Teaching with CLASS®

By: Teachstone Inc.
  • Summary

  • Explore topics that are important to you while getting tactical strategies you can implement right away in your classroom! Each episode dives into a specific aspect of teaching and offers short, helpful strategies you can add to your practice. Interested in learning more or have a suggestion? Email us at: podcasts@teachstone.com Produced by Teachstone
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Episodes
  • La Conexión Entre Música y Lenguaje en el Desarrollo Infantil - Invitada Especial: Elizabeth Horberg
    Dec 10 2024

    En este episodio, Mónica Pujol-Nassif conversa con Elizabeth Horberg, una experimentada psicóloga y coach educativa con amplia trayectoria en programas como Montessori y Head Start. Juntas exploran la profunda relación entre la música y el lenguaje en el desarrollo infantil, compartiendo anécdotas, estrategias y beneficios de incorporar la música en la enseñanza.

    Puntos clave del episodio:

    • La música como el primer lenguaje: Desde antes de nacer, la música conecta emociones y cogniciones, sirviendo como un medio universal de comunicación.
    • Beneficios de la música en la primera infancia:
      • Autorregulación emocional: Historias personales de cómo la música ayuda a calmar y reconfortar a los niños.
      • Desarrollo de la memoria: El impacto duradero de la música escuchada desde el útero.
      • Facilitación del lenguaje: Canciones que enseñan turnos, reciprocidad y habilidades lingüísticas básicas.
    • Estrategias para educadores: Consejos prácticos para integrar la música en las aulas, fomentando el lenguaje y la autorregulación en niños desde temprana edad.

    Momentos destacados:

    • (01:08) Presentación de Elizabeth.
    • (03:56) La música como vehículo para el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional.
    • (05:09) Anécdotas personales sobre el impacto de la música en la vida de los niños.
    • (10:18) Estrategias para implementar música y lenguaje en la educación diaria.

    Frase inspiradora:

    "La música es el lenguaje universal de la humanidad." — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, citado por Elizabeth.

    Recursos mencionados:

    • Métodos Montessori.
    • Estrategias de Head Start para el desarrollo infantil.
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    18 mins
  • Engaging with Infants Part 2
    Nov 19 2024

    There are a lot of conflicting thoughts on infant care. Join us for the second part of our discussion with Johayra Bouza, an expert in child development, as she shares her insights, debunking myths like the cry-it-out method and the misconception that infants act intending to spite their caregivers.

    Respect for diverse family cultures and caregiving choices is at the forefront of our discussion, emphasizing the importance of gentle, respectful communication. Johayra offers practical strategies for nurturing healthy infant development, ensuring caregivers are well-equipped to support their young ones through pivotal developmental stages.

    Topics Discussed in This Episode

    • [00:02:32] The myth of the cry-it-out method
    • [00:03:52] Suggesting different infant-care methods while respecting the family’s culture and choices
    • [00:05:51] Debunking the notion that infants act with spite
    • [00:07:38] Debunking the concept of “spoiling” an infant
    • [00:10:40] Research from a Romanian Orphanage and what it showed
    • [00:12:17] Understanding the potential developmental impacts of early screen exposure on infants
    • [00:15:34] Johayra’s final thoughts about the important work early educators are doing

    Resources

    Kate Cline

    Johayra Bouza

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    18 mins
  • What to Understand About Engaging with Infants
    Oct 31 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Johayra Bouza of Teachstone joins up to talk about caring for and engaging with infants. There is so much to consider, from attachment style to cognitive development. She and Kate unpack important things to understand about babies in their earliest days so that you can best support their development.

    This is part one of a two-part episode.

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    32 mins

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