Home & Classroom

This week is finally our Book Meet & Greet at Toro! Join us on 12/7 at 6 PM for the fun! This week we also talk about our Instagram exclusive content, special treats that you will get with E-news sign-up, upcoming trainings, some fun bright ideas and lots more! Book Party Meet & Greet Check Out Our Instagram! Sign Up For E-news Upcoming Trainings CACFP Bright Idea- No Bake Play Dough   --...

This week we dive into our upcoming book launch meet & greet at TORO, upcoming Workforce Retention Grant info sessions, wrap up of 30 Days of Play, Recall Alert, Respite care, a message from CACFP and some wonderful bright ideas!  Book Launch Meet & Greet Workforce Retention Grant expense reports 30 Days of Play Apple Sauce Pouch Recall Respite Care CACFP "Serve Up The Savings" B...

This week's Home & Classroom episode is truly from the heart! We talk about our November campaign, 30 Days of Play, and how you can have your classroom centers featured in our recap, our Book Launch- For You From Me, A Through Z, with Rebecca Habersang and the TORO launch event and a moment of thankfulness with our staff here at Brightside Up!  30 Days of Play Book Launch Event -- Home &a...

Tune in to learn more about 30 Days of Play and how to be featured in our recap, Self-Care Saturday and the importance of YOU, our Book Launch Event at TORO, and some bright ideas that focus on play and peace!  30 Days of Play Self-Care Saturday TORO Book Launch Event Bright Idea - The Breathing B Bright Idea - This or That -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child deve...

Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming trainings, mindful moments with Kim Polstein, some awesome bright ideas and more!  30 Days of Play Interview with Jenny Edwards Capital Region Early Childhoo...

To kick off 30 Days of Play, Kate interviews Jenny Edwards, the author of Intentionality: A Special Project, which you can find in the Home & Classroom magazine. They dive into the importance of interactive play centers and their impact on children's learning. Tune in to learn more! Intentionality: A Special Project: intentionality (squarespace.com) -- Home & Classroom is an interview...

Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and this year's theme of Spaces of Play, more information on desert grant expense reports, becoming a provider, IT Child, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, TORO book launch, a mouth-watering segment with our very own Bonnie Schultz, registered dietitian and CACFP home visitor, and more!  30 Days of Play Desert Grant Expense Reports Become A Pr...

Tune in to learn more about IT Child which helps caregivers build connections with children, an overview of BSU’s annual Making Connections Conference, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, our collaboration with the Arts Center of the Capital Region on creating a book, a survey with an exciting giveaway (Yay!) and more!  ·          IT Child Tool ·          Annual Making Connections Conference ·...

Reggio Emilia is a child-centered approach that encourages children to follow their interests and learn through organic exploration. Tune in to hear Kate interview Emily Cuccio, Early Childhood Trainer/Coach about her passion for the Reggio Emilia approach and its child-centric, project-based learning. Making Thinking Visible https://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independenc...

It's just Kate this week! Join her for updates on the  Making Connections Annual Conference the Child Care Assistance Program What's Upcoming from the Instructional Suite The Picture of Child Care survey A special call for art  plus a Bright Idea from our own Kathleen Harland, all on this week's Shorties! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child developm...

Join Kevin and Kate for a special interview with Amy Kiley, Quality Improvement Specialist from Quality Stars NY, and learn about the benefits of joining plus their free upcoming info sessions. You'll also get updates on our upcoming Making Connections annual conference and other upcoming training, the first edition of our new Mindful Moments segment, and two Bright Ideas to try this week. Ma...

We're so sorry to miss this week but we are making plans behind the scenes and will be back next week with Shorties. Thank you! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and  Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Kevin and Kate discuss the latest in what's happening in the world child care in this episode of Shorties! You'll get information on: Starting a child care program in your home with Best Start funding  2023 Making Connections Conference  NYS's Workforce Retention Grant   Email Kiersten at kkennedy@brightsideup.org for any and all questions  Pyramid Model Roadmap Series   Quality Sta...

Join Kevin and Kate as they review upcoming news and information for Capital Region Child Care providers in this episode of Shorties! You'll get information on: Making Connections Annual Conference NYS's Workforce Retention Grant Quality Stars NY Info Sessions Plus 2 new bright ideas! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and  Shorties!...

The way we speak to children will become their inner voice. When we understand the importance of building a positive internal dialogue, we realize how our thoughts and words matter. Tune in to hear Rachel and Kate talk with Philomina about how to develop positive self-talk in children in this first episode of season 5! Mentioned on the show: - Making Connections Annual Conference - Browse our Inst...

In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by special guests, Connor Armbruster (fiddle) a performing musician, composer, and educator, and Mike Jenkins (guitar) a performing musician and educator, for our most musical episode yet! Together, through a music program initiated by Natalie Merchant, Connor, and Mike bring the joy of music to children through live performances, sing-alongs, and dance...

Listen as Claire and Dana report on upcoming Network of Youth Success JEDI trainings, What's Happening in the Instructional Suite, Provider Appreciation Comedy Night recap, a Medical Minute with Desiree Myers, RN, CDA Week, and a Bright Idea.  Network of Youth Success JEDI Trainings  Upcoming Trainings at BSU Provider Appreciation Comedy Night Recap CDA Application   Tipcard: How to Cook Dry...

Join Rachel and Kate as they chat with Caleb Seguin about the history and mission of Camp Unirondack , youth empowerment, and supporting children's perspectives which are unique and entirely their own.  Caleb has been working with children and youth for over a decade. He is a director at Camp Unirondack, a summer camp for youth with a focus on social justice, intentional community, and youth...

Listen as Dana and Kevin share a clip from a Teacher Appreciation event at Kid Central Child Care and updates from the Capital District Leadership Initiative & Legally Exempt Child Care, plus two Bright Ideas. Provider Appreciation clip (feat. Raquel Saddlemire) on Instagram Summer Camp Catalog Capital Region Leadership Initiative Legally Exempt Child Care Medication Administration Training (M...

Listen as Kevin and Dana share a recap of the Saul Zaentz  Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant as well as a special Community Planting event at Parson's Early Head Start, news from the Capital Region Leadership Initiative, upcoming training and a special bright idea featuring all of our favorite fidget toys....

Join Rachel, Kate, and Kim for a walk down memory lane as they chat about mental health, what it means, and how some of our previous episode topics can contribute to mental health and social-emotional wellness.  Treat Yourself | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 3   The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care | Medium article by Deanna Zandt Untwist Your Towel-Mindfulness and Meditation with Jeannie T...

Tune in to learn about the Saul Zaentz  Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant. Dana and Kevin also share details about Provider Appreciation Comedy Night on May 17, Health Schenectady Families, Mental Health Awareness Month, and a bright idea. Brightside Up is A Finalist for the 2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovatio...

Tune in for your invitation to Provider Appreciation Comedy Night, a rundown of May's Mental Health Awareness Month activities and celebration, more about #ProtectingChildhood, free training announcements, and a Mindful Moment with Kim. Provider Appreciation Comedy Night May is for Mental Health Protecting Childhood   Free training (English) Free training(Spanish) Free training opportunities...

The book description reads, "A mother/daughter duo has created a wonderful story about the beauty that is in our world. A River’s Journey gives the young reader hope and comfort as it inspires the reader to explore the science and beauty of the river." Listen in as Rachel and Kate chat with retired professor, early childhood educator/consultant, and now the author of the children's...

Tune in to learn how Brightside Up highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month through the Protecting Childhood campaign. We also share details on the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog, Week of the Young Child, Upcoming Training, and more! Protecting Childhood   2023 Summer Camp Catalog Upcoming Training Week of the Young Child Social Story: A Trip to the Pediatrician -- Home & Classroom is an int...