https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-infant-toddler-toolboxenEducationCopyright Apennine Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df257b325656dd3589ed21753bed56b8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-infant-toddler-toolboxMon, 19 Feb 2024 00:46:32 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanAlaina Nace-Meyer and Jen Addlemaniandt.toolbox@gmail.comThe Infant Toddler Toolbox is a podcast for parents and other early childhood educators! Co-hosted by Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jennifer Addleman, this show takes a look at the important aspects of education that all educators face, and provides specific...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-pretend-play--27507226

Resources:
https://www.patagonia.com/stories/why-is-unstructured-play-crucial/story-33448.html


https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/arts-and-craft-ideas/importance-pretend-play.html


https://www.pentagonplay.co.uk/news-and-info/why-pretend-play-is-important-to-child-development


http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Articles/The-Land-of-Make-Believe.aspx​]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27507226Mon, 18 May 2020 13:44:26 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanPretend play offers young children the opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Through imitation and imagination they build a deeper vocabulary, hone motor skills, and develop problem solving...

Resources:
https://www.patagonia.com/stories/why-is-unstructured-play-crucial/story-33448.html


https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/arts-and-craft-ideas/importance-pretend-play.html


https://www.pentagonplay.co.uk/news-and-info/why-pretend-play-is-important-to-child-development


http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Articles/The-Land-of-Make-Believe.aspx​]]>1567cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-self-care-during-social-distancing--27343250
Resources:
https://www.janetlansbury.com/2011/11/how-to-stop-entertaining-your-baby/?fbclid=IwAR3dS9bF6TJIbEBQa6lATxdCnryCy-CgiprXBxWtSyY-_A36EI7xrAmqtzc

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2019/07/how-to-create-a-yes-space-outdoors-when-you-dont-have-a-yard/

https://www.howwerie.com/rie-yes-space-a-safe-play-space-for-your-independent-baby/

https://avirtuouswoman.org/the-one-minute-rule-printable/?variant=12553824403517

https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/

https://www.childcareexchange.com/surviving-to-thriving/?fbclid=IwAR3VHk4LAGmCNKzB4R2_ZgxMuWUgRHjUhzmGxDmx-xWwwZGmo7bWSbczi1c]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27343250Thu, 14 May 2020 17:34:08 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanAlmost a year ago, Jen and Alaina recorded an episode about self-care. During a time of physical distancing and extra stress there is an increased need to focus on such an important topic. On this episode Jen and Alaina provide guidance on the...
Resources:
https://www.janetlansbury.com/2011/11/how-to-stop-entertaining-your-baby/?fbclid=IwAR3dS9bF6TJIbEBQa6lATxdCnryCy-CgiprXBxWtSyY-_A36EI7xrAmqtzc

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2019/07/how-to-create-a-yes-space-outdoors-when-you-dont-have-a-yard/

https://www.howwerie.com/rie-yes-space-a-safe-play-space-for-your-independent-baby/

https://avirtuouswoman.org/the-one-minute-rule-printable/?variant=12553824403517

https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/

https://www.childcareexchange.com/surviving-to-thriving/?fbclid=IwAR3VHk4LAGmCNKzB4R2_ZgxMuWUgRHjUhzmGxDmx-xWwwZGmo7bWSbczi1c]]>1873cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-nature-art--26450487
Resource for this Episode:

Rhythms of Play https://rhythmsofplay.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26450487Mon, 04 May 2020 18:45:49 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanThe weather here is changing and families are able to spend more time outside. On this episode of The Infant Toddler Toolbox, Jen and and Alaina share some of their favorite ways to bring nature and art together. With specific instructions and...
Resource for this Episode:

Rhythms of Play https://rhythmsofplay.com/]]>1674cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-cooking-with-the-kids--26101531

Some of the helpful resources for this episode are:

C is for Cooking Recipes from the Street by Susan McQuillan RD

NAEYC
https://families.naeyc.org/WOYC/children-learn-so-much-cooking

Simple Toddler Recipes
http://simpletoddlerrecipes.com/blog/40/20-valuable-benefits-of-cooking-with-toddlers

Kids Eat in Color

https://kidseatincolor.com/


Look to our Facebook page The Infant-Toddler Toolbox Podcast​ for recipes and cooking projects to follow]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26101531Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:34:50 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this episode of The Infant Toddler Toolbox, Jen and Alaina talk about cooking with young children. Families are home together for all meals while we are social distancing. That means some sort of food prep is happening at home daily and there is...

Some of the helpful resources for this episode are:

C is for Cooking Recipes from the Street by Susan McQuillan RD

NAEYC
https://families.naeyc.org/WOYC/children-learn-so-much-cooking

Simple Toddler Recipes
http://simpletoddlerrecipes.com/blog/40/20-valuable-benefits-of-cooking-with-toddlers

Kids Eat in Color

https://kidseatincolor.com/


Look to our Facebook page The Infant-Toddler Toolbox Podcast​ for recipes and cooking projects to follow]]>2012infant,learning,pedagogy,teaching,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-gardening--25804464
Resource:
https://kidsgardening.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25804464Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:11:18 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanThere are few activities that are more soothing and beneficial to our senses than digging in dirt. On this episode of The Infant Toddler Toolbox, Alaina and Jen discuss the benefits of gardening with young children as well as offer tips and tricks to...
Resource:
https://kidsgardening.org/]]>1557infant,pedagogy,teaching,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-supporting-emotions--25607217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25607217Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:05:57 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOver the last 4 weeks we have experienced a collective shift as a community, a nation, and a world. As parents and educators we have begun to adjust to life either working from home or working as an essential employee and caring for our children full...1379infant,support,teaching,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-embracing-boredom--24939709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24939709Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:51:47 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanAs we settle into the new routines of the stay at home order parents are being asked to come up with a new "work life balance." This episode of The Infant Toddler Tool Box encourages parents to do less because in the end it does more for their...1722infant,learning,podcast,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-songs-and-finger-plays--24728437
Common Children’s Songs and Fingerplays:
-Old McDonald
-Wheels on the Bus
-Itsy Bitsy Spider
-Mary Had a Little Lamb
-Row Your Boat (Alternate verses! Lion/roar, Tiger/scream)
→ You can change up common songs by changing the words but keeping the same tune, singing the songs like animals might sing them (like a cat: “Meow” to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle or another song)
-I’m a little tea pot

More Obscure:
-Jack’s House
-Slippery Fish
-Reach Up to the Sky
-Ram Sam Sam/Family Song
-Sing a Rainbow (colors and sign language song)
-The Color Song
-Matilda the Gorilla
-The belly button song (not the one from the belly button book)
-I had a little turtle

Counting Songs:
-FIve Little Ducks
-Five Green and Speckled Frogs
-Ten in the Bed
-Let’s Go Riding in an Elevator
-Ants Go Marching

Simple Games
-This Little Piggy
-Peek-a-Boo
-This is the Way They Ride
-Doggy, Doggy (Older children, works better with group)
-Pat a cake]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24728437Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:40:57 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanSinging with children and engaging in simple rhymes and finger-plays build important social emotional, language and motor skills. Alaina and Jen share some of their favorites, come learn some new songs to add to your personal catalogue or sing along....
Common Children’s Songs and Fingerplays:
-Old McDonald
-Wheels on the Bus
-Itsy Bitsy Spider
-Mary Had a Little Lamb
-Row Your Boat (Alternate verses! Lion/roar, Tiger/scream)
→ You can change up common songs by changing the words but keeping the same tune, singing the songs like animals might sing them (like a cat: “Meow” to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle or another song)
-I’m a little tea pot

More Obscure:
-Jack’s House
-Slippery Fish
-Reach Up to the Sky
-Ram Sam Sam/Family Song
-Sing a Rainbow (colors and sign language song)
-The Color Song
-Matilda the Gorilla
-The belly button song (not the one from the belly button book)
-I had a little turtle

Counting Songs:
-FIve Little Ducks
-Five Green and Speckled Frogs
-Ten in the Bed
-Let’s Go Riding in an Elevator
-Ants Go Marching

Simple Games
-This Little Piggy
-Peek-a-Boo
-This is the Way They Ride
-Doggy, Doggy (Older children, works better with group)
-Pat a cake]]>1310education,infant,teaching,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-child-centered-transitions-part-2--23467361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23467361Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:25:06 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanIt's time for part 2 of the child-centered transitions episode. On this edition, we list ideas that both parents and teachers can implement to support children in their daily care setting and strengthening the parent, teacher, child relationship.1119childhood,education,infant,parent,toddler,transitionscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-child-centered-transitions-part-1--23467347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23467347Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:20:23 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanJen and Alaina discuss some of the essential characteristics of successful drop off and pick up routines. This is part one of a two-part episode! Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion next week.1284care,child,early,education,infant,teaching,toddler,transitioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-respecting-the-bodily-autonomy-of-young-children--22816367
Resource article: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2987-high-five-or-hug-teaching-toddlers-about-consent

Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22816367Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:55:10 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanAlaina and Jen dig into the topic of bodily autonomy. We discuss the reasons why children's ownership over their body is important and the ways we as caregivers work to build this valuable aspect of sense of self. Resource article:...
Resource article: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2987-high-five-or-hug-teaching-toddlers-about-consent

Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>1415autonomy,body,child,children,early,education,infant,learning,pedagogy,teachingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-listener-questions--22816340
Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22816340Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:51:35 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanJen and Alaina are excited to answer two listener questions! The first question is about supporting emergent language development. The second question is about our top toys/materials for one year olds. Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and...
Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>1313development,education,infant,language,learning,pedagogy,teaching,toddler,tools,toyscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-loose-parts-and-how-to-use-them--20978717
Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20978717Sun, 22 Dec 2019 16:32:35 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this episode Alaina is joined by special guest Kelsey to talk about Loose Parts. What are they? How do you use them? What kind of learning is happening and how can you incorporate them into your daily practice with young children? We discuss some...
Follow our Facebook page for the latest news and updates, at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/.

Reach out to us via email with questions and thoughts about early childhood education at iandt.toolbox (at) gmail (dot) com.]]>1809childhood,education,infant,organization,parts,play,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-traveling-with-young-children--20836756
The Infant Toddler Toolbox is on Facebook! Follow our show page at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20836756Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:53:34 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanFamilies travel all the time. On this episode Alaina and Jen talk about the different things to consider before you travel and a few ways to keep young children busy without the use of screens. Last they cover what teachers can do to support families...
The Infant Toddler Toolbox is on Facebook! Follow our show page at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>1763childhood,early,education,holidays,infants,pedagogy,toddlers,travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-11-surviving-the-holidays--20265722
The Infant-Toddler Toolbox has a home on Facebook! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20265722Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:21:15 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this episode of the Infant Toddler Toolbox, the holiday season can be both rewarding and challenging for families with young children. Fortunately, you get to set the tone of what holidays look like for your family. Jen and Alaina offer some tips...
The Infant-Toddler Toolbox has a home on Facebook! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>1715childhood,education,infant,pedagogy,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-10-sharing--20265721
Check out the Infant Toddler Toolbox Facebook page! Connect with Jen and Alaina as well as people interested in early childhood education. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20265721Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:03:51 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanThe Infant Toddler Toolbox is back! On this episode, Jen and Alaina break down why sharing is an inappropriate expectation for infants and toddlers and provide skills and strategies to support this emerging social skill. Check out the Infant Toddler...
Check out the Infant Toddler Toolbox Facebook page! Connect with Jen and Alaina as well as people interested in early childhood education. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/infanttoddlertoolbox/]]>1369childhood,education,infant,school,sharing,teaching,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-9-things-to-do-at-home-with-your-infants-and-toddlers--18611884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18611884Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:33:11 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanRainy day? Relaxing weekend at home? Jen and Alaina talk about all the wonderful enrichment opportunities available to families at home and within the community. Simple and fun activities are provided.1450education,home,infant,learning,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-8-process-art--18611881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18611881Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:24:20 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanJen and Alaina take a look at the importance of creative opportunities for young children. The concept of process art is defined. We discuss all that children can gain during this uninterrupted creative time and the benefits for parents as well....1151art,childhood,children,education,infant,learning,process,teaching,toddler,toolscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-7-language-development-part-2--18432877
Useful resources for this episode:

Language Development in Children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-development-0-8

Conversation Boosts Brains: https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/02/27/conversation-not-word-dump-boosts-childrens-brains.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0irRXWw49T22Td7oFHz5Npe0_4vVB2vDrYoPpM9SXUpfXLF_CNYnEZTH8

Bilingualism: https://neurosciencenews.com/bilingualism-independent-language-6453/?fbclid=IwAR0jyzCRvAoS4iqpyyrWq6oShKBssbmXK4HhooXBahVG3ISfvMPUEFWNBuc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18432877Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:01:43 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanIn Part 2 of the Language Development topic, Alaina and Jen focus on multi-language learners as well as as get some advice from a former early intervention specialist, special guest Stephanie Sare. Finally, we share some fun recommendations for...
Useful resources for this episode:

Language Development in Children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-development-0-8

Conversation Boosts Brains: https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/02/27/conversation-not-word-dump-boosts-childrens-brains.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0irRXWw49T22Td7oFHz5Npe0_4vVB2vDrYoPpM9SXUpfXLF_CNYnEZTH8

Bilingualism: https://neurosciencenews.com/bilingualism-independent-language-6453/?fbclid=IwAR0jyzCRvAoS4iqpyyrWq6oShKBssbmXK4HhooXBahVG3ISfvMPUEFWNBuc]]>1736bilingual,childhood,children,development,early,exercises,infant,language,speech,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-6-language-development-part-1--18432669
Useful resources for this episode:

Language Development in Children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-development-0-8

Conversation Boosts Brains: https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/02/27/conversation-not-word-dump-boosts-childrens-brains.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0irRXWw49T22Td7oFHz5Npe0_4vVB2vDrYoPpM9SXUpfXLF_CNYnEZTH8

Bilingualism: https://neurosciencenews.com/bilingualism-independent-language-6453/?fbclid=IwAR0jyzCRvAoS4iqpyyrWq6oShKBssbmXK4HhooXBahVG3ISfvMPUEFWNBuc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18432669Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:01:19 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanPart One of a two-part episode! Today, Alaina and Jen introduce the topic of language development. We explore its critical role in the overall development of communication, problem solving skills, relationships and literacy. Jen and Alaina talk about...
Useful resources for this episode:

Language Development in Children: https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-development-0-8

Conversation Boosts Brains: https://thejournal.com/articles/2018/02/27/conversation-not-word-dump-boosts-childrens-brains.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0irRXWw49T22Td7oFHz5Npe0_4vVB2vDrYoPpM9SXUpfXLF_CNYnEZTH8

Bilingualism: https://neurosciencenews.com/bilingualism-independent-language-6453/?fbclid=IwAR0jyzCRvAoS4iqpyyrWq6oShKBssbmXK4HhooXBahVG3ISfvMPUEFWNBuc]]>1701bilingual,brain,children,conversation,development,infants,language,listening,speaking,toddlerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-5-reading-with-infants-and-toddlers--18308243
Resources for this topic include:

https://www.readbrightly.com/why-reading-the-same-book-repeatedly-is-good-for-kids/

and

Reading Magic by Mem Fox]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18308243Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:31:20 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this episode Jen and Alaina talk about reading with infants and toddlers. We touch on the skills that are built as you develop read aloud routines, how to make reading enjoyable for you and your child and what kinds of books are appropriate for...
Resources for this topic include:

https://www.readbrightly.com/why-reading-the-same-book-repeatedly-is-good-for-kids/

and

Reading Magic by Mem Fox]]>3001child,childhood,development,early,infant,reading,tips,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-4-transitions--18114343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18114343Wed, 29 May 2019 17:44:21 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this episode Jen and Alaina discuss all things related to Transitions. We talk about orienting new students and families into the program as well as supporting families and children as they progress through continuity within the program. We also...1963child,children,toddler,tools,transitions,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-3-self-care--17936303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17936303Wed, 15 May 2019 13:59:45 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanAlaina and Jennifer talk about self-care. Yes, believe it or not, self-case is IMPORTANT when you are regularly dealing with young children, whether you are a parent, an educator, or a caregiver. What does it mean to carve out space just for yourself?...2104children,education,infant,parents,relaxation,self-care,stability,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-2-positive-discipline--17820847
The Infant Toddler Toolbox has an email address! Send your questions and comments on the podcast to ITT.toolbox [at] gmail (dot) com.

Books mentioned at the end of the podcast: Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn

Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect by Magda Gerber]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17820847Fri, 03 May 2019 01:32:36 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanIn this episode Jen and Alaina discuss the topic of positive discipline. They discuss what discipline is, why it is important and offer up strategies and suggestions for implementing guidance techniques. The Infant Toddler Toolbox has an email...
The Infant Toddler Toolbox has an email address! Send your questions and comments on the podcast to ITT.toolbox [at] gmail (dot) com.

Books mentioned at the end of the podcast: Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn

Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect by Magda Gerber]]>2631caregivers,children,communication,discipline,infant,positive,teacher,toddler,toolboxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/itt-1-respect-and-meaningful-interactions--17717684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17717684Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:36:29 +0000Alaina Nace-Meyer and Jen AddlemanOn this inaugural episode of the Infant Toddler Toolbox, Alaina and Jen get things started by talking about the foundational elements of early childhood development --- respect and meaningful interactions. They talk about the development process that...2794childcare,children,communication,early,education,infant,play,toddler,workcleanfull