Best Teachstone Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Positive Climate for Everyone: How a Focus on Positive Climate is Good for Educators and Students 32:10

4d ago32:10

32:10

What happens when an educator blends warmth, empathy, and genuine connection in the classroom? On this episode of Teaching with Class, we have the pleasure of hosting Crystal Allen, an experienced educator and instructional specialist from Louisiana. Crystal opens up about her remarkable journey from teaching young students to supporting adult educ…

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Getting into Emotional Support with Judy Cuevas 29:24

19d ago29:24

29:24

Can empathy and understanding truly transform a classroom environment? Today we hear from Judy Cuevas, an experienced educator and coach, who shares her invaluable insights on creating emotionally supportive classrooms. Judy opens up about her personal journey and the key elements that foster a positive climate, teacher sensitivity, and regard for …

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Strategies for Interacting with Children who Have Experienced Trauma 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

In part two of our heart-to-heart conversation about understanding trauma in the classroom, Megin Ruston illuminates the path to empowering educators to step into their roles as unwavering advocates for their young charges. We discuss understanding the profound impact of trauma on a child's brain and behavior and equipping oneself with the tools to…

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Understanding How Trauma Shows up in the Classroom 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

This is the first of a 2-part series where we’ll unpack the complexities of childhood trauma and its profound effects on young minds. Megin Rustin, a seasoned early childhood educator and adoptive mother, shares her wealth of knowledge and personal insights on this critical topic. Listen in as we explore the scientific intricacies of the developing…

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Combating Burnout 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

By Teachstone Inc.

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Using Art to Manage Big Feelings 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Welcome to a journey into the world of emotional intelligence and the transformative power of art in early childhood education. In today’s episode of Teaching with CLASS®, we are joined by Lanika Flores, a passionate advocate with over two decades of experience in nurturing young minds. Lenika’s background spans from classroom teaching to education…

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What to Know about CLASS® and Children with Disabilities 34:57

7M ago34:57

34:57

This episode dives into the world of special education, focusing on the importance of individualized interactions in the classroom. Today’s guest, Mary-Margaret Gardiner, a seasoned educator, shares her insights and experiences in working with special needs children. The discussion ranges from understanding each child's unique cues and needs to eff…

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The Power of Connecting with Multilingual Learners 27:19

8M ago27:19

27:19

Unravel the world of bilingual education with our special guest, Karen Nemef, a celebrated author, consultant, and staunch advocate for high-quality early learning experiences for young multilingual learners. Throughout this episode, Karen enlightens us on the power of bilingualism, offering a profound understanding of what it means to be a dual la…

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Connecting Amidst Trauma: Strategies for Navigating Challenging Behaviors 30:42

8M ago30:42

30:42

In today’s episode, we explore the difficult topic of student trauma and challenging behaviors in the classroom. Joining us today is Dr. Johayra Bouza, an educator who has walked the path from poverty to academia thanks to the dedication and support of her teachers. Dr. Bouza brings her rich insights and practical advice to address these pressing i…

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Conectando en Medio del Trauma: Estrategias Para Navegar los Comportamientos Desafiantes 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

En los últimos años se ha visto un aumento en las conductas desafiantes en el salón de clases. El trauma tiene mucho que ver con este comportamiento, por lo que hoy tenemos a la Dra. Johayra Bouza, para ayudarnos a entender la conexión que existe entre lo que se vive en casa y lo que sucede en el salón de clases, así cómo desarrollar estrategias pa…

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Strength in Sensitivity: How Being a Sensitive Educator Benefits Children 19:55

9M ago19:55

19:55

In today’s episode, Rommel Mendez, a toddler educator with over a decade of experience, shares his valuable insights and practical strategies for fostering trust, sensitivity, and emotional security in the classroom. His approach emphasizes meeting children where they are, understanding their unique needs, and equipping them with tools for self-reg…

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Fortalecer la Sensibilidad: Como Siendo un Educador Sensible Puede Beneficiar a los Niños 22:52

9M ago22:52

22:52

Hoy está con nosotros Rommel Mendez, maestro de niños pequeños en CPLC EHS-Phoenix. Con más de 10 años de experiencia trabajando con CPLC, Rommel viene a conversar sobre cómo la sensibilidad en el salón de clases puede ser una herramienta para entender mejor a tus estudiantes y facilitar el proceso de adaptación de las lecciones, resultando en una …

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Getting Intentional about Relationship Building 21:50

9M ago21:50

21:50

In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of classroom relationships on learning and development. Today’s guest is Kate Matthew. Kate is a co-author and Project Director of the STREAMin3 curriculum model from the Center of Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) at the University of Virginia. Today she shares enlightening insights tha…

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From Curiosity to Clarity: Encouraging Children to Explain Their Thinking 28:00

10M ago28:00

28:00

The process of fostering children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills can be challenging yet rewarding. In today’s episode, you’ll hear an enlightening conversation with early childhood education expert, Shawn Kaplan, about the art of cultivating thoughtful interactions in children and unlocking their cognitive abilities. With 30 years o…

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Transiciones y Formatos didácticos para el aprendizaje 26:11

10M ago26:11

26:11

En el episodio de hoy tenemos a Zaidaliz Beltrán e Iris García como invitadas, ambas iniciadas como maestras de preescolar en Head Start y actualmente consultoras en varios programas de Head Start en Puerto Rico y afiliadas CLASS Trainer - Pre-K. Iris y Zaidaliz han trabajado juntas por más de 20 años, les gusta viajar, entrenar y hacer largas cami…

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New School Year Reset: Embracing a Fresh Start 9:06

11M ago9:06

9:06

As educators, we are all familiar with the hustle and bustle of a new academic year. It's a time filled with excitement, anxiety, hope, and often, an overwhelming to-do list. But amidst the chaos, it's essential to take a moment to breathe, refocus, and reconnect with our passion for teaching. In the latest episode of Teaching with Class, our host,…

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Creating a Culture of Belonging 33:13

11M ago33:13

33:13

In this podcast episode, we are introduced to the insightful Pamela Thompson, a director of teaching and learning at Neighborhood Villages in Boston. With a wealth of experience in early childhood education, Pamela shares her approach to fostering a sense of belonging in classrooms for children as young as 15 months. She explores the concept of an …

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Supporting Strong-Willed Children 30:18

12M ago30:18

30:18

Understanding how best to support strong-willed children is an important question in education. In today’s episode, Megin Ruston, an adept educator and online course facilitation manager, delves into the challenges and strategies associated with teaching strong-willed children. With her expertise in early childhood education, Megin provides insight…

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Sumergirse en el Desarrollo de Conceptos 25:46

12M ago25:46

25:46

En este episodio tenemos a María Cristina Caro como invitada para visitar estrategias de desarrollo de conceptos en el salón de clases, una práctica que ayuda a construir un alto nivel de pensamiento. El desarrollo de conceptos se basa en cuatro pilares fundamentales: Análisis y razonamiento, se logra preguntando el por qué y el cómo de las cosas, …

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Diving Into Concept Development 21:00

1y ago21:00

21:00

What does scuba diving have to do with concept development in early education? In today’s episode, we are joined by Maria Cristina Caro, a seasoned early childhood educator with decades of experience. Maria Cristina takes us on a deep dive into the world of concept development in early education, comparing the process to scuba diving. She shares he…

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Building Social Emotional Climate in the Classroom 31:17

1y ago31:17

31:17

Children need to be calm and able to manage their emotions if they’re going to learn, but they can’t do that without tools to help them handle their emotions – especially the kind of yucky emotions that can really disrupt a student’s day or even a teacher’s day. In today’s episode, Jess Moorhead, a teacher from Memphis, TN, joins the podcast to exp…

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The Magic of Music in the Classroom 40:17

1y ago40:17

40:17

How can you incorporate music into your classroom and what does that do for your students? What can it do for you? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Mary Anderson, founder of My Music Starts Here and the creator and host of Songs and Stories on Virginia PBS. She has a lot of wonderful information to share about how sharing music with children im…

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Concept Development During Science and Beyond 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

Today’s episode of Teaching with CLASS® is led by guest host Emily Simon. In today’s conversation, you’ll hear from Lexi Alexander, an applied developmental psychologist who specializes in early learning. She has extensive experience, both as a classroom teacher and mother herself, as well as having co-led the Early Science Initiative, a system of …

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Welcome to our CLASSy School 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

What does it look like for CLASS® to be fully integrated into the curriculum? How can coaches get educators excited about that, and what impact does it have on the lives of children? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Lisa Howard and Britney Blackman from the New E3 School as they talk about their CLASS curriculum. Listen to the episode to hear w…

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The Mid-School-Year Reset 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

10:49

Are you where you thought you’d be by the end of 2022? Is it where you wanted to be by this time? How are things going in your classroom? During this season, we’ve brought you conversations with people who offer their perspectives that may give you new ideas for things to try out in your classroom, ways to enrich yourself professionally, and inspir…

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The Role & Responsibility of the Teacher Influencer 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

39:55

TikTok influencers come from a variety of backgrounds, but some of the popular influencers out there are teacher influencers. What are the responsibilities of teacher influencers, and what’s their role in the current conversations about education? In today’s episode, we listen in as Marnetta Larrimer talks to Arielle, a teacher known on TikTok as M…

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Respondiendo a Comportamientos Desafiantes: Rabietas, Crisis, Morder 40:11

2y ago40:11

40:11

Los comportamientos desafiantes son incidentes muy frecuentes, especialmente en niños muy pequeños. Es importante estar preparados para abordar estos incidentes de la manera apropiada para poder darle a los niños las herramientas que le permitan interactuar con su entorno, autorregularse y construir un autoconcepto positivo. Para hablar de todos es…

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Classroom Teams: Handling Sticky Situations with CLASS® 29:55

2y ago29:55

29:55

To be an effective educator and classroom presence, the adults have to work together as much as or more than the students do. Classrooms work best when co-teachers understand each other and work together. How can educators ensure that they’re in sync with each other, and how can CLASS® help? In today’s episode, you’ll hear a fun conversation betwee…

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Advocacy for Educators 50:51

2y ago50:51

50:51

As an educator, how are you using your voice? Not in the classroom but outside of it, to make a difference for the educational system, your students, your colleagues, and yourself as well. Advocacy plays an important role in bringing education into the spotlight and making sure that educational issues get the attention they deserve. And as an educa…

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Setting up your Classroom for Success 25:48

2y ago25:48

25:48

Setting up a classroom for a new school year can be exciting! It’s hard not to get excited at the prospect of a fresh start. But that doesn’t mean you always know what’s best to do. How do you set up the classroom to facilitate a successful year? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Alisha Saunders-Wilson, a Teachstone CLASS® Specialist who has exp…

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Integración del Aprendizaje en Programas Basados en el Juego 21:27

2y ago21:27

21:27

El aprendizaje por medio del juego es una herramienta que permite a los educadores facilitar el interes y la atención por parte de los niños. Obteniendo así mejores resultados en el contexto de un acercamiento flexible de la enseñanza. En el episodio de hoy, tenemos con nosotros a Maria Cristina Caro, quien es consultora en el espacio educativo en …

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What to Expect When You're About to Be Observed? 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

The idea of being observed while performing a job can make anyone feel a little nervous. But understanding what CLASS® observations are really about can help teachers relax and approach their classrooms with the same skill and attention they normally do. Marnetta Larrimer is today’s guest. She’s an early education professional and trainer who is cu…

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Replanteamiento del Comportamiento “Desafiante” y por qué es Importante Nuestra Respuesta 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

Guiar el comportamiento positivo es un proceso de aprendizaje para los niños pequeños en el que se desarrolla la regulación el comportamiento, las emociones y el control de los impulsos. En este episodio, discutiremos tres pilares de reflexión que debemos tomar en cuenta para ayudar a los niños en el desarrollo del comportamiento positivo, evitar e…

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Self-Regulation Before Co-Regulation - Supporting the Children in your Classroom 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

When was the last time you experienced strong feelings in your classroom? Probably every day. Working with children is demanding and can bring up a lot of strong feelings. Are you considering your own self-regulation needs as well as those of the children you’re working with? How can we process all of what we're feeling so we can move through chall…

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Teaching Team Vision - Building Trust with Each Other 33:18

2y ago33:18

33:18

What would the perfect day look like in your classroom? When was the last time you spent time thinking about that? When was the last time you talked with your teaching team about creating a shared classroom vision? Those are big questions, and you may be wondering how to answer them. Today’s guest may be able to help. Today you’ll hear from Deirdre…

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Community in the Classroom with Mr. Chazz 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

Chazz Lewis is an educational specialist who “teaches teachers to teach” in a chain of child development centers. He works closely with schools, teachers, and children. He earned his master’s in executive leadership at American University. Mr. Chazz envisions a world where most people wake up every day, enjoying the process of becoming the best ver…

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Teaching Children Empathy 27:37

2+ y ago27:37

27:37

What’s the best way to teach empathy to an infant, toddler, or preschool aged child? Joanna Parker joins the podcast to answer that question. Joanna has spent her entire career in early care and education. She’s worked with Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, early intervention, public PreK, and home visitation programs at the local, communit…

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Behavior is Communication: Understanding and Responding to Tantrums and Meltdowns 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

Meltdowns or tantrums in the classroom can be a frustrating experience for both the educator and the child. However, it's important for educators to support children through their development of essential social and emotional capabilities. In this episode, we are joined by Megin Ruston. Megin has worn various hats in the ECE field, from student to …

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Integrating Learning in Play-based Programs 18:51

2+ y ago18:51

18:51

One thing we have all heard is that children learn the best through play - but how can we fully integrate that into our classroom environments? In this episode, we speak with Devynn Thomas, owner/operator of Lakeside Friends Daycare, an at-home play-based daycare. She started her career in early childhood 10 years ago at a center-based child care c…

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Promoting Equity in Critical Thinking Skills 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

28:28

How can we shape innovators starting at a young age? Early childhood teachers have a big role in promoting confidence in problem solving. Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay joins us to explain how teachers can get students comfortable with shades of grey in the discovery process and with not knowing the right answer. Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay is a professor a…

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Encouraging Voice and Choice in the Classroom 27:10

3y ago27:10

27:10

It's not uncommon for teachers in early education to need to strike a balance between following children's leads and sticking to the classroom schedule. We know that intentional teachers are aware of their responsibility to assess student progress, understand skill mastery, and plan accordingly to provide opportunities for children to grow. However…

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Keeping Families Engaged in the Early Childhood Years 17:53

3y ago17:53

17:53

Many programs struggle with family engagement—particularly with engaging families in helping children with reading and homework at home. Educators may sometimes live in fear of complaints from caregivers and that can lead to a lack of trust between teachers and caregivers. In this episode, we’ll speak with Heather Sason, an early childhood professi…

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Reframing "Challenging" Behavior and Why Our Response Matters 25:32

3y ago25:32

25:32

Guiding positive behavior is a learning process for young children as their brains are growing and developing the ability to regulate behavior, emotions and manage impulses. Creating safe, warm and supportive environments motivate children to learn and practice positive behaviors when adults are responsive and consistent. As a Specialist in Early E…

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We’re Back! 1:14

3y ago1:14

1:14

New episodes every other Thursday. Be sure to subscribe!By Teachstone Inc.

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Teacher Sensitivity— Being Aware and Responsive to Students' Concerns 20:40

5+ y ago20:40

20:40

As a teacher, it can feel hard to be aware and responsive to all your students' needs. However, we know that classrooms with high Teacher Sensitivity improve student engagement and create more positive peer behavior. Listen to the experts offer tips for both teachers and CLASS observers.By Teachstone Inc.

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From CLASS® Observer to PreK Teacher 30:01

5+ y ago30:01

30:01

Meet Mary- After a PhD and fours years observing full-time she decided to go into the classroom as a preschool teacher for the first time. She offers good tips for new teachers as well as CLASS® observers.By Teachstone Inc.

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CLASS® Group Coaching 28:31

5+ y ago28:31

28:31

Have you been wondering what CLASS® Group Coaching or MMCI is? Listen as two educators share their experiences from the perspective of a teacher and center director. I also reach out to one of the instructional designers to hear about some of the basics of the program.By Teachstone Inc.

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CLASS® and Montessori 30:40

5+ y ago30:40

30:40

Ever wonder how a CLASS® assessment or coaching would look in a Montessori classroom? Learn more about the Montessori approach and what you see as a CLASS observer.By Teachstone Inc.

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Regard for Student Perspectives: Part 2 30:39

5+ y ago30:39

30:39

How do you emphasize students' interests, motivations, and point of view throughout the day? How can you encourage responsibility and autonomy with such young students? And how does that support the Pyramid Model of Social Emotional Learning? We attempt to answer all these questions in this episode!By Teachstone Inc.

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Regard for Student Perspectives 20:26

6y ago20:26

20:26

Emphasizing children’s interests, motivations, and point of view while encouraging responsibility, independence, and autonomy can feel overwhelming. In this, part 1 of 2 on regard, we'll cover incorporating Regard for Student Perspectives in inclusive classrooms as well as during whole-group.By Teachstone Inc.

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