We Skoolhouse

Early Childhood Conversations

Education EN ↓ 10 episodes

We explore the world of early childhood education, offering insights into child development, teaching strategies, and family engagement. Each episode provides practical ideas and inspiration to support children’s growth and learning.

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We Skoolhouse

Episodes

Episode 10: Co-Regulation, Connection & Cooperation 29.05.2026 18:45

How to support regulation in real time so children can begin to internalize it

Episode 9: The Overstimulated Child: Why Boredom Matters More Than Ever 01.05.2026 17:59

Boredom is not something to fix, but something to protect. So what happens when children are constantly “on,” and what do they actually need instead?

Episode 8: Control, Chaos, or Connection 20.03.2026 34:25

Understand how adult leadership shapes regulation and attachment across infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool.

Episode 7: Why Early Academics Backfire 27.02.2026 21:32

Are we pushing academics too soon? We explore how early pressure on reading and writing can disrupt brain development, increase anxiety, and undermine children’s motivation to learn. Read Blog Here

Episode 6: Invitations, Provocations, & Sensory-rich Experiences 04.02.2026 16:52

Many early childhood environments rely on constant novelty to drive engagement. New setups, new themes, new materials. But learning deepens through open-ended materials, hands-on sensory-rich experiences, repetition, and realistic expectations, not constant change. Read Blog Here

Episode 5: Risky Play 15.12.2025 29:45

Why risk-taking play matters for confidence, problem solving, and self-regulation. Read blog here

Episode 4: From Beginnings to Becomings 28.10.2025 32:29

A conversation bridging early childhood and higher education, exploring how the first years shape the learners we meet in adulthood. Read blog here

Episode 3: Why No Worksheets and Crafts 06.10.2025 24:23

This episode explores why crafts and worksheets aren’t enough—and what truly helps children grow.

Episode 2: Beyond worksheets: a global call for developmentally appropriate practice 11.09.2025 20:54

This episode explores why early writing pressures can harm young children. Learn how play, storytelling, and social-emotional learning build the real foundation for confident, joyful learners. Read blog here

Episode 1: Process vs Product 20.08.2025 26:18

Introduction to We Skoolhouse. Difference between process and product-driven experiences. What is developmentally appropriate for early childhood? How process-driven experiences build confidence, creativity, and self-esteem. Read blog here