Let's Talk- Storytelling and Play.mp3

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Pre-K Spot Talks

Melysa Mei

52 episodes

9 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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Education

Kids & Family,

Parenting

Let's Talk- Storytelling and Play.mp3

Pre-K Spot Talks

24 minutes 36 seconds

1 year ago

Let's Talk- Storytelling and Play.mp3

Embark on a journey through the magical landscape of childhood imagination with me, Melissa, as we unlock the secrets to fostering young minds with the timeless art of storytelling. Discover how tales spun with love and creativity aren't just entertaining but are powerful catalysts for cognitive and emotional growth. As we weave through this week's Pre-K Spot Talks, you'll gain insights into transforming storytime into an interactive tapestry, rich with the colors of diverse cultures and the sounds of expressive read-alouds. Let's turn the pages together and kindle a flame of passion for reading in the hearts of our little ones.

This episode is a treasure trove of strategies for enriching the narrative experience, from setting the stage with child-built wonders to mastering the nuances of voice and gesture that bring characters to life. You'll learn to craft stories that resonate, blending the familiar with the fantastic, teaching empathy, and encouraging active participation. Join us as we celebrate the role of educators and parents in this shared adventure, and leave feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to elevate the act of storytelling to an art form that shapes the storytellers of tomorrow.