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The Epinephrine Auto Injector Initiative | Shorties! 19 Dec 01, 2022

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This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you on the Epinephrine Auto Injector Initiative, Provider Job Opening Posts, and the Capital Region Career Development Center.
The Bright Ideas in this episode are brought to you by Vroom and they include their "Junior Scientist" and "Travel Talk" tip card.
Show links:
OCFS Dear Provider Letter
Email Claire your job openings at csickles@brightsideup.org
Enhanced B5 SUNY/CUNY Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Event Registration

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Happy Thanksgiving From Brightside Up Nov 24, 2022

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Tune in for a very special Thanksgiving episode as the Brightside Up staff shares what they are thankful for this year.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

The Importance of "Play" | Shorties! 18 Nov 17, 2022

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This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you all things play, the daily Workforce Development Grant daily support meetings, and upcoming trainings.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our playful "Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways," article from our Home & Classroom Imagination issue and our new Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew recipe tip card.
Show links:
30 Days of Play Calendar
The Strong Museum of Play
Unexpected Toy Find
DIY Toy Top
Brightside Up's YouTube
Brightside Up's Facebook
Brightside Up's Instagram
Bright Idea's page
Home & Classroom Vol.2 - Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways on page 46
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Video
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Tipcard

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Retroactive Absences Grant | Shorties! 17 Nov 10, 2022

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This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you on the Retroactive Absences Grant, NY Child Care Assistance program, and the Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our playful "What Makes Story Stones Shine", from our Home & Classroom Toy issue article, and our Friendship Skills tip card.
Show links:
Retroactive Absence Grant email: ocfs.sm.retro.absences.grant@ocfs.ny.gov
WDI Child Care Assistance
Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship
Home & Classroom Vol. 07
Friendship Skills tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Music & Movement with Philomina Adjei Nov 03, 2022

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In this episode, Rachel and Hannah move to the movement with our own Philomina Adjei, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant about the importance of bringing music and movement together into the classroom.
Together, the three listen to songs that not only encourage movement, but also can be used for transitional purposes throughout the day.
Mentioned during the show:
- Music and Movement in the Classroom Playlist
- Contact Philomina with questions at padjei@brightsideup.org

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Finding Child Care | Shorties! 16 Oct 27, 2022

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This week Kate and Claire dedicate this episode finding child care. Kate and Claire talk with our very own, Paulann Beardsley, a Family Educator about your search for child care.
Show links:
Find Child Care
Explore your options
Online child care search portal
Financial Aid
As You Think About Child Care
Touring Tips tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

New Mind in the Making Training | Shorties! 15 Oct 20, 2022

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Kate and Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the new Mind in the Making training with Emily Vantassel, training rates, free Covid-19 test kits, and what's upcoming in the Instructional Suite.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our new Lettuce and Apple Salad recipe along with our Promoting Healthy Eating tip card.
Show links:
Mind in the Making Trainings
BSU training rates
Lettuce and Apple Salad recipe card
Lettuce and Apple Salad video
Promoting Healthy Eating tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Dual Language Learning with Raquel Saddlemire Oct 13, 2022

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In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with our own Raquel Saddlemire, Director of Education and Curriculum about dual language learners. Together, they dive into their experiences and discuss how young children acquire language skills and the importance of respecting the child's home language as they learn to speak two languages simultaneously.
Contact Raquel with questions at rsaddlemire@brightsideup.org
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

The Best of Home & Classroom: Kaela Wallman and Early Literacy (in honor of National Book Month) Oct 06, 2022

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Please enjoy this "Best Of" episode we decided to reshare in honor of National Book Month.
Kaela Wallman, Coordinator of Youth Services for Schenectady County Public Library joins Hannah and Rachel to talk about the importance of early literacy, the role the library plays in literacy development, Schenectady County Public library's literacy partners, and the role parents and caregivers play in early literacy development.
Mentioned during the show:
- Schenectady County Public Library website: http://www.scpl.org/

- STARS program: https://www.schenectadystars.org/

- Screen time info for parents of 0 to 3-year-olds: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/screen-sense

- Screen time info for parents with older children:
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/technology-and-media

- These are the books Hannah and Rachel discussed in the intro:

- BJ Novak - The Book with No Pictures

- Jimmy Fallon – Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA

- John Oliver- A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

- Stephen Colbert- I Am A Pole (And So Can You!)
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On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Stabilization Grant | Shorties! 14 Sep 29, 2022

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In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Stabilization 2.0 Grant, the sandbox on our website, what's upcoming in the instructional suite, and our newest Brightsiders.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "Family Separation" read by Nora on our mental health team, and the "Worry Box" tip card.
Show links:
Stabilization 2.0 Grant
Grants in the Sandbox
Upcoming in the Instructional Suite
Family Separation Social Story
Worry Box Tip Card
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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

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