THRC Table Talks

THRC Table Talks

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THRC Table Talks episodes

  • Who is THRC? Meet the Podcast Team
    In the last installment of our Who is THRC series, we’re introducing the voices behind the mic—the Podcast Team! 🎧
    Tune in as we share:
    - How this podcast came to life
    - Creative ways you can use the episodes
    - What fuels our passion for creating and sharing content
    💡 Don’t miss this deep dive into the heart of our work!
    18 min
  • Who is THRC? Meet the Pedagogical Mentor Team
    Who is THRC? Series: Meet the Pedagogical Mentors
    Join us as we introduce the Pedagogical Mentor Team—a group dedicated to supporting educators through mentorship and professional growth. Listen in as the mentors share insights on their role in the community and what makes their work so meaningful.
    12 min
  • Who is THRC? Meet our Resource Library Team

    In this episode of the Who is THRC? series, get to know the passionate team behind the Resource Library at The Halton Resource Connection.

    Discover the wide range of materials, tools, and supports available to early learning professionals, and learn how the Resource Library can enhance your practice.

    Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned educator, this conversation offers valuable insights into how THRC supports your journey in early learning and child care.

    19 min
  • Who is THRC? Meet our Social Media, CCDIL and Admin team
    Part 2: Meet the Admin, Social Media, and CCDIL Team!
    In this installment of the Who is THRC? series, we’re excited to introduce the dedicated team members behind our Administration, Social Media, and Child Care Directory and Information Line (CCDIL).
     
    Learn how they play a vital role in supporting our Professional Learning events and promotional efforts behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly and reaches our community effectively.
     
    Plus, discover more about CCDIL—an invaluable resource that helps families navigate and access child care options that best meet their unique needs.
    16 min
  • Tidbit: Who Is THRC? - Introducing our Director
    Have you ever wondered who we are and what The Halton Resource Connection (THRC) is all about?
    In this 5-part Tidbit series, you'll meet the dedicated team behind THRC and discover the wide range of services and resources available to you as an educator in the Halton Early Learning Community.
     
    ✨ In this first episode, we sit down with Melanie Cunha, Director of THRC, to explore the organization's mission and core values. Melanie shares what fuels her passion for early learning, what she loves most about being part of THRC, and how the organization supports educators like you every day.
     
    Whether you're new to THRC or have been connected for years, this series is your inside look at who we are!
    10 min
  • Navigating Pride with Care: Conversations with Families in Early Learning
    How can we talk about Pride in early learning spaces in ways that are inclusive, thoughtful, and rooted in care — even when families express concerns?
     
    In this episode, we explore how educators can navigate these sensitive conversations with compassion, clarity, and confidence. 💬
     
    We reflect on:
    ✨ Why Pride matters in early childhood
    🧠 How hope can be a catalyst for change
    💡 Strategies for approaching discomfort with curiosity, not defensiveness
    🤝 And how we can build inclusive communities where all families feel seen
     
    Whether you’ve had these conversations or are just beginning to prepare, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and practical tools.
    29 min
  • Exploring HDLH- Expression

    In part 2 of the How Does Learning Happen series we unpack Expression through the lens of creative experiences. How do children express themselves through creative play and exploration? What might we see and learn if we sit back and observe these moments?

    30 min
  • Table Talk Tidbit: Mary's Room and the Wonder of Childhood Experiences
    What does Frank Jackson’s famous thought experiment Mary’s Room reveal about learning? 🧠👁️ In this episode, we reflect on how knowledge isn’t just about facts—it’s about experience. Just like Mary, who knows everything about colour but has never seen it, we consider how direct sensory and emotional engagement transforms understanding.
     
    As educators, we are not just transmitters of knowledge—we are provocateurs of experience. 💡🎨🌱
    5 min
  • Exploring HDLH- Engagement

    Join us for episode 1 of a 4 part series unpacking the 4 foundations of How Does Learning Happen. In this episode, we are exploring Engagement. What might it look, sound and feel like in your program? How might we know that children, families, students and educators feel that they can engage?

    29 min
  • Tidbit: Sensory Integration and Care
    In this mini-episode of THRC Table Talks, we explore the powerful connection between sensory integration and care. 💡 Inspired by Illuminating Care by Carol Garboden Murray, we dive into those small but meaningful moments during daily routines—like helping children get ready for outdoor play in winter.
     
    ✨ What will you hear?
     
    Insights on sensory systems (vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile)
    Strategies to support children with sensory sensitivities
    A fresh perspective on how care routines can foster connection and understanding
     
     
    Whether you’re a parent, educator, or caregiver, this episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and approach care routines with renewed empathy.
    5 min

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