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Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Simone Brand
99 episodes
3 weeks ago
Join us for an inspiring discussion with two leading voices in early childhood education, Debi Keyte-Hartland and Catherine Lee. We dive into an inquiry-project, which began with a discovery made by children digging in the sandpit. This unexpected find unfolded into a rich, extended inquiry that nurtured children's ecological identity, amplified the arts as a language of learning. Discover how an initial spark of curiosity developed into a project that transcended preschool boundaries, as th...
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Join us for an inspiring discussion with two leading voices in early childhood education, Debi Keyte-Hartland and Catherine Lee. We dive into an inquiry-project, which began with a discovery made by children digging in the sandpit. This unexpected find unfolded into a rich, extended inquiry that nurtured children's ecological identity, amplified the arts as a language of learning. Discover how an initial spark of curiosity developed into a project that transcended preschool boundaries, as th...
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Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Activating a Collective Ethic of Care and Co-responsibility with the Great Barrier Reef
Join us for an inspiring discussion with two leading voices in early childhood education, Debi Keyte-Hartland and Catherine Lee. We dive into an inquiry-project, which began with a discovery made by children digging in the sandpit. This unexpected find unfolded into a rich, extended inquiry that nurtured children's ecological identity, amplified the arts as a language of learning. Discover how an initial spark of curiosity developed into a project that transcended preschool boundaries, as th...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Little Dreamers #7: Flowers
Welcome to the Little Dreamers mini-series! These monthly episodes feature specially written mindfulness stories designed to ignite young imaginations and gently guide preschoolers toward relaxation and body awareness. This month, our theme is flowers! Join host Kathryn as she leads children through gentle imagery of falling rain and growing roots. As the story unfolds, children can follow along with simple yoga poses that physically embody the story. They will grow from a tiny seed, stretch...
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Intentional Scaffolding: From Vygotsky to Today
Are you ready to transform your intentional teaching and learning practices? Join us for an essential discussion with Kate Hodgekiss, owner of Engaging Curriculum Solutions and a powerful advocate in the early childhood sector for over 25 years! This episode is your deep dive into the theory and practice of scaffolding, starting with breaking down Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and the role of the 'more knowledgeable other'. We explore how Bruner’s scaffolding theory in...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Play Provocations #2: Pretend Play
In this episode of Play Provocations, hosts Linda Harrison and Lindsay Laing unpack the power of pretend play. Learn how inventing roles and narratives is the highest form of symbolic thought in early childhood, directly activating the prefrontal cortex to boost executive function, creativity, and problem-solving. We share ideas for creating an inviting Outer Space Play Provocation, using a picture book as a hook; together with natural & recycled resources, tinkering tools and star...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
The Magic of Mark-Making
How do we unlock the joy of meaningful mark-making for every child? This week, we host Dr. Gai Lindsay, Senior Lecturer and long-time early childhood expert, whose research is dedicated to empowering visual arts learning. Drawing inspiration from John Dewey and the constructivist Reggio Emilia approach, Dr. Lindsay explains how mark-making is far more than just art—it's a powerful visual language and a key to children’s cognitive development. We explore the connection between the Reggio Emi...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Navigating the NQS #2: Standard 1.2 - Practice
This exciting monthly mini-series, Navigating the NQS, continues with host Simone Brand who draws on 15 years of exceeding-rated leadership experience. In this episode, we explore Standard 1.2 – Practice, focusing on how educators facilitate and extend children's learning. Simone breaks down the three crucial elements: 1. Intentional Teaching 2. Responsive Teaching and Scaffolding 3. Child Directed Learning Simone shares actionable ideas, including an inspiring exampl...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
2025 ECA National Conference: Exhibiter Insights.mp3
We're hitting the floor at the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) National Conference 2025 in Perth! Host Simone Brand dives into the bustling Exhibition Hall to chat with the innovators, creators, and resource providers who are driving change in early learning. This episode is your quick-fire round of the biggest ideas and must-have resources for your service! We're bringing you exclusive insights from four game-changing exhibitors: Six Bricks Learning: Get hands-on with the power of Six Bric...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Little Dreamers #6: A Transport Journey to Calm
Welcome back to Little Dreamers, the enchanting mini-series designed to bring calm and creativity to a young child's world! This month, get ready for an adventure as we climb aboard for a mindful journey about transport. Your preschooler will be gently guided to imagine themselves travelling in a shiny red car, a rhythmic train, a breezy bicycle, and a floating hot air balloon. This mindfulness story is packed with simple yet powerful tools to help your child find their inner calm, boost thei...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
2025 ECA National Conference: Educator Voices
We're taking you live to Perth for the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) National Conference 2025! Learn Play Thrive host Simone Brand grabs the mic and dives into the heart of the sector, capturing the vibrant energy and vital conversations from educators, researchers, and leaders across the country. The theme that sparked all the dialogue? ‘Universal not Uniform: Leading change, strengthening unity and honouring individuality’. Join us as we explore what this powerful theme means on the grou...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Little Library #7: The Christmas Tree Catastrophe
Ready to bring the magic of picture books into your early learning practice this festive season? Join Linda Harrison on Learn Play Thrive's Little Library as she talks with award-winning author Emma Bowd about her joyful new picture book, The Christmas Tree Catastrophe. This episode is packed with inspiration for educators, diving deep into how this funny, rhythmic story can be used to promote literacy, emotional regulation, STEM, social skills and resilience among preschoolers. Linda and...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Empowering Young Children Through Hands-On Disaster Preparedness
Get ready for an eye-opening chat with Dr. Sharleen Keleher about disaster preparedness. Drawing from her extensive research and hands-on work with communities recovering from floods, fires, and cyclones, she shows us that disaster resilience education is an essential, play-centred pillar of early learning. We're diving deep into how this work naturally builds a child’s sense of agency, emotional regulation, and belonging. Learn how to talk about emergencies without causing anxiety and how ed...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Play Provocations #1: Messy Play
Get ready to get playful with our brand-new monthly mini-series, Play Provocations, dropping once a month on Tuesdays! Join your hosts, Linda Harrison and Lindsay Laing, two experienced Early Childhood Education teachers and consultants, as they take a deep dive into the fascinating world of children's play. Each episode will explore a different aspect of play, offering fresh insights and creative ideas for play provocations, perfect for children aged birth to six years. In our inaugural epi...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Nurturing Sensory and Motor Development in Preschoolers
Join us as we talk to Amanda Bacon, a highly experienced Paediatric Physiotherapist and designer of the Targeted Motor Control (TMC) Screening Tool. Amanda shows us that small, early interventions in motor and sensory development create exponential future outcomes for children. In this episode, we explore the typical developmental timelines for preschoolers, highlighting common motor skill immaturities and key sensory maturational milestones. Amanda explains the powerful link between a child...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Navigating the NQS #1: Standard 1.1 - Program
This exciting new monthly mini-series, Navigating the NQS, is hosted by host Simone Brand! Drawing on her 15 years of experience as an educator, leader, and Approved Provider, Simone shares valuable insights into operating two exceeding-rated Long Day Care centres. This series is your go-to place for inspiration, practical tips and tools to help you grow your professional practice and move beyond compliance. In our very first episode, we're diving into Quality Area 1, Standard 1.1 - Program....
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Montessori in Action: Practical Strategies for your ECEC Setting
We're excited to welcome back a very special international USA guest to the Learn Play Thrive podcast, early childhood educator and social-emotional learning expert, Cara Zelas! Cara, the founder of the educational platform Big World of Little Dude, brings a unique perspective shaped by her intensive study of Montessori education in New York. This week, we'll dive deep into the core principles of the Montessori philosophy and explore how they can be embedded into any early learning setting. ...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Raising the Bar: A Guide to Thriving in the A&R Process
The Assessment and Rating (A&R) process doesn't have to be a source of stress! This episode of Learn Play Thrive is here to transform your perspective. We're joined by the brilliant and innovative minds behind The National Quality Framework: The Musical, Dr. Red Ruby Scarlet and Louise Dorrat. With over 30 years of combined experience, these two thought leaders are masters at demystifying the A&R process and reframing it as an opportunity for professional growth. Tune in to hear the...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
The Pedagogical Artistry of Shared Thinking
In this inspiring episode, we welcome back the conversation from last week and dive into the newly released book, Redefining Planning and Assessment: Seeing Children Through Pedagogical Documentation. We're sitting down with David Gilkes (B.Ed, MECE), a highly respected early childhood educator and Consultant with 30 years of experience across the sector; and the author of Chapter 2 – Mini-Stories: The Pedagogical Artistry of Shared Thinking. Drawing from his extensive work with 4 and 5-year...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Redefining Planning and Assessment: Seeing Children Through Pedagogical Documentation
We’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly insightful episode of Learn Play Thrive, recorded at the REAIE conference in Adelaide! This week, we're joined by three of the early childhood sector’s most respected experts and authors - Dr. Alma Fleet, an Honorary Associate Professor at Macquarie University; Adam Christie, an early childhood teacher and consultant; and Anthony Semann, founding director of Semann & Slattery. Together, they have co-authored the groundbreaking new book, Redefining...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Little Dreamers #5: Bubbles
Get ready for some calm and quiet time with a brand new episode of Little Dreamers, our monthly mini-series of mindful stories from Learn Play Thrive! This month's theme is "Bubbles," a gentle tale designed to help preschoolers relax, connect with their bodies, and ignite their imagination. We've crafted this story to be the perfect companion for rest time, offering a peaceful experience for young children in ECEC settings. It's a wonderful way to introduce simple yet effective tools for mind...
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3 months ago
10 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
A Day In The Life of a Centre Manager
Step into the inspiring world of early childhood education on this episode of Learn Play Thrive, where we're joined by the incredible Ashleigh Waugh. With nearly 25 years of experience spanning teaching, management, and leadership across Australia and the UK, Ashleigh is a true veteran of the sector. Now, as the approved provider of Bright Start Preschool on the NSW Central Coast, she’s built a unique philosophy centered on her belief that "family comes first." Tune in to hear how this princi...
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3 months ago
52 minutes

Learn Play Thrive The Podcast
Join us for an inspiring discussion with two leading voices in early childhood education, Debi Keyte-Hartland and Catherine Lee. We dive into an inquiry-project, which began with a discovery made by children digging in the sandpit. This unexpected find unfolded into a rich, extended inquiry that nurtured children's ecological identity, amplified the arts as a language of learning. Discover how an initial spark of curiosity developed into a project that transcended preschool boundaries, as th...