The ECE Classroom with Susie Beghin

In this episode of the ECE Classroom podcast, host Susie Beghin and guest Amanda Da Costa discuss the importance of embracing silliness in early childhood education.

They explore how being silly can enhance connections with children, support social emotional development, and create apositive learning environment.

The conversation also highlights practical ways educators can incorporate silliness and singing into their daily routine...

In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of every early childhood classroom and learning space—circle time!

Susie talks to Jacky Sheppard, Early Years Consultant, about how to turn this daily routine into a powerful moment of connection, learning, and joy through creative music and movement activities and imaginative storytelling.

As an educator, you'll walk away with fresh, playful ideasto keep little ones engaged and excited t...

In this episode of the ECE Classroom podcast, host SusieBeghin welcomes behaviour specialist Andy Baker to discuss effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in early childhood education classrooms.

Andy emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for behaviors. He introduces his Six-Stage Target Model for behavior management, which focuses on proactive strategies and building trust with children....

In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin interviews ECE Professor, Christine Zupo, about the Science of Happiness and its relevance to early childhood education.

Christine explains the principles of positive psychology, the sustainable happiness model, and how educators can influence children's emotional well-being. The conversation delves into intentional strategies for fostering happiness, the distinction be...

In this conversation, Susie Beghin discusses the significance of storytelling for young children with guests Daniela and Dina from Little Light Books. They explore the inspiration behind their children's books, the key messages they aim to convey, and the developmental benefits of storytelling. The discussion highlights the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment for children through interactive storytelling techniqu...

In this bonus episode, The ECE Power Hour gathered leading early childhood education podcasters for a dynamic roundtable discussion on the future of the field. Susie Beghin joined the conversation to explore impactful topics, including the significance of play, the value of mentorship, and innovative strategies to elevate early childhood education.

This bonus episode is a collaboration between:

The Child Care Directors Chair Podca...

In this holiday episode of the ECE Classroom, host Susie Beghin addresses pressing questions from early childhood educators about managing challenging behaviors in the classroom, effective parent communication, classroom strategies and team dynamics.

The episode covers challenging behavior topics such as aggressive behavior, tantrums, biting, speech difficulties and handling conflict between children.

Susie discusses effective co...

In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin speaks with Cameile Henry, co-founder of Strengthen Hands and author of several children's books focused on emotional regulation.

They discuss the importance of understanding children's emotions, recognizing signs of emotional struggles, and the role of books in helping children express their feelings. Cameile shares insights from her workshops for parents and educato...

In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin speaks with Mary Plain, a speech and language pathologist from Hello Speech. They discuss the importance of early identification of speech delays in children, strategies for educators to support language development, and how to approach parents about potential concerns. Mary emphasizes the distinction between speech and language, the significance of early intervention,...

In this episode, Susie Beghin interviews Amanda DaCosta, a supervisor at Alpha's Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare, about how to educate parents on the importance of play and how to engage with their children. They discuss the need for educators to empathize with parents and understand that they may not have the same knowledge or tools. They also emphasize the role of parents as the first and best educators for their childre...

In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin interviews Rusty Keeler, a natural playscape designer and advocate for nature play. They discuss the importance of nature play for children's development and how to incorporate nature into outdoor play spaces.

Rusty emphasizes the need for small steps, such as adding planter boxes or loose parts, to create a more natural environment. They also touch on the concept...

In this episode, host Susie Beghin interviews Ana Valle Rivera, a public speaker and workshop facilitator, about the importance of lifelong learning and professional development for early childhood educators. They discuss the impact of professional development on educators' well-being and its positive effect on children's learning. They also explore different ways of learning, including in-person workshops, virtual learning...

In this episode, Susie Beghin interviews Erica Saccoccio, the owner of a multi-location child care center, about play-based learning. Erica explains that play-based learning should be fun and engaging while also having a learning goal in mind. She emphasizes the importance of intentional materials and guiding children in their learning. Erica also discusses the use of observation-based learning and the importance of teacher engagem...

In this episode, Susie Beghin interviews Carla Ward, an early childhood educator and host of The Everything ECE Podcast, about creating an inviting classroom environment with plants. They discuss the importance of the environment in early childhood education, the benefits of incorporating nature into the classroom, and strategies for introducing and caring for plants. Carla emphasizes the role of the environment in creating a sense...

The first episode focuses on the most important thing about early childhood education, and that is the educators. We want to give a special shout out to all the Early Childhood Educators and this episode is dedicated to all ECEs.

In this episode, Susie Beghin interviews Anisha Angella, an early childhood education coach and trainer, about educator engagement. They discuss the struggles that early childhood educators face, such as b...