It's a battle that is still going strong...the struggle between themes and topics of interests. Teacher-led vs. child-led. Join our discussion of our journeys with both and where we find ourselves currently. Shirley, Robin and I chat about our personal experiences with both theme and interest-based, and come up with some great ideas on helping you to make that journey yourself! From themes to emergent....Where do you stand on you learning journey?

Care is Education. Carol inspires us with her perspective and insights about the importance of care in early childhood. Embracing the theory of care and identifying the seven lamps of care into our practices as early childhood educators. Join us for a caring connection with Carol!

As childcare programs, day homes and educators begin to return to in-person team meetings and events, it's important that we focus on our educators and building strong teams. Karen shares with us her expertise and experience of what we can do to build stronger teams that help staff feel valued and a sense of belonging. Focusing on our team of educators is critical in providing high quality care!

This VFF episode takes a look at how we can create responsive environments in our early learning environments...with some side thoughts and story sharing of course!

Sherry Duncan joins me for a meaningful and rich conversation about how early childhood educators can star their own path to truth and reconciliation through increasing their awareness,  knowledge and practices of the First Nations and Indigenous peoples and cultures. She shares her stories and perspective of different ways to start, and enhance, your journey to learn more about the children and families in our communities.

The Alberta Curriculum Framework is a hot topic in Alberta early learning sector right now as more and more educators and programs embrace this approach to children's play and learning. Coming together to support each other is critical in this journey, so here we are....4 early childhood educators, sharing our stories and journeys of Flight with you! 

Two passionate play advocate talking about their favourite topic...play! Join us as we share our stories, strategies and opinions about play and why we encourage others to advocate for children's right to play! I have found my kindred spirit with Sally!!

Using Diane Kashin's article on "The Broken Circle: Rethinking the Practice of Circles in Early Learning,"  four early childhood educators from Alberta discuss our experience and perspectives of circle time.

Article link: https://tecribresearch.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/the-broken-circle-rethinking-the-practice-of-circles-in-early-learning/

Join Veronica Green and I for a great discussion on how loose parts play connects to children's behaviour and sensory processing. Loose parts are more than just the material itself but a wholistic approach to play! 

Our July session of Voices from the Field started out as a discussion about inclusive care for children...and ended up as inclusive practices discussion about inclusion with our fellow educators and the adults we work with! Join us for this rich conversation about inclusion...in all it's forms!