uk/bonusepisode1
For the fifth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Brian Hartley: multi-disciplinary visual and movement artist! Brian shares insight into his background as a photographer and visual artist working directly with Stirling early years setting, and we speak about how you can use the expressive arts together and across the curriculum!
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Brian’s Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode5
For the fourth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Amy Hall-Gibson: freelance creativity and drama facilitator extraordinaire! We spoke about how to use storytelling with wee ones including children who don't like changing books, as well as how to create voices that make storytime that bit more engaging.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Amy’s Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode4
For the third episode of our podcast, we were joined by Hazel Darwin-Clements, Edinburgh-based theatre-maker and puppeteer. Hazel shared some ideas for taking drama and imaginative play out into the outdoors including finding your own miniature worlds, creating stories together and playing with dramatic tension!
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Hazel’s Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode3
Welcome to the Creative Skills podcast where we chat to early years artists about their practice, some fun expressive arts ideas and how to continue creative delivery in early years settings.
For the first episode of the Creative Skills Podcast, Creative Skills Manager Heather Armstrong spoke with Bex Carter, Quality Improvement Education Officer at the City of Edinburgh Council and host of the Edinburgh Early Years Podcast. They discuss the importance of delivering creative expressive arts experiences with early years.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland.
To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Pearl’s Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode1/
Edinburgh Early Years Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-227479287-28906765/early-years-podcast-november
For the second episode of our podcast, we were joined by Pearl Kinnear, Glasgow-based visual artist. We talk about taking visual arts outdoors, including breadcrumb trails, action painting and a very unique gingerbread man.
The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in Scotland. To access this episode’s Reflective Practice worksheet, videos and sign up for Pearl’s Creative Chat visit: https://www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode2/