THRC Table Talks

THRC Table Talks

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THRC Table Talks episodes

  • From Teaching to Thinking (Part 1)
    Welcome back! We are starting off this fall season by exploring the amazing book From Teaching to Thinking. It is a fabulous, informative, thought-provoking book - a definite MUST READ if you work with children and families!!
     
    You will hear how this book has transformed all of us who read it in this two-part series. 
     
    Want to read it? If you are a THRC member, you can borrow it from our Resource Library. We have made a book study kit to spark your explorations and conversations. Contact [email protected] to find out more.
    22 min
  • Supporting a new child's transition from home to child care

    As we excitedly start off this fall season, the Early Years Sector are also excitedly welcoming new children into the classroom. In the spirit of new beginnings, join us as we center our conversation on our recently published Inspiration Sheet: How to make the Transition from Home to Childcare smooth, with its' co-creater, Quality First Consultant Geethmi. Questions we unpack: How do we create space to welcome in new children? How can we give ourselves the permission to slow down and focus on building the children's sense of belonging.

    30 min
  • Image of the Child (Part 2)
    Join us around the table, in part two of our THRC Table Talk where we:
     
    -Reminisce about our past experiences with puddles in the playground
     
    -Reflect on informing families about our values during tours, and how those values play an important part in our program and the experiences we offer children
     
    -Reflect on the concept of “Professionalism.” – Does it mean changing who you are? Does it mean refraining from frivolity and laughter?
    23 min
  • Image of the Child (Part 1)
    Join us as we gather around a table for an honest, raw, reflective conversation where we address: 
     
    - Our fears when risk taking
    -Fears of public percption and judgement;
    -Educator scripts that we feel constricted by
    - And the Whys of the limitations we place on children
    19 min
  • Exploring Pedagogical Documentation (Part 2)

    We continue our exploration of Pedagogical Documentation with the ACT team. We chat about ways to nurture creativity in the documentation writing process; give some tips on how to make your documentation come alive, as well as offer some encouraging words to make documentation writing feel less daunting.

    37 min
  • Naming Love as a Professional Value
    Join us, as we name and explore love as a core value with Janina, a passionate EarlyON educator. She shares how these elements of love show up in her work and in her relationships.
     
    When we get to explore love in these in-depth ways, we discover that love isn’t soft or weak, it is rooted in connection, awareness, trust, respect and it can be viewed as strong and powerful, and has the ability to make our communities thrive.
    34 min
  • Book Club: An Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care

    Join us as we unpack the book An Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care by Carole Massing and Mary Lynne Matheson. What does it take for us educators to create that engaging, welcoming space that ultimately, makes everyone feel like they belong? What does life long learning have to do with inclusion? Take a listen and find out!

    21 min
  • Pedagogical Prompts

    We are so excited to announce a new reflective resource "Pedagogical Prompts." Listen in to hear how this new publication hopes to stir up new ways of thinking in the field of early learning. 

    21 min

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