Illinois Early Learning Project

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Illinois Early Learning Project

The Illinois Early Learning Project is a source of evidence-based, reliable information for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children.

  1. JAN 31

    Teaching in a Classroom Where Many Languages are Spoken

    In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Koryne Nnoli from Morgan State University about how early childhood educators can use strategies to support multilingual learners in their classrooms where many languages are spoken.

    18 min

  2. JAN 6

    What is the Pyramid Model?

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mary Louise Hemmeter from Vanderbilt University about the Pyramid Model and how it works to support young children's social and emotional development in a variety of early childhood settings.

    20 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Mixing Early Math and Social Studies within Preschool Classrooms

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer McCray from the Early Math Collaborative at the Erikson Institute about mixing early math and social studies in preschool classrooms.

    30 min

  4. 03/25/2024

    Food Allergies and Young Children

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ruchi Gupta and Sarah Valaika from the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) about caring for children with food allergies in the early childhood classroom.

    19 min

  5. 02/23/2024

    AAC and Belonging: Communication and Friendships

    In this episode with Dr. Susan Johnston, we explore augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and how it relates to belonging and friendships in young children.

    34 min

  6. 02/05/2024

    Building Literacy Through Reggio Emilia Inspiration

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Ali Lewis, director of University Primary School at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and talk about integrating early literacy in a Reggio Emilia–inspired program.

    28 min

  7. 03/30/2023

    Anti-Ableism in Preschool: How Do We Talk About It?

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jessica Bacon, chats with us about anti-ableism and inclusion and explains how we can talk about these important concepts in developmentally appropriate ways with young children.

    38 min

  8. 03/17/2023

    Teaming in the PreK Classroom

    This podcast episode features prekindergarten teacher Mickey Gilbert, who shares tips for educators, specialists, and related service providers on teaming together.

    23 min
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