The Play Based Learning Podcast
Education
Today, I’m chatting with Kristy DeGraaf, a family child care provider, trainer and childcare coach. Kristy started her career in social work and moved to Family Childcare 15 years ago after finding it hard to locate good care for her own children. We are talking about advocacy in Early Childhood Education and how you can get involved! Kristy sheds light on the importance of this despite the overwhelming challenges in the field.
Some key takeaways:
If you have ever wondered how to be an advocate for early childhood, or where to start, this episode is for you! Kristen and Kristy discuss how to engage with established advocacy groups and emphasize that individual contributions, no matter how small, can lead to significant changes in early childhood education policies.
Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com
Find Kristy here: on IG @kristy.degraaf or on Facebook or at kristydegraaf.com
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EP 58: Exploring Artistry in Early Childhood with Faigie Kobre
EP 57: The Importance of Play for Adults with Reagan Fulton
EP 56: The Connection of Play and Brain-Behaviors with Prerna Richards
EP 55: Free the Glue with Kayla Souza
EP 54: Understanding Gestalt Language Processing with Jess Teixeira
EP 53: Developing the Fundamentals of ABCs Through Play with Stacy Benge
EP 52: Breaking the Behavior Chart Cycle with Megg Thompson
EP 51: Making Research Accessible in Early Childhood with Emily Clark, M.Ed
EP 50: Embracing Pedagogical Documentation in Child Development with Ana Valle Rivera
EP 49: Making Boxed Curriculum Work for Play-Based Education with Melysa Mei
EP 48: Strategies for Healthy Child Sleep Habits with Lindsey Nickoles
EP 47: Embracing Authentic Connections and Humanizing Education with Finn Menzies
EP 46: Fostering Authentic Connections Through Boundaries and Play with The Connected Child
EP 45 Demystifying Developmentally Appropriate Practice with Jean-Mari Dagarin
EP 44: Building Social Skills in Children Through Art with Beverly Beck
EP 42: Unleashing Creativity and Process Art with Jessica Borowets
EP 41: Exploring Nature-Based Literacy with Lynne Mulligan
EP 40: Tips and Trick for Dressing for Outdoor Play with Ade Hofmann
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