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Circle Time Convos

Leslie McKinily

Your go-to podcast for parenting & early childhood insights

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41 episodes

  1. Unlocking Resources and Confidence for Every Family 14:03
  2. The Power of Books Before Pre-K 24:48
  3. Play and Language Grow Together 19:02
  4. How the CCM Connects to Pre-K Classroom Curriculum 21:20
  5. Learning Beyond the Classroom: Exploring the CCM 23:11
  6. How School Nutrition Fuels Learning 30:10
  7. Supporting Success After Pre-K 26:59
  8. Learning Through Nature: Exploring Garfield Park Conservatory 16:40
  9. Understanding Medicaid & Family Supports For Young Children 31:21
  10. How Play Builds Kindergarten Preparedness 23:48
  11. Preparing Children for a Globalized World 24:19
  12. Why Quiet Time Matters 1:14:24
  13. Understanding the Chicago Early Learning Application 22:49
  14. How Libraries Support Families Applying to Pre-K 34:59
  15. A Day in the Classroom PT.2 29:38
  16. Chicago's Early Learning Support Network 20:12
  17. A Day in the Classroom Pt. 1 16:00
  18. Signs of a Great Early Education Space 9:44
  19. How to Read Children's Thought Patterns 32:50
  20. Early Learning in Home-Based Settings 25:01
  21. Pt. 2 How to Turn Everyday Moments Into STEM 16:47
  22. How to Turn Everyday Moments Into STEM Learning 21:43
  23. How to Nurture a STEM Mindset in Your Pre-K Child 29:28
  24. Making STEM Part of Your Pre-K Child's Daily Life 26:18
  25. How Parents Can Lead in CPS: From PAC to LSC 32:35
  26. Understanding Misbehavior in Preschoolers 1:18:31
  27. What Kids Carry Before They Walk Into School 31:54
  28. The Pre-K to Kindergarten Leap: What Families Should Know 20:09
  29. Understanding Learning Styles In Pre-K 36:35
  30. Applying For Kindergarten: From Confusion to Clarity 56:24
  31. What's Beneath The Behavior? 45:06
  32. How Schools Become Safe Havens 30:03
  33. 3 Ways to Support Preschoolers Mental Health 20:47
  34. Fighting Food Scarcity During Summertime 37:21
  35. Protecting Pre-K Kids From Lead 30:03
  36. Health To-Do’s Before Day One 26:48
  37. Your Summer Guide to Pre-K Readiness 28:57
  38. From Enrollment to the First Day of Pre-K 29:53
  39. Solving the Pre-K Waitlist Mystery 22:05
  40. How Do You Know It's The Right Pre-K Program For Your Family? 10:38
  41. Why This Village Matters 17:14