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Send Me a Text Message This March, we explore the Arts in early childhood education with Anne Belcher, a music educator with 20+ years of experience who founded Branch into Music near Ballarat after discovering music's soothing power on her own baby. Anne explains that every child is born musical and shares her "musical tree" framework with five essential branches: keeping the beat,...

Send Me a Text Message  Explore the Reggio Emilia Approach with Lola Alvarez: Cultivating Trust, Nurturing Innovation, and Enriching Young Minds Episode 21 of 'For Your Ears from the Early Years' marks the podcast's evolution in 2025 as we shift towards more in-depth monthly explorations of key early years' themes and initiatives. In this illuminating episode, meet Lola Alvarez...

Send Me a Text Message For Your Ears from the Early Years - Episode with Rosemary Paul In this moving episode, host Lili-Ann Kriegler speaks with Rosemary Paul, an early childhood educator from Lagos, Nigeria. Rosemary shares her remarkable journey into education, beginning with her experience of caring for her ten younger siblings at age 16 after losing her mother. Now an experienced educator, sh...

Send Me a Text Message In this special edition episode, we explore two brand-new, transformative books for early childhood educators:  ·          Developing Executive Function in the Early Years: SOWATT Can I Do?              by Dr Rosalyn Muir and  ·          The Power of Play: Mastering the 7 Dynamic Learning Zones             by Lili-Ann Kriegler.  These ready-to-use resources are designed to i...

Send Me a Text Message Shaping Teams, Shaping Futures: A Reflective Vision for Leadership (Ep 18) 🎙️ For Your Ears from the Early Years presents an inspiring conversation with Adam Christie, an early childhood education consultant and systems leader with 17 years of diverse experience. In this episode, Adam shares his insights on leadership, pedagogy, and the transformative power of reflective pra...

Send Me a Text Message The Unexpected Journey – International Day of People with Disability (Ep 17) In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years, host Lili-Ann Kriegler speaks with Julie Fisher, acclaimed author and advocate, about her journey as the mother of Darcy, who has Down’s syndrome. Julie’s perspective is intimate and enlightening, drawing from her lif...

Send Me a Text Message Professional Courage with Sarah Louise Gandolfo (Ep 16) Welcome to another compelling episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years , hosted by Lili-Ann Kriegler from Kriegler Education. In this engaging conversation, Lili-Ann sits down with Sarah Louise Gandolfo, a respected leader in early childhood education, to explore the nuanced and transformative role of professional...

Send Me a Text Message The Creative Collection: Inspiring the Future of Early Education In this episode, we explore The Creative Collection , a ground-breaking resource reimagining the role of creativity in early childhood education. Two distinguished voices in the field, Kirsty Liljegren and Kelly Goodsir, join us to share their expertise, professional philosophies, and practical insights for edu...

Send Me a Text Message A Deep Dive into Early Years Pedagogical Leadership  In this episode, we are joined by Dr Amie Fabry PhD, a leading voice in early years education, to explore her groundbreaking "Lead with Intention" framework for pedagogical leadership. Dr Fabry shares her journey into leadership and unpacks the essential qualities that make an effective pedagogical leader in toda...

Send Me a Text Message Part Two: Words That Shape Us - Literacy and Identity in Early Childhood (Ep 13)   Unlocking the Power of Early Language Development In this must-listen episode, we continue discussing the critical role of early language development and how it forms the foundation of lifelong literacy and learning. Following on from Part 1, we explore how educators can shape their students&a...

Send Me a Text Message Part 1 of 2: Words That Shape Us: Literacy and Identity in Early Childhood In this thought-provoking first part of a two-part interview, I explore the crucial role of language development and its profound impact on children’s life trajectories. This episode uncovers the foundations of early literacy and its influence in shaping identity. Join me as I interview literacy exper...

Send Me a Text Message Podcast Description: In this insightful episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years , Lili-Ann Kriegler sits down with parenting expert Sonia DaSilva to explore essential strategies for supporting healthy child development, with a focus on respect, transitions, and the power of play. Sonia highlights the importance of respecting each child's individuality and offering...

Send Me a Text Message Podcast Episode Description: Season Finale - Episode 10: "A Story of Culture, Identity and Place" with Thane Garvey-Gannaway" Tune in to this special season finale of For Your Ears from the Early Years , and listen to Thane Garvey-Gannaway, a Wurrinjeri man deeply discuss culture, identity, and place and his work on intercultural understanding. Thane shares hi...

Send Me a Text Message Episode 9: Authentic Sustainability in Early Childhood Education with Bronwyn Cron In this episode of For Your Ears, From the Early Years , host Lili-Ann Kriegler chats with sustainability expert Bronwyn Cron about embedding authentic sustainability into early childhood education. With over 30 years of experience, Bronwyn shares her journey and offers practical, real-world i...

Send Me a Text Message New Podcast Episode Alert: Curated Learning Environments with Fawn Milligan St Pierre!   Are you passionate about creating inspiring and dynamic learning environments for young children? Then you won't want to miss our latest episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years!   Join an insightful conversation with the exceptionally talented Fawn Milligan St-Pierre, who shar...

Send Me a Text Message  Season One: Episode 7 - Thriving Together: The Essential Role of Male Educators in Early  Childhood  In this inspiring episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years , Lili-Ann Kriegler interviews Ramesh Shrestha, a passionate advocate for male educators in the early childhood sector. Ramesh shares how a simple idea to host a virtual conference for male educators grew into a...

Send Me a Text Message Responsive Leadership - Listening to the Voices of Educators and Children (Ep 6) Episode Description: In this insightful episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years , we welcome Dr Helen Schiele, a distinguished educator with over thirty years of experience in early childhood, primary, and tertiary education. Dr Schiele began her career at Brunswick East High School in the...

Send Me a Text Message Podcast Intro: Welcome to another episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years ! Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Josh Candy, the founder and director of Early Years PE, who is a passionate advocate for transforming physical education for our youngest learners. With over 15 years of experience in sports coaching and a BA in Physical Education, Josh has dedicat...

Send Me a Text Message When Life Serves You Lemons - See Challenge as Opportunity (Ep 4) Christine Wan PM 🎙️ New Podcast Episode Released Today: Christine Wan's Inspiring Journey 🎙️ Today, we invite you to tune in to a remarkable episode of "For Your Ears from the Early Years." Meet Christine Wan, who fled Vietnam with her family at just two years old after the war. This journey as...

Send Me a Text Message Pioneering Education at Woodline -  Foregrounding Children's Emotions (Ep 3) In this episode of "For Your Ears from the Early Years," host Lili-Ann interviews Claire Bartlett, the pioneering first principal of Woodline Primary School. Claire discusses her unique approach to integrating emotional well-being with learning, drawing from the Reggio Emilia philosop...

Send Me a Text Message Nature as Teacher - Embracing Nature Pedagogy with Ros Molyneux (Ep 2) Kriegler Education is delighted to unveil our latest episode, "Nature as Teacher—Embracing Nature Pedagogy," featuring the remarkable Ros Molyneux. This episode, hosted by Lili-Ann Kriegler, explores Ros's extensive expertise in early childhood education and her passion for nature-based lea...

Send Me a Text Message Leading with the Heart - Sarah Louise Gandolfo (Ep 1) Presented by Kriegler Education and hosted by Lili-Ann, this podcast is your new go-to for insights and inspiration in early childhood education. In the inaugural episode, we are thrilled to feature Sarah Louise Gandolfo, a celebrated and award-winning leader in the early childhood sector in Australia. Known for her passi...

Send Me a Text Message Listen to Andrea Sherbern talk about her role as an Atelierista. This role was first introduced by the progenitor of the globally renowned Reggio Emilia Schools in northern Italy, Loris Malaguzzi. Malaguzzi was one of the first educators to understand that children are strong, capable learners and deep thinkers. He set out to make their learning visible. One of the ways he d...