The 'Iolani School Podcast features conversations with a wide variety of people associated with the K-12 college preparatory school based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, that was founded in 1863. Hosted by John Tamanaha, the school's Director of Interactive Media, the podcast will often make you feel like a fly on the wall of the Faculty Lounge. Kings Kalohelani is the podcast's audio engineer.
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The Everything ECE Podcast, brought to you by Early Learning Foundations, is a podcast for early childhood educators and leaders. If you work in a child care, preschool or kindergarten setting, The Everything ECE Podcast will provide you with inspiration and actionable steps with professional and personal tips and tricks to find that ideal work-life balance. Join host, Carla Ward, each week as she brings you early childhood topics to help enhance your program and teacher life. The Everything ...
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The Comrades Classroom is a political education project that has but one purpose: to raise political consciousness and encourage our listeners to form study groups that evolve into political cadres engaging in direct action. Political Education. Survival Programs. Mutual Aid.
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#159: Supporting School Age Programs with Jamie-Lee Wagler
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Jamie Wagler joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss the crucial role of school-age educators. She explores the high turnover rates in before and after school programs and their detrimental effects on children. Jamie advocates for the creation of full-time positions to enhance stability, improved training, and stronger community s…
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#158: An Alternative ECE Program with Marlo Humiski of LDS
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Carla Ward interviews Marlo Humiski from Learn, Develop, Succeed (LDS), a nonprofit in BC dedicated to supporting families with learning disabilities. The discussion highlights the Early Risers Program, which provides early intervention in a preschool-like setting, engaging families through community partnerships and workshops. With a focus on lite…
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#157: Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood Spaces with Dr. Jasmine Moses
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Host Carla Ward interviews Dr. Jasmine Moses, an expert in anti-bias early childhood education, discussing the importance of inclusivity in early learning environments. Dr. Moses outlines the four main goals of anti-bias education—identity, diversity, justice, and activism—and emphasizes the need for diverse materials and perspectives in classrooms…
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#156: Systems and How Someone Disqualifies Themselves from a Position with Beth Cannon
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Host Carla Ward engages with leadership strategist Beth Cannon to explore self-disqualification in early childhood education. They discuss the importance of treating early education as a business focused on delivering positive experiences, emphasizing effective systems, core values, and operational efficiency. Beth introduces her Stuck to Strategy …
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#155: Introducing Anji Play with Jesse Robert Coffino
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Carla Ward hosts a discussion with Jesse, CEO of Anji Education, on the transformative Anji Play philosophy in early childhood education. This approach prioritizes love, safety, and children's autonomy, fostering independent problem-solving through unguided play. The conversation highlights the importance of strong relationships with families, the …
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#154: Understanding the Role of The College of ECE with Kristine Parsons
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Carla Ward hosts The Everything ECE Podcast with Kristine Parsons from the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario, discussing the College's vital role in regulating early childhood educators. Kristine explains how the College protects the public through standards, a public register, and handling complaints. The episode highlights Ontario's…
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#153: Innovative Childcare Spaces with Alex Carnio of ProducKIDvity
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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward sits down with Alex Carnio, CEO of Productivity, to explore an innovative childcare model that’s making waves in Kelowna, BC. Alex shares her unique approach to early childhood care, which blends flexible childcare services with co-working spaces for parents. With three centers offering 111 …
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#152: Broadening Horizons: Travel, Diversity, and Inclusion in Early Childhood Literature with 'Iolani Bullock
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Carla Ward hosts the Everything ECE podcast featuring 'Iolani Bullock, who discusses her children's book "Little Lenox Takes Flight," which encourages travel and diversity for preschoolers. Inspired by the lack of diverse travel literature for her son, Bullock emphasizes the importance of representation in children's books and the negative impact o…
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#151: Autonomous Eaters: Embracing Self-Serve Lunch
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Carla Ward explores the concept of self-serve lunches for children, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence and confidence. The discussion covers developmental considerations, benefits such as improved motor skills and healthy eating habits, and practical implementation strategies. Listeners will learn how to gradually introduce self-s…
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#150: Outdoor Learning with Lisa MacKay of The ECC
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Carla Ward and Lisa MacKay explore the vital role of outdoor learning in early childhood education, emphasizing its benefits for children's well-being amidst increasing screen time. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa advocates for inquiry-based learning, highlighting how outdoor environments stimulate curiosity and cognitive development. This e…
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#149: Ethical Dilemmas in ECE with Taylor Aiyadurai of The ECC
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Explore ethical dilemmas in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with Taylor Aiyadurai on the Everything ECE podcast. Learn about common challenges like babysitting after hours and favouritism and the importance of reflecting on personal values and setting professional boundaries. Discover the significance of seeking guidance from policies and colleague…
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#148: Breaking Down Barriers with Tammy Kelly of The ECC
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Carla Ward and Tammy Kelly from Early Childhood Coach team discuss breaking down barriers beyond physical ones on the Everything ECE podcast. Tammy shares experiences with children with disabilities in childcare, highlighting challenges like lack of expertise and parental concerns. Emphasizing the importance of fostering independence and inclusivit…
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#147: Infant and Early Mental Health with Sophie Rayner-Grignon of The ECC
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Educators understand that the period from 0 to 6 years old is crucial for a child's development. This time frame is characterized by rapid growth and significant cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones. However, despite this understanding, infants—those in the earliest stages of this developmental window—are often overlooked when …
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#146: Continuing to Rethink Weapon Play
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Join Carla Ward, host of The Everything ECE Podcast, and special guest Kisa Marx as they continue the insightful conversation from episode #145 on rethinking weapon play in early childhood education. In this episode, Carla and Kisa dive deep into the underlying reasons behind adults' hesitations toward embracing weapon play. They explore the cultur…
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#145: Rethinking Weapon Play with Samuel Broaden
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Weapon play in Early Childhood Education is a controversial topic, to say the least. In this episode Carla Ward and Samuel Broaden come at this topic from different point of views. Samuel offers some lovely insight to why it isn't so much about the weapon play but the conversations we have with children surrounding the topic based on our lived expe…
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#144: Teaching Financial Literacy in ECE with Anthony Delauney
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In this episode of the Everything ECE Podcast, host, Carla Ward welcomes Anthony Delauney, the financial "dadvisor." Anthony is a father of two, a Certified Family Financial Planner, a Behavioral Financial Advisor, and the author of the award-winning "Owning the Dash" children's book series. He shares his innovative approach to teaching children fo…
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Michael Kostecki '24 -- U.S. Presidential Scholar
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United States Presidential Scholar Michael Kostecki '24 shares his thoughts about a wonderful 13-year journey through ‘Iolani School, which included a senior year that also saw him serve as a proconsul, earn the title of valedictorian, captain the boys soccer ILH championship team and publish his research in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Trul…
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#143: 5 Ways to Develop Autonomy in Children
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Join Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast as she discusses a critical aspect of early childhood education: giving children autonomy. Carla explains why fostering a sense of independence is essential for young learners' development and offers practical advice on how educators can support autonomy in their programs. Tune in to discover effective …
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Explore practical strategies and insights for creating an inclusive learning environment for left-handed learners in early childhood education on The Everything ECE Podcast. Join host Carla Ward as she shares valuable tips to support the unique needs of left-handed children in the classroom.Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/142…
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#141: Navigating Risk and Challenge in Child Care with Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC
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In this episode, Carla Ward is joined by Katie-Lynn Parkinson of ECCDC to dive into the crucial topic of risk and challenge in early learning programs. Together, they explore why educators should lean into potential risks rather than shy away from them. Katie-Lynn breaks down the distinction between risk and challenge versus hazards or dangers, off…
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#140: Rhyming Colossal Words with Colette Hiller
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Dive into the world of rhyme and colossal words for kids with host Carla Ward and special guest Colette Hiller on The Everything ECE Podcast! Join Carla as she sits down with Colette, a writer, arts producer, and author of the critically acclaimed poetry book "The B on Your Thumb." With a background in acting on the London stage and appearances in …
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#139: Ditching the Copycat Crafts Mindset with Faigie Kobre
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This week on The Everything ECE Podcast, host Carla Ward is joined by special guest Faigie Kobre, a seasoned early childhood educator passionate about fostering creativity in the classroom. In the episode titled "Ditching the Copycat Crafts Mindset," Faigie shares her expertise gained from years as an early childhood teacher and director and leadin…
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#138: The STEAM of PLAY with Susie Beghin
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This week, Susie Beghin joins Carla Ward on the podcast to explore the exciting realm of STEAM in Early Childhood Education. As they chat, you can almost feel the energy as they discuss the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, all within the context of early learning. There's a particular moment where Carla is illumin…
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#137: Tech in ECE with Jamee Herbert of Bridgecare
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Jamee Herbert joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to talk tech and putting systems in place to lighten the burden on Early Childhood Education. Jamee walks us through the Bridgecare system and how it supports administrative duties in child care and the parents in those programs. Show notes: elfoundations.com/137…
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#136: The Dark Connection Between Early Childhood and Serial Killers
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Dive into the chilling connection between childhood experiences and serial killers in our latest podcast episode! From early trauma to criminal behaviour, we uncover the importance of early childhood education in rewriting the script for future generations. Tune in to unlock the secrets of the mind and learn how nurturing environments can be a powe…
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#135: Verbs as Projects with Heather Jackson
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Heather Jackson, owner of The Sunflower School, joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss verbs as projects. As a Reggio-inspired educator, Heather has spent many years researching, reflecting and discussing Early Childhood Education and how to take a child’s interest using verbs and play schemas to begin a project without falling i…
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Carey Inouye -- AP Physics Teacher
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A cherished member of the faculty since 1977, Dr. Carey Inouye '66 shares his unparalleled perspective on ‘Iolani School. Topics of discussion include his days as a student, The Rev. David P. Coon, Eddie Hamada '46, Gina Wang '22 and the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. Please subscribe to the ‘Iolani School Podcast. Mahalo!…
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#134: Using Puppets as a Teaching Tool with Ashley Jefferson
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Ashley Jefferson joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss why bringing puppetry arts into the classroom can change the teaching game. Puppets can bring so much value to your program. Ashley dives into the importance of being present, not overthinking how to use the puppets and the learning possibilities that come with puppets! Show…
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#133: Trauma and Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood Education with Cara Caudle
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In a recent podcast episode, Cara Caudle engages in a discussion with host Carla Ward, delving into the nuances of trauma and trauma-informed practices. Cara emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach to development, particularly in early childhood, where she highlights the significance of focusing on social-emotional domains. She un…
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#132: Positive Connections with Sarah Scrivens
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It was almost 4 years ago when our worlds were flipped upside down. We went from living our lives unmasked and in close proximity to others to, almost overnight, keeping our distance and being masked up. Even though it was another life ago, we are still working through the consequences of COVID-19, especially for our youngest learners. Socio-emotio…
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#131: Active Advocacy with Angelica Celinska
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Angelica Celinska from The Voice of Early Childhood joins Carla Ward to talk about advocacy for Early Childhood. It doesn't have to be big, grand and scary, but we can still step outside our comfort zone and make a big impact. Angelica shares actionable ways that we can make a difference. Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/131…
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#130: Early Literacy with Beck Goodman
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Beck Goodman joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to talk about how to build early literacy skills in a play-based, child-led environment. This podcast is a must listen as educators have the ability to bring a love of literacy into the lives of children, if done correctly. Beck shares tons of examples, tips and tricks that educators can i…
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#129: Breaking the Babysitter Stigma with Candi Vajana
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Candi Vajana joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss her career as a nanny and how she combatted the stigma as a babysitter, a struggle for nannies and Early Childhood Educators alike. She shares her experience as a nanny working with high-net-worth families and how her consultancy and specialized training, The Experienced Nanny, …
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#128: Beyond the Pay with Lisa Lalonde
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Lisa Lalonde joins podcast host, Carla Ward, to engage in a comprehensive exploration of Early Childhood Education (ECE), offering a full 360-degree view of the profession. They address the prevalent issue of ECEs deserving higher pay but go beyond that, delving into the various push and pull factors influencing whether individuals in this professi…
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#127: The Power of Resilience with Kisa Marx
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In this episode, we sit down with Kisa Marx, an extraordinary educator and childcare owner whose journey in 2023 took an unexpected turn when she began to heed the whispers of the universe. Join us as Kisa shares her remarkable story of discovery, from her initial steps as an educator to the pivotal moment when she realized there was something more…
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#126: Understanding Emotional Regulation
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Carla Ward, host of The Everything ECE Podcast, explores the vital role early childhood educators play in understanding and nurturing children's emotional development. Beginning with a discussion on emotional milestones and the impact of the pandemic, Carla emphasizes the neurological foundations of emotional regulation, involving key areas like th…
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#125: Using Enneagrams to Improve Team Dynamics with Alyssa Sanford
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Carla Ward is joined by Instructional Designer and Enneagram coach, Alyssa Sanford to talk about the different Enneagram types and the personalities that they each represent. Alyssa dives into how knowing one's enneagram and that of their team members can really amplify and improve team dynamics. Show Notes: elfoundations.com/125…
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#124: The Whole Child Alphabet with Stacy Benge
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Author and Early Childhood speaker, Stacy Benge, joins Carla Ward on the podcast this week to talk about her new book, The Whole Child Alphabet, and how educators can bring the alphabet to play and WHY it's so important. The tips she shares are perfect for when parents ask how their child is learning their alphabet in a play-based program. Show Not…
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#123: How Research Amplifies Early Childhood Education with Educare
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In this episode, Carla Ward interviews 3 members of the Educare team to discuss the importance of research in Early Childhood Education and a Research Agenda that they have developed in order to address the opportunity gap and truly advance racial equity. Show Notes: www.elfoundations.com/123
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#122: The Benefits of ECE Coaching with Adva Hanan
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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Adva Hanan joins Carla Ward to discuss the need for ECE Coaching. Adva dives into how an ECE coach can help teachers level up and find work-life balance. She shares her experiences as an educator and breaks down the qualities to look for in a coach. Tune in to gain insights on the benefits of coaching …
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#121: Getting Comfortable with Lice with Ilene Steinberg
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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, we attempt to bust myths and raise awareness about head lice infestations — a common yet stigmatized issue. We are joined by Ilene Steinberg, also known as the Lice Queen, whose expertise in lice treatment spans over 20 years. Together, we delve into topics varying from the reasons behind itching, dete…
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#120: Driving Change in Early Education Policies
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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Nonie Lesaux, co-founder of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative, joins the podcast. Nonie shares the incredible work they are doing to revolutionize early education, from groundbreaking studies on early learning and development to a professional learning academy for leaders in the field. Nonie a…
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#119: Innovative Thinking to Tackle the Child Care Crisis with Allyx Schiavone
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Join Carla Ward and guest, Allyx Schiavone, as they dive feet-first into the crisis in education and the urgent need for change. Without action, the situation will only worsen. They discuss being mission-driven and Allyx shares an innovative strategy they are doing in New Haven, Connecticut, to increase ECE wages without charging parents more. List…
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Risa Beer -- Film Production Teacher
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After an award-winning career as a documentary filmmaker, Mrs. Risa Beer has taught Film Production in the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership since the day it opened in 2013. During the past decade, several of her students have earned local, national and international accolades for their work. She helps ‘Iolani School's young filmmakers …
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#118: Exploring Kindergarten Practices Worldwide with Klavdija Svet
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In this episode, Carla Ward is joined by special guest Klavdija Svet. Together, they discuss the fascinating world of kindergarten education, discussing the similarities and differences they've observed across the globe. Klavdija shares the mission of Kindergartens International, which aims to globally empower early childhood educators through lear…
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#117: Harnessing the Power of Documentation with Ron Grady
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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla delves into the importance of documentation in early childhood education with guest, Ron Grady. They discuss the value of systematic recording and documentation to observe the evolution of children's practices within a community. They emphasize the need for reflection and mental health in educato…
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#116: Artistic Innovation with Elena Loson from Nube Lab
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In this episode, Carla interviews Elena Loson from Nube Lab in Chile. Nube Lab is a trailblazing organization that seamlessly blends the arts with education. Elena shares their remarkable journey, from intuitive beginnings to holistic community engagement. Nube Lab offers extracurricular programs, teacher training, and creative curriculum units tha…
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#115: Navigating Professional Friendships with Diane Kashin
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In this episode, Carla welcomes Diane Kashin, a prominent figure in the world of early childhood education in Ontario, Canada, and a retired ECE professor. Diane highlights the importance of professional friendships in the ECE community and shares her experiences as a blogger in the field, where she explores various aspects of early childhood educa…
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#114: Investing in Children's Financial Future with Emily Naddaf from Wealthsimple Foundation
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Join host Carla Ward as she discusses an important topic that usually takes a back seat in Early Childhood Education - securing our children's financial future. Emily Naddaf from Wealthsimple Foundation shares insights on why early financial education and savings matter. Discover government programs like the Canada Learning Bond and Canada Educatio…
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#113: How to Turn Your Expertise and Knowledge Into a Profitable Digital Course with Amy Porterfield
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Online marketing expert author and top-ranked podcast host, Amy Porterfield, joins Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast to discuss digital courses and why Early Childhood Educators need to join the world of generating passive income. Amy’s action-by-action approach proves that even the newest online entrepreneurs can bypass the overwhelm, and i…
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