Preschool Preach

Greetings, I have a few more episodes before ending the second season of the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the climate of child care centers in the midst of a pandemic. Like never before, we have experienced challenges working through this pandemic such as longer hours, sustaining our workforce, and coping with the new changes. I have a few solutions to assist in this pandemic and still provide high-quality care for children and our community. Please feel free to contact me through my website and for more resources https://www.linktr.ee/Birthtolife5   Empowering and Advocating from Birth to Life, April JOnes 

Greetings, We all know the holidays can bring on additional stressors like children having meltdowns in the midst of holiday gifting while interacting with family members in this season. Oftentimes, you may feel embarrassed about children all of sudden having spaghetti legs and screeching cries surrounded by people.  In this podcast, you'll discover why this happens, the science behind these meltdowns, and some practical tips in handling this dilemma. If you are interested in other resources, please check out my other platforms ~https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5

Greetings Child Care Professionals, Studies has shown that people are who decide to change their mindset will change their life.Listen to this podcast episode and repeat the affirmations to equip you for your day. #childcare #daycare #educators #teachers #eceproviders #forestpreschools #infantteachers #prekteachers #preschools

Considering our current childcare climate, we need our staff to feel appreciated more than ever. In this episode, I've highlighted a few ideas for you to get started to create a holiday extravaganza in your center. #childcare #daycare #educators #ecedirectors 

Listen to this real and raw convo about what has happened in the child care field and why people have decided to transition into other occupations. After listening to this you might feel a sense of relief because the truth have been told or you might be offended but I would obliged you to listen to the podcast in it's entirety to understand what has happened.I have also challenged Congress and others to take action sustaining l which will lead to a stable economy. #childcarecenters #childcareteachers #families #parents #children #educators #childdevelopment #earlychildhood

Teaching Pre-K children for almost nine years, I've learned more than a few lessons along the way. You'll hear a few classroom management strategies that will keep you from pulling all strands of your hair out. Overall, I'd experienced a rewarding career but I've had my challenges as well. As an educator or ECE professional, you need to have professional protection when it comes to your career. NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children offers professional liability insurance through their member insurance program whether you are an in-person or virtual educator or an ECE professional. This protection is needed as a professional through a yearly membership fee. For more resources, click here https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5   Warmly, April Jones

When I think about nature, I reflect on the natural surroundings of solitude, discovery, and awareness. Therapy can be the great horizon of discovering another evolution of oneself and it doesn't have to happen within four walls. Let's dive in and hear insight about how you can explore nature with your child/ren whether it's on a playground, backyard, or forest setting. Don't forget like, share and subscribe. Click here for more resources https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5

Have you ever thought about having a nanny in this current climate? More than ever, we have individuals deciding to leave the education field or simply want to transition into nannying into full or part-time nannying. Oftentimes, we need helpful tools that will secure a wonderful addition to our family. This episode can be helpful in having long-term success without reaching out to a recruiter just yet. If you want to provide a quality experience for your family, check it out!

The pandemic has forever changed the child care landscape and we need fresh tools to help us succeed. More than ever, we are facing a dilemma with staffing issues and keeping up with the school's overhead cost. Colleges and universities across the world are realizing that more people are not majoring in education and seeing a steady decline in enrollment. But all is not lost, there are some people who feel that education particularly child care is something that they to pursue. Yes, the competition is steep but we need a new roadmap to only retain our best and brightest but attract those as well. I've experienced firsthand how a Director saw my untapped potential which led to opportunities that otherwise would have been dormant. When thinking about your child development center, ponder on what's needed, who can accomplish it, and advertise for it. With greater reason, we must develop our employee's untapped potential like never before. You'll need a notebook or laptop to jot down all the ideas that will come to fruition while listening to this podcast. If you would like to reach out for questions or connection, please click here for my website https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 Warmly, April Jones 

Back in 2006, I became a teacher in the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program and spent nearly a decade educating older preschoolers. Little did I know how much my life would change for the better. I've learned that this play-based model can have lasting positive outcomes through adulthood. Not only did the research impact me tremendously, I saw firsthand how early learners can experience a transformative journey through learning. From children attending private preschools and early learners experiencing school for the first time, I saw the evolution of how a developmentally appropriate program can develop cognitive skills that will lead to successful outcomes through their formative years. Let's continue to actively advocate for the sustainability of the Georgia Pre-K program for years to come.  Forever in my heart, April Jones

Working in childcare, I'll guarantee that you'll face some type of adversity whether it's with a parent, educator, and community stakeholder. When communicating with someone even in conflict, we can address the situation while leaving a person with dignity and integrity with our organizations. Sticking to the facts and not resulting in personal attacks is key in handling matters concerning work habits and culture. This podcast is for anyone who has a listening ear and wants to build cohesive individuals who believe in the value of high-quality early care education.

Growing as a young child, I truly loved school at one point, however, I started to feel uninspired with sitting at a desk for an entire class period and listening to a teacher simply talk. When I became a teacher, I didn't want children to feel like learning was about completing mundane tasks but open them up to a world of learning that can be fun and engaging. Not only that, children can be the decision-makers in being empowered in their school. In this episode, you'll learn 5 key tips about avoiding a boring classroom. Oftentimes, educators simply need a reset in transforming the classroom dynamic. For more resources, click this link here https://www.linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 and support the podcast with monetary donations click here https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/birthtolife5 Have a great day! April Jones 

I've started my first week at a Reggio Emilia school with an emphasis on community and environmental education. As I discovered this new approach, I was like a sponge soaking up information and enlightened by this collaborative philosophy. I was able to participate in a school event that highlighted the projects that children have collaborated on through the school year. The staff was welcoming and I was amazed by the plant-based menu created by a culinary-trained chef. Recording this episode was such a pleasure in sharing these experiences of new discoveries and embarking on a world of connections and community. If you would like to financially support this podcast click here https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/birthtolife5 and for more resources https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 Empowering minds from Birth to Life, April Jones

Greetings, In 2010, I was sitting in my child development class when I learned about a curriculum called, "Reggio Emilia". I was very intrigued by this new philosophy I never heard of. I read snippets of the book, " 100 Hundred languages of children" and I was hooked. Approximately, 4.5 years had passed and I was finally ready to embark on another journey in a child care setting. In May 2021, I started a full-time position at a Reggio school in my local city. I'm so thrilled and excited about this new opportunity. I can't wait to share this new journey of experiences and discoveries. The Birth to Life Early Care Institute will accept monetary donations to finance this podcast for future episodes. Click here https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/birthtolife5 and for  more resources click here https://www.linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 Have a great day! April Jones 

We need children outdoors more than ever! As a former educator, I've had the privilege to create nature-based lessons in green spaces where children could not only explore but build experiences in collaborative efforts and discovery. In early care education, it's important we understand the benefits of early learners having these opportunities daily and teachers understanding their role and purpose while creating an evolution for our little ones and themselves. Hopefully, you will be inspired to implement these best practices into your childcare center or facilitate in your own backyard. Please feel free to contact me for any questions or feedback and become a monthly subscriber. https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5  Great day, April Jones 

Greetings, The divorce rate has slightly rocketed since the beginning of the pandemic. With that being said, I wanted to record a podcast that would shed some light on the issue and talk to parents about some tools that can assist them through this transition. If you need additional resources and you can book a virtual consultation session through my Facebook page. Don't forget to become a monthly subscriber https://anchor.fm/apriljones2/support or click on this link for more resources https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 You can get through this! April Jones

Greetings Parents, Are you struggling to find consistent routines and suitable schedules to accommodate your family's needs? Well, look no further because I have a podcast that will help in managing your little one with tasks that might seem impossible. The first form of discipline is a schedule. Let me guide you into being your coach in finding the best possible outcome for your family. Click here for more resources linktr.ee/birthtolife5 Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback at birthtolife5@gmail.com * I don't owe the rights to the music song in the first clip in the podcast. Empowering each other with love, April Jones 

Greetings, I'm thrilled to record this episode about outdoor education for early learning programs. In this segment, I will discuss the strategies that facilitators can implement for children with inclusive needs. More than ever, we have children enrolled in programs that have a differing ability but with appropriate modifications, they can have the same experiences just like typically developing children. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback about this episode. Check out these links for more resources; https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 https://www.canva.com/design/DAEZcFAIsc4/K4G-zorxRwmPFzVAn99mtA/view?utm_content=DAEZcFAIsc4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink   Empowering minds from Birth to Life,  April Jones

In this powerful episode, you'll learn my experience as a child care teacher dealing with certain situations and how it feels to deal with these microaggressions. So, what do we do? I wanted everyone to share this for the leader who's afraid to speak out and doesn't know what to do. And for the teacher and other ECE professionals, being conflicted about this trauma that often happens but sometimes that's swept under the rug. But it's time to stand together, come up with solutions and be a village for each other. For more resources, click here https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5 https://blog.feedspot.com/early_childhood_education_podcasts/

Greetings, As a child, I feared math the most out of all my subjects. When I couldn't connect the dots, I had built so much anxiety around facing math. Despite, scoring my highest scores on the standardized math tests. Educating older preschoolers' math concepts, I made it my mission to create fun and engaging opportunities for kids.  Once I begin to experience math in this play-based way and I was able to connect the dots as college math. I hope you take the opportunity to listen to my very personal and learn about my transformation as an adult learner embracing math again. For more resource, check out my website https://linktr.ee/birthtolife5  https://blog.feedspot.com/early_childhood_education_podcasts/