Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years

In this episode you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Shannon Elfner and Nicole Bloomkvist from Mary Poppins Co op Preschool in Caledonia.  Shannon and Nicole will ask us to think about the celebrations that we typically acknowledge and celebrate in child care programs, and how and why we may consider celebrating something else.

In this episode, “A Conversation About Exploring the Earth and Gardening Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Lynn Sheridan and Susie Dyck from Calvary Daycare in Simcoe who discuss the outdoors, gardening and the transformation of their outdoor environments through their earth exploration project. The conversations in today’s podcast are a part of a series of conversations we're having with educators on the outdoors, so be sure to listen to Episode 25: "A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors"  and upcoming episodes when we chat with other educators about their outdoor spaces. 

 In this episode,  “A Conversation About Being in Relationship with the Outdoors”, you will hear ASCY’s Kim Burns have a conversation with Kaylee Talbot and Amelia Pratt from Village Treehouse Childcare, who share their views on outdoor environments and how they work with children and families on creating a respect for the outdoors, through gardening, land based learning and appreciating long periods of time outdoors. To see photos of what Kaylee and Amelia have created and to learn more about their projects, you could check them out on Instagram @underthemapletree.The conversations in today’s podcast are a part of a series of conversations we're having with educators on the outdoors, so be sure to listen to Episode 26, when we chat with another educator about the evolution of her outdoor space. 

Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui; "Une conversation sur les cheminements de carrière et le mentorat", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock, d’ASCY, en conversation avec Julie Oke, Directrice du programme Le Petit Navire, discuter le rôle important que les relations professionnelles et le mentorat ont joué dans sa carrière.Nous vous souhaitons une bonne écoute !

In this episode, "A Conversation About Exploring Inclusive Spaces", you'll hear Susan Lepore, Lynn Vanderbrug, Kayla Davies, and Christina Viola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program share information about a second resource kit that they've created to support educators and children in before and after school programs on creating and having inclusive spaces for everyone.    For more information about this kit and the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program, please visit www.ascy.ca or contact Christina Viola cviola@ascy.ca or Kayla Davies kdavies@lynwoodcharlton.ca . (NOTE: Episode 17 "A Conversation About Exploring Self-Identity and Self-Esteem" is about the first kit created by the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program)

In this episode, “A Conversation About Gender Diversity with Marc Battle, Alan Thomson and Jeff Bushell, you will hear ASCY’s Nicole Colterman facilitate a conversation with Marc, Alan and Jeff as they dig into many layers of being male early childhood educators.  Our three male guests will discuss the issues, challenges and perks of being male ECEs and they also ask us to think about who should be in the lives of children, no matter their gender.[The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Affiliated Services for Children & Youth.]

In this episode “A Conversation About The Importance of Free Play with Pierre Harrison” you will hear ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock have a conversation with Pierre Harrison, who is a play ambassador that works to promote play as a fundamental necessity for a healthy, engaging and fulfilling life.  For more information about Pierre, please visit www.playlearnthink.com.  

Dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui "Une conversation sur l'importance du jeu libre avec Pierre Harrison", vous entendrez Nancy Baverstock d’ASCY avoir une conversation avec Pierre, un ambassadeur du jeu libre qui travaille à promouvoir le jeu libre comme une nécessité fondamentale pour une vie saine, engageante et épanouissante. Pour plus d'informations sur Pierre Harrison, veuillez visiter www.playlearnthink.com.

In this episode “A Conversation With Heather Jackson About Being in Relationship with Materials”, you will hear ASCY’s Paola Hohenadel and Leslie Busija, have a conversation withThe Sunflower School’s executive director Heather Jackson about their materials research projects and their approaches to being in relationship with materials.The Sunflower School is located in Orangeville, Ontario. For more information about the school and Heather Jackson visit their website www.thesunflowerschool.ca  or find them on Instagram @thesunflower_studio.

In this episode “A Conversation About Singing and Music”, you will hear ASCY Professional Learning Consultants, Kim Burns and Leslie Busija, discuss the importance of singing to and with young children, along with some tips and strategies on how you can successfully add singing and music to early years settings.