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Early Childhood Chatter

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Welcome to The Early Childhood Chatter Podcast, the space for quick, meaningful conversations that connect to big ideas in early learning! Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Heald and Dr. Tisha Shipley, this lively podcast delivers bursts of inspiration for professionals, educators, parents, and anyone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children. With a mix of strategies, real-world tips, and heart-centered topics, each episode leaves you with something you can use right away. This is your go-to for joyful, practical, and powerful insights into the world of early education!
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Episodes

37 - Preschool Themed Snacks and Sensory Bins

Dr. Juliet Krummick offers listeners creative ideas for nutritious, fun snacks and shares engaging sensory bins to stimulate the senses. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 29, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 37

35 - Powering Up through Your Library

Sally Nie talks about ways to begin and foster a relationship with the librarian and how to use library tools that are available. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 01, 202110 minSeason 2Ep. 35

34 - The A’s (Aware, Ally, Advocate, Activist)

Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick provides a high-level overview of the research and information she used during her self-reflection and in developing her own continuous improvement plan to be an effective advocate for areas that impact her and historically underserved individuals. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Nov 17, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 34

33 - Engaging Families and Children with Take-Home Theme Bags

Dr. Teresa McKay share tips on how to use take home theme bags with children in the early childhood education environment as well as in the home. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Nov 03, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 33

32 - How English Learners Develop Language

Laurie Tess is a K-4 reading interventionist who works with students to develop skills and strategies to become successful readers and writers. Laurie will discuss how English Learners develop language. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Oct 20, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 32

31 - It’s Nothing a Little Breathing and Yoga Can’t Fix

Dr. Chris Sorensen discusses several ways early childhood educators can use breathing and yoga as a benefit for themselves and their children. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Oct 06, 202112 minSeason 2Ep. 31

30 - Engaging and Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities to Start School

Co-host of the Early Childhood Chatter podcast and longtime early childhood educator, Dr. Tisha Shipley shares engaging and developmentally appropriate learning activities to start school and get children and families excited. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Sep 22, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29 - ECE Digital Resource Exploration

Dr. Stephanie Heald, co-host of the Early Childhood Chatter podcast and longtime educator and advocate for technology in education shares the importance of utilizing technology and digital resources in the early childhood education environment. https://youtube.com/channel/UCNKQCZvjW-cNwUReiXj1rqg If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Sep 08, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 29

27 - Teaching in a Pandemic

Danielle Couture provides valuable guidance for educators and families on fostering positive educational outcomes during a pandemic. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Aug 11, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26 - Bringing Environmental Stewardship to the Classroom

Dr. Haleh discusses how to create a deep caring for our natural world in an effort to make an impact on global crisis. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jul 28, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 26

25 - Play-Based Learning in the ECE Classroom

Rachel Cowan presents practical and engaging play-based learning ideas to use in the early childhood classroom! If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jul 14, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24 - Differentiation in ECE

Dr. Amy Johnson talks to us about how to make differentiation in the classroom a manageable task. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jun 30, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23 - R. L. Stine and Patrick Carman Share GoKidGo.com

World renowned authors, R.L. Stine and Patrick Carman, share the new website and kid's podcast GoKidGo.com including R.L. Stein’s Story Club with never heard stories from R.L. Stine’s collection. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jun 16, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22 - Crayons, Color, and Conversations

Dr. Tamecca Fitzpatrick discusses how to have culturally responsive conversations and building culturally responsive practices. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jun 02, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21 - Those Terrible Twos: Taming the Temperament

Cheryl Hovey, the owner of EzEd2Go Early Childhood Consulting and Training, discusses the twos, specifically diving into temperament. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

May 19, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20 - Smart People Read

Willie Spears is an author and motivational speaker with twenty years of teaching and coaching experience and discusses literacy and The Willie Spears Experience. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

May 05, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19 - Social Emotional Impact of COVID-19

In this episode, Stephanie Dockweiler discusses the social emotional impact of COVID-19 on our youngest learners. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Apr 21, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18 - Building Outdoor Environments

In this episode, Jennifer Escamilla discusses how to create and maintain successful outdoor environments in early childhood education. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Apr 07, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17 - Autism Acceptance, Advocacy, and Action in Early Childhood

Dr. Jessi Harkins Upshaw talks about autism awareness month in April and how to take it beyond awareness to acceptance, advocacy, and action! If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Mar 24, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16 - National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week

In this episode, Jennifer Ramirez tells us a little about the CACFP and the many resources available. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Mar 10, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 16

14 - Teacher Tips

In this episode, Matthew Williams discusses several relevant teaching tips that you can use to create a successful educational environment. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Feb 10, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13 - Kindness Helps

In this episode, Candi Davis discusses the power of kindness in the early childhood environment. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jan 27, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12 - Educational Displays in the Classroom

In this episode, Anita Schlaht explains how to effectively use educational displays in the classroom to create community. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Jan 13, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11 - Culturally Diverse Environments

Dr. Amy Johnson discusses how her time spent in Cambodia helped shape her understanding and building of culturally diverse environments. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 30, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10 - Choose Love: Compassion in Action! Empathy Plus Action!

Scarlett Lewis discusses how we find meaning and purpose in our lives. In this final episode she tells us how the Choose Love formula is a guide to flourishing. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 23, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9 - Choose Love: Forgiveness

Scarlett Lewis highlights forgiveness as a gift we give ourselves, emphasizing that self-forgiveness is the first step toward unlocking the inner freedom we all possess. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 16, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8 - Choose Love: Gratitude

Scarlett Lewis lost her son in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In the first of four series, she discusses gratitude and how to practice it, including the benefits of being present and finding micro-moments of joy. If you would like a closed captioning version of this podcast, please contact Stephanie.heald@uagc.edu.

Dec 09, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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