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Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to explore early childhood education topics on the go.  The Illinois Early Learning Project will continue to add new audio content that can be streamed or downloaded to your device.

mother holding infant

Families, Social-Emotional Learning, and the Pandemic

03/04/2021
mother and child using a laptop

Parenting During a Pandemic

01/06/2021
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Childcare During COVID-19: Two Parents’ Perspectives

11/16/2020
teacher and child wearing masks

Childcare During COVID-19: A Teacher’s Perspective

11/16/2020
teacher taking temperature of student

Childcare During COVID-19: A Director’s Perspective

11/16/2020
children's drawings

Implementing the Project Approach in Inclusive Classrooms

05/21/2020
mom and child playing with blocks

Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities in Child Care

01/21/2020
child playing with blocks

An Introduction to Montessori Education

01/21/2020
child playing with toy cars

Supporting Children with the Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Classrooms

01/16/2020
child with toy

The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children (Part 2)

10/29/2019
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The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children (Part 1)

10/28/2019
mother and child talking with teacher

Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs

10/09/2019
child playing with blocks

Busy with Blocks (audio)

07/29/2019
Process Play and STEAM: Getting Started

Process Play and STEAM: Getting Started

01/30/2019
Diverse Families and the Transition to Kindergarten

Diverse Families and the Transition to Kindergarten

10/12/2018
Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

09/04/2018
Inclusive Early Childhood Programs: How One School District Creates a Place for All Young Children

Inclusive Early Childhood Programs: How One School District Creates a Place for All Young Children

05/15/2018
Mathematize! (audio)

Mathematize! (audio)

02/19/2018
children with instuments

Transformative Early Childhood Education: An Interview with Dr. Kathleen Gallagher

12/18/2017
Try and Try Again (audio)

Try and Try Again (audio)

12/05/2017
Supporting Young Children's Friendships: An Interview with Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky

Supporting Young Children’s Friendships: An Interview with Dr. Michaelene Ostrosky

11/03/2017
Feelings Are Fantastic (audio)

Feelings Are Fantastic (audio)

10/06/2017

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