Pre-Primary Sources

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In the world of early childhood education, "research says" can be a conversation stopper. But at Pre-Primary Sources, we talk about the science of child development with researchers and practitioners to get a broader picture of what the evidence says and how it can be applied. 

  1. Oct 2

    Unsnarling PBIS and Trauma-Informed Education with Rhiannon Kim and Alex Venet

    Lizz talks with Rhiannon Kim and Alex Venet, authors of Unsnarling PBIS and Trauma-Informed Education, about behaviorism, social justice, and trauma informed education.  Read their books! Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education Becoming an Everyday Changemaker Healing and Justice At School Transformative Mindfulness in Education Caring for Ourselves While Kindling Change

  2. Aug 31

    14. Racial Identity Development

    Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias education are (should be) part of all educator training; but what do we know about how children develop positive racial identity? Kisa Marx and Mike Huber (Liberated Learning podcast) join Lizz Nolasco to talk about a small piece of racial identity development. Bonus XL episode because it turns out there's a lot to unpack!

  3. Aug 1

    Taxonomies Pt. 3 With Lisa Murphy and Tiffany Pearsall

    The final installment of learning taxonomies-- are they valuable, and for whom?

  4. Jul 17

    Taxonomies pt. 2 with Tiffany Pearsall and Lisa Murphy

    Talking about learning goals: does a hierarchy imply a value judgement? Why do we need to name learning objectives anyway?

  5. Jul 3

    Toilet Learning! With Heather Bernt-Santy

    This is technically part 2 of a conversation about toilet learning-- check That Early Childhood Nerd # 418 for the companion episode.   References: Aggelpol, T. Information as a crucial factor for toilet training by parents Al-Hazmi, H. H. Age of Initiation and the Factors Associated with Toilet Training in Healthy Saudi Children Axelrod, M. I. Psychological differences between toilet trained and non-toilet trained 4-year-old children Bakker, E. Changes in the toilet training of children during the last 60 years: the cause of an increase in lower urinary tract dysfunction? Brazleton, T. B. A Child-Oriented Approach to Toilet Training Joinson, C. Early Childhood Risk Factors Associated with Daytime Wetting and Soiling in School Age Children  Kiddoo, D. A. Toilet training children: When to start and how to train Leijon, A. The BABITT questionnaire for evaluation of bowel and bladder function in children who are introduced to assisted infant toilet training - content validity and feasibility Mota, D. M. Toilet training: Methods, parental expectations and associated dysfunctions Russell, K. Among healthy children, what toilet-training strategy is most effective and prevents fewer adverse effects (stool withholding and dysfunctional voiding)? Wyndaele, J-J Development Signs in Healthy Toddlers in Different Stages of Toilet Training: Can They Help Define Readiness and Probability of Success? Wu, H-Y Can evidence-based medicine change toilet training practice?

  6. Jun 20

    10. Taxonomies Pt. 1 with Tiffany Pearsall and Lisa Murphy

    Bloom's Taxonomy-- Lisa felt like she discovered fire, Tiffany thought it was ... and who said you have to Maslow before you can Bloom first? We talk about classifying knowledge, seeing people learning, and what it means to learn.   Sources: Benjamin, L. J., 2006 American psychology’s struggles with its curriculum: Should a thousand flowers Bloom? Training and education in professional psychology, Vol. S, No. 1, 58–68 Bloom. B. S. 1944 Some major problems in educational measurement The Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 38, No. 2 pp. 139-142 Bloom, B. S., Engelhart, M. D., Hill, W.H., Krathwohl, D. A., 1956 Taxonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals. David McKay Company, Inc. Fink, L. D. 2003 Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses Jossey-Bass Krathwolh, D. A., 2002 A Revision of Bloom's Taxonomy: An Overview THEORY INTO PRACTICE, Volume 41, Number 4, Autumn  Ormell, C. P., 1974 Bloom's taxonomy and the objectives of education, Educational Research, 17:1, 3-18, DOI: 10.1080/0013188740170101

  7. May 8

    9. Egocentrism, Morality, and Zen

    Richard Cohen from Zen and the Art of Early Childhood joins Lizz Nolasco to talk about what egocentrism really means, and how it impacts practice in early childhood settings. See the Mountains Task here: Piaget's Mountains Task - YouTube Talk nerdy with all of That Early Childhood Nerdwork! Get access to the Discord and more at https://patreon.com/EarlyChildhoodNerdworkbyThatEarlyChildhoodNerd

  8. Apr 10

    8. Research is Reading and Thinking Collaboratively, with Em Clark

    Em Clark, from Liberating Childhood, is on to talk about reading research-- who can do it (everyone!), why it's important, and how to get started. Get started at liberatingchildhood.org!   Did you know you can support the hosting costs of The Early Childhood Nerdwork on Patreon, and get Discord access to talk nerdy with like-minded folks too? https://patreon.com/EarlyChildhoodNerdworkbyThatEarlyChildhoodNerd

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In the world of early childhood education, "research says" can be a conversation stopper. But at Pre-Primary Sources, we talk about the science of child development with researchers and practitioners to get a broader picture of what the evidence says and how it can be applied. 

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    pre-primary-sources
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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