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Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Welcome to Learn Play Thrive: The Podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education. Whether you are an educator or leader in the sector, this podcast is your go-to resource to discover strategies to foster learning, promote play and empower young minds to thrive.
Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes
Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Latest Episodes
Exploring the Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Early Childhood, Big World of Little Dude USA
This week host Simone Brand chats with guest Cara Zelas, an Early Childhood Educator, Montessori teacher, social emotional learning expert, and dog therapy advocate. Cara is the founder of Big World of Little Dude, an educational platform teach...
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Episode 39
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Learn Play Thrive Little Library Goodnight Sheep, Linda Harrison
In this episode we welcome Linda Harrison, Early Education Content Producer at Learn Play Thrive. All of us here at Learn Play Thrive are passionate about the power of picture books to inspire curiosity and foster a lifelong love of books, read...
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Episode 38
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Educational Leadership: Planning a balanced curriculum, Aimee Hansen
In today’s episode of Learn Play Thrive, we’re thrilled to welcome back Aimee Hansen, an experienced Educational Leader with over 26 years in the early childhood education sector. Aimee holds a Masters degree in early childhood education and me...
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Episode 37
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Nurturing Young Minds: Supporting Co-regulation in Early Childhood
In this episode, we welcome Racheal O’Brien, founder of Consciously Raising Kids. With a career as an early childhood educator and sleep and wellbeing coach, Rach brings a wealth of knowledge on supporting children’s emotional regulation, manag...
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Episode 36
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Inclusion in Action: Making Equity & Diversity Everyday Practice
In this episode of Learn Play Thrive, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Cologon, Principal Consultant and Founder of Toward Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. With a wealth of experience in Inclusive Education and Disability Studies, Dr. Cologon is a na...
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Episode 35
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