Home & Classroom

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.

Making Connections Annual Conference
Upcoming training from Brightside Up
Quality Stars NY information sessions

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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.

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!

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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 [email protected] for any and all questions 
• Pyramid Model Roadmap Series  
• Quality Stars NY Info Sessions
• Upcoming From the Instructional Suite 

Plus 2 new bright ideas!

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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.

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!

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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.

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 Instructional Suite and view Philomina's Words Count training on page 14 along with our "Flip It" training on page 20
- The Kindess Wall

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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.

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 parties at Head Start and Early Head Start at CEO in Troy. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of music therapy as they discuss the benefits, experiences, and power of music for young minds.

Mentioned in the show:
- Contact Mike Jenkins for private lessons at [email protected]

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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.

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 Beans

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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.

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 empowerment. Caleb is also the owner and operator of Playful Pianos music studio for kids, and Project Lead at Northern Youth Abroad, helping Indigenous youth in Canada’s northern territories develop volunteer projects to serve their communities. He has spoken at numerous conferences, professional development forums, schools, and summer camps, and offers in-depth consultation on topics related to gender inclusivity, anti-colonialism, youth-centered behavior intervention, youth autonomy and privacy rights, and dismantling adult supremacy.
 
As an Indigenous person, Caleb’s work with young people is always informed by the Anishinaabe teachings that he grew up with. He draws inspiration from the core principles of Anishinaabe child-rearing in order to develop educational tools that examine youth work through a unique cultural lens. Throughout his youth work, Caleb maintains a commitment to fostering values of autonomy, community responsibility, levity, and honest, affirming personal growth. Caleb was born and raised in Canada, and currently lives near Albany, NY with his partner and his dog Pingo, and has a deep passion for jigsaw puzzles and peach cobbler.

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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.

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 (MAT) Renewal
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) training (via Zoom)
• Child Care Administrator Community of Practice (via Zoom)
• Tipcard: Emotional Literacy - Understanding Our Friends
• Tipcard: Freeze & Find

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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.

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.

• Provider Appreciation Comedy Night - last call for RSVPs!
• 2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge - recap
• Self-Care Saturday - RSVP today!
• Community planting event at Parson's
• Produce Plant Party
• Capital Region Leadership Initiative
• Upcoming from the Instructional Suite
• Our favorite fidgets!

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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.