Welcome to the blog for The Reflective Teacher Podcast. Here you will find every episode of the show along with show notes and resources from each episode.
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Marthe and Lindsey, of The Reflective Teacher Podcast, share a little TIP (Truth, Inquiry, Prompt) with their audience on the importance of play and then encourage teachers to go and try out the prompt!
VIcky Kairy from Jewish New Teacher Project shares the importance of mentorship for new and seasoned teachers! Having a mentor in the early years of teaching retains teachers and vastly improves their performance and happiness.
BrookeLynne Dukes is back and sharing more tips and tricks on how to slow down, become more self-aware and self-regulated during moments of frustration. She breaks down the different types of unconscious thoughts people have that typically send people into more of a spiral. Listen to her tips for how to recognize what’s happening and regulate your body and mind!
Marthe and Lindsey, of The Reflective Teacher Podcast, chat about all things makerspaces! They share ideas on how to get started, materials, and resources.
Leah shares insights into OT in early childhood that will give teachers a newfound perspective! As a former teacher, she offers practical suggestions of ways to look at your classroom and also seek help when needed.
Anna Hartman shares how her passion for EC education turned into action and advocacy. Find out ways you too can be bold and become an advocate for what you believe in in the EC education world.
Meilssa Hendrickx, from AMAZEworks, shares a little about the important work that can be done in classrooms to create an inclusive community using Persona Dolls and other educational programs. It starts with educators! There is so much to learn and so many ways to make our children feel loved and like they belong.
Ann shares her passion for STEM work with children through materials and provocations that can inspire children to explore with construction materials and connect to science, technology, engineering, and math every day!
Heather Jackson shares a new way of thinking about project-based learning! Thinking of projects as nouns is too limiting, we must think of projects as verbs, therefore making the learning more dynamic, active, and rich!
Dan Hodgins, author, and consultant, shares insights and observations that will help to support boys in your classroom.
Sally Haughey talks about the importance and magic of reflection for teachers! It most certainly is a superpower!
Dr. Alana Lopez shares tips and reflective practices for handling big emotions that children experience daily.
Dr. Alana Lopez shares tips and reflective practices for handling big emotions that children experience daily.
Margie Pines speaks to the importance of outdoor play and gratitude for it, plus she gives great tips for how to spark wonder and bring the outdoors inside when needed!
Julianne Wurm speaks candidly about her life experience in Reggio-inspired calssrooms. From the enviornment to taking risks.
Jenna Adler speaks about distance learning, how to keep it simple, and connect with children! We love her ideas that are not only educational but fun for children while navigating distance learning.
Erin Walsh talks technology with us! How much screen time is too much? She sheds a positive light on technology and children which will ease your mind as a parent and/or educator!
There are so many emotions as a teacher when beginning again for the new school year or when transitioning a new group of students. Teachers feel overwhelmed to get everything prepared; to make the environment welcoming and just right, to get everything labeled and all the administrative tasks complete. But what about all of the other elements that go into new beginnings? Likewise, If teachers are feeling all of these emotions: excitement, stress, nerves, isn’t it safe to say that our youngest learners are feeling all of this and more? This episode covers the importance of belonging and attachment in EC and provides teachers with easy-to-implement activities that make any new beginning successful.
