Does your childcare program have children with allergies attending? Are you attracting new families with children who have allergies? If not, ask yourself why? Is your centre allergy-conscious? Do families feel that you and your team are aware of and understand allergies? Today's episode with Corinna Meckelborg talks about how we can be allergy conscious and more inclusive for children with allergies.

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This episode talks about building intrinsic motivation in children in Early Childhood Education to help them become individuals with the inner drive that propels them to pursue an activity without an external reward because the action itself is enjoyable. There are so many benefits to being intrinsically motivated and if we can support children on that journey, we are giving them the gift of a lifetime.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/76

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How a child feels when they enter a child care program sets the course for their sense of belonging, engagement, expression and well-being. Having a welcome tradition sends a message that today is a new day and that they are welcome. A welcome tradition is predictable so a child feels a sense of purpose upon arriving at your program and knows what the first thing is that they do. Join Carla Ward in episode 75 where she shares some welcome tradition ideas. 

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Monica Maddison joins The Everything ECE Podcast in this episode to teach us all about supporting neurodiverse children. Monica talks about pedagogical intent, pre-requisite skills needed for success and how to support children through our environments. This is a fantastic interview that really gets you self-reflecting on your practice as an Early Childhood Educator.

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Today’s guest is the incredible Amy Porterfield; corporate girl turned entrepreneur. Amy is a digital course creator and in this episode, she will introduce you to the idea of diving into digital courses as an early childhood educator. Digital courses are a fantastic way to share your knowledge as an ECE and make money as a side hustle or even as a full-time gig. We do hope you enjoy this episode and that it gets the wheels turning on new possibilities.

Like the idea of digital course creation? Join Amy in her bootcamp where she will guide you through how to get started!

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/73

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As you continue to set up your play-based classroom, we take a look at the types of plants to bring in and their benefits. We also talk about lighting and the effects it can have on the volume of a room. Setting up a play-based classroom sends a message to children that they are competent and capable learners. Doesn't everybody deserve to feel that way?

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/72

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The environment is one of the most important investments you can make in your program. It takes time and effort but once it's done, you have set yourself and your students up for a wonderful year filled with a sense of wonder, belonging and play! Carla Ward takes you from start to finish on setting up your classroom to receive students and be a Third Teacher.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/71

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Transitions for little ones can be really challenging for a number of reasons. One thing that doesn't help, is adults barking orders and commands thinking this will make the transition happen faster. In this episode, Carla Ward talks about how to have positive and supportive transitions in early childhood education programs. 

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/70

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Meet Joshua Shanthiyapillai! He is new to the education field and his energy for early childhood education is contagious! Join Carla in episode #69 of The Everything ECE Podcast where they talk about how much there is to learn from children.

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Block play is one of the most overlooked but most valuable teaching tools in a classroom. I’m talking open-ended, no restrictions block play.  Blocks are open-ended and they really encourage the creativeness that children have and allows their imagination to come out in a very physical way.

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