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The Creative Skills Podcast

An Education, Arts and Kids podcast
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The Creative Skills Podcast

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The Creative Skills Podcast

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The Creative Skills Podcast

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The Creative Skills Podcast

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In the fifth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast Head of Early Years Development, Heather Armstong, spoke to Storyteller, Andy Cannon, about the importance of Storytelling with Early Years children. Listen to hi
Tackle those January Blues by listening to the latest Creative Skills bonus mini episode providing practical approaches to emotional literacy and self care. To be the first to know when a new episode is live, subscribe to the Starcatchers Creat
In the fourth episode of the third series of Starcatchers’ Creative Skills podcast we spoke to Early Years Practitioners at Scots Corner Early Learning Centre, Carol Ann Low and Linette Stevenson, about big movement play, the legacy and the cre
In this episode, we spoke to artists Sam Jameson, a performer working in theatre for early years audiences and families. Since lockdown, Samuel has also been working in a nursery as an early years assistant. In this episode, Samuel shares his p
In this episode, we spoke to artists Kirsty Pennycook, Kirstin Abraham and Skye Reynolds, exploring their experiences of working creatively with birth to three year-olds. Full of practical approaches, hints and tips for creating memorable creat
This podcast focuses on a Starcatchers' programme called Wee People Big Feelings, exploring the relationship between creativity and emotional literacy in very young children.  To find resources that tie into this episode, head to the webpage. T
This month, to help you celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ll be talking about creative ideas that support wee one’s emotional literacy and wellbeing. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episo
This month, we’re talking about how to deliver creative ideas even when you don’t have a lot of space! To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-space Artists and guests:Charlotte Allan, Theatre-make
This month, we’re talking about how to measure impact and the voice of the children you work with. To find resources that tie into this episode, head to: www.starcatchers.org.uk/episode-impact   Artists and guests:Rhona Matheson, Chief Executiv
Schemas are patterns of repeated behaviours which children engage in. In this episode, we talk about different schematic patterns, and how to support them through expressive arts delivery!Find more schema resources here: https://starcatchers.or
We have a special bonus episode about exploring Starcatchers' production "Mixed Up" at home! Find out more here: https://starcatchers.org.uk/work/mixed-up/
On this episode we sat down with Fraser Stone, musician and educator. We spoke about rhythm, self-expression, and how music is everywhere!The Creative Skills Podcast is part of Creative Skills Online, online resources for the ELC workforce in S
On this episode we were delighted to host Dr. Rachel Drury, a a researcher and creative artist who works in the fields of psychology and education. We spoke about communication, language development, agency and empathy. Plus some ideas to take
We're back with Skye Reynolds! In part 2 of our conversation we focus on putting developmental movement patterns into practice, and fun movement ideas you can use in your setting with the children you work with. The Creative Skills Podcast is p
For the seventh episode of our podcast, we were joined by Skye Reynolds: dance artist and movement practitioner! In part 1 of this conversation we spoke about developmental movement patterns, and how children learn through movement and touch.Th
For the sixth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Charlotte Allan: theatre-maker, puppeteer and researcher! Everything is better with puppets, so Charlotte teaches us her top tips for making your own, as well as how to make your own wow s
It's Children's Mental Health Week and the theme is Express Yourself - so we couldn't help but release a bonus mini episode. Heather Armstrong looks at ideas that have come up in Creative Skills training sessions: self-expression and creative f
For the fifth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Brian Hartley: multi-disciplinary visual and movement artist! Brian shares insight into his background as a photographer and visual artist working directly with Stirling early years settin
For the fourth episode of our podcast, we were joined by Amy Hall-Gibson: freelance creativity and drama facilitator extraordinaire! We spoke about how to use storytelling with wee ones including children who don't like changing books, as well
For the third episode of our podcast, we were joined by Hazel Darwin-Clements, Edinburgh-based theatre-maker and puppeteer. Hazel shared some ideas for taking drama and imaginative play out into the outdoors including finding your own miniature
Welcome to the Creative Skills podcast where we chat to early years artists about their practice, some fun expressive arts ideas and how to continue creative delivery in early years settings. For the first episode of the Creative Skills Podcast
For the second episode of our podcast, we were joined by Pearl Kinnear, Glasgow-based visual artist. We talk about taking visual arts outdoors, including breadcrumb trails, action painting and a very unique gingerbread man. The Creative Skills
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