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Welcome to ”Letting Them Lead” where myself (a preschool speech language pathologist) and my Mom, Laurie - a general education transitional kindergarten teacher with a background in early childhood education, are talking all about life in the early education world. Actually we are going deep into the concepts that foster our students’ connection to learning while honoring their individual development and letting them lead. We are so excited to have you here. If you have any questions for us or topic suggestions for future episodes, please feel free to leave us a comment!
Episodes
![Episode 7: Rapid Fire Questions](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Episode 7: Rapid Fire Questions
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Did you miss us? We were busy finishing up our school year but we are back and excited to answer some rapid fire questions with you! If you have any questions you'd like answered, please drop them in the comments and we will add them to our next rapid fire episode or in a podcast coming soon!
![Episode 6: All About Visuals](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Episode 6: All About Visuals
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
In this episode we are exploring the use of visuals to support language development and learning in early childhood.
Setting up my classroom core boards (A reel by Marie): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3www1vwYt/?hl=en
Core Boards: https://www.openaccess-ca.org/open-access-aac-resources
Find Marie's free mindfulness calendars for kids here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
Find the Say Thanks More gratitude journals here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
![Episode 5: Giving Things a Try](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Episode 5: Giving Things a Try
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
In this episode we are exploring the idea of saying YES AND in early childhood education.
Setting up my classroom core boards (A reel by Marie): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3www1vwYt/?hl=en
Core Boards: https://www.openaccess-ca.org/open-access-aac-resources
Find Marie's free mindfulness calendars for kids here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
Find the Say Thanks More gratitude journals here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
![Episode 4: Setting Up the Learning Environment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Episode 4: Setting Up the Learning Environment
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
In this episode we are discussing the concept of setting up your environment for little learners. We are sharing things we consider when fostering language and learning as well as things we've learned through real experience.
Setting up my classroom core boards (A reel by Marie): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3www1vwYt/?hl=en
Core Boards: https://www.openaccess-ca.org/open-access-aac-resources
Find Marie's free mindfulness calendars for kids here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
Find the Say Thanks More gratitude journals here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
![Episode 3: Making Choices](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Episode 3: Making Choices
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
In this episode we are discussing the concept of choice making and why it's important to provide opportunities for little learners to make choices throughout their school day.
Find Marie's free mindfulness calendars for kids here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
Find the Say Thanks More gratitude journals here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
![Episode 2: Being Mindful with Little Learners](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Episode 2: Being Mindful with Little Learners
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
In this episode we are diving into one of our favorite topics: Mindfulness. Specifically, how can we be mindful as educators and how we can bring mindfulness into the classroom in the early childhood setting.
Find Marie's free mindfulness calendars for kids here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
Find the Say Thanks More gratitude journals here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
![Episode 1: Introducing our Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Episode 1: Introducing our Podcast
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Welcome "Letting Them Lead" where myself (a preschool speech language pathologist) and my Mom, Laurie - a general education transitional kindergarten teacher with a background in early childhood education, are talking all about life in the early education world.
Actually we are going deep into the concepts that foster our students' connection to learning while honoring their individual development and letting them lead. We are so excited to have you here. If you have any questions for us or topic suggestions for future episodes, please feel free to leave us a comment!
![Supporting Behavioral Needs as a School Based SLP](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Supporting Behavioral Needs as a School Based SLP
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
As a school based Speech Pathologist working in a full inclusion preschool program, I have learned the importance of collaboration to support the needs of my students.
Supporting behavioral needs in a classroom setting is a topic we should be open to learning about as we interpret and facilitate our students' communication.
Here are my top ways I help to support my students when they are demonstrating behaviors that might be unsafe for them within their classroom environment.
Find coaching/mentorship opportunities here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/services
Get your own Say Thanks More journal here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
Find my FREE mindfulness handouts for kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads/say-thanks-more-childrens-handouts
Find my Mindfulness Calendars for adults and kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
![Tips for Starting a Job as a School Based SLP](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Tips for Starting a Job as a School Based SLP
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
So you're starting a job in a school district as a Speech Language Pathologist? Here are my tips!
Figure out who you can ask for help
Find your fellow SLPs - they are your life line
ASK all the questions
Set those boundaries
Find coaching/mentorship opportunities here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/services
Get your own Say Thanks More journal here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
Find my FREE mindfulness handouts for kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads/say-thanks-more-childrens-handouts
Find my Mindfulness Calendars for adults and kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads
![3 Ways to Find Balance as a School-Based SLP](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8090318/podcast_thumbnails_1__pwxsy6_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
3 Ways to Find Balance as a School-Based SLP
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
This is one of my most frequently asked questions. So here are my top 3 tips for my fellow school based SLPs who are prioritizing wellness, finding balance, and preventing burnout.
- Find a way to play everyday
- Make sure you give yourself time to process/reflect
- Set boundaries
Find coaching/mentorship opportunities here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/services
Get your own Say Thanks More journal here: https://www.thanksmorris.com/shop
Find my FREE mindfulness handouts for kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads/say-thanks-more-childrens-handouts
Find my Mindfulness Calendars for adults and kids: https://www.thanksmorris.com/free-downloads