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.
Another way to listen

child and doctor

Developmental Screenings for Young Children: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

child playing with technology

Too Much Tech: Screen Time and Families

Happy children playing with bubbles

Making and Keeping Friends for Young Children with and without Disabilities

Woman and children at a table with masks on

Families, Social-Emotional Learning, and the Pandemic

mother and child using a laptop

Parenting During a Pandemic

a parent walking with two children

Childcare During COVID-19: Two Parents’ Perspectives

teacher and child wearing masks

Childcare During COVID-19: A Teacher’s Perspective

teacher taking temperature of student

Childcare During COVID-19: A Director’s Perspective

children's drawings

Implementing the Project Approach in Inclusive Classrooms

mom and child playing with blocks

Including Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities in Child Care

child playing with blocks

An Introduction to Montessori Education

child playing with toy cars

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

child with toy

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

child hugging mother

The Impact of Trauma on the Lives of Young Children (Part 1)

mother and child talking with teacher

Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs

Little girl playing with blocks

Busy with Blocks (audio)

Process Play and STEAM: Getting Started

Process Play and STEAM: Getting Started

Diverse Families and the Transition to Kindergarten

Diverse Families and the Transition to Kindergarten

Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs

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

Numbers on a chalkboard

Mathematize! (audio)

Two little girls playing with blocks

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

Child on a tricycle

Try and Try Again (audio)

children hugging

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

Cartoon angry face

Feelings Are Fantastic (audio)