Home & Classroom

This week is finally our Book Meet & Greet at Toro! Join us on 12/7 at 6 PM for the fun! This week we also talk about our Instagram exclusive content, special treats that you will get with E-news sign-up, upcoming trainings, some fun bright ideas and lots more! Book Party Meet & GreetCheck Out Our Instagram!Sign Up For E-newsUpcoming TrainingsCACFPBright Idea- No Bake Play Dough-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

This week we dive into our upcoming book launch meet & greet at TORO, upcoming Workforce Retention Grant info sessions, wrap up of 30 Days of Play, Recall Alert, Respite care, a message from CACFP and some wonderful bright ideas! Book Launch Meet & GreetWorkforce Retention Grant expense reports30 Days of PlayApple Sauce Pouch RecallRespite CareCACFP "Serve Up The Savings"Bright Idea- Sweet Potato and Black Bean StewBright Idea- Countdown to Calm-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

This week's Home & Classroom episode is truly from the heart! We talk about our November campaign, 30 Days of Play, and how you can have your classroom centers featured in our recap, our Book Launch- For You From Me, A Through Z, with Rebecca Habersang and the TORO launch event and a moment of thankfulness with our staff here at Brightside Up! 30 Days of PlayBook Launch Event-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Tune in to learn more about 30 Days of Play and how to be featured in our recap, Self-Care Saturday and the importance of YOU, our Book Launch Event at TORO, and some bright ideas that focus on play and peace! 30 Days of PlaySelf-Care SaturdayTORO Book Launch EventBright Idea - The Breathing BBright Idea - This or That-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming trainings, mindful moments with Kim Polstein, some awesome bright ideas and more! 30 Days of PlayInterview with Jenny EdwardsCapital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative Panel DiscussionNYS's Overdose Prevention LetterTORO Book Launch PartyIT ChildUpcoming TrainingsBright Ideas-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

To kick off 30 Days of Play, Kate interviews Jenny Edwards, the author of Intentionality: A Special Project, which you can find in the Home & Classroom magazine. They dive into the importance of interactive play centers and their impact on children's learning. Tune in to learn more! Intentionality: A Special Project: intentionality (squarespace.com) -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and this year's theme of Spaces of Play, more information on desert grant expense reports, becoming a provider, IT Child, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, TORO book launch, a mouth-watering segment with our very own Bonnie Schultz, registered dietitian and CACFP home visitor, and more! 30 Days of PlayDesert Grant Expense ReportsBecome A Provider!IT ChildSelf Care SaturdayTORO Book LaunchUpcoming TrainingsServing Up Servings with CACFPBright Idea-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Tune in to learn more about IT Child which helps caregivers build connections with children, an overview of BSU’s annual Making Connections Conference, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, our collaboration with the Arts Center of the Capital Region on creating a book, a survey with an exciting giveaway (Yay!) and more! · IT Child Tool · Annual Making Connections Conference · Upcoming Trainings From The Instructional Suite · Self-Care Saturday · TORO Book Launch · Picture Of Child Care Survey · Bright Idea (Mirror Tip Card) · Intentionality In Setting Up Classroom Displays (Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 12) -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Reggio Emilia is a child-centered approach that encourages children to follow their interests and learn through organic exploration. Tune in to hear Kate interview Emily Cuccio, Early Childhood Trainer/Coach about her passion for the Reggio Emilia approach and its child-centric, project-based learning. Making Thinking Visible https://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X From Teaching to Thinking https://www.redleafpress.org/From-Teaching-to-Thinking-A-Pedagogy-for-Reimagining-Our-Work-P2334.aspx North American Reggio Alliance https://www.reggioalliance.org/ Leadership Institute https://earlychildhoodny.org/leadershipinitiative/events.php?team=LEADERSHIP-CAPITALDISTRICT What are Reggio Emilia Schools https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/19/parenting/reggio-emilia-preschool.html -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

It's just Kate this week! Join her for updates on the Making Connections Annual ConferenceChild Care Assistance ProgramUpcoming from the Instructional SuitePicture of Child CareA special call for art plus a Bright Idea from our own Kathleen Harland, all on this week's Shorties! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Join Kevin and Kate for a special interview with Amy Kiley, Quality Improvement Specialist from Quality Stars NY, and learn about the benefits of joining plus their free upcoming info sessions. You'll also get updates on our upcoming Making Connections annual conference and other upcoming training, the first edition of our new Mindful Moments segment, and two Bright Ideas to try this week. Making Connections Annual Conference Upcoming training from Brightside Up Quality Stars NY information sessions -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

We're so sorry to miss this week but we are making plans behind the scenes and will be back next week with Shorties. Thank you! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Kevin and Kate discuss the latest in what's happening in the world child care in this episode of Shorties! You'll get information on: Starting a child care program in your home with Best Start funding 2023 Making Connections Conference NYS's Workforce Retention GrantPyramid Model Roadmap Series Quality Stars NY Info SessionsUpcoming From the Instructional Suite Plus 2 new bright ideas! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Join Kevin and Kate as they review upcoming news and information for Capital Region Child Care providers in this episode of Shorties! You'll get information on: Making Connections Annual ConferenceNYS's Workforce Retention GrantQuality Stars NY Info SessionsPlus 2 new bright ideas! -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

The way we speak to children will become their inner voice. When we understand the importance of building a positive internal dialogue, we realize how our thoughts and words matter. Tune in to hear Rachel and Kate talk with Philomina about how to develop positive self-talk in children in this first episode of season 5! Mentioned on the show: - Making Connections Annual Conference - Browse our Instructional Suite and view Philomina's Words Count training on page 14 along with our "Flip It" training on page 20 - The Kindess Wall -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by special guests, Connor Armbruster (fiddle) a performing musician, composer, and educator, and Mike Jenkins (guitar) a performing musician and educator, for our most musical episode yet! Together, through a music program initiated by Natalie Merchant, Connor, and Mike bring the joy of music to children through live performances, sing-alongs, and dance parties at Head Start and Early Head Start at CEO in Troy. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of music therapy as they discuss the benefits, experiences, and power of music for young minds. Mentioned in the show: - Contact Mike Jenkins for private lessons at meloniousthunk09@gmail.com -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Listen as Claire and Dana report on upcoming Network of Youth Success JEDI trainings, What's Happening in the Instructional Suite, Provider Appreciation Comedy Night recap, a Medical Minute with Desiree Myers, RN, CDA Week, and a Bright Idea. Network of Youth Success JEDI Trainings Upcoming Trainings at BSUProvider Appreciation Comedy Night RecapCDA Application Tipcard: How to Cook Dry Beans-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Join Rachel and Kate as they chat with Caleb Seguin about the history and mission of Camp Unirondack, youth empowerment, and supporting children's perspectives which are unique and entirely their own. Caleb has been working with children and youth for over a decade. He is a director at Camp Unirondack, a summer camp for youth with a focus on social justice, intentional community, and youth empowerment. Caleb is also the owner and operator of Playful Pianos music studio for kids, and Project Lead at Northern Youth Abroad, helping Indigenous youth in Canada’s northern territories develop volunteer projects to serve their communities. He has spoken at numerous conferences, professional development forums, schools, and summer camps, and offers in-depth consultation on topics related to gender inclusivity, anti-colonialism, youth-centered behavior intervention, youth autonomy and privacy rights, and dismantling adult supremacy. As an Indigenous person, Caleb’s work with young people is always informed by the Anishinaabe teachings that he grew up with. He draws inspiration from the core principles of Anishinaabe child-rearing in order to develop educational tools that examine youth work through a unique cultural lens. Throughout his youth work, Caleb maintains a commitment to fostering values of autonomy, community responsibility, levity, and honest, affirming personal growth. Caleb was born and raised in Canada, and currently lives near Albany, NY with his partner and his dog Pingo, and has a deep passion for jigsaw puzzles and peach cobbler. -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Listen as Dana and Kevin share a clip from a Teacher Appreciation event at Kid Central Child Care and updates from the Capital District Leadership Initiative & Legally Exempt Child Care, plus two Bright Ideas. Provider Appreciation clipSummer Camp CatalogCapital Region Leadership InitiativeLegally Exempt Child CareMedication Administration Training (MAT) RenewalDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) trainingChild Care Administrator Community of PracticeEmotional Literacy - Understanding Our FriendsFreeze & Find -- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Listen as Kevin and Dana share a recap of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant as well as a special Community Planting event at Parson's Early Head Start, news from the Capital Region Leadership Initiative, upcoming training and a special bright idea featuring all of our favorite fidget toys. Provider Appreciation Comedy Night2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation ChallengeSelf-Care SaturdayCommunity planting event at Parson'sProduce Plant PartyCapital Region Leadership InitiativeUpcoming from the Instructional SuiteOur favorite fidgets!-- Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.