Risky Play with Elise Waghorn.

In this podcast Dr Elise Waghorn supports parents and carers to under the benefits of children engaging in the different types of risky play. The different types of risky play are explored and ideas are given as to have to facilitate this type of play.

Early Childoohd Education - Risky Play With Dr Elise Waghorn

Phonics with Sue Rook.
In this podcast Dr Susan Rook helps parents and carers understand how to support their children’s phonological awareness and early phonics knowledge to support their first steps in reading.

Early Childhood Education - Phonics With Dr Sue Rook

Can you imagine a world without sound? Can you imagine a classroom of young learners exploring sound to spark creativity, learning, and play? In this segment, host Rafael Otto talks with Hayes Greenfield, the founder of Creative Sound Play, a sound-based, generative learning system for preschool students and teachers. He is also an award-winning musician, film composer, and sound artist. He has been working with young people in many ways for the past 30 years, and that includes working as a teaching artist in public and private K-12 schools. He currently teaches at places like the National Head Start Association and the Global Childhood Academy. Tune in!

Exploring the World of Sound with Hayes Greenfield

In this episode of The Early Link Podcast, host Rafael Otto chats with producer John Nimmo and parents Gabriel and Casey—contributors to the new film Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values. Together, they explore what it means to raise children who recognize, celebrate, and take pride in differences. They discuss the anxiety and hope of parenting in uncertain times, the power of acknowledging mixed-race identities within a family, and how everyday moments—from a “raise your hand” game at home to honest community dialogue—shape kids into empathetic, confident advocates for equity. This episode offers a warm, unvarnished look at how families are pushing back against fear and creating more inclusive, compassionate worlds alongside their children.

We All May Look Different, We All Still Belong: Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values

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.

What is the Pyramid Model?

In this episode, Joseph Nhan-O'Reilly, Executive Director of the International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd), speaks to Anjola Folarin about the growing political momentum around tackling learning poverty. 


With 70% of ten-year-olds in low-and middle-income countries unable to read and understand a simple text, IPNEd's recently launched 'Ensure Every Child Learns' campaign highlights five key actions parliamentarians can take to address this crisis. Joseph will shed light on how MPs can drive systemic change, foster societal collaboration, and ensure every child has the foundational skills needed for lifelong learning and success.


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Read ⁠⁠IPNEd's 5-point Action Plan for Parliamentarians⁠ -> https://www.ipned.org/news-and-views/ensure-every-child-learns


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How We Can End Learning Poverty: A Look at IPNEd’s 5-Point Plan

When cookies go missing from the Silverkeep Community Community, Aliyah and her little brother Chadwick jump into action! With their curiosity and problem-solving notebook in hand, they follow clues, ask questions, and work together to solve the mystery. Along the way, they learn that mistakes can happen — and it’s always kind to listen, understand, and help others make things right.

This gentle and playful story teaches preschoolers how to think critically, communicate kindly, and see problems as opportunities to grow.
Perfect for young kids ages 3 to 6, this episode is great for quiet time, classroom listening, or storytime at home.

🧠 Key Themes:
Problem-solving for preschoolers
Critical thinking and teamwork
Learning from mistakes
Community and kindness

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Adventures with Aliyah Podcast - The Case of the Cookies - 5 Minute Short Stories for Preschoolers

Adventures with Aliyah is a fun and heartwarming children’s podcast designed for kids ages 3 to 6. Join smart and curious Aliyah and her little brother Chadwick as they explore everyday challenges in their neighborhood — and solve them using creativity, teamwork, and kindness.

Each 5-minute episode is a storytime adventure for preschoolers and toddlers, perfect for car rides, bedtime, or quiet time. These educational audio stories help children learn about problem-solving, empathy, critical thinking, and community values — all in a simple, engaging format for young listeners.

Whether your child loves kids’ stories, early learning podcasts, or imaginative play, Adventures with Aliyah is a screen-free show they’ll enjoy again and again.

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Adventures with Aliyah Podcast - The Case of Search and Rescue - 5 Minute Short Stories for Preschoolers

In this fun and sticky episode of the Adventures with Aliyah Podcast, based on the beloved children’s book series by D.S.E. Otoide, Aliyah and her brother Chadwick discover that the town’s sidewalk has turned into a gooey mess! As shoes get stuck and people start to panic, the siblings investigate the cause—and meet a well-meaning giant bee who accidentally created the chaos with his super-sticky honey trail.

Together, they find a creative solution using teamwork, critical thinking, and kindness.

🎓 Today’s lesson: When something goes wrong, stop, breathe, and work together to find a better way. Mistakes are okay—what matters is how we solve them!

Perfect for kids ages 3–6, this episode teaches problem-solving, empathy, and resilience through storytelling, laughter, and adventure.

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Adventures with Aliyah Podcast - The Super-Sticky Sidewalk - 5 Minute Audio Story for Preschoolers

On this episode of the Adventures with Aaliyah Podcast, Aaliyah and her little brother Chadwick discover that the town’s mail is being delivered to all the wrong houses! Cupcakes are going to puppies, dog food is going to bakeries, and even the mayor’s pet parrot is missing his crackers.
As the siblings investigate, they find a flock of playful—but very distracted—carrier pigeons who’ve been mixing everything up while chasing shiny things. With crayons, stickers, and teamwork, Aaliyah and Chadwick help the pigeons get organized by making a colorful map with pictures of every house.

🎓 Today’s Lesson: Mistakes are okay! But when we stop, think, and stay focused, we can solve problems and help others too.

Perfect for kids ages 3–6, this fun-filled story teaches focus, organization, and problem-solving in a way little ones can understand and enjoy.

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Adventures with Aliyah Podcast -  The Case of the Mixed-Up Mail | 5 Minute Audio Story for Preschoolers

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Hub (FLN Hub) is a group of advocates, researchers, donors, foundations and African and multilateral institutions working to solve the learning crisis in Africa, which has left 9 out of 10 African children unable to read with understanding by the age of ten.

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The Early Link Podcast, brought to you by Children's Institute based in Portland, Oregon, highlights national, regional, and local voices working in the field of early care and education. Written, hosted, and produced by Rafael Otto.

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