The Everything ECE Podcast
Episodes
#35: Healing Through Play with Amanda Evans
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know that children need play, but did you know that adults do too? Join Carla Ward as she interviews Amanda Evans all about her play program that i...
#34: Identifying and Dealing with Overwhelm with Emma Tempest
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you able to identify the difference between Overwhelming Feelings and Burnout? In this episode, we talk with Emma Tempest about being overwhelmed....
#33: Using Baby Sign Language in the Classroom with Jamie Wagler
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Wagler, Miss Jamie RECE talks to us about the importance of using baby sign language in all our early education programs.
#32: Literacy in the Early Years with Jumpstart for Young Children
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla talks with CEO of JumpStart for Young Children, Naila Bolus, about the most important thing in ed...
#31: Outdoor Play with Jane Pilskalnietis
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carla talks with Jane Pilskalnietis about the benefits of Outdoor Play. We learn why it is important to play outdoors in all types of weather, how is ...
#30: Improving Staff Retention
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carla Ward and Jeron Bailey as they discuss one of the biggest problems in Early Childhood Education: High staff turnover. Listen as they di...
#29: Two Types of ECEs
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What type of ECE are you? Join Carla as she talks about the two types of ECEs that you encounter in the classroom. Find out in this episode, the...
#28: Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology with Dr. Shimi Kang
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sound the alarm! We need to take a step back and check-in with ourselves and our children! It's time we rethink how we use technology. Dr. Shimi Kang ...
#27: Stress and Your Vagus Nerve
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your vagus nerve is the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system. It is in charge of rest, digest and social engagement so in theory, we s...
#26: Increasing Parent Engagement
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parent engagement is so important to the growth of children. Ria Simon from HiMama shares with us why parent engagement is so incredibly important, ho...
#25: Lenox Takes Flight- The Importance of children seeing themselves in books with Iolani Bullock
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Iolani is a Bronx, NY native who caught the travel bug at a young age. She is a mother of two who believes in the power of normalizing difference and ...
#24: "Yes, But..."
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in our lives, personal or professional most of us can admit that we have uttered the words, “Yes, but…” I’ve done it and I’ve ...
Summer Series #8: Debunking Interests vs. Themes in Early Childhood Settings
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing all 8 episodes of the Summer Series together is knowing and understanding the difference between following children's interests and unintenti...
Summer Series #7: Reflect and Act
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is where we look at the next steps for the children but also the next steps for the educators. What might we say and do differently next time to ...
Summer Series #6: Analysis and Interpretation
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to take all your observations and analyze the data. Join me, Carla Ward, as Tracy Money walks us through what to do with all the collected d...
Summer Series #5: Pedagogical Documentation
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carla Ward with co-host, Tracy Money as they discuss pedagogical documentation. What it is, why is it important and how to do it effectively and ...
Summer Series #4: Role of the Educator
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If we want to maximize the learning, we must be intentional in our role." - Tracy Money The educator is a driving force in the classroom and plays a ...
Summer Series #3: Teaching and Learning Styles
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is important as educators to reflect on our own learning styles. Often a hands-on learner will provide hands-on opportunities for the students, a v...
Summer Series #2: Knowing Your Learner
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carla Ward and Tracy Money talk about the importance of knowing your learner and building meaningful relationships with them in your ...
Summer Series #1: Planning for Learning
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carla Ward and Tracy Money on this 8 episode Summer Series as they dive deep into Planning for Learning in the childcare classroom.
#23: Building Resilient Children
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being resilient means being able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. If we can teach children how to be resilient then we are s...
#22: Plants in the Classroom
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plants can and should play important roles in any classroom. Listen to episode 22 to find out the benefits of plants in the classroom!
#21: Working with Children in Poverty
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Katherine Morris as she shares incredible insight into working with children in poverty, the power we have as educators to support children and h...
#20: Greet and Goodbye
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How we program is incredibly important but having a strong start and end to a day builds predictability and in turn, creates a sense of safety and bel...
#19: Creating YES Spaces
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a space where children are able to imagine and play without limits will help them build confidence, curiosity and confidence.
#18: Building Meaningful Adult-Child Relationships
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The relationships that we as educators have with children play a huge role in their future success. We need to use different methods of communication ...
#17: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Going into the Early Childhood Field
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have learned so much along my educational journey but there are 5 things I wish I knew sooner to really amplify my teaching game.
#16: Integrating Play and the Arts Into Our Classrooms with Maya Saggar
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Integrating play can happen in any program in any grade! Maya Saggar shares some amazing suggestions as to how you can promote play and the arts in yo...
#15: A Discussion On Vision Therapy with Dr. Fabian Tai
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vision is so much more than eyesight. In this episode with Dr. Fabian Tai, we dig deep into the difference between eyesight and vision. Why healthy vi...
#14: Consistency in Chaos
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when our world is so unpredictable, it is important for educators to provide consistency when and where we can in our classroom environments...
#13: Is There a Place For Worksheets in Early Childhood Education?
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the Everything ECE Podcast we look at if worksheets have a place in early childhood programs. The simple quick answer is no bu...
12: The 5 W's of Loose Parts
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in adding loose parts to your classroom or upping your loose parts game? Give this episode a listen!
#11: A Conversation with Helen Meissner
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Helen Meissner as we talk everything ECE from processed art to coping during COVID.
#10: ECE Entrepreneurship with Anisha Angella
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I connect with educational consultant, Anisha Angella, also known as Your Chidcare Coach. In this episode, Anisha tells us how to ...
9: Reading Readiness
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preschoolers do not need to know how to read before they reach kindergarten and we need to stop putting that pressure on them. Today's episode talks a...
8: Bringing Back Consequences and Risky Play
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As educators, we need to bring back consequences and risky play to support children in becoming resilient risk assessors.
#7 From Theme to Play Based
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making the transition from theme to play based teaching is no easy task but SO worth it. Listen to how I made the transition, how you can get started ...
#6: The 3 Gross Motor Skills That All Preschoolers Need with Robyn Papworth
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest in this episode, Robyn Papworth, is a pro when it comes to gross motor skills. Robyn is the founder of Play, Move, Improve. Robyn is an exerc...
#5 Embracing Failure
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Failure sucks! No doubt about that but embracing failure can be so wonderful in how we grow as humans. Teaching children to embrace failure will help ...
#4: 3 Steps to a Calmer Classroom
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Classrooms can be busy and loud. But there are different kinds of loud in a classroom. In this episode, we talk about 3 steps any educator can take in...
#3: Teaching Children to Self-Advocate
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn simple a simple strategy to incorporate into your classroom to help children learn to self-advocate and ask for what they need. Help children be...
#2 Showing Off Your ECE Awesomeness
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many ECES continue to battle the stigma that we are glorified babysitters. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the actions that Early Chi...
#1: Choosing a Word to Guide You Through 2021
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure most of us have made and tried to keep a new year's resolution. And I'm sure most of us have failed at keeping it! This year, instead of maki...
Pilot Episode
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Everything ECE Podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in! I am so excited to join you on your journey as an Early Childhood Educator. Wh...