Hey all! We are having a busy summer, but we don't want to stop putting out episodes for you! So, we are switching to a bi-weekly podcast and will have episodes coming out every other week. Make sure you are subscribed so you can see when new e

E45: If at first you don’t succeed….. Routine and Perseverance with your child

Jun 30th, 2022 55m 37s

Have you heard of the "100 Days Project"? . Developed as an arts exercise at Yale University, this exercise in creativity and perseverance individuals to incorporate a project into their routine. If we push ourselves to move beyond monotony i

E44: Repetition, Repetition, and a Little Compulsion

Jun 16th, 2022 56m 38s

This week, we are talking about Repetition! Repetition comes in many forms. This may include reading the same story one hundred times, learning extensions and games that repeat the same skill, peer tutoring, or passively observing a lesson or a

E43: Sun's Out - Sun safety with your children

Jun 9th, 2022 1h 3m

Today, we’re going to discuss a topic that is urgent this time of the year- Sun protection! Every child needs sun protection. The lighter someone's natural skin color, the less melanin it has to absorb UV rays and protect itself. The darker a p

E42: Interview with a Botanist - Planting and Gardening with Children

Jun 2nd, 2022 37m 11s

This week, we are so excited to bring you an Interview with a Botanist! Lucy interviewed Rachel Tenney (BS in Plant Science) of Plant School Podcast and Tenney Plants. Rachel is super down-to-earth, fun, and extremely passionate about plants! S

E41:Talking about Death, Grief, and Hard Topics

May 26th, 2022 54m 57s

This week, we are going to shift gears . We are talking about grief and how to discuss it with our children. As we have discussed many times before, children are capable of much more than they are often given credit for. They are sometimes more

E40: To DYE for, fabric dyeing with your child

May 19th, 2022 59m 38s

As we get closer into summer months, I begin to feel this strong urge to Tie-Dye t-shirts in the hot summer sun! Its a natural past time, summer and dyeing, and today we are talking about dye techniques, and ways to engage your child in dye ba

Updated Intro Episode!

May 12th, 2022 20m 23s

Welcome to the Speckled Bees: A Celebration of Childhood! Early childhood educators - Spencer and Lucy - discuss children, how they develop, and how teachers and guardians can support them in the hard work it takes to learn and grow! Sometimes,

E39: Children Caring for Creepy Crawlies

May 5th, 2022 59m 18s

Last week we talked about the beautiful side by talking about art in nature. But nature is not always beautiful. This week, Lucy introduces a less glamorous subject, although equally intriguing, by talking about Creepy Crawlies! Hear us out! Do

E38: The Art of Nature

Apr 28th, 2022 1h 12m

The weather is warming up outside, and more children, their classes, and caregivers are inclined to spend a greater time in nature! While considering ways to engage children in the great outdoors, we'd like to introduce the some ideas of mergin

E37: Barefoot is Best

Apr 21st, 2022 1h 19m

We are so excited to share this episode! Lucy presents this topic at conferences, but we are publishing this for you all to listen to FOR FREE! Although, Lucy is not sharing her slides, ha!We talk about the benefits of children being barefoot,

E36: Its PAWfect, pets and your children PT. 2

Apr 14th, 2022 1h 2m

Is your family considering adding an animal member to its ranks? Do you love animals, but don't have any pets in your own home? This episode is an introduction to parents and families in all walks of life, who are considering the best ways to a

E35: Think PAWsitive, pets and your children PT.1

Apr 7th, 2022 57m 26s

Are you considering introducing a pet to your family ? Are you expecting a bundle-of-joy, and contemplating how to introduce the newest family member to your cat or dog? Does your child know how to approach an unfamiliar pet outside of the hom

E34: More Than One Kind of Smart

Mar 31st, 2022 43m 14s

In this episode, we discuss Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Sometimes we talk as though intelligence is a singular concept that has a scale and we all sit at different spots on that scale. Yet we see all around us adults and

E33: Building Your Childs Studio Space

Mar 24th, 2022 45m 50s

In todays episode, we are discussing the creation of an art space- a studio space- for your little creators. “A Child has 100 languages” and an appropriate studio space in your home and classroom can help your children to explore each of these

E32: PART II This Episode is LIT! -eriture, reading, and writing

Mar 17th, 2022 37m 29s

Welcome back for Part II of our literacy deep dive! These half is the fun half where we take what we talked about last week and give real examples of how to encourage a love of literacy in our homes and classrooms. We also discuss whether it is

E31: PART 1 This Episode is LIT! -eriture, reading, and writing

Mar 10th, 2022 51m 39s

Don't forget to leave us a review! Today, we are talking about maybe the most common and comfortable curriculum area: literacy centers. While this seems very straightforward, we wanted to break it down more so we can better focus our energies a

E30: Full STEAM ahead

Mar 3rd, 2022 50m 38s

Is it the hot air from a rushing locomotive, or the vapor rising from a hot cup of coffee? No, todays we're talking about S.T.E.A.M- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. How does adding art to STEM learning and education bolster a c

E29: "Block Party!" Why Block Play is Important

Feb 24th, 2022 59m 55s

Today, we are continuing our exploration of early childhood curriculum areas with block play! Research has consistently shown that block play supports the development of mathematical thinking, social skills, abstract thinking, creativity, and m

E28: Interview with A Childhood Music Specialist Ft. Susan Leone

Feb 17th, 2022 44m 5s

Since 1997, there has been a steady cut in public school Music education programs across the USA. Music in education has been proven time and time again to INCREASE a childs learning abilities across multiple disciplines, and in todays episode,

E27: Dramatic Play

Feb 10th, 2022 1h 15m

Continuing our month on classroom subjects, we are discussing a point of early education that I feel often gets overlooked as a independent center, separate from other subjects- Dramatic playWe will explore the various subject matters dramatic

E26: Mathtastic

Feb 3rd, 2022 1h 4m

We are so excited to be back!!! We've missed our weekly discussions on childhood! We come in hot talking about curriculum areas and decided to cover a tricky one: MATH.The bulk of this episode follows NAEYC (National Association for the Educati

E25: New Year's Resolutions with Children

Dec 30th, 2021 1h 7m

Goals, resolutions, and ‘fresh starts’ are words we use to welcome the symbolic new year on a bright note. How can we translate these ideas for children to start their own new year with a fresh face? We talk about the goals we have, how to set

E24: Interview with a Speech and Language Pathologist Ft. Kim Hiday

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 48m

The greatest gift you can afford your child this holiday season is the gift of therapeutic services. Join us this December in discussing speech and language services with Kim Hiday, owner and therapist at Mclean Speech and Language of Mclean, V

E23: Baby, It's Cold Outside - Benefits of Cold Weather Play

Dec 9th, 2021 1h 2m

Baby, it's cold outside! Why do we prioritize outdoor play even when temperatures drop? There are so many reasons, and we try to cover a few in this episode. It boosts your immune system and helps children retain brown fat, offers amazing senso