Child Care Bar And Grill

We talk about why it's important to respect the PRE. PRE-School. PRE-reading skills. PRE-math skills. Rushing through (or trying to skip) the PRE can make a mess of things. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

The gang arrives in Hellica, WY and find it underwhelming. Becky takes control but the problem is bigger than she expects. Amanda has a very close encounter. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

We don't have to modify materials to make them 'educational'. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.  

We start a conversation about Power and Control in early learning settings that might be the first in a series. Are you a sickly Hyena, a lion, or a baby zebra? Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.  

Belinda Turner talks about the unique approach that Woodrising Natural Learning Centre has taken to physical play and challenge, and the occupational therapy research and information that underpins their practice at the service. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Leave a comment, or ask a question here. Connect with Nicole: Facebook | Instagram | Website Have a guest suggestion? Email Nicole

The gang encounters some interesting creatures on their trip to Wyoming--Becky even eats one of them. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

Josie The Librarian is back with another book recommendation and some language and literacy talk. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

We talk about the freedom to quit play when you're done--AND to keep playing until you're down. It not only supports Real Play, it makes the caregiver's job easier. Here's the link to Jeff's post on Real Play Vs Play-Like and the episode we did on the topic. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

One armed Chloe 4 rides a wolf, we check in on other timelines, and head to Wyoming to help some miners. Chloe 4 voiced by Juliet Schneider. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

We talk about toys tied to movies and other media and how they tend to lock kids into prepackaged narratives. We also touch of FOMO and JOMO. Here's a link to a FOMO/JOMO post Jeff mentions. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

Lisa shares an update on the DAP revision process, we talk appreciation, and Jeff gets yelled at. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

A quick promo for The Inspired Educator podcast. Watch for new episodes fortnightly on the Child Care Bar And Grill podcast feed.   Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Leave a comment, or ask a question here. Connect with Nicole: Facebook | Instagram | Website Have a guest suggestion? Email Nicole

In this episode, Clare's homesick, Amanda has a friend and 28 Xanax, and Becky hits on a sexy cowboy. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! You can connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

That Early Childhood Nerd, Heather Bernt-Santy joins us to talk about a list Lisa found. Turns out it's some ideas from the book Training Teachers by Deb Curtis, Margie Carter, and Elizabeth Jones. We discuss. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.  

Our favorite children's librarian, Josie Schneider, stops by to share a book recommendation and talk early literacy. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

In this episode, a London hotel suite, discharged phones, and Becky climbing the social ladder. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! You can connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

In this episode, Jeff talks about the playgrounds at a new school near his house which leads to conversation about loose parts, how adult needs often seem more important in the design of environments than the needs of children, and how play will find a way.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats.   Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

This week, we talk tips for fitting play into lesson planning requirements. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

In this episode, Becky leads the mob, Amanda loses her man, and SideTrack gets lucky.   Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! You can connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.

Dan Hodgins joins us to talk about loose parts.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.