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
Physical Development - the Foundation of All Learning (Ep 28)
In this transformative episode, host Lili-Ann Kriegler welcomes Dr Rachel Jones, an Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong, to explore why physical development has become the 'missing piece' in early childhood education.
Dr Jones reveals how movement directly connects to cognitive functions and self-regulation, with the same brain areas activated during cognitive tasks and movement. She explains that motor development is the first area to develop in utero, laying the groundwork for all subsequent brain development.
Key insights include:
- Two additional sensory systems beyond the famous five: vestibular (balance) and proprioception (body awareness)
- Why development progresses from core strength to fine motor skills—never the reverse
- Evidence showing why two-year-olds' hand bones aren't ready for writing
- Simple strategies like reading books twice and using masking tape for movement
Dr Jones introduces the MOVER scale, a comprehensive assessment tool for evaluating physical development environments, and discusses Australia's first risky play position statement, explaining why controlled risk builds essential life skills.
The conversation challenges conventional school readiness expectations, advocating for physical development as the foundation for all other learning. Dr Jones shares practical strategies educators can implement immediately to transform 'small moments into big moments' throughout the day.
This episode is essential for early childhood educators, parents questioning academic pressure on young children, and anyone interested in evidence-based child development approaches.
Dr Jones concludes with a powerful message: 'What educators do today will inform children in the future and for years to come.'
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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.
