Let's Talk- A Play Journey with Amber Unger.mp3

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Pre-K Spot Talks

Melysa Mei

52 episodes

8 months ago

Welcome to Pre-K Spot Talks, the dynamic and inspiring podcast hosted by the passionate and innovative early learning enthusiast, Melysa Mei! As a veteran Pre-K teacher in the nation's largest school system and the creative mind behind Pre-K Spot, Melysa is your ultimate guide to everything early learning. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that will ignite your teaching experience like never before.

Join Melysa on this enlightening adventure as she shares her wisdom, sprinkles in her signature open-ended, child-led teaching practices, and empowers you to discover your unique path as an early childhood educator. Each episode of Pre-K Spot Talks is packed with valuable insights, engaging conversations, and real-life stories from Melysa's own classroom through the lens of play. Each episode is designed to help you unlock the full potential of play-based learning and create a world of wonder for the little ones you teach.

Tune in to Pre-K Spot Talks and let Melysa Mei be your guiding light on this incredible voyage toward becoming the best early childhood educator you can be. Unleash the power of play, foster curiosity, and celebrate the joy of learning with Pre-K Spot Talks – the ultimate podcast for unlocking the magic of early education! Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

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Let's Talk- A Play Journey with Amber Unger.mp3

Pre-K Spot Talks

42 minutes 27 seconds

1 year ago

Let's Talk- A Play Journey with Amber Unger.mp3

Imagine transforming your teaching methods by embracing play-based education. That's precisely what Amber, the passionate educator behind Cream City Teacher, did and she's here to share how it revolutionized her classroom. With 15 years of teaching experience, Amber has gems of wisdom to offer about the differences between 4K and 5K classrooms in her district, the potent power of play as a classroom management tool, and the overwhelming expectations that kindergarten teachers face.

Every journey has its obstacles. For Amber, traditional teaching methods she learned in college were a blockade that she was determined to overcome. Listen as she shares her inspiring journey, the adversities she faced, and how she, like a phoenix, rose from the ashes of societal and administrative expectations, succeeding in incorporating play into her curriculum. The conversation also brings me back to my own expedition - the hurdles I jumped over, the resistance against conventional teaching methods, and my eventual acceptance of play-based teaching.

Lastly, let's delve into Milwaukee's history. It's not just Amber's hometown but also instrumental to her journey in play-based teaching. Join us as we unravel the meaning behind Milwaukee's nickname, "Cream City," and the significance of the Cream City brick. We also review the benefits of play-based learning, emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills, and the importance of community building in the classroom. So, tune in, and let's revolutionize teaching through play together!