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The Speckled Bees: A Celebration of Childhood

Lucy Ritter and Spencer-Grace Hiday

Kids & Family

Education

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 48

Early childhood educators - Spencer and Lucy - discuss children, how they develop, and how teachers and guardians can support them in the hard work it takes to learn and grow! Sometimes, supporting children can get lonely and frustrating, so we are also here to help you find the fun in it! Music: "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2015/using-blocks
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SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENT

Thursday, July 7, 2022 • Duration 01:32

Hey all! We are having a busy summer, but we don't want to stop putting out episodes for you! So, we are switching to a bi-weekly podcast and will have episodes coming out every other week. Make sure you are subscribed so you can see when new episodes come up. We love you!

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E45: If at first you don’t succeed….. Routine and Perseverance with your child

Thursday, June 30, 2022 • Duration 55:37

Have you heard of the "100 Days Project"? . Developed as an arts exercise at Yale University, this exercise in creativity and perseverance individuals to incorporate a project into their routine. If we push ourselves to move beyond monotony in boredom, and to establish routine with the hire end, we are working towards bettering ourselves

Join us as we discuss this fun family or individual project, and ideas of perseverance and routine with children- because establishing the ground works for hard work, is setting them up for powerful adult abilities later in life.

References

https://www.the100dayproject.org/

https://designobserver.com/feature/five-years-of-100-days/24678

https://ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/3rs/#:~:text=Some%20children%20might%20need%20more,of%20everyday%20routines%20and%20activities.

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/family-home-consumer/10-tips-for-successful-family-meetings/

https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/how-to-start-a-new-routine-and-stick-to-it/

https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/family-life/routines-rituals-relationships/family-routines

https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/structure-routines

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E37: Barefoot is Best

Episode 37

Thursday, April 21, 2022 • Duration 01:19:49

We are so excited to share this episode! Lucy presents this topic at conferences, but we are publishing this for you all to listen to FOR FREE! Although, Lucy is not sharing her slides, ha!

We talk about the benefits of children being barefoot, especially outside. Barefoot walking helps with building body awareness, preventing injuries, promoting proper development of foot structure and gross motor skills, encouraging healthy emotional regulation and mindfulness, grounding/earthing, and having fun!

It also helps build those valuable risk assessment skills! We talk about how to implement all of this safely in your homes and classrooms and how to get others on board! Are you a barefoot believer??

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https://xeroshoes.com/go/Jonritter

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E36: Its PAWfect, pets and your children PT. 2

Season 1 · Episode 36

Thursday, April 14, 2022 • Duration 01:02:16

Is your family considering adding an animal member to its ranks? Do you love animals, but don't have any pets in your own home? This episode is an introduction to parents and families in all walks of life, who are considering the best ways to acclimate their children to animals in their lives.

Join us as we discuss the steps towards a happy integration of child and pet, considering ideas such as building safe spaces for either party, and encouraging respect above all else!

Have you recently added a pet to your family, or are you considering doing so? Have you had learning experiences introducing your child to other peoples animals? Leave your comments below or in our socials accounts!

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E35: Think PAWsitive, pets and your children PT.1

Season 1 · Episode 35

Thursday, April 7, 2022 • Duration 57:26

Are you considering introducing a pet to your family ? Are you expecting a bundle-of-joy, and contemplating how to introduce the newest family member to your cat or dog? Does your child know how to approach an unfamiliar pet outside of the home?

If any of these questions apply to or intrigue you, we encourage you to delve into this weeks episode, discussing the ins and outs of pets in a child's life.

We open by discussing our personal history with pets and animals, and hope that you the readers can relate and share your own experiences. From there, we dive into the intricate and lengthy benefits behind pet ownership- whether its a furry, scaley, or feathered friend!

Due to the in depth nature of this weeks topic, we have broken the subject into two episodes! Stay tuned for next weeks follow up conversation

References

Having a dog can help your heart — literally - Harvard Health
How to Introduce Your Pet to Your New Baby | Rescue Animals (iloverescueanimals.org)
https://topdogtips.com/growing-dog-reduce-childs-risk-developing-asthma/
https://www.livescience.com/8633-kids-dogs-active.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170406143845.htm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/04/14/want-to-raise-empathetic-kids-get-them-a-dog/
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/02/us/health-pet-owners-go-to-the-doctor-less.html
http://www.center4research.org/benefits-pets-human-health/
https://www.lifegate.com/people/lifestyle/pets-improve-child-development
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2018/04/11/a-new-study-shows-what-many-of-us-already-think-pet-dogs-are-good-for-kids/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080422848
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/faqs-about-pets-for-kids-with-adhd

E34: More Than One Kind of Smart

Episode 34

Thursday, March 31, 2022 • Duration 43:14

In this episode, we discuss Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Sometimes we talk as though intelligence is a singular concept that has a scale and we all sit at different spots on that scale. Yet we see all around us adults and children who are very smart in math but not at all good with words, musically gifted but klutzy on the athletic field and so on. Most of us, in fact, struggle with some tasks and sail through others.

Although all children have the same basic needs, their learning needs are more complex and individualized. Just because all the children are well fed and loved, does not mean that they will excel while sitting at a desk and filling out worksheets. Not all children will express aptitude in this way. In fact, Howard Gardner proposed seven different categories of intelligence in his 1983 book “Frames of Mind(Helding, 2009). In his Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Gardner originally identified the following: musical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, spatial, logical-mathematical, linguistic, and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. It is undeniable that individuals have different strengths and abilities.

We break down each intelligence and talk about how to grow them and support that growth in the children with whom you work. We sometimes forget that each child is valuable as we get swallowed up in the belly of academic pressures. However, ALL children benefit from information being presented in multiple ways.

What intelligences stood out to you? What would you like to strengthen? Pick a child you struggle with and write down their strengths! Don't forget to follow us on social media and share your thoughts with us!

References and Resources:

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED508485.pdf

https://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/learning/mi%20table.htm#:~:text=Existential%20Intelligence,how%20did%20we%20get%20here..Gardner, H. (2011). . New York, NY: Basic Books.Helding, L. (2009). Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. , (2), 193. Retrieved from https://byui.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.byui.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edo&AN=45032733&site=eds-live

E33: Building Your Childs Studio Space

Season 1 · Episode 33

Thursday, March 24, 2022 • Duration 45:50

In todays episode, we are discussing the creation of an art space- a studio space- for your little creators.

“A Child has 100 languages” and an appropriate studio space in your home and classroom can help your children to explore each of these languages.

Your classroom Atelier is the ultimate third teacher in the classroom, and should exist in a way that adds to your teaching and enhances your students learning experience.

Join us as we breakdown the creation of a studio space into three easy parts

WHY you should build a studio space
WHAT to include in your childs studio space
HOW to create a stress free and productive space for you and child/children to grow and learn

Does your classroom or home environment contain a functional art studio space? We want to hear your answers!

Leave a review, your comments, and concerns with one of our social media pages and JOIN the conversation

Resources

-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C4lbqFMPM_xWZRQfvsy2LAx02xB0zUBo8n7Xr1GM2U0/edit#

-https://reggioemilia2015.weebly.com/the-100-languages.html

-https://www.reggiochildren.it/en/ateliers/

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E32: PART II This Episode is LIT! -eriture, reading, and writing

Episode 32

Thursday, March 17, 2022 • Duration 37:29

Welcome back for Part II of our literacy deep dive! These half is the fun half where we take what we talked about last week and give real examples of how to encourage a love of literacy in our homes and classrooms. We also discuss whether it is call a cootie catcher or a fortune teller. What do you say?

What is something you want to try? Take a picture and tag us in it on facebook and instagram!

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E31: PART 1 This Episode is LIT! -eriture, reading, and writing

Episode 31

Thursday, March 10, 2022 • Duration 51:39

Don't forget to leave us a review! Today, we are talking about maybe the most common and comfortable curriculum area: literacy centers. While this seems very straightforward, we wanted to break it down more so we can better focus our energies and not go into the ‘push-down curriculum' zone.

We had SO much to cover that we had to split this episode into two parts! In part one, we go over the NAEYC's position statement and then we tackle the continuum of reading and writing development.

Spencer shouts out the Planet Word Museum in DC ( https://planetwordmuseum.org/ ) and we play a super nerdy but super cool game where we try to guess the definition of some of the top rarest words! Do you know them?

Buzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1783088

References:
https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SpecialEducation/Speech/Documents/The%20Speech%20and%20Language%20Development%20Continuum.pdf

https://www.amazon.com/Pterodactyl-Worst-Alphabet-Book-Ever/dp/1492674311/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/131-0869157-7909015?pd_rd_w=InNfq&pf_rd_p=6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da&pf_rd_r=4NAZFYEWMJWS17ZPNHN3&pd_rd_r=0cb2ff6a-b1fc-44a6-ac33-d491d6728729&pd_rd_wg=nhrL6&pd_rd_i=1492674311&psc=1
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/everyday-steps-reading-and-writing

E30: Full STEAM ahead

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, March 3, 2022 • Duration 50:38

Is it the hot air from a rushing locomotive, or the vapor rising from a hot cup of coffee? No, todays we're talking about S.T.E.A.M- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. How does adding art to STEM learning and education bolster a childs learning? By adding an artistic approach to standard science and math based subjects, you are integrating these subject matters with meaningful ideas and imagery that might resonate better not JUST with the students, but with the teachers as well. Join us as we discuss the merits of ease of adding art to STEM fields.

Some easy and hands on STEAM activities you can try at home or in the classroom

Chromatography Butterflies
- https://buggyandbuddy.com/chromatography-butterflies-separating-colors-in-markers/
Coral Reef Scultpures
- https://www.thekeeperofthememories.com/stringing-coral-reefs-preschool-ocean-investigation-station/
Ice Painting
- https://www.thekeeperofthememories.com/ice-painting/
Salt Crystal art
- Materials:
- 1 Cup of Epsom Salts
- 1 Cup of water
- 1 Tsp. of Liquid Watercolors
- Glass Jar
- Directions: Mix warm water with epsom salts and stir for one minute. Add the watercolors if desired. Put your concoction into the glass jar and put the jar in the back of the refrigerator. Let the jar sit over night and when it comes out in the morning you can study the crystal formation and the colors of light reflecting.
Painting with Balls AND Gravity
- https://earlylearningideas.com/art-for-preschoolers-painting-with-marbles-and-ball

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