
Podcast
Tune in for a dynamic mix of topics tailored for early childhood professionals!
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The Role of the Adult in Play
We play a crucial role in supporting a child’s play. Listen as author and CICC Coach Sandy Heidemann joins us for another podcast on the importance of play. She talks about our role as observer and stage manager, expanding on how we can help build play success for children. She also gives us different ways we can be a part of the play. We can use parallel play as a tool, be a co-player, or a play leader or facilitator.
(Length: 18:42)
The Importance of Play in a Child’s Life
Author and CICC Coach Sandy Heidemann joins us and she shares the ways play supports and enhances a child’s development of language, motor skills, cognitive skills, and social-emotional skills.
(Length: 17:26)Music and Preschool Development
Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of preschoolers and how music can help build skills. Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.
(Length: 19:48)Music and Toddler Development
Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of toddlers and how music can help build skills. Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.
(Length: 22:20)
Music and Infant Development
Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of infants and how music can help build skills. Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.
(Length: 21:23)The Music and Learning Connection
Listen as podcast guests Dianna Babcock and Jane Tate of MacPhail Center for Music discuss the evidence that music does have a positive impact on a young child’s executive functioning skills. Helpful tips for infusing music into your setting will also be shared.
(Length: 20:56)