"When You Need to Make a Statement"
There are times when adults ask questions rather than making a statement when speaking to children. As the adult, we want children to feel safe and fe...
Two Pushy Dames
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Say ‘hello’ to The Two Pushy Dames! We hope that you’ll check out our website – twopushydames.com – where you’ll find information to highlight our philosophy of children learning through play and exploration, rather than the academic and technological ‘push down’ that is so prevalent today. #pushbackonthepushdown Who might be interested in The Two Pushy Dames? teachers of young children, Public School educators who are sick of the academic push down, parents of young children, grandparents of young children, ANYONE who cares about what is best for young children and our society!
"Saying Goodbye, Running Out"
Many adults think that it is easier to run out on a child at drop off. It is best to set up a routine and say goodbye. This podcast is about why it is...
New Year 2020! Care for the Caregiver
The Two Pushy Dames are too old to make resolutions (been there, done that!) - but we are all about teachers taking care of themselves. Caregivers are...
Temperament
Each child is born with their own natural temperament. We discuss the three different temperaments and suggest ways to embrace and deal with the diffe...
Messy Clothes
Children should get messy! We will discuss how to let parents know that children will be getting messy and why they get messy. We will also give ideas...
Cold Turkey
As we get ready for Thanksgiving let's talk about going "cold turkey" on the product based activities and start thinking more about the process. We di...
Two Pushy Dames
This is Kathy & LeeAnn's very first podcast! They explain who they are and why they are so passionate about the field of ECE Early Childhood Education...
Behavior Charts
Some thoughts on why behavior charts aren't appropriate in an early childhood classroom. #PushBackonthePushDown #SaveChildhood #Takebackchildhood #Beh...
Developmentally Appropriate Practice DAP
Kathy & LeeAnn talk about what is DAP Developmentally Appropriate Practice. #PushBackonthePushDown #SaveChildhood #Takebackchildhood #DAP #Developmen...