The Preschool Podcast
Ron Spreeuwenberg
The Preschool Podcast, brought to you by HiMama, is a platform for learning from leading professionals in early childhood education. If you work in a daycare, childcare or preschool setting, The Preschool Podcast will provide you with both practical advice for managing your organization, center or classroom, as well as thought provoking content and insights about the field of early childhood education.
Each week, we chat with leaders in early childhood education, from teachers and educators in the classroom with innovative curriculum approaches, to directors who are excelling at empowering their team, and leaders outside of the child care environment that are passionate about making a positive impact on outcomes for young children.
Our goal with The Preschool Podcast is to provide knowledge and inspiration to the future leaders of early childhood education by speaking with experienced and insightful leaders in the world of preschool and early learning today. At HiMama, it is our belief that leadership within early childhood education is crucial to the future of the childcare sector and, of course, the future of our most important asset in this world, our youngest children.
Each week, we chat with leaders in early childhood education, from teachers and educators in the classroom with innovative curriculum approaches, to directors who are excelling at empowering their team, and leaders outside of the child care environment that are passionate about making a positive impact on outcomes for young children.
Our goal with The Preschool Podcast is to provide knowledge and inspiration to the future leaders of early childhood education by speaking with experienced and insightful leaders in the world of preschool and early learning today. At HiMama, it is our belief that leadership within early childhood education is crucial to the future of the childcare sector and, of course, the future of our most important asset in this world, our youngest children.
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Mar 23, 2021 • 26min
Tapping Into Children's Natural Love for Learning
HiMama connected with Meghan Foster, Founder & owner of T is for TOT Curriculum on tapping into children's natural love of learning and how she's created a curriculum to create a seamless transition from young childhood to kindergarten through play-based and engaging activities. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children’s learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!
Mar 16, 2021 • 21min
Supporting Children with Developmental Delays
HiMama recently chatted with Dr. Cara Goodwin, Clinical Psychologist and owner of Parenting Translator on the different ways educators and parents can not only support children with developmental delays and autism but how to recognize the signs early. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children's learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!
Mar 9, 2021 • 21min
How This School's Focus on Social & Emotional Development is Changing Children's Futures
HiMama connected with Dina Scellatio, Preschool Principal at Centner Academy recently to discuss how her school incorporates mindfulness practically into the classrooms. The school's focus on social-emotional development in children is what sets them apart. Dina shares with us a few tips all educators can include in their classroom throughout the day. Find out more about Centner Academy on their website or their Instagram.
Mar 2, 2021 • 28min
How 2020 Has Affected the Field of Early Childhood Education
In this episode of the Preschool Podcast, we connect with Exchange magazine's Editor in Chief, Sara Gilliam on the affects 2020 has had on early childhood education and what we can expect in 2021. Looking to learn more about Exchange Magazine and subscribe to their content? Check out their website, Facebook and, Instagram.
Feb 23, 2021 • 25min
Taking the Plunge in Creating Your Child Care Business During COVID-19
HiMama chats with Dani Christine, Multi-Site Child Care Business Owner, Consultant, and Digital Content Creator of www.ChildcareSites.com. on how to get started with creating your own child care business. Dani dives into the steps on becoming a child care entrepreneur and discusses why now is the best time to start your own business more than ever. Connect with Dani through her website, Instagram & Facebook to learn more.
Feb 17, 2021 • 31min
The 5 R's for Teaching Self Regulation in Young Children
As an adult, we can all use a gentle nudge to remind us to practice our self-regulation techniques. But, how can we help young children learn these techniques that we've been practicing for decades? We connected with Jill Franks, PhD and Health and Wellness Specialist about how educators and parents can teach and practice self-regulation with young kids through 5 easy steps!
Feb 9, 2021 • 31min
How to Advocate as an Individual for the Field of Early Childhood Education
In this episode, we chat with Jane Ann Benson of Early Childhood Ally about what it means to be an ally in the field of early childhood education and getting the right people to notice our work in the field. She shares with us 4 useful tips educators can do right now to advocate for our field to help increase our pay, our rights and bring more funding to our field. Connect with Jane Ann through her website to learn how you can become an advocate in your community!
Feb 2, 2021 • 25min
How to Get Staff on Board with your Employee Brand
Thinking of re-branding your child care? HiMama chatted with Beth Cannon, Entrepreneur, educator and Key Note Speaker of Beth Cannon Speaks about creating a culture and brand in your child care center. Beth gives us 5 tangible tips on how to ensure your employees align and adhere to your goals and brand as a company. Connect with Beth through her website and join her Facebook Group!
Jan 26, 2021 • 24min
How Educators and Parents Can Support Children's Learning and Development with Music
Music plays an important role in children's development. It helps create a secure attachment in very young children and can help older children express themselves through free movement, making music, and singing. In this episode, we chat with Maryann Harman from Music with Mar on how educators and parents can support children's learning, and why it's so important to help with other areas of development. Connect with Mar through her YouTube, website, and Instagram!
Jan 19, 2021 • 21min
How This Committee is Changing the Way Early Childhood Educators are Supported in their Profession
In this episode, we talk with Karina Langevin, RECE and Co-Founder of the Early Childhood Education Committee of Ontario (ECEC-ON). She gives us some insight into the future of child care in Ontario and how the ECEC-ON organization is working to change the field of early childhood and help solve a worldwide problem of providing educators with resources and assistance in the field. Find out more about the Early Childhood Education Committee of Ontario and how they can support you on their website.
