Each child is born with their own natural temperament. We discuss the three different temperaments and suggest ways to embrace and deal with the different temperaments and recognize that each child is an individual.

Children should get messy! We will discuss how to let parents know that children will be getting messy and why they get messy. We will also give ideas on how to help children be responsible for their clothes and helping them not ruin their clothes while still getting messy!

As we get ready for Thanksgiving let's talk about going "cold turkey" on the product based activities and start thinking more about the process. We discuss other activities and experiences that are more appropriate for young children and how to have a "chill" classroom during holidays.

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This is Kathy & LeeAnn's very first podcast! They explain who they are and why they are so passionate about the field of ECE Early Childhood Education.

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Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"

Some thoughts on why behavior charts aren't appropriate in an early childhood classroom.

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Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"

Kathy & LeeAnn talk about what is DAP Developmentally Appropriate Practice. 

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Special thanks to Joe Geary & The Strungout Playboys for our music! "Crazy Baby"

#PushBackonthePushDown #SaveChildhood #Takebackchildhood