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PODCAST

The Reflective Teacher Podcast

Lindsey Elliott and Marthe Weil

Guest experts share personal stories of struggles, successes, and growth with encouraging ah-ha moments for teachers.

education k-12

All Episodes

00:15:14

The Importance of Play: TIP Mini Episode

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/10/24

Episode Notes:Truth: Play creates children who have strong adaptive skills and creativity.Inquiry/Prompt:Closely watch/observe your students’ engage in play today.Pick one designated open-ended play area (i.e. blocks, kitchen, dress-up area) and observe for a good amount of time. What are the skills that the children are learning through this play? (Social, emotional, early literacy or math concepts, etc…)What are some ways the children are adapting?What creativity do you see through their play?Did

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00:27:37

Mentorship: Jewish New Teacher Project Ft. Vicky Kairy

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/10/17

Show Notes:The goal of a mentor: help teacher becomes best/effective new teacherBe a sounding board for the teacherBrainstorm and problem solve with the teacherAllow the teacher to reflect on their classroom by taking a step backA mentor is a sounding board and active listener. JNTP (Jewish New Teacher Project) has outlined ways to support teachers as a mentor. They provide a ‘cheat sheet’ for ways to respond and language to use when mentoring teachers! (i.e. “selective scripting” and “entry

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00:51:46

How to Show Up For Yourself (And Your Students) Ft....

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/10/10

Teacher Take-AwaysUnconscious Thoughts and How to Take Action: Assume Intent: These assumptions get in our way and are usually negative. We typically assume the worst. Take Action: Give people good intentions! Magnifying: Make things seem bigger than they really are. Take Action: step back and don’t show up with panic. Labeling: We label kids and ourselves. Our brains naturally label things we don’t understand because it feels safe. Take Action: Think of things less in terms of deficits and labels

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00:31:45

Makerspace Basics for Early Childhood Classrooms

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/10/03

Take-AwaysFind a space (corner/shelf/tray) to designate as your makerspace.Think about safety/rules you’ll share/model for your students.Fasteners to gather: tape (masking, duct, scotch, washi), glue (wood, elmer’s, tacky), staples.Collect materials:Recycled materials (cardboard, egg cartons, plastic bottles)Home Depot buys (hardware stores will often give scraps and leftovers to teachers, just ask!)BeadsYarn/string/ribbonRocks, seashells (natural materials)Paper clips, wireRubber bandsOld cd’s and

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01:02:41

Occupational Therapy in EC ft. Leah Hiller

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/09/26

Check out our sponsors:PlaygroundAJUShow Notes:To learn more about Leah and her work, visit Hiller Therapy and follow her on Instagram for tips you can do at school (or home) and upcoming workshops!Teacher Takeaways: What does Occupational Therapy cover exactly? Think: How do kids spend their time? (So basically everything ;) Categories OT looks at Fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, visual motor skills, executive functioning to name a few…The purpose of OT is FUNCTION. We want children to

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01:30;21

Policy and Advocacy in Early Childhood Ft. Anna Hartman

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/09/19

Teacher TakeawaysAdvocacy: building a sense of boldness and finding allies.” - AnnaAdvocates set goals and make commitments.Constantly educate yourself:Subscribe to credible sources and social media -NAEYC (policy page) Find networks of people that also care about what you do (your field)!Put out “a call to action!” Senators, congressmen— they all need to hear from teachers!SAY: “Hi ______, we need _______ and want to thank you for ________.”ResourcesReferenced in the InterviewLinks for finding

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00:41:02

AMAZEworks Persona Dolls Ft. Melissa Hendrickx

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/09/12

To find out more about Persona Dolls and the AMAZEworks education programs, visit the AMAZEworks website Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amazeworks, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazeworks1996/?hl=enWhat is a persona doll? It’s a (life-sized) doll that is brought into a classroom and becomes a member of that class. Persona dolls share stories, advice, and problems.Benefits of Persona Dolls: Promote social skills through interactions.Support social-emotional development through

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00:53:30

STEM and Construction Play in EC Ft. Ann Gadzikowski

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2021/09/05

Ann Gadzikowski:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agadzikowskiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-gadzikowski-263501132/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnGadzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anngadz/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/anngadz/RESOURCES FROM THE SHOW:“Young Architects at Play: STEM Activities for Young Children” by Ann GadzikowskiChicago Architecture CenterLEGO websiteAmerican Jewish University

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00:43:10

Projects as Verbs Ft. Heather Jackson

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/11/22

SHOW NOTES:Think of projects as VERBS (active) rather than nouns (people, place, thing). Projects as verbs allow for depth and complexity. Children are always in full-body, active play. Think of big ideas as verbs too.Think when observing play: “What’s fascinating/captivating about _____?”Observe: What are their play interests? Play schemas fit into verbs as projects because they are verbs. Play Schemas: Transporting, Orientation, Enclosing, Transforming. For a full list, click HERE. Watch for these

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00:38:53

Boys in the Classroom ft. Dan Hodgins

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/11/08

We spend a lot of time telling boys (and children) what they shouldn’t do; we should tell them what they can do.Have Moveable parts for children. “Moveable parts” include: Broom, rake, shovel, blocksCriteria when buying items think: Real, Relevant, Hooked to an emotional experience Send a letter to parents listing typical, developmentally appropriate behavior so they know they are not alone and these things happen! Sample letter in Daniel’s book “Boys, Changing the Classroom, Not the Child.” Pause

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00:52:47

Reflection as a Teaching Superpower ft. Sally Haughey

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/11/01

Follow Sally and Fairy Dust Teaching on all of her social media platforms!Website: FairyDustTeaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FairyDustTeachingBlogInstagram: http://instagram.com/fairydustteachingPinterest:http://pinterest.com/fairydustteach/Get a monthly Wonder Box delivered to your inbox; filled with ideas to enhance the learning and exploring in your classroom!Sally’s Book!Sally’s Reflective Practices:“The Big Red Book”Each child has 20 pages with pictures and notes on them.Sticky

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00:41:43

Children and Self-Regulation Ft. BrookeLynne Dukes

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/10/26

-Behavior is communication: a child is triggered.-What can we do when a child is triggered? Jump in and teach a skill!-On Sharing: Don’t make kids give up toys and share at that moment. -Say: “ __ is using that toy now, you can have it when they are done.”-Taking something away that is so important to their play is like stopping their learning in its tracks.-It’s so important when a child is dysregulated to just be calm.-For children, knowing that someone is there and loves them is enough.-Toddlers’

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00:39:18

Children, Adults, and Big Emotions Ft. Dr. Alana Lopez

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/10/19

Show Notes:every child has a voice and a message that deserves to be heard. Show up, be present, be responsive as parents/educators/adults. Ask self: What’s my bias? What are my inner feelings? What are my triggers? Asking these questions makes you calmer when you enter these situations bc you know where you stand. Going from reactive to responsive when helping a child with big emotions. Don’t talk when kids aren't ready Take yourself out of it, it’s about helping the kid in the moment. We are a

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00:43:36

Meaningful Outdoor Play Ft. Margie Pines

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/10/12

Outdoor play is so important for mental health! Aim for at least 2 hrs/day.Outdoor play allows for Independence, Risk-taking, freedom, a multi-sensory experience. For risks: have children talk about them and establish boundaries with you before play. Ask: What boundaries are good and important for safety?Intentionally plan for what’s happening in nature and outside on your playground Suggested materials: Binoculars Magnifying glass Buckets (YES, for each child!)Ways to Bring the outdoors inside:

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00:30:25

Environment Ft. Julianne Wurm

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/10/04

-Create space condusive to action in your classroom.-If kids aren’t using the space, change it up! Think of school as a second home, a home-away-from-home. What can you do to make your classroom more home-like?-How are the kids trafficking that area? What kind of play is happening there?-Notice and enhance the environment (change things, rearrange things). You don’t always have to tell the kids about it. If changing environment with them, say, “What if we added… “ or “I notice that ____.” Don’t get

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00:43:22

Distance Learning ft. Jenna Adler

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/09/27

Be OK with fauilure and open to trying new things! We expect our children to learn new things; learn with them! Experiment with all the features that the platform of your choice has to offer.Pick one platform that youâ€™re comfortable with and stick with it. Connection: Daily morning meeting Offers consistency and sets the tone. Follow the same flow that youâ€™d offer in your classroom. Offer small group and one-on-one time. This allows for more children to have time to connect with eachother, the

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45:00:00

Technology and Children ft. Erin Walsh

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/09/19

Take-Aways:Screen time approach: you must think about so many factors other than just time spent. The idea of technology as a ‘place’, think about: WhenQualityWho (is around)RelationshipsMoodIf there is too much (screen time) that gets in the way of things like connection, relationships, and play, then we see a negative outcome.When families use technology together (i.e. Zoom for school!) to connect and learn, then it’s not a toxic subject but rather a useful tool.Technology should be thought of as

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00:40:51

The Project Approach: Ft. Amelia Troutman

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/05/04

Our Guest, Amelia Troutman, is the Manager of Education at the Kohl Children’s Museum in Illinois and has years of experience implementing and teaching the Project Approach, first based off of Judy Harris Helm and Lilian Katz, “Young Investigators: The Project Approach In The Early Years” book and method. Amelia is so knowledgable, warm, and eager to help others learn and teach through this hands-on, project-based approach.For more information about the Kohl Children’s Museum and the Project

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00:50:48

Essential Life Skills: Ft. Ellen Galinsky

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/03/31

On todays episode, our guest is Ellen Galinsky, author of the book Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. In our interview with her, Ellen chats about her background and how she came to write Mind in the Making. She considers herself to be an adventurer, not of mountains or uncharted lands, but of questions— and we were so happy to talk about all of her adventures in this episode! Listen as we go over each of the seven essential life skills Ellen outlines in her

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43:37

Difficult Conversations: Ft. Jordyn Lipton, Rachel...

The Reflective Teacher Podcast ·

2020/03/02

This months episode is about those inevitable moments that we all have when you and a co-teacher, or a colleague, aren’t exactly on the same page; we’re talking about difficult conversations. We decided the best approach to difficult conversations would be to hear from teachers who spend countless hours working together on a daily basis. In the episode we talk to two co-teaching pairs who have had difficult conversations and have grown tremendously from them. First you will hear from Rachel

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