Best Cindy Terebush Podcasts (2024)

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309: The Dolls are the Children with Cindy and Alison 16:05

21h ago16:05

16:05

Doll play may be more symbolic than you think! Cindy and Alison discuss how children use playing with dolls to figure out not only others but also themselves.By Cindy Terebush

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308: Visually Connect Ideas with Hexagons with Cindy and Alison 20:27

8d ago20:27

20:27

Children benefit from visuals of all types, and making connections between ideas is no different. Using paper in the shape of hexagons, we can make a visual representation of how their ideas connect. We might even discover connections in their conversations we hadn't considered before! Join Cindy and Alison for this lively conversation about hexago…

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307: Talking About Nursery Rhymes with Cindy and Alison 23:00

15d ago23:00

23:00

Nursery rhymes are fun for children to learn and have life lessons that we can introduce to children. Cindy and Alison have a great time reciting nursery rhymes and discovering the messages they teach. You will never look at some nursery rhymes the same way again!By Cindy Terebush

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306: Guiding Behavior While Respecting Cultures with Cindy and Alison 17:01

22d ago17:01

17:01

When we talk with children about their behavior, it is important to remember that different families and cultures may have their own values, priorities, and ways they teach respect. Join Cindy and Alison as they consider differences between how cultures treat eye contact, use tone of voice, and more.…

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305: Children Plan for Play with Cindy and Alison 18:28

29d ago18:28

18:28

If we use morning large group time to allow children to plan their time during free play, will they build more skills and allow us to better understand their creative thinking? Cindy and Alison discuss the benefits of children planning their time and how we can facilitate that.By Cindy Terebush

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304: Provocations vs Instructions in Early Education with Cindy and Alison 19:12

1M ago19:12

19:12

Provocations challenge children to explore their interests in a deeper, meaningful, and self-directed way. Join Cindy and Alison to learn the difference between offering provocations and giving instructions and to get some ideas for providing provocations in your setting.By Cindy Terebush

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303: What is Cooking with Kids with Cindy and Alison 17:03

1M ago17:03

17:03

You don't need a kitchen to cook with young children. Cooking activities should be done with early learners all the time! They build many skills, and it has great value; yet, people are hesitant to facilitate the experiences. Join Cindy and Alison to learn how this can be possible with all children, including those with allergies.…

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302: Sibling Rivalry and Individuality with Cindy and Alison 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Sibling rivalry is common and part of typical development for many children. Join Cindy and Alison to learn one of the main reasons for sibling rivalry (and it isn't always attention!).By Cindy Terebush

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301: Separate Training is Not Always Equal with Cindy and Alison 17:56

2M ago17:56

17:56

There are reasons why early childhood staff members may be attending training with different facilitators or on different days. The same is true for families who watch information about raising children. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what to do because separate trainings aren't always equal.…

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300: 300 Episodes- A Surprise to Us All with Cindy and Alison 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

Cindy and Alison discuss the inspiration behind the episodes in the podcast and how that can remind us all of the amazing early childhood education and parenting environment. Join them for a fun look back and a look forward!By Cindy Terebush

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299: Bring the Joy Back to Reading with Cindy and Alison 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

There is evidence that children are not reading and not enjoying reading as much as in the past. You may think this is due to technology, not it is not! Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how to bring back joy for reading starting at the youngest age groups.By Cindy Terebush

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298: Yes, You Need Research-Based Standards with Cindy and Alison 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

It can be challenging to shift our mindsets from relying on our experience with young children to relying on research-based standards and objectives. Cindy and Alison discuss why using research-based standards and objectives matters and how it can change our understandings of each child's development.…

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297: Least Restrictive Family Involvement with Cindy and Alison 18:56

3M ago18:56

18:56

Should schools and early childhood programs have requirements for families that can limit their involvement in their children's early education experience? Cindy and Alison discuss our ethics and the restrictions that exist in some early childhood settings.By Cindy Terebush

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296: What Does All That Stand For? The ABCs of ECE with Cindy and Alison 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

No one loves initials or acronyms more that people who work in early childhood education. CITE, NAEYC, ABC, LRE, and a whole list of others can confuse teachers and families. Join Cindy and Alison to learn some of the most commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in the world of early education.By Cindy Terebush

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295: The Impact of Ignoring with Cindy and Alison 19:10

3M ago19:10

19:10

For generations, adults thought ignoring behaviors was the way to teach children and change their behavior. That might work in the short term, but what does ignoring do to the lasting psyche? Join Cindy and Alison to discuss what we know today about the impact of ignoring.By Cindy Terebush

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294: What ARE Sensory Experiences with Cindy and Alison 15:09

4M ago15:09

15:09

"Sensory" is a hot and sometimes misused word when products are marketed to families and early childhood programs. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss experiences that are truly multi-sensory...and those that really are not.By Cindy Terebush

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293: The Dress Up and Spirit Day Nightmare with Cindy and Alison 21:13

4M ago21:13

21:13

Dress Up and Spirit Days can be stressful for everyone involved. There has to be a better way to have community-building events! Join Cindy and Alison for a spirited discussion of Spirit and Dress Up Days as they consider the challenges they pose, especially for families, and what else we might consider doing.…

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292: Trying to Force Families in with Cindy and Alison 21:02

4M ago21:02

21:02

Is your early childhood program trying to force families to attend events and meetings in person? Is this responsive to the needs of families? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about lessons lost and connections with families that may not suit their needs.By Cindy Terebush

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291: Don't Call It Best Practice with Cindy and Alison 17:15

4M ago17:15

17:15

When we declare something to be "best practice," are we saying there is no other way to meet quality benchmarks? Join Cindy and Alison to consider that phrase and other ways we may want to talk about what we strive to do.By Cindy Terebush

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290: Compliance vs Social-Emotional Development with Cindy and Alison 17:12

4M ago17:12

17:12

Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about adults' goals when they deal with challenging behavior. Are they looking for compliance? Can we teach social-emotional lessons if our goal is compliance?By Cindy Terebush

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289: Forced Buddies with Cindy and Alison 18:07

5M ago18:07

18:07

Can you imagine being forced to interact with people you don't like? It happens to children! Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about whether or not we should be forcing buddies.By Cindy Terebush

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288: Where Are The Infant Toddler Credentials with Cindy and Alison 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

The most rapid brain development takes place between birth and two years old; yet, infant-toddler staff may not have access to credentials to earn degrees in that age group. Will public schools eventually serve infants and toddlers? Will that cause society to focus more on education about that age group? Should private programs seek credentials for…

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287: The Good Child with Cindy and Alison 16:27

5M ago16:27

16:27

Is labeling someone as "the good child" always good for them? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the impact of this seemingly good label we often give to young children.By Cindy Terebush

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286: It's a Character Takeover with Cindy and Alison 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

Early childhood classrooms should have visuals of diversity among human beings. Join us for a discussion about a common trend of using cartoon characters as classroom decorations instead of images of people. When characters replace images of people, what do children miss out on learning? Cindy and Alison talk about that question and more during thi…

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285: The Ditch- Quotes from the Field Pt 2 with Cindy and Alison 20:01

6M ago20:01

20:01

Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss another great quote from an early childhood education professional like you! This discussion focuses on a ditch many early childhood programs and schools can't seem to climb out of even though they may know they should.By Cindy Terebush

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284: What You Give - Quotes from the Field Pt 1 with Cindy and Alison 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

Some of the best quotes come from early childhood education professionals working daily with educators, children, and families. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss a quote about what we should strive to give to children.By Cindy Terebush

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283: Indoor Activities in the Great Outdoors with Cindy and Alison 18:55

6M ago18:55

18:55

It's almost summer! It is time to think about bringing the same activities we do indoors to the outdoors. Cindy and Alison discuss the possibilities for more choices when children play in your playground and outdoor areas.By Cindy Terebush

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282: Is Touch the Most Important Sense with Cindy and Alison 25:06

6M ago25:06

25:06

If a child doesn't touch something, can they truly know it? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about touch and if it is, in fact, the most important of the five senses.By Cindy Terebush

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281: How to Motivate Young Children with Cindy and Alison 18:29

7M ago18:29

18:29

Children need external motivation but we want them to also be internally or intrinsically motivated. Cindy and Alison discuss what children need to know to become more self-motivated about their own learning.By Cindy Terebush

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280: The Background Music Debate with Cindy and Alison 16:51

7M ago16:51

16:51

Is background music helpful, or does it overstimulate children? Join Cindy and Alison for a lively debate about background music in early childhood classrooms.By Cindy Terebush

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279: Pronounciation Strategies with Cindy and Alison 17:21

7M ago17:21

17:21

Do you know a child with a minor pronunciation challenge and/or who does not qualify for speech therapy? While nothing can replace a good speech therapist, there are strategies you can try in classrooms and at home. Join Cindy and Alison to learn strategies you can try, in addition to seeking appropriate therapy.…

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278: Strategies for Creating Belonging with Cindy and Alison 22:46

7M ago22:46

22:46

Laying a solid foundation for a child's belief that they belong includes more than hanging family photos and having books about different cultures. Join Cindy and Alison for more strategies that you can implement.By Cindy Terebush

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277: Meet Anger with Love with Cindy and Alison 21:22

8M ago21:22

21:22

Anger + Anger = More Anger, BUT Anger + Love reaps something else entirely. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the power of meeting children's anger with love. The more challenging the behavior, the more love the child needs!By Cindy Terebush

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276: Cameras for Classroom Scientists with Cindy and Alison 16:05

8M ago16:05

16:05

What are ways children can use cameras to record science experiments and more? Add the classroom scientist, building inspector, and more to your classroom jobs while you support children's understanding of how to collect data. Join Cindy and Alison for this discussion inspired by one of our listeners!…

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275: Knowing Your Own Intelligences with Cindy and Alison 21:39

8M ago21:39

21:39

Howard Gardner taught that there are multiple intelligences. His theory helps us to understand why and how to individualize our teaching, but have you ever taken a test of your intelligences? The results may surprise you. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how results can be unexpected and how they guide us as reflective teachers and families.…

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274: Stages of Empathy Development with Cindy and Alison 19:48

8M ago19:48

19:48

Did you know that theorist Dr. Martin Hoffman identified four Stages of Empathy Development? Empathy might be most apparent to us among older children, but there are stages of development that we can support in the early childhood years. Join Cindy and Alison - together in one room for the first time on this podcast - for an explanation of how chil…

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273: The Purpose of Small Group Learning with Cindy and Alison 22:43

8M ago22:43

22:43

For too long, the focus of working with small groups of early learners was the production of crafts. Small group time supports deeper learning than creating a product. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about small groups and how they should be planned.By Cindy Terebush

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272: Stop Putting Square Pegs into Round Holes with Cindy and Alison 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

Why are we trying to get infants, toddlers, and two to do things that are not age or developmentally-appropriate for them? Why do we do that with older children who are not yet ready? Stop trying to put square pegs in round holes. You don't have to spend valuable learning time trying to herd cats! Join Cindy and Alison for an episode that could emp…

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271: When Is It Time for Team Sports with Cindy and Alison 23:09

9M ago23:09

23:09

The ages at which children can be enrolled in team sports seem to get younger and younger all the time, but are they ready for it? In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss the recommendations and reasons for appropriate ages to start team sports.By Cindy Terebush

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270: The Three Types of Play with Cindy and Alison 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

Did you know there are three types of play that children should experience each day? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how to include spontaneous, guided, and teacher/adult-directed play in each early learner's day.By Cindy Terebush

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269: Are You Overstepping with CIndy and Alison 19:12

9M ago19:12

19:12

Do the children really need your help, or should we let them try for longer? Do we step in, or should we let them figure it out? Cindy and Alison discuss these questions and more as they ponder when to step into children's activities and attempts at independence.By Cindy Terebush

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268: When They Miss Home with Cindy and Alison 18:54

10M ago18:54

18:54

We are living in a digital era, which has benefits and pitfalls. One benefit is the way it can connect people. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about using all of our resources to help children who miss home for any reason.By Cindy Terebush

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267: The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Education with Cindy and Alison 23:19

10M ago23:19

23:19

While AI software is new and somewhat scary, it is possible that artificial intelligence can be used to help early childhood teachers, children, and families. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how AI can be used to benefit you.By Cindy Terebush

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266: Rough Landings with Cindy and Alison 18:04

10M ago18:04

18:04

Returning to an early childhood program can be rough after a fun weekend, long weekend, or extended break. Cindy and Alison discuss that rough landing and ways we may be able to help children re-adapt to our daily routines and experiences.By Cindy Terebush

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265: What Inclusion Looks Like with Cindy and Alison 25:22

10M ago25:22

25:22

Early childhood programs can implement policies and practices of inclusion of all children. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what it means to have an inclusive environment and how we can support that for early learners.By Cindy Terebush

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264: The Foundation is in the Math with Cindy and Alison 25:56

11M ago25:56

25:56

Recent studies show that math is the key to foundational skills for young children, yet the emphasis has almost solely been on literacy skills. Join Cindy and Alison for more information about the role of math skills and what we need to do to build that math-based foundation for children.By Cindy Terebush

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263: The Value of Money with Cindy and Alison 23:43

11M ago23:43

23:43

Ideas about money, its value, and spending it begin in early childhood. Cindy and Alison discuss ways to help young children understand the value of money in early childhood programs and at home.By Cindy Terebush

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262: Weather Keeping You In with Cindy and Alison 21:53

11M ago21:53

21:53

If the weather is keeping you in, how are you offering the children opportunities to have vital gross motor time? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what can be done when weather or air quality prevents outdoor time.By Cindy Terebush

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261: Does Your Admin Know Early Ed with Cindy and Alison 25:56

11M ago25:56

25:56

Even with all we know about the importance of early education, private and publicly funded early education programs may be under the supervision of people without education about our youngest learners. Join Cindy and Alison for a frank discussion about this issue and learn what you can do to stand for what young children need in their early educati…

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260: Co-Designing with Cindy and Alison 25:33

11M ago25:33

25:33

What if children helped us design early childhood spaces by providing insights, feedback, and clues about what draws them in? Children of all ages can tell us or show us what works and does not in their environment. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about staying within the parameters of the Environmental Rating Scales and responding to childr…

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