Best Cindy Terebush Podcasts (2024)

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

4d 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

11d 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

19d 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

26d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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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259: Choices, Breaks, and Stuff with Cindy and Alison 21:34

4M ago21:34

21:34

Join Cindy and Alison as they take their own advice (some of which they have been giving you for years!).By Cindy Terebush

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258: Why STEM Became STEAM with Cindy and Alison 20:28

5M ago20:28

20:28

Remember when early childhood programs focused on including STEM activities, and then all of a sudden, the acronym became STEAM? Join Cindy and Alison to learn why Art belongs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.By Cindy Terebush

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257: Proud of the Little Things with Cindy and Alison 17:40

5M ago17:40

17:40

Adults often express pride and teach children about being proud when big things happen. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about teaching children to be proud of the little things, too!By Cindy Terebush

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256: Being Music Makers with Cindy and Alison 19:08

5M ago19:08

19:08

Just like children are makers of art and creators of dramatic play scenes, they should be given the chance to be music makers! Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how to help children access the creative outlet of music and movement.By Cindy Terebush

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255: Being Storytellers with Cindy and Alison 17:43

5M ago17:43

17:43

Telling stories builds children's comprehension, language, social skills, and more. Join Cindy and Alison for food for thought about storytelling and encouraging stories in addition to reading books.By Cindy Terebush

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254: Should We Say "Brain Break" with Cindy and Alison 18:23

6M ago18:23

18:23

Is moving around actually a break for the brain? Are we putting too much emphasis on what children do at tables instead of when they are moving around? Join Cindy and Alison as they answer these questions and more!By Cindy Terebush

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253: Weather! It's Cold or Rainy or Snowy with Cindy and Alison 17:51

6M ago17:51

17:51

It always benefits children (and adults) to go outside and get fresh air. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about going outside in almost all weather and how we can make that possible.By Cindy Terebush

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252: Anxiety or ADHD? with Cindy and Alison 18:05

6M ago18:05

18:05

Anxiety and ADHD can manifest themselves in very similar ways. Cindy and Alison discuss this similarity as another reason to let go of assumptions about young children.By Cindy Terebush

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251: Body Budget and Behavior with Cindy and Alison 23:40

6M ago23:40

23:40

Did you know that we all have a body budget? We need an amount of everything that fuels the body, and when that budget is off balance, our behavior can suffer. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how this impacts the behavior of early learners.By Cindy Terebush

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250: Halloween or Not with Cindy and Alison 23:55

6M ago23:55

23:55

How did Halloween end up being celebrated in educational settings? What do we do about that with today's knowledge about the importance of cultural responsiveness, respect, and belonging? Join Cindy and Alison to ponder these questions and more.By Cindy Terebush

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249: Is Ignoring Okay with Cindy and Alison 20:15

7M ago20:15

20:15

Have you tried to extinguish behavior by ignoring it? We were told to do that for generations. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss what we now know about the impact of planned ignoring on young children and on your relationship with them.By Cindy Terebush

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248: Healthy Sexuality in Early Childhood Part 2 with Cindy and Alison 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

Cindy and Alison continue the topic of healthy sexuality in early childhood by discussing what we need to teach young children about safe and unsafe touches, protecting themselves, and more.By Cindy Terebush

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247: Healthy Sexuality in Early Childhood Part 1 with Cindy and Alison 23:47

7M ago23:47

23:47

Young children are curious not only about the world around them but also about themselves. Human sexual development begins in infancy with everyday actions we may observe. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about what is common for early learners and Part 1 of how we can and should react.By Cindy Terebush

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246: The Value of Field Trips with Cindy and Alison 21:23

7M ago21:23

21:23

Field trips stopped when the pandemic began. Some programs have never allowed them. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about the value of field trips and how they help children to build skills. Help us bring field trips back and to all early learners!By Cindy Terebush

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245: Are Your Books Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Doors with Cindy and Alison 16:01

8M ago16:01

16:01

Did you know your classroom books should be mirrors, windows, and sliding doors? Join Cindy and Alison to learn what this means and what to look for in your classroom and school libraries.By Cindy Terebush

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244: The School Staff Changed! with Cindy and Alison 22:55

8M ago22:55

22:55

When families discover that their child's teacher or the administration has changed, panic can set in. Join Cindy and Alison to discuss why this change can be good, what it can teach children, and how professionals might prevent that reaction from families.By Cindy Terebush

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243: Observational vs Tech Game Assessments with Cindy and Alison 20:35

8M ago20:35

20:35

Did you know that there are game-based assessments that could take the bias out of determining children's learning and progress? Join Cindy and Alison for a frank discussion about this new way of monitoring children's skills and how it might replace or complement what we are doing now.By Cindy Terebush

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242: Surviving Your First Year or Any Year Really with Cindy and Alison 21:50

8M ago21:50

21:50

Join Cindy and Alison to hear some tips for first-year teachers that can really work for anyone heading into a new school year. Listen and share with the first-year teachers in your life!By Cindy Terebush

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241: Small Teaching with Cindy and Alison 19:17

9M ago19:17

19:17

Have you heard of small teaching? Are you already doing this but didn't know? Cindy and Alison discuss this method for planning and introducing topics to young children.By Cindy Terebush

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240: Can We Teach Believing in Nice with Cindy and Alison 20:12

9M ago20:12

20:12

When we hear people are not nice, we tend to believe it. When we hear people are nice, we tend to doubt it. Cindy and Alison discuss the possibility of both stranger danger and the possibility of nice people co-existing for young children.By Cindy Terebush

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239: You're Enough, Girls! with Cindy and Alison 19:29

9M ago19:29

19:29

In honor of the Barbie movie's record-breaking release, Cindy and Alison dedicate an episode to the messages girls in the preschool years need to get from their teachers and families. We don't discuss the Barbie movie plot, and we don't have to in order to think about being a girl in today's world.By Cindy Terebush

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238: Universal Design in Early Childhood with Cindy and Alison 18:19

9M ago18:19

18:19

How can we ensure that all children will be able to learn the same ideas and be able to express them? Universal design! Join Cindy and Alison to learn what this looks like in early childhood settings.By Cindy Terebush

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237: Mind-Wandering with Cindy and Alison 16:41

10M ago16:41

16:41

Did you know that mind-wandering can be intentional and unintentional? Did you know that mind-wandering can be beneficial or detrimental? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about mind-wandering and young children.By Cindy Terebush

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236: Paying Attention with Cindy and Alison 23:43

10M ago23:43

23:43

We tell children to pay attention as if that is a simple thing to do. Cindy and Alison discuss the components of paying attention and all the steps we take that can be easily derailed.By Cindy Terebush

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235: The Robot Preference with Cindy and Alison 20:02

10M ago20:02

20:02

Children are used to technology giving them answers and those answers being correct. Join Cindy and Alison to discuss experiments being done related to children's experiences with humans, technology, and correctness.By Cindy Terebush

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234: The Cycle of Misunderstanding with Cindy and Alison 21:48

10M ago21:48

21:48

Did you know that 1 in 6 children with autism are expelled from early childhood programs? Join Cindy and Alison to discuss why and what we can do about that.By Cindy Terebush

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233: Sleep Habits with Cindy and Alison 19:11

10M ago19:11

19:11

Do you know how much sleep children need at different ages? Do you have a routine to help children settle down and sleep? Join Cindy and Alison for an episode filled with information about young children and sleep habits.By Cindy Terebush

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232: Benefits and Care of Sand with Cindy and Alison 22:06

11M ago22:06

22:06

It's summertime, and there is no better time to discuss the importance of sand play! Join Cindy and Alison to learn some benefits of sand play that you may not have realized and get tips for keeping that sand as hygienic and insect free as possible.By Cindy Terebush

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231: Jokes and Child Development with Cindy and Alison 20:09

11M ago20:09

20:09

It's fun to make children laugh, AND it is educational! Cindy and Alison discuss why children find different types of jokes funny at different ages and how it helps them to build understandings.By Cindy Terebush

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230: That IS a Serious Problem with Cindy and Alison 20:35

11M ago20:35

20:35

"Stop being silly." "You will be fine." "That's not a big deal." Did you grow up receiving these messages in the face of your emotions? We know better today! Join Cindy and Alison to discuss taking children seriously and supporting them as their social-emotional and cognitive skills take root.By Cindy Terebush

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229: What is Cultural Humility with Cindy and Alison 20:01

11M ago20:01

20:01

Many of us have heard of cultural responsiveness and cultural competence. Less known is the practice of cultural humility. Join Cindy and Alison to discover cultural humility and why it enables you to be more responsive and culturally competent.By Cindy Terebush

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228: The Other Areas of Learning with Cindy and Alison 18:43

12M ago18:43

18:43

With so much focus on literacy and math, what learning opportunities are lost? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the other areas of learning and how they benefit children.By Cindy Terebush

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227: Can't Summer Be Fun with Cindy and Alison 23:25

12M ago23:25

23:25

Once again, there are articles discussing pandemic learning loss and proposals to not have summer break. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what children lose by not having breaks or summer programs that focus on socialization.By Cindy Terebush

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226: The Expectation Gap with Cindy and Alison 23:35

12M ago23:35

23:35

The expectations of teachers in early education have changed drastically. Today's college and credential students may have expectations of job responsibilities that current staff did not have at the start or even middle of their careers. Cindy and Alison discuss how this gap started and what we might need to do now.…

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