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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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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.
For Your Ears from the Early Years
A Sustainable Festive Season: Simple Shifts with Big Meaning (Ep 33)
Glitter. Plastic. Single-use everything.
The festive season can contradict every sustainability value you've been embedding all year. But what if celebrations could be both joyful AND sustainable?
In this mid-series conversation, Lili-Ann and Bron tackle the tension educators face during end-of-year celebrations. They explore five key areas: creativity, gifting, food, energy, and children's expression, framed by the hundred languages of children, where small, intentional shifts can align your celebrations with your year-round values without sacrificing joy or magic.
This isn't about cancelling Christmas or making families feel guilty. It's about bringing the same care and connection to all cultural and festive practices that you give to everything else. You'll hear practical examples from services that have reimagined celebrations in ways that honour both tradition and sustainability.
The children are watching. What are your celebrations teaching them about what really matters?
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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.
