Asher Cloran of Life Rocks joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to talk about connecting children with nature, the benefits and the 7 fundamental foundations needed for growth. It was a very eye opening interview and one that all early childhood educators, parents and nature lovers should tune in for. Asher shares some wonderful insights on why children and adults need to spend time in nature.

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In the latest episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward introduces the topic of "3 Ways AI can Support Early Childhood Educators". Educators often struggle, trying to be everything for everyone, and AI can provide much-needed assistance. The episode explains how embracing this technology can make life easier for Early Childhood Educators. Even if the idea of AI is daunting, this episode will help listeners get a little taste of its benefits. Give the episode a listen and discover how AI can support Early Childhood Educators. 

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/95

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Today’s podcast guest is Maxwell Roach, founder of JonAyves Learning Club. He and Carla have a fantastic conversation covering a bunch of topics surrounding education from music to $10 a day child care to 3 year olds doing long division. It is an awesome conversation!

Show Notes: www.elfoundations.com/94

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What is art therapy? Lynn Cukaj has the answer! Join her on The Everything ECE Podcast with Carla Ward where they talk about what art therapy is and what it isn’t.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/93

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Every now and then, as a podcaster, you have a guest that you connect with and you have a plan for one topic but land up completely talking about something else! This happened when Kayla Papalia joined The Everything ECE Podcast this week and it was glorious. They were supposed to be discussing toys in the classroom but ended up recording a very raw conversation all about early childhood education. Carla and Kayla talk about everything from money to time to toxic positivity to the child care shortage and everything in between! Join Carla and Kayla and listen to their very open and raw conversation about Early Childhood Education.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/92

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Play is so incredibly powerful, so many of us already know this. We also know the importance of literacy. Many educators can agree that one can be done with the other.

Breanna Churchill, the founder of The Brown Bear Book Club and joins The Everything ECE Podcast this week to chat all about how to playfully teach the alphabet to children, no flash cards needed.

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Show Notes: elfoundations.com/91

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Have you ever considered running a home child business? Or maybe you’re already running one? Today’s podcast guest has been running her home child care for 13 years and she absolutely loves it! Early Childhood Educator, Shirley Rempel joins The Everything ECE Podcast and shares all about how she got started, what she loves about running a home child care business, how she is finding work/ life balance and tips for anyone looking to start their own home child care business.

Show notes: www.elfoundations.com/90

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Everybody picks their nose! Not convinced? Give today's podcast episode a listen and see if it can change your mind! It sounds like a gross and controversial topic but letting children pick their noses goes well beyond the finger up the nose. Join Carla Ward and Kristen Peterson where they deep dive (ha!) into nose picking and why educators should let it go. 

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/89

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Have you ever worked somewhere where you feel you spend more time at work than at home? Many educators are guilty of this because there is always something to do. On today’s podcast, Adva Hannan, talks about protecting your time and energy. It is important that you have a balance between work and home and not staying at work until all hours. Adva can help you protect your time and energy!

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/88

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