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.
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For Your Ears from the Early Years
Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach: Trust, Time and Agency (Ep 21)
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 Shanghai American School. With 40 years of teaching experience across three continents, Lola shares her transformative journey from a teaching assistant in Colombia to becoming a pioneering educator in China.
Discover how Lola integrates Latin American warmth with Chinese cultural values while implementing Reggio Emilia principles. Learn about her innovative approaches, from developing maths apps to creating flexible learning environments honouring children's natural rhythms. She discusses breaking gender barriers in STEM education, the power of 'shoshin' (beginner's mind), and the importance of seeing time as fluid in early childhood education.
This episode launches our February focus on the Reggio Emilia Approach. We'll provide supplementary resources throughout the month, including research articles, case studies, practical guides, and visual documentation of Reggio-inspired practices. Links to these valuable materials will be shared progressively via our platform.
This conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insights for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and its practical application in diverse cultural contexts.
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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.
Lili-Ann Kriegler (B. A Hons, H. Dip. Ed, M.Ed.) is an award-winning author and Melbourne-based education consultant. Her books are 'The Power of Play' for educators and 'Roots and Wings' for parents. Lili-Ann’ is a leader in early childhood education (birth to years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition. She runs her consultancy, Kriegler-Education. She is passionate about the early childhood sector and believes in the transformational power of education.
Find out more at https://www.kriegler-education.com.
