The Fifteen Minute Classroom
The 15 Minute Classroom is for parents who have children from 4 to 12 years of age. In the classroom, you'll gain access to a variety of resources, tools, and educational supports that parents can use to build essential skills with their children at home, at school, and in their relationships. The 15 Minute Classroom is based on a foundational strategy that is practical, easy to apply, and makes building skills an integral part of everyday routines.
Episodes
33 episodes
Episode # 32: Bonus - A Conversation You Don't Want to Miss with Neuro Noel!
In this episode of the Fifteen Minute Classroom, Diane Kay welcomes Noel Foy, a former classroom teacher and learning specialist who now specializes in anxiety and executive function challenges. Join us around this online table as Diane dives i...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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26:13
Episode # 31 - Reading for Social Emotional Learning - An Intentional Connection
Join me in the 15-Minute Classroom for this Intentional conversation with Kim Gameroz of SELebrate Goodtimes. As we head into March, we empower parents, educators, and adult caregivers with essential information to support social-emotional lear...
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Guest Episode # 30 - Social Emotional Learning with Kim Gameroz
I’m thrilled to have Kim Gameroz join us. Kim has tech ported in from Dallas, Texas. If the weather has anything to do with it, then Kim’s sunny disposition will surely bring warmth and a bright spot to our conversation today. Kim is a vibra...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:27
Episode #29 - Nourishing Your Children's Dispositions for Learning
Dispositions refer to temperamental or character traits that are natural. They are an inclination or a tendency toward a certain way to behave, learn, and express oneself. Dispositions are what children believe, their interests, what they exper...
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11:36
Episode #28 - Teaching Children the Way They Learn Through Play & Projects
So what are children learning when they're playing with blocks and puzzles or focused on a tech game? How does the opportunity to choose an activity impact the ability or interest to learn? How does the physical, social, and emotional env...
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21:19
Episode # 27 - Let's Talk About Play!
Play is important! In fact, many parents, caregivers, and educators of elementary school-age children realize it is the key to learning. Join us across this online table as Dale Shipley returns to the classroom. We'll provide a f...
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18:04
Episode #26 - Physical Literacy - Guest Conversation with Dale Shipley
What is physical literacy? Why is physical literacy so important and what is a parent's role in helping their children develop these essential skills? Questions are discussed and important information for parents and caregivers of primary...
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24:03
Episode # 25 - Passion to Purpose with special guest Amy McLaren
Amy McLaren joins me across the online table today. Amy's newly released book Passion to Purpose will lead you to discover that living a passion-fuelled, purpose-driven life is about reconnecting, or connecting for the first time...
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29:31
Episode #24 - Learning the Essential Learning to Learn Skills - A Guest Interview
In this episode, I welcome Dale Shipley across the online table. Dale is the author of Empowering Parents, Meeting Children's Learning Needs in the Kindergarten and Primary Years. If you're a parent, caregiver, educator...
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21:33
Episode #23 - Building the Skill of Curiosity
In this episode, we'll dive into the topic of curiosity. We'll consider why it's an important skillfor parents and their children alike to practice and develop. We'll also consider how curiosity creates a type of distance that al...
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11:34
Episode # 22 - Environment Influences Life-long Learning - 7 Action Steps
In today's episode, you'll learn 7 action steps parents can take that will influence life-long learning. A key ingredient to navigating the changes that lie ahead will be the environment and atmosphere created with the home. Creating an environ...
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27:02
Episode # 21 - Supporting Healthy Bodies & Minds - for you & your children
When working with families in my coaching practice, healthy bodies and healthy minds are two areas we consider as we sit down to talk about the needs within the home. Taking steps to prioritize your health will support your intentions to be phy...
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Episode # 20 - Applying the 15 Minute classroom Strategy to Intentional Connections
In the busyness of everyday parenting, it's often hard to find time to pause and consider where you're at, where you want to go, and how you're going to get there. Pull up a chair, relax, or listen while you work or run! You'll find infor...
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11:32
Episode #19 - Goal Planning for the Months Ahead
In today's episode, we'll dive into the topic of family, personal, and your children's goals. It is important to remember that building the skill of goal setting can be impacted while navigating current stress. Yet, determining to identify a fe...
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15:39
Episode # 18 - Building Social-Emotional Learning Skills
In today's episode, you'll learn about emotional regulation, a skill or set of skills children can learn, develop, and practice. They're the skills you need to manage emotions, solve problems, and get along with others. Children aren't born wit...
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13:59
Episode # 17 - Build Skills to Tolerate Disappointment
In today's episode, children are dealing with a lot of emotions especially when it comes to disappointments. As parents we instinctively want to protect our children from disappointment and offer a solution that will alleviate distress. Althoug...
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13:07
Episode # 16 - Managing at Home Through Continued Remote Learning
In today's episode, you'll hear how 3 families are working hard to live, work, and navigate their children's play, learning, and social connections within the framework they've created and are continuing to recreate.
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15:24
Episode # 15 - Building Responsive Relationships
In today's episode, we'll consider why healthy responsive relationships are so important in children's lives. We'll also consider how to intentionally build these relationships.
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11:32
Episode # 14 - Encouragement - Mother's Day
In today's episode join me as we consider words of encouragement, hope, and appreciation to the Mothers' who join us here in the classroom.
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10:42
Episode # 13 - Building Skills with Support
In today's episode, we'll discover an instructional strategy used in education. It's a great tool to add to your parenting toolbox and will help you consider the type of support your child needs.
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16:52
Episode # 12 - Guest Interview - The Use and Practice of Flexible Thinking
In today's episode, a special guest joins us across this online table. A seasoned piano teacher shares how she is adapting, adjusting, and navigating the changes that come with remote piano lessons. You'll gain valuable insights and practical i...
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17:29
Episode # 11 - Digging Deeper into the Skill of Flexible Thinking
Flexible thinking is such an important lifelong skill. It supports learning and builds relationships. In today's episode, we'll consider how flexible thinking can help you with your child's remote learning and some practical tips to join your c...
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13:41
Episode # 10 - Building Flexible Thinking Skills
In today's episode, we'll consider what is flexible thinking? Why is flexible thinking important? We'll also consider specific ways you can practice flexible thinking skills with your children.
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15:46
Episode # 9 - I Can't or I Won't Two Strategies to Turn it Around
In today's episode, we'll dive into two strategies you can practice to turn things around when you're children state they can't or won't. You'll also learn a fun activity that the whole family can participate in while practicing problem-solving...
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