For Your Ears from the Early Years
Welcome to "For Your Ears from the Early Years," a podcast by Kriegler Education and hosted by Lili-Ann. Join us for candid and heartfelt interviews with the leading voices in early childhood education. Each episode features influential educators, leaders, and advocates who share their experiences, insights, and innovative ideas to inspire and inform anyone passionate about early years education. Our guests reach deeply into their journeys, offering invaluable messages, cutting-edge information, and inspirational stories that resonate with educators and enthusiasts across the globe, uplifting and motivating you in your journey. Whether you're an early childhood educator, a parent, or simply interested in developing and educating young children, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and motivated in this field. Tune in for compelling conversations to elevate your understanding and appreciation of the early years sector. Subscribe now and join our community dedicated to positively impacting young children's lives everywhere. For Your Ears from the Early Years – where the voices that shape the future of early childhood education are heard. I respect the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land of the Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, where I live, learn, and work. I also respect the people and cultures from across the globe who live and work for the optimistic future of this unique island continent, Australia. May we all walk gently into the future.
Episodes
Dr Diane Boyd Explains the Three Pillars Beyond Environmental Focus
Join Lili-Ann and Bronwyn on 'For Your Ears for the Early Years' podcast for an inspiring conversation with Dr Diane Boyd, an award-winning expert in sustainability within early childhood education. Broadcasting from sunny Wirral in the UK, Diane shares her remarkable journey from classroom teacher to sustainability advocate, sparked...
What if everything we've been telling children about dealing with bullies is actually making it worse?
In this powerful episode of "For Your Ears from the Early Years," host Lili-Ann welcomes trailblazing psychologist Evelyn Field OAM, FAPS - Order of Australia Medal recipient and leading expert on bullying prevention who has dedicated decades to transforming how we approach this critical issue.
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🔥 MUST-LISTEN for educators everywhere! 🔥
Continuing our April focus on the brain, prepare to have your understanding of learning environments completely revolutionised by Dr. Kathryn Murray, creator of the 'Brain Set Environments' programme and CEO of Future Strong Education.
Building on insights from Dr. Shyam Barr in Episode 24, Dr. Murray unveils the powerful connection between classroom design...
April 2025 is Brain Month with my podcast, For Your Ears from the Early Years. ' Starting with this fantastic interview with Dr Shyam Barr, I will be releasing other podcasts and articles focused on how we can maximise learning by supporting children to learn about how their brain works to support their learning.
In this illuminating episode of 'For Your Ears from the Early Years,' ho...
In this captivating episode of 'For Your Ears from the Early Years,' Sue Newman, co-founder of Boogie Mites, shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to creating a transformative music education program backed by neuroscience research.
Sue's experience with her children led her to cofound Boogie Mites, an innovative approach that harnesses music's 'whol...
This March, we explore the Arts in early childhood education with Anne Belcher, a music educator with 20+ years of experience who founded Branch into Music near Ballarat after discovering music's soothing power on her own baby.
Anne explains that every child is born musical and shares her "musical tree" framework with five essential branches: keeping the beat, singing, playing instruments, movem...
Explore the Reggio Emilia Approach with Lola Alvarez: Cultivating Trust, Nurturing Innovation, and Enriching Young Minds
Episode 21 of 'For Your Ears from the Early Years' marks the podcast's evolution in 2025 as we shift towards more in-depth monthly explorations of key early years' themes and initiatives.
In this illuminating episode, meet Lola Alvarez, Reggio Emilia coordinator at Shangh...
For Your Ears from the Early Years - Episode with Rosemary Paul
In this moving episode, host Lili-Ann Kriegler speaks with Rosemary Paul, an early childhood educator from Lagos, Nigeria. Rosemary shares her remarkable journey into education, beginning with her experience of caring for her ten younger siblings at age 16 after losing her mother. Now an experienced educator, she offers profound insi...
In this special edition episode, we explore two brand-new, transformative books for early childhood educators:
· Developing Executive Function in the Early Years: SOWATT Can I Do?
by Dr Rosalyn Muir and
· The Power of Play: Mastering the 7 Dynamic Learning Zones
by Lili-Ann Kriegler.
These ready-to-use resources are designed to inspire, guide, and empower educato...
Shaping Teams, Shaping Futures: A Reflective Vision for Leadership (Ep 18)
🎙️ For Your Ears from the Early Years presents an inspiring conversation with Adam Christie, an early childhood education consultant and systems leader with 17 years of diverse experience. In this episode, Adam shares his insights on leadership, pedagogy, and the transformative power of reflective practice.
Listeners will gain...
The Unexpected Journey – International Day of People with Disability (Ep 17)
In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years, host Lili-Ann Kriegler speaks with Julie Fisher, acclaimed author and advocate, about her journey as the mother of Darcy, who has Down’s syndrome. Julie’s perspective is intimate and enlightening, drawing from her life experiences and four published boo...
Professional Courage with Sarah Louise Gandolfo (Ep 16)
Welcome to another compelling episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years, hosted by Lili-Ann Kriegler from Kriegler Education. In this engaging conversation, Lili-Ann sits down with Sarah Louise Gandolfo, a respected leader in early childhood education, to explore the nuanced and transformative role of professional courage in today’s challeng...
The Creative Collection: Inspiring the Future of Early Education
In this episode, we explore The Creative Collection, a ground-breaking resource reimagining the role of creativity in early childhood education. Two distinguished voices in the field, Kirsty Liljegren and Kelly Goodsir, join us to share their expertise, professional philosophies, and practical insights for educators and leaders.
Kirsty Liljegren, ...
A Deep Dive into Early Years Pedagogical Leadership
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Amie Fabry PhD, a leading voice in early years education, to explore her groundbreaking "Lead with Intention" framework for pedagogical leadership.
Dr Fabry shares her journey into leadership and unpacks the essential qualities that make an effective pedagogical leader in today’s early years settings. From bridgi...
Part Two: Words That Shape Us - Literacy and Identity in Early Childhood (Ep 13)
Unlocking the Power of Early Language Development
In this must-listen episode, we continue discussing the critical role of early language development and how it forms the foundation of lifelong literacy and learning. Following on from Part 1, we explore how educators can shape their students' academic and life traj...
Part 1 of 2: Words That Shape Us: Literacy and Identity in Early Childhood
In this thought-provoking first part of a two-part interview, I explore the crucial role of language development and its profound impact on children’s life trajectories. This episode uncovers the foundations of early literacy and its influence in shaping identity. Join me as I interview literacy experts Mary-Ruth Mendel, Co-Founder...
Podcast Description:
In this insightful episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years, Lili-Ann Kriegler sits down with parenting expert Sonia DaSilva to explore essential strategies for supporting healthy child development, with a focus on respect, transitions, and the power of play. Sonia highlights the importance of respecting each child's individuality and offering them a sense of agency, even in ever...
Podcast Episode Description: Season Finale - Episode 10: "A Story of Culture, Identity and Place" with Thane Garvey-Gannaway"
Tune in to this special season finale of For Your Ears from the Early Years, and listen to Thane Garvey-Gannaway, a Wurrinjeri man deeply discuss culture, identity, and place and his work on intercultural understanding. Thane shares his inspiring journey of reconnecting w...
Episode 9: Authentic Sustainability in Early Childhood Education with Bronwyn Cron
In this episode of For Your Ears, From the Early Years, host Lili-Ann Kriegler chats with sustainability expert Bronwyn Cron about embedding authentic sustainability into early childhood education. With over 30 years of experience, Bronwyn shares her journey and offers practical, real-world insights on how educators can integrat...
New Podcast Episode Alert: Curated Learning Environments with Fawn Milligan St Pierre!
Are you passionate about creating inspiring and dynamic learning environments for young children? Then you won't want to miss our latest episode of For Your Ears from the Early Years!
Join an insightful conversation with the exceptionally talented Fawn Milligan St-Pierre, who shares her journey of transforming ordinary...
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