Early Childhood Chatter: Recent Episodes
Dr. Stephanie Heald
Dr. Tisha Shipley and Dr. Stephanie Heald bring excitement, inspiration and enthusiasm to several relevant topics in the field of early childhood education. The University of Arizona Global Campus is not responsible for the content in this podcast, and does not endorse or warrant any information, goods or services provided.
Veronica Green shares how to lead children in loose play experiences and build environments that truly create authentic play experiences.
Drs. Heald and Shipley take a moment to reflect on the past 100 episodes and give you a glimpse of what's to come! Thank you so much for sharing this time and space with your friends at Early Childhood Chatter. We appreciate you so much.
:) Steph and Tisha
In this episode, Cindy Terebush shares how we can begin building positive partnerships with families in early childhood education.
Jose Florido shares how AI has certainly shaken up the education sector and many teachers are looking to learn how to tactfully capitalize on this technology. For educators, AI brings a unique opportunity to break from the traditional mold of lesson plans and incorporate creative audio-visual storytelling to better connect with students while saving time in lesson preparation; ultimately maximizing the amount of time teachers can dedicate to actively interacting with students. Jose, strongly believes in the importance of combining education and technology to elevate learning and AI is the latest tech that can push this initiative forward.
Dr. Michelle Simecek knew firsthand parents often want to help their children become better readers, but did not always know how to do so. As a Reading Specialist, the one question she received over and over was "How do I help my child learn to read"? This episode explores some easy ways that parents can support their child's reading development at home without stress.
Dr. Maura Kelley knows every day is different in education. Every learner is different and may require varying ways to engage with the material. This episode covers strategies that can reach all students and get them involved in their learning.
Heidi Harris discusses how we can empowers families and stay connected for positive partnerships in ECEA.
Jane Hildenbrand shares, ways peace and happiness can be supported in the early childhood education environment.
Dr. Savannah Thomas, founder of Lumikidz, kids shares ways to prepare students for the digital world
Ann McKitrick, MS, the founder of Nurtured Noggins shares now we have the ability to speak into children’s lives, educate and change their mindset through relationships.
Leah Walker shares how we can build family and community partnerships that deliver access, excellence, and equity for all learners.
Willie Spears, critically acclaimed speaker shares an innovative and relevant approach to understanding and positively supporting mental wellness.
Cynthia Burnett explains what an early childhood Tinker Lab is, and the benefits for our youngest learners! Check out her website for some great resources and opportunities for future opportunities.
http://www.purposefulplaytraining.com/
Tonya Hayes discusses why the brain loves sign language, and why you should be using it more to support children learning of expressive language! https://sproutpeds.com/resources-for-families/
Jada McGlothin shares practical strategies that can be used at home to help children with autism.
Nick Young, early childhood music and movement specialist, shares ways we can get children involved in music and movement at home and in school.
Diane Salazar shares inspirational ways to connect and build, creative, relaxing, and positive relationships with your children over the summer without using screen time.
Dr. Toni Sturdivant discusses how early childhood educators can foster positive identity development in early childhood education.
Maxwell Roach is the Founder of JonAyves Learning Club, a forward-thinking tutoring service and a serial entrepreneur who values the need to "fill the industry gaps" by way of disruption and modern solutions. He shares the importance of 1-on-1 time with children.
Norda Lewis shares some ways educators and families can help guide children toward desired behaviors in their environment.
Paula Walshe shares ways to develop and maintain a community of practice and profession in ECE.
Cindy Terebush shares some ways to make the most out of circle time in the ECE classroom!
Dr. Jessica Thompson shares how educators can collaborate with librarians to make libraries are for more than just checking out books!
Robyn Papworth shares several ways educators can improve children's motor skills with just a piece of paper and masking tape.
Dr. Heidi Harris shares how teaching can be fun, engaging, and filled with so many fun activities!
Cynthia Hill shares how to get children involved in nature by letting them explore the outdoors and spark their curiosity is the goal.
Nan Arkwright and Joe Bauman share how educators support a child's well-being through occupational therapy.
Nick Young inspires us by sharing so many ways to incorporate music into the ECE Environment.
Valeria Fontanals discusses how to help the "Not-so-Typical" Learners to optimize their learning to succeed in school and in life.
Michelle Schwab discusses why are lesson plans important and the most important parts of a lesson plan.
Donna Toole talks about the teacher's mental wellness and how to help children’s social-emotional needs.
Michele Benyo explains why when young children experience loss, well-meaning adults often make the mistake of trying to protect children from the painful truth of grief. Adults may say things like, “It’ll be okay,” when the child can clearly see it is not okay. When adults don’t talk about the loss or share their own feelings, they are leaving the child alone to experience a confusing situation and emotions they don’t understand. In the midst of loss, children need simple, honest information accompanied by essential messages that do more than say “It’ll be okay,” by building the child’s resilience and reinforcing their sense of well-being.
In this episode, Michele Benyo shares a heart tugging story and explains how we can help children understand grief.
In this episode, Marci Clark shares how and why pre-writing activities are important in early education.
In this episode, Jennifer Hawkins encourages listeners to help children get up and get physically active when learning.
In this episode, William Christmas shares the importance of the 2000 days from birth to five years of age and why they are the most critical years for a child’s brain development.
In this episode, Jonathan Booth discusses how and why we need to move education forward.
In this episode, Norda Lewis discusses how teachers can effectively incorporate STEM concepts into the early childhood classroom
In this episode, Jessica Horn discusses how we can continue to provide high-quality teaching and learning during this uncertain time in our society.
In this episode, Dr. Frank Guevara explains the updated NAEYC’s DAP resource and the 3 core considerations.
In this episode, Teressa Borrayo shares the importance of functional communication in the development of children in the early childhood environment.
In this episode, Dr. Brooke Layton details how parental support can impact a child and teacher in the early years.
In this episode, Amy Melton shares how she became an advocate for her son, Myles, setting him up for success in the early childhood environment.
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Simecek explains positive discipline and shares how to use it to guide desired behaviors in the early childhood education environment
In this episode, Dr. Sandra Duncan discusses how educators can create indoor and outdoor play space environments that are intentionally designed to connect young children to their early learning environments, communities, and neighborhoods.
In this episode, April Jones describes how educators can turn environments into " Zen Spaces" for our community
In this episode, Dr. Emily Devor shares her research surrounding having college and career readiness conversations at the earliest of ages in a developmentally appropriate manner.
In this episode, Maura Kelly shares ways to support and retain teachers during the infancy of this teacher shortage.
In this episode, Natalie Royer shares the ‘Belonging Enthusiast’ approach in Critical Reflection and Belonging in early childhood education.
In this episode, Dr. Allison Rief discusses some strategies for building positive partnership and the realities of it in relationships.
In this episode, Dr. Tanya Mooney discusses supporting children who are adopted by grandparents in early childhood education.
In this episode, Dr. Teresa Handy, author of “I Have an Elephant in My Ear,” discusses how to start courageous conversations with young children.
In this episode, Candi Vajana is an award-winning International Nanny of the year 2017, Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny will be sharing The Role of the Nanny in the Home Setting.
Tom Limbert discusses the importance of social-emotional development and how this is crucial to understand as an ECE educator.
Dr. Amanda Andrews shares several tools and resources that early childhood educators can use for personal and professional growth, as well as strategies on how to build an educational community.
Dr. Juliet Krummick provides listeners with some great ideas for nutritious, fun snacks as well as shares some engaging sensory bins to stimulate the senses.
Anita Schlat provides knowledge and information on how to start a preschool with preparedness, a foundation of knowledge, and a dream.
Sally Nie talks about ways to begin and foster a relationship with the Librarian and how to use library tools that are available.
Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick provides a high-level overview of the research and information she used during her self-reflection and in developing her own continuous improvement plan to be an effective advocate for areas that impact her and those historically underserved individuals.
Dr. Teresa McKay share tips and ideas on how to use take home theme bags with children in the early childhood education environment as well as in the home.
Laurie Tess is a K-4 reading interventionist who works with students to develop skills and strategies to become successful readers and writers. Laurie will discuss how English Learners develop language.
Dr. Chris Sorensen discusses several ways early childhood educators can use breathing and yoga as a benefit for themselves and their children.
Co-host of the Early Childhood Chatter Podcast and longtime early childhood educator, Dr. Tisha Shipley, shares engaging and developmentally appropriate learning activities to start school and get children and families excited! https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
Dr. Stephanie Heald, Co-host of the Early Childhood Chatter podcast and longtime educator and advocate for technology in education shares the importance of utilizing technology and digital resources in the early childhood education environment. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
Dr. Amy Johnson and Jennifer Zaur discuss Strategies for Conducing Meaningful Observations. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg
Danielle Couture offers some excellent insight for educators and families about teaching in a pandemic for a positive outcome.
Dr. Haleh discusses how to begin creating a deep caring for our natural world in an effort to make an impact on global crisis.
Rachel Cowan presents practical and engaging play based learning ideas to use in the early childhood classroom!
Dr. Amy Johnson talks to us about how to make differentiation in the classroom a manageable task.
World renowned authors, R.L. Stine and Patrick Carman, share the new website and kid's podcast GoKidGo.com including R.L. Stein’s Story Club with never heard stories from R.L. Stine’s collection.
Drs. Heald and Shipley preview the 5th Annual Virtual Early Childhood Education Conference. https://sites.google.com/site/auecevirtualconference/home
Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick discusses how to have culturally responsive conversations and building culturally responsive practices.
Cheryl Hovey, the owner of EzEd2Go Early Childhood Consulting and Training, discusses the twos, specifically diving into temperament!
Willie Spears is an author and motivational speaker with twenty years of teaching and coaching experience and discusses literacy and The Willie Spears Experience.
In this episode, Stephanie Dockweiler discusses the social emotional impact of COVID-19 on our youngest learners.
In this episode, Jennifer Escamilla, discusses how to create and maintain successful outdoor environments in early childhood education.
Dr. Jessi Harkins Upshaw talks about autism awareness month in April and how to take it beyond awareness to acceptance, advocacy, and action!
In this episode, Jennifer Ramirez tells us a little about the CACFP and the many resources available
In this episode, Dr. Nichole Rich explains the process of supporting children with special needs in early childhood education.
In this episode, Matthew Williams discusses several real and relevant teaching tips that you can use to create a successful educational environment.
In this episode, Candi Davis discusses the power of kindness in the early childhood environment
In this episode, Anita Schlaht explains how to effectively use educational displays in the classroom to create community
Dr. Amy Johnson discusses how her time spent in Cambodia helped to shape her understanding and building of culturally diverse environments.
Scarlett Lewis discusses how we find meaning and purpose in our lives. In this final episode she tells us how the Choose Love formula is a guide to flourishing.
Scarlett Lewis discusses Forgiveness, the gift that you give yourself - how it's important to forgive yourself first - as the key to freedom we all carry in our pocket.
Scarlett Lewis lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. In the first of four series, she discusses Gratitude and how to practice it including the benefits of being present and finding 'micro-moments of joy.
Scarlett Lewis lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting. In the first of four series, she discusses the courage her son showed on that day and how we all have courage to practice and strengthen our own lives.
Damen Lopez explains how he built a bridge for all students to attend colleges and will share the model for No Excuses University Network of Schools.
Fran Margolis talks about today’s online learning environment as compared to traditional environments in education.
Stephanie Kisner discusses engaging hands on learning and life experiences that you don’t want to miss, especially in today’s times!
In this episode Dr. Tisha Shipley explains how to start and maintain positive partnerships using family forums.
In Episode 2, Dr. Stephanie Heald talks about how to create and maintain an online learning community.
In this episode, Dr. Shipley and Dr. Heald give a brief introduction of who they are and why they started this podcast!