Synopsis
A humorous, informative, and slightly irreverent podcast for child care providers and other early learning professionals hosted by authors, speakers, and play advocates, Lisa Murphy and Jeff A Johnson.
Episodes
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MBC_0020 Back To Mudpuppies
03/12/2019 Duration: 30minIn this episode, the crew returns to the timeline our adventure started in and Amanda finds something in her trunk. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0556 The Distraction Of Documentation Part 1
02/12/2019 Duration: 25minWe talk documentation. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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CCBAG_0555 Pressure And Anxiety Part 2
29/11/2019 Duration: 23minWe talk pressure and anxiety. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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TIE_0004 Social Justice With Alistair Gibbs
27/11/2019 Duration: 32minAlistair Gibbs shares the importance of social justice within early childhood settings, giving educators simple steps that they can take to be advocates for inclusion and positivity. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Leave a comment, or ask a question here. Connect with Nicole: Facebook | Instagram | Website Have a guest suggestion? Email Nicole
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MBC_0019 An EGG-citing Episode
26/11/2019 Duration: 32minIn this episode, Clare hears voices, Becky loses a friend, and Amanda gets a text message. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0554 Pressure And Anxiety Part 1
25/11/2019 Duration: 27minWe talk pressure and anxiety. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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CCBAG_0553 Burnout And Turnover
22/11/2019 Duration: 26minIn this episode we talk about burnout and its relation to turnover as well as other reasons for turnover. Check out the Turnover Rate Calculator mentioned in the episode here. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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MBC_0018 Crazy Clare
19/11/2019 Duration: 31minIn this episode, we learn more about what's happening with all those Chloe Clones. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0552 Early Literacy Talk With Josie #4
19/11/2019 Duration: 20minJosie The Librarian is back with us to talk kid's books, libraries, and early literacy. This episode's book recommendation is I Am A Wolf. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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CCBAG_0551 YES Environments
15/11/2019 Duration: 24minIn this episode, we start talking about YES environments. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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TIE_0003 Nature Play With Jen And Narelle From Birdwings
13/11/2019 Duration: 33minJen and Narell from Birdwings take a “break” from their days adventuring in the forest and let us in on the importance of children spending large periods of time in natural spaces. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Leave a comment, or ask a question here. Connect with Nicole: Facebook | Instagram | Website Have a guest suggestion? Email Nicole
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MBC_0017 Becky Shoots To Kill
12/11/2019 Duration: 26minIn this episode, it's hero time. Becky shoots to kill, a heart is broken, and 492 Chloe's see the light. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0550 Systems Don't Care
11/11/2019 Duration: 27minWe talk about how systems don't care--although the people working in them very well may. We also talk about how the systems we build up around activities like early learning may actually make it harder to do the job well. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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CCBAG_0549 Getting Organized
08/11/2019 Duration: 33minWe talk getting organized. Part of running a child-led environment is knowing where to find the stuff the kids decide they need. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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MBC_0016 Doing The Tentacle Strut
05/11/2019 Duration: 25minIn this episode, Becky rallies the troops, Clare visits her old home, Amanda struts, and something happens to the Chloe Clones. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0548 Personalization Of Care
04/11/2019 Duration: 29minWe get into the personalization of care. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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CCBAG_0547 Unstructured Play
01/11/2019 Duration: 27minIn this episode, we talk about unstructured play. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.
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TIE_0002 Risky Play with Kate Higginbottom
30/10/2019 Duration: 31minKate Higginbottom shares the incredible research project that her team at Adamstown Community Early Learning and Preschool engaged in, with the University of Newcastle. Hear how risky play has transformed their experiences and understandings. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Leave a comment, or ask a question here. Connect with Nicole: Facebook | Instagram | Website Have a guest suggestion? Email Nicole
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MBC_0015 Preparing To Save The Day
29/10/2019 Duration: 28minThe gang does some reconnaissance and planning. Plus, Amanda gets comfortable in her new body, Clare seeks out a former friend, and Chett has a touching moment. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. Get your Miss Becky’s Classroom T-Shirt! Connect with the cast, leave a comment, or ask a question here.
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CCBAG_0546 Early Literacy Talk With Josie #3
28/10/2019 Duration: 23minJosie The Librarian is back with another children's book recommendation and some early literacy talk. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Learn more about our Wednesday evening early learning chats. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.