The Everything ECE Podcast

Do you know how to differentiate learning in your classroom? Do you know how to do it without constantly having to change the activities? Or do it without burnout? Tiffini Jacobs @thealignedteachernetwork has some awesome ideas! Check out episode #67 of The Everything ECE Podcast to feel inspired! From shelf activities to following the children's interests, there are definitely some great takeaways.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/67

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If you're waiting for a sign for why you should start your own podcast, this is it! In fact, here are 5 signs for you, all neatly wrapped into one podcast.

If you want to make an impact, position yourself as an authority figure in your field or want to reach a bigger audience, listen to today's episode. It is exactly the sign you've been waiting for.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/66

How to Work with Carla

Working in Early Childhood Education is tough, but a good team can make all the difference and often, a good team, means a good, strong leader who supports their team. Joanne Chesterfield talks to us about team building and some of the amazing things she has done with her team to keep motivations high and leadership strong.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/65

How to Work with Carla

Join host, Carla Ward, and guest,  Cathy Turalinski as she brings her decades of knowledge to The Everything ECE Podcast and walks us through the 6 Steps to Conflict Resolution. Download your 6 Steps to Conflict Resolution here. 

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/64

How to Work with Carla

In this episode, we touch on some of the obvious skills that come from playdough. Carla provides tips on how to ensure you always have fresh playdough in your classroom and also gives you some tools to help parents understand why playdough is more important than having their child write their letters over and over again on a worksheet. She also shares her favourite playdough prop to have in the classroom! The answer may surprise you. 

Miska Sibert joins Carla Ward on the podcast to talk about the importance of celebrating autistic ability. She also discusses what it's like being the sibling of an autistic person and how she needed to shift her thinking. She realized that it was about doing things with her brother, not for him and how it changed their relationship for the better!

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/62

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This episode takes what we know about loose parts to the next level! Whether you're an experienced ECE or new to the field, you are guaranteed to walk away with something new in your wheelhouse! Veronica Green breaks down all things Loose Parts including:

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/61

How to Work with Carla

Before we ask a child what they’re doing, what if we paused and listened. Just listened. Maybe instead of interrupting play to serve our curiosity, we listen to what a child is saying to themselves or their peers. How much deeper could that child's play be if we stayed a quiet observer? Join Carla as she discusses why we need to get out of children's way and let them play! 

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/60

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Jane Pilskalnietis shares so much wisdom on WHY we need to get comfortable with getting messy! Did you know dirt helps us age better, releases serotonin AND helps with gut health?! Those are just a fraction of the benefits Jane shares. She also dives deep into what we can offer in our outdoor environment to give children autonomy in their play.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/59

How to Work with Carla

In this interview, we uncover the greatness of strong-willed children, the challenges of being their educator or parent and how we can take a positive approach in a conflict to ensure that the child feels seen and heard without getting into a power struggle.

Taking a positive teaching approach supports the fundamental principles of How Does Learning Happen: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement and Expression.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/58

How to Work with Carla