Early Childhood Chapters

In this episode of Early Childhood Chapters, we sit down with Keriann Wilmot, an occupational therapist, author, and toy expert affectionately known as "The Toy Queen." Keriann shares her insights on the importance of fine motor development in young children and offers practical advice for parents, educators, and caregivers. The conversation dives into Keriann's book, Fine Motor Foundations: Tools...

In this powerful episode of Early Childhood Chapters , host Emily Garman sits down with Kimberly King, a certified sexual abuse prevention educator, teacher, and author of Body Safety for Young Children: Empowering Caring Adults . Kimberly shares actionable strategies for teaching body safety in an age-appropriate, empowering way, starting as early as toddlerhood. We discuss the importance of body...

In this episode, Emily interviews MaryAnn Faubion Kohl, a trailblazer in early childhood art education and an advocate for process art. With over 20 books published and decades of experience, MaryAnn shares her passion for empowering children to explore and create without fear of judgment or comparison. From her groundbreaking 1985 book Scribble Art to her continued advocacy for open-ended creativ...

Welcome to a special episode of Early Childhood Chapters , brought to you by Gryphon House Books. This week, we take you to the 98th Annual NAEYC Conference, the largest gathering of early childhood education professionals in the United States. Hosted in Anaheim, this year's conference brought together educators, authors, and passionate advocates for young children from across the world. In this e...

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Roszak, an international expert in disaster preparedness and emergency management, specializing in early childhood settings. Andrew shares insights from his journey, starting as a firefighter and paramedic to becoming an attorney and advocate for safety in schools and childcare centers. He provides practical advice for early childhood education professionals on...

Join us as we visit Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK, to talk with the authors of Curated Moments. Discover how the Reggio Emilia philosophy shapes their approach to early childhood education, creating playful, curiosity-driven environments for infants, toddlers, and twos. In this episode, the authors share insights from their book, their personal stories as educators, and real-life exam...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Roselli, Senior Editor at Gryphon House Books, to talk about what kind of books she's looking for, what's involved in writing for Gryphon House, and how the book selection and editorial processes work. Stephanie will answer some frequently asked questions by prospective authors.

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Wilhelm, Ph. D. and Carla Gull, Ph. D., the authors of  Loose Parts Alive, to dive into the limitless potential of living loose parts. From the flutter of a butterfly's wings to the sway of trees in the breeze, discover how integrating nature into your learning space can spark creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in young children. Learn practical ti...

Listen to the trailer to get an idea of what Early Childhood Chapters is all about! We are 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. Whether you're...