That Early Childhood Nerd
Latest Episodes
NERD_0126 Movement Is Not Misbehavior
Author and speaker Rae Pica joins the podcast to discuss how honoring children's need to move can reduce behaviors we find challenging. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron,
NERD_0125 Tattoos and Dress Codes
In which Laura and Heather talk tattoos, young children, and that time we got our noses pierced. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link,
NERD_0124 Sticker Charts vs Human Complexity
Sticker charts are easy, working through human complexity is not, but our children deserve the effort. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link,
NERD_0123 Nature Based ECE
Rachel Larimore, author of Preschool Beyond Walls, has some great advice for including nature in our ECE programs. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link,
NERD_0122 Too Much Advocacy Part 2
My continuing conversation with Travis Manley of Progressive Preceptors. 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.
NERD_0121 Too Much Advocacy Part 1
Is it possible we've created problems for ourselves and our programs with our advocacy? Travis Manley is back to help us figure it out. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron,
NERD_0120 Save Your Bold Energy for Love
Author and speaker Erin Ramsey joins me to encourage us to save our bold energy for love as we work with families and each other. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron,
NERD_0119 Using Our Voice
It’s easier than you might think to advocate for ECE with politicians and other community members. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link,
NERD_0118 Sustained Shared Thinking
Sustained shared thinking, mind-mindedness, sports broadcasting....whatever you call it, Emma and Heather have some thoughts about keeping it real. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron,
NERD_0117 Teacher Roles in Children’s Play Part 2
Heather and Lisa Murphy finish their conversation about teacher roles identified in the ECE classic The Play's the Thing: Teachers' Roles in Children's Play Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron,