The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
531 From Chicago Classrooms to Active Alphabet: Patrick’s Journey to Moving & Grooving Through Literacy
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What happens when a Pre-K teacher decides worksheets just aren’t cutting it anymore?
In this energizing episode of the Childcare Directors Chair Podcast, we sit down with Patrick, founder of Active Alphabet, to talk about how a classroom in Chicago sparked a movement-based literacy revolution.
As a Pre-K teacher, Patrick saw firsthand what so many early childhood educators experience — young children being asked to sit still, trace letters, and complete worksheets that didn’t match their developmental needs. He knew there had to be a better way.
So instead of asking children to sit down and memorize letters, he got them up and moving.
Jumping Jackrabbit
Marching Moose
Boxing Bear
Through music, rhythm, and intentional movement, Patrick began teaching the alphabet in a way that honored how young children actually learn — through their bodies.
In this episode, we talk about:
- His journey from Chicago educator to founder of Active Alphabet
- Why worksheets don’t align with how Pre-K children develop
- The brain science behind movement and memory
- How directors can bring active literacy into their centers
- What happens when classrooms shift from passive to powerful learning
This conversation is a reminder that early literacy doesn’t have to mean sitting still — and that innovation often starts with one teacher asking, “What if we did this differently?”
If you’re looking for ways to energize your classrooms, support your teachers, and rethink how letters are introduced, this episode will leave you inspired to get your children moving and grooving their way to literacy success.
Alphabet Letter Sounds & Actions: Active Alphabet Phonics for Preschool & Kindergarten
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