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Join us for discussions, interviews, voices form the field, and topics that focus on YOU - the early childhood educator! Let's chat about best practices, hot topics in child care, topics that make us laugh and others that make us want to shout out - WE ARE NOT BABYSITTERS! We also discuss the reality of the obstacles and challenges we face in childcare when we talk about local policies and practices (in Alberta and Canada). Wherever our chats take us, these conversations help us build connections and enhance our teaching practices as ECEs! Feel the passion. Listen to the debates. Join the laughter as we bring to light what's happening in childcare globally and what's happening in childcare in Canada.

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Dollar Store Favorites

2023/11/01

We decided to do something nice and light this time for you. Shirley, Robin and I talk about our best dollar store finds and the not so best. Who would have thought we would have a 30 minutes discussion on things we buy at the dollar store!? We do talk about what we use these materials for too. So get ready to break open the piggy bank and head to a dollar store near you!

Professional Friendships

2023/09/26

Join Diane Kashin and I as we discuss the value and meaning of building professional friendships as early childhood educators. I met my bet friend through this amazing profession! Listen in on our stories and Diane's passion about professional friendships. Let's connect!

Feeling Seen with Dr. Jody Carrington

2023/05/04

It has been a very difficult couple years for many early childhood educators. We understand the struggle that we are all facing right now in our profession. So, it's time to inspire and let you know that YOU ARE SEEN! Here to help us spread that inspiration is the wonderful Dr. Jody Carrington! Even other professionals value the work we do! Let's reconnect and help each other feel seen!

Reflecting on Technology in Child Care

2023/04/03

Technology is here to stay my friends. Whether we like it or not...children use technology on a daily basis. So, how can we be intentional in our early childhood practices when we bring in technology as a way to connect and help children explore and express their curiosity? Join Robin, Veronica and I as we share some different perspectives about technology with young children and how we can integrate technology effectively to build relationships, help children communicate and go beyond "Zombie screen time"!

Value of Education to an Early Childhood Educator

2023/03/05

The early childhood field is filled with educators from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences. What's more important? Is there more value in education or experience? What can education bring to your professional practices? Do we, as a profession, have a foundation of knowledge to enhance our reflective and professional practices to provide optimal care to the children and families we serve? Join Shirley, Dawn and myself as we discuss our personal journeys as early childhood educators and the impact that our education has had on our professional practices.

Passion of Storytelling

2023/02/02

We're back! And we're kicking of 2023 with a topic that Shirley, Robin and I all love...storytelling! Books, books and more books! Join us as we discuss our favourite early learning books, our favourite strategies to get children engaged and excited about reading and just some plain old fun conversations about early literacy! What's your favourite children's book? What secret strategy do you have up your sleeve to share the love of reading with children?

Our Words Matter: Professional Language in Child Care

2022/06/29

The terms we use to place value and professionalism in the early learning and child care sector are important! From terms like 'kids vs. children', or 'academy/daycare to child care'. Join Robin and I as we chat about how our language use has changed both personally and globally in the early childhood sector, and how it values what we do as early childhood educators!

Let's Talk Families and Literacy!

2022/04/19

Literacy isn't limited to just the early childhood environment. Families have a huge parent in literacy!! Join me and Kim Chung, from Centre for Family Literacy and Elizabeth Robinson, from ABC Life Literacy Canada, as we chat about the importance of early literacy - with families! It takes a community of support to raise children - let's do this together!

Reflections of Inspirational Moments as Educators

2022/04/04

Do you remember the moment you decided "This is the career for me?" The moments that made you tear up in joy from the positive and memorable impact you have on children and their families? We do! Listen in with Shirley, Robin and I, as we share our stories of inspiration and reflect on what being an early childhood educator is all about! Let's connect, share...cry and laugh...as we share our stories of inspiration!

Reflecting on Celebrations with an Anti-Biased Approach

2022/03/07

Time to take out our reflection journals as we discuss the anti-biased approach. Join Shirly, Robin and myself as we share our journeys and practices with you to help inspire you to embrace an inclusive and anti-biased approach in caring for our little ones. Here are the links we mention in our discussion! Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years: A Film by Debbie LeeKeenan, John Nimmo, Filiz Efe McKinneyNERD_0222 Holidays And Anti-Bias Work: That Early Childhood Nerd

Themes vs. Topics of Interests

2022/02/05

It's a battle that is still going strong...the struggle between themes and topics of interests. Teacher-led vs. child-led. Join our discussion of our journeys with both and where we find ourselves currently. Shirley, Robin and I chat about our personal experiences with both theme and interest-based, and come up with some great ideas on helping you to make that journey yourself! From themes to emergent....Where do you stand on you learning journey?

Illuminating Care

2021/11/20

Care is Education. Carol inspires us with her perspective and insights about the importance of care in early childhood. Embracing the theory of care and identifying the seven lamps of care into our practices as early childhood educators. Join us for a caring connection with Carol!