THRC Table Talks

In this episode, we continue our conversation around parallel processing after we participated in an adult watercolour class. We discovered that we wanted to unpack these reflections to consider children's points of view when learning, engaging and expressing themselves.

Join us as we stretch our growth mindset with two EarlyON educators. Listen in on their humble journey of how they support their community (and themselves) with compassion, empathy, joyful connection and awareness.

In this episode, we chat about the importance of including representational mark making in programs, to build and nurture children’s observational and communication skills, understand, and appreciate ones’ own unique identity as well as the unique identities of others. We continue to be inspired by Ann Pelo's book Language of Art as we explore this topic.

Do you have questions about hosting and mentoring ECE placement students? This episode is for you. We sat down with Deb Bright and Donna Thorne from Sheridan College to talk about the ins and outs of hosting and mentoring ECE students in child care. Their insight and information are so valuable.

To celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, we sit down to discuss our Why. Why we do the work we do, how we learn about our strengths, and how we can support others in finding their why in the field. The work of ECE's and those who work with children makes a huge impact in the world and we appreciate YOU, today and every day!

This episode was inspired by a conversation with an 8-year-old about his experience in child care. Hear the clip of his insights and then listen in as we discuss the important impact that our interactions have on children and families.

Listen in as we discuss the impact that programming for the outdoors can have on the children but also us as educators. You will hear simple strategies to get outside and embrace all that the outdoors has to offer.

In this episode EarlyON Educators, Julie Matthews and Kim Silva reflect on the impact Mister Rogers had on them as an Educator, parent and caregiver. Join us as we explore what it means to slow down and wonder with children.

In this episode we talk with Rusty Keeler, a playscape designer and outdoor play guru to discuss his new book Adventures in Risky Play: What Is Your Yes and how educators can create engaging outdoor environments that support children's development.