14 episodes
Two Pushy Dames Two Pushy Dames
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- Education
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!
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How do I plan for a PLAY based curriculum?
Discussion on how to plan for a PLAY-based curriculum. Lesson planning
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Helping Parents Recognize that you are a PROFESSIONAL!
We often hear teachers of young children say "But the parents want....". We need to let parents know what is best for children in early education settings. Do the parents know about all of the training that you do? Do you try and tell parents how to do their jobs?? We want to work with families and educate them on best practices and how not to PUSH their child to do academic things that they may not be ready for... yet.
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Policing Social Media inECE
Do you often see things on social media that drive you crazy because it isn't developmentally appropriate for young children? Are you seeing young children at desks and raising their hands in ice settings, teacher directed crap posted everywhere, academic push down being dumped on young children? We have a lively discussion about how this is not okay for the field and how to navigate the 'crap' that is out there!
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"Teacher Talk" Inside Voices, Walking Feet, etc...
Let's rethink the "TEACHER TALK".
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Our Least Favorite Word in ECE - ACADEMICS!
Find out why we can't stand hearing the term academics and academy when discussing early childhood programs.
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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 feel like the adult is in control of the situation. If the adult asks questions when there needs to be a statement made, a child may come off as being disagreeable when really they are just answering a question! "Okay?"