Early Childhood Chatter

Carla Ward shares how the more ECE podcasts there are, the more the voices of Early Childhood Educators are heard around the world. Podcasting is an opportunity to empower other educators. It is a way for us to support each other on a bigger scale, sharing strategies and experiences that others can learn from. And it aligns with ECEs commitments to continuous learning and improving Early Childhood...

Kate Barrand, President & CEO of Horizons for Homeless Children, is here to share her experience of how offering STEM-based learning activities has positively impacted the lives of children experiencing homelessness. Many children, especially those living in poverty or who are members of linguistic and ethnic minority groups, lack exposure to STEM opportunities. It's critical we better recogni...

Dr. Michelle Otstot discusses how to differentiate learning using the “Stretch Your Brain” strategy. Specifically, this strategy is theoretically grounded by Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and leans heavily on Universal Design for Learning. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.


Claire Kabine talks about the five “F”s to being an A+ Administrator. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.


Tanya Wright shares with us about her book Goodnight, Hairiette. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-eP9klTCas 
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Ron Shuali, M.Ed., shares how to choose to create a win-win classroom environment. 
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Chrissy Chen, of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will delve deep into insights about youth development and ways for young learners to fall in love with learning and in turn reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Clubs offer engaging, impactful youth development experiences to more than 3.6M youth. Club programming, including arts, education, health and wellness, sports and recreation, lea...

Dr. Meghan L. Green shares how resilience and self-care are interconnected concepts that contribute to our overall well-being and ability to cope with challenges. Resilience refers to our capacity to bounce back from adversity, adapt to change, and maintain a positive outlook. Self-care involves engaging in activities that promote an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while c...

Dr. Sam Hubley shares how he is leading a novel collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios to adapt the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out into a social emotional learning program called InsideU. InsideU is a cost-free, web-based application designed for 6–12 year-olds that includes online learning modules on emotional awareness and regulation. InsideU employs the conceptual model of Entertainment Educa...

Veronica Green shares how to lead children in loose play experiences and build environments that truly create authentic play experiences. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dr. Amy Johnson shares the ABCDs of writing lesson plan objectives. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

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
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In this episode, Cindy Terebush shares how we can begin building positive partnerships with families in early childhood education. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

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 maximizin...

Dr. Michelle Simecek knows firsthand parents often want to help their children become better readers, but do 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. If you would like a closed...

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. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Heidi Harris discusses how we can empower families and stay connected for positive partnerships in ECEA. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Tonya Hayes share excellent strategies for using sign language in the ECE classroom. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jessica Horn shares inspirational ideas to engage children and families in gardening. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jane Hildenbrand shares ways peace and happiness can be supported in the early childhood education environment. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dr. Savannah Thomas, founder of Lumikidz, shares ways to prepare students for the digital world. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Ann McKitrick, MS, the founder of Nurtured Noggins, shares how we have the ability to speak into children’s lives, educating and changing their mindset through relationships. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Camille Lachar discusses best practices in quality care for early childhood education. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Leah Walker shares how we can build family and community partnerships that deliver access, excellence, and equity for all learners. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Willie Spears, critically acclaimed speaker, shares an innovative and relevant approach to understanding and positively supporting mental wellness. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.