The Early Learning Podcast

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What's The Early Learning Podcast about?

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The Early Learning Podcast episodes:

08.23.2020
Why encourage creativity in children? | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep6)
Today we're at Papamoa, the fifth and final Above and Beyond centre. Join Michelle and Olivia's conversation about creativity, the arts, and the importance of boredom!
08.23.2020
Sustainability And Structure | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep4)
Today we're sitting down for a chat with education leader, Cathryn, to discuss innovative, sustainable practice at your centre. We also covered structure vs free play, the importance of being bored, and more!
08.23.2020
Innovative ways to welcome new families | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep5)
Helping families transition into your center smoothly and comfortably is not an easy task. Today we're hearing from Dawn about how she approaches welcoming families to the Above and Beyond centers in Tauranga, New Zealand. She has a special role...
08.21.2020
Support diverse communities at your centre | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep3)
It's important to be supportive and inclusive of all the different cultures that attend your early learning service. Today, Michelle sat down for a cup of tea with Above and Beyond CEO Colleen, and Sam, the education leader the Te...
08.21.2020
Building a multi-site early childhood service | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep2)
We sat down with the owners and operators of Above and Beyond Education & Care Centres to talk about their journey growing from a single centre into a unique multi-site organisation.
08.11.2020
Art-based early childhood | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep1)
Michelle introduces the series and we take a look at what is coming up. We will be spending time with the Above and Beyond centres in Tauranga, New Zealand. Above and Beyond is a network of 5 early childhood centres....
07.28.2019
Dealing with childhood trauma | Dr Kaylene Henderson
Sadly, childhood trauma is very common, and it can present in lots of different, complex ways in early childhood care and education settings. As educators though, you're in an incredibly important position to be able to help children with the...
07.28.2019
Anxiety in early childhood | Dr Kaylene Henderson
We know that anxiety is a growing problem in children. But did you know that even very young children can experience an anxiety disorder? What's the difference? And when's the right time to seek help for our children? Kaylene discusses this...
07.28.2019
Children aren't born resilient | Dr Kaylene Henderson
Resilience isn't an innate quality that children are born with. We as parents, and also as educators, need to promote this through our interactions with children and in the experiences that we offer them. Kaylene discusses this topic and then answers...
07.28.2019
Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education | Dr Charles Pascal, University of Toronto
Charles Pascal discusses his amazing vision for a seamless institute of learning from 0-18 years old. He shares a difficult story that highlights the absolutely essential role of families, and the importance of strong relationships between homes and child care...
07.03.2017
5 tips for engaging families in children's learning | Daniel Donahoo
Meet Dan! Hear this top notch fellow share some easy-to-digest tips to help YOU get engaged even more in your child's learning. Thanks for listening! Storypark https://storypark.com Contact us at: [email protected]
05.24.2017
The crucial dyad relationship for infants | Nathan Wallis
One-on-one relationships are a crucial part of every child's development, especially in the first three years. Thought-leader Nathan Wallis sat down with us to discuss this important topic in detail.
02.21.2017
Imagine a classroom without walls | Dr Anne Meade
Forest schools are gaining huge popularity all around the world. What can the equivalent look like in New Zealand? We joined Dr Anne Meade on one of the weekly "Nature Explore" outings that take place at her learning service "Daisies"....
01.24.2017
Being a teacher and a parent | Nikki Wilson
For many educators, teaching and working with your own children has its own rewards and challenges. We caught up with Nikki Wilson who offers some great tips that she has used working with her own children. www.storypark.com
01.08.2017
Children and technology | Dr Joanne Orlando
The use of technology by children has changed rapidly in a short period of time. Many children as young as 3 years own their own devices, which has huge implications for how we educate children now. Listen to this interview with...
10.17.2016
Teaching young children about their emotions | Dr. Kaylene Henderson
How do you help children identify and manage their feelings? Dr Kaylene Henderson is a Child Psychiatrist who is passionate about sharing research based education with both parents and educators. For this Mat Time episode we were fortunate enough to have...
10.11.2016
Shyness in Early Childhood | Dr. Robert Coplan
Developmental psychologist Dr Robert Coplan from Carleton University in Ottawa, discusses shyness in early childhood. What is shyness, and what are some strategies for supporting shy children? Thanks for listening! Storypark https://storypark.com
10.04.2016
The power of words | Teaching inspiration from the voice of Blinky Bill
"You can give children a life-sentence that is empowering, or a life-sentence that is disempowering." We talked to Robyn Moore, who created the voice of the iconic Australian cartoon character, Blinky Bill, about the power of words.
09.29.2016
Child Forum lecture: The role of men in teaching | Dr. David Brody
"A kindergarten can be a hostile place for a man to work..." Hear Dr David Brody, a Lecturer, Author, Academic Dean and Head of Early Childhood at Efrata College in Israel about men who teach young children. From discussing gender territory...
08.10.2016
Child nutrition & The Gut-Brain connection | Hadley Fierlinger
We interviewed Hadley Fierlinger from The Remedy Project: Nutritional Health Coaching about the Gut-Brain connection and how to introduce whole foods and healthy eating to families. Hadley's blog: http://theremedyproject.co.nz/2016/08/06/nutrition-with-storypark/ Nourishing Traditions: http://www.bookdepository.com/title/9780967089737?gclid=CJSpzM6rrM4CFUxvvAody9EEqw
08.10.2016
Supporting rainbow families | Kath Cooper
What does heteronormativity mean? How does it relate to early childhood teachers? In this interview Kath Cooper shares tips on how to include rainbow families in your early learning centre. As teachers, you have the ability to disrupt heteronormative practices...
08.10.2016
21st century parents | Dr. Bradley Hannigan
Dr. Bradley Hannigan reads us a social commentary covering technological change, individualisation, and 21st century parents.
08.10.2016
The importance of reading with young children | Amanda White
Reading with children of any age has a profound effect on learning! We had a great chat with speech-language therapist Amanda White about the importance of reading, and she offered tips and insights about how to make it fun, frequent,...
08.09.2016
Including all children | Janet Dixon
Educators have so many skills and resources available to them to include all children, especially those who are deemed to be "different". In this interview with Janet, who is an educator, researcher, parent and author, she talks about the skills...
08.09.2016
Transitions from kindergarten to primary school | Carol Hartley
Transitions from kindergarten to primary school can be both exciting and scary. Storypark presents a discussion with transitions expert, Carol Hartley. We talked to Carol about her research and learned some awesome things about how to make the transition phase a...

What's The Early Learning Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Early Learning Podcast episodes:

Why encourage creativity in children? | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep6)

Sustainability And Structure | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep4)

Innovative ways to welcome new families | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep5)

Support diverse communities at your centre | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep3)

Building a multi-site early childhood service | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep2)

Art-based early childhood | Above and Beyond Education and Care Centres (Ep1)

Dealing with childhood trauma | Dr Kaylene Henderson

Anxiety in early childhood | Dr Kaylene Henderson

Children aren't born resilient | Dr Kaylene Henderson

Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education | Dr Charles Pascal, University of Toronto

5 tips for engaging families in children's learning | Daniel Donahoo

The crucial dyad relationship for infants | Nathan Wallis

Imagine a classroom without walls | Dr Anne Meade

Being a teacher and a parent | Nikki Wilson

Children and technology | Dr Joanne Orlando

Teaching young children about their emotions | Dr. Kaylene Henderson

Shyness in Early Childhood | Dr. Robert Coplan

The power of words | Teaching inspiration from the voice of Blinky Bill

Child Forum lecture: The role of men in teaching | Dr. David Brody

Child nutrition & The Gut-Brain connection | Hadley Fierlinger

Supporting rainbow families | Kath Cooper

21st century parents | Dr. Bradley Hannigan

The importance of reading with young children | Amanda White

Including all children | Janet Dixon

Transitions from kindergarten to primary school | Carol Hartley