Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years

In this episode, "A Conversation About Self-Identity and Self-Esteem", you'll hear Natalie, Kayla, Christina and Bola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program share information about a resource kit that they've created to support educators and children in before and after school programs with their mental health and well-being.This episode and kit is the first of a series of episodes and kits that were created, so stay tuned in the upcoming months to hear and see more. For more information about this kit and the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program, please visit www.ascy.ca or contact Natalie Busato nbusato@ascy.ca or Kayla Davies kdavies@lynwoodcharlton.ca .

In this episode, "A Conversation About Reading To And With Children", you will hear Kim Burns from ASCY,  share her favourite 10 tips for reading to and with young children.

This episode, "A Conversation About Tools For Life", was taken from a larger video presentation recorded with Sue Lepore and Natalie Busato.  This episode focuses on the social emotional learning approach called Tools For Life.This two-part session is intended to support educators by providing an overview of theoretical information about the value of a social, emotional learning approach. Part Two highlights the practical application of the nine key concepts in the early years environments. This recording is about one hour length for each part.  It will provide educators with information, strategies and age appropriate practices, resources and ideas, relevant to children from birth to 12 years and beyond. For the full video recording please visit:  https://vimeo.com/765900374 

In this episode, “A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist-Part 2”, you will hear Evette Sauriol from ASCY continue her conversation with preschool speech and language pathologist, Jacqueline Vignanallo.This episode will look at how preschool speech language pathologists work with educators, resource teachers and school boards, as it relates to families with children with language needs.  In episode 2 of our podcast Jacqueline answered questions about the role of a speech language pathologist,  language development, second-language learners, language delays, how and when to connect with a speech language pathologist, and dispelling myths around children’s speech and language.

What To Do When What Usually Works Doesn't? A Conversation About Separation Anxiety and Adjustment to Care in the Context of Covid-19.  In this podcast, you will hear, ASCY’s Tracey Webster, Leslie Busija and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton on some trends in early learning and care around separation and adjustment to care and the stress of Covid-19 on children, parents and educators.  More information about Dr. Jean Clinton and her book "Love Builds Brains", visit drjeanclinton.com or visit her on social media @drjeanforkidsPlease visit www.ascy.ca for any additional questions or resources.

In this episode, “A Conversation About Pedagogical Documention”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY have a conversation with Rosalba Bortolloti on the multifaceted layers of pedagogical documentation.NOTE: conversations in this podcast are a part of a series of conversations with Rosalba.  In Episode 5, we had a conversation with Rosalba on environments and relationships, and in Episode 11, Rosalba shared insights on the pedagogy of listening.

In this episode, “A Conversation on The Pedagogy of Listening”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY have a conversation with Rosalba Bortolloti on the pedagogy of listening and what that really means for educators when working with children.The conversations in today’s podcast are a part of a series of conversations with Rosalba.  In episode 5 we had a conversation with Rosalba on environments and relationships, and in a future episode, we will have another conversation with Rosalba on pedagogical documentation .

This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on The Thinking Lens & Pedagogical Documentation”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel  in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable.  More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in episode 9.

This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on Starting From A Place of Vision and Values”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel  in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”.Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable. More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in Episode 10. 

In this episode “A Conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton”,  you’ll hear Lois Saunders from ASCY have a conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton.Dr. Clinton is a clinical psychiatrist in the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University’s Division of Child Psychiatry.  She is also the new author of the book "Love Builds Brains".In this conversation,  Dr. Clinton will share insights into her work as she speaks to the big ideas integrated within the chapters of "Love Build Brains". You’ll also hear key messages about supporting educators in their important role of engaging with families of very young children.