STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

In this episode, the first of our family series, Family Resource Specialist Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) interviews a mother of a child who receives speech services. The guest, Laycee Thigpen, tells of her story of advocating for her child, a self-described poor Black girl, to get the services she needed and deserved.  STARNET Regions I&III:  https://starnet.org/home/

In this episode, Anni Reinking, Family Resource Specialist (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) goes through an essential toolkit for early childhood teachers to have as a way to reach nearly all of the IELDS.  STARNET Regions I&III (http://starnet.org/home/).  Powerpoint from episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mo2foycvWCafMrWlEa2Kpt5P-05-fZRm/view?usp=sharing 

This episode was originally filmed as part of the ILAEYC Growing Futures Conference 2020 https://illinoisaeyc.org/), as a breakout session. Dr. Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), Family Resource Specialist, shares about strategies for working with children an families living in poverty. Resources discussed: http://playspent.org/   https://www.npr.org/2018/04/02/598119170/the-scarcity-trap-why-we...

In this training, originally filmed for the ILAEYC Growing Futures 2020 conference (https://illinoisaeyc.org/), Family Resource Specialist Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) discusses Trauma. This is part 2, so if you have not listened to Part 1, make sure to go back and listen.  Produced by STARNET Regions I&III (https://starnet.org/home/)

In this two part series, that was originally filmed for the Growing Futures ILAEYC 2020 conference (https://illinoisaeyc.org/), Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) discusses the foundational pieces of trauma. Once you listen to this episode, make sure to check back for part 2! Produced by STARNET Regions I&III.  https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode, Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) discusses 5 strategies to talk to your children about race.  We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/  Talking to your children about race is important, but it can also be hard and uncomfortable at times.  Children notice differences such as glasses, length of hair, or height. Children also notice skin color....

In this episode hear from Emily Reilly (ea-reilly@wiu.edu) discuss coaching with powerful interactions.  To find out more about STARNET Regions I&III, explore our website: https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode, LeVette Harmon, from Champaign Unit 4 School District (https://cecc.champaignschools.org/) discusses her process for remote learning with preschoolers and how she keeps the children engaged during the time online as well as different things she has learned about remote learning through her experience. STARNET Regions I&III: https://starnet.org/home/

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III's ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Early Childhood Resource Specialist Bridget Meis (b-meis@wiu.edu) discusses STEAM. She talks about what STEAM is and how it can be implemented in an early childhood classroom. Transcript STEAM is a concept that has become increasingly popular lately and has even become a buzzword in early childhood....

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, one of our resource specialists discusses the seven stages of writing development in children. Come learn with us. Transcript Oh, he’s just scribbling! Just!? Scribbling is a crucial pre-cursor to developing writing skills. Let’s take a look at the stages of writing development. It begins with scribbling,...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III's ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Resource Specialist Jodi Knapp (j-knapp@wiu.edu) discusses the importance of exploring the world with children through walks around their environment. Let's go on a walk with Jodi. Transcript When was the last time you took a walk as an adult and explored the natural environment? When you have...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III's ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Early Childhood Resource Specialist Bridget Meis (b-meis@wiu.edu) discusses Visual Supports. She relates how adults use visual supports to the importance of implementing visual supports for all children. Overall, this podcast explains the benefits for using visual supports in the classroom and provi...

In this episode of the Illinois STAR NET Regions I & III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Early Childhood Resource Specialist Cecilia Mintz (c-mintz@wiu.edu) discusses effective transition practices for beginnings (i.e. young early childhood children). To find out more about STAR NET Regions I&III visit our website at http://starnet.org/home/ . Transcript  It seems like in my own clas...

In this episode, Dr. Anni Reinking, family resource specialist (ac-reinking@wiu.edu; @AKReinking) discusses 6 strategies for confidently engaging in remote learning with your children. To find the blog post associated to this, please click here: https://akreinking.wordpress.com/2020/10/07/parents-are-the-first-teacher-how-do-i-keep-it-going-confidently-with-remote-learning/  To find out more about...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Anna Owen (a-owen@wiu.edu), Early Childhood Resource Specialist, discusses the benefits of process art (as compared to product art). Transcript As we begin to explore the value of process art for young children, let’s first take a moment to distinguish the difference between process-focused art experiences...

In this podcast, by IL STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) Family Resource Specialist, Dr. Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), has a conversation with Mary Beth Cunningham, LCSW ( https://caimcounseling.com/ ) about strategies and ways to advocate for your child during the time of remote learning. 

In this episode, Dr. Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), family resource specialist, discusses the resources on our website.  Website Reviews: https://starnet.org/home/news-reviews/website-reviews/ Children Books Reviews: https://starnet.org/home/news-reviews/childrens-book-reviews-2/ Professional Resource Reviews: https://starnet.org/home/news-reviews/professional-book-reviews/ Specifically, thi...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, one of our resource specialists discusses screen time in early childhood. Transcript Technology is around us from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed.  With the increase in the amount of exposure that children have with technology, there are many questions and ideas about what is appropriat...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Rose Slaught (r-slaught@wiu.edu), Family Resource Specialist, discusses the importance of managing your stress, strategies to manage your stress, and overall improving your life by managing your stress. Transcript: Manage your stress and improve your life. We are all busy these days but we need to stay ale...

In this podcast, STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) team members Emily Reilly (ea-reilly@wiu.edu) and Bridget Meis (bm-meis@wiu.edu) talk with three child care center directors who have been operating preschool programming over the summer during the pandemic. Laurie Rhodes, Kristin Schulz and Amy Lofthouse share their perspective on the challenges, successes and lessons learne...

In this episode of Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Anna Owen (ak-owen@wiu.edu), Early Childhood Resource Specialist, discusses the benefits of mud play in early childhood and beyond! Transcript Let’s explore some of the benefits of mud play. Many children enjoy playing in the mud because it’s just plain fun.  Think back to your own childhood…do you have fo...

In this inaugural episode of the Illinois STAR NET Regions I & III ( http://starnet.org/home/ ) podcast, Early Childhood Resource Specialist Cecilia Mintz (ce-mintz@wiu.edu) discusses the benefits of taking a larger group and breaking children into smaller groups for high impact interactions and teaching. To find out more about STAR NET Regions I&III visit our website at http://starnet.org...