Home & Classroom
HOME & CLASSROOM and HOME & CLASSROOM SHORTIES! is a podcast by Brightside Up covering the world of children's development.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Our vision is to create a world where all children are understood.
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Episodes
100 episodes
Book Party at Toro, Instagram Bright Ideas, E-News, Upcoming Trainings, Bright Ideas & More! | SHORTIES! 37
This week is finally our Book Meet & Greet at Toro! Join us on 12/7 at 6 PM for the fun! This week we also talk about our Instagram exclusive content, special treats that you will get with E-news sign-up, upcoming trainings, some fun bright...
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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9:56
Book Launch Meet & Greet, Workforce Grant Info Sessions, 30 Days of Play, Apple Sauce Pouch Recall, Respite Care & More! | SHORTIES! 36
This week we dive into our upcoming book launch meet & greet at TORO, upcoming Workforce Retention Grant info sessions, wrap up of 30 Days of Play, Recall Alert, Respite care, a message from CACFP and some wonderful bright ideas! <...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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15:00
A Special Episode From Us to You.
This week's Home & Classroom episode is truly from the heart! We talk about our November campaign, 30 Days of Play, and how you can have your classroom centers featured in our recap, our Book Launch- For You From Me, A Through Z, with Rebec...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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17:50
30 Days of Play, Self-Care Saturday, Book Launch Event, and Some Bright Ideas | SHORTIES! 35
Tune in to learn more about 30 Days of Play and how to be featured in our recap, Self-Care Saturday and the importance of YOU, our Book Launch Event at TORO, and some bright ideas that focus on play and peace!
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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4:48
30 Days Of Play, C.R Early Childhood Leadership Initiative Panel Discussion, NYS Letter Regarding Overdose Prevention, Book Launch Party, IT CHILD, Upcoming Trainings & More | SHORTIES! 34
Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming t...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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10:46
Spaces Of Play with Jenny Edwards | A Home & Classroom Interview
To kick off 30 Days of Play, Kate interviews Jenny Edwards, the author of Intentionality: A Special Project, which you can find in the Home & Classroom magazine. They dive into the importance of interactive play centers and their impact on ...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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1:02:50
30 Days Of Play, Desert Grant Expense Reports, Become A Provider, IT Child, CACFP, Self-Care Saturday & More | SHORTIES! 33
Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and this year's theme of Spaces of Play, more information on desert grant expense reports, becoming a provider, IT Child, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, TORO book launch, a mouth-watering seg...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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11:39
IT Child, Conference Wrap Up, Self Care Saturday, Upcoming Training, Book Launch & Bright Ideas | SHORTIES! 32
Tune in to learn more about IT Child which helps caregivers build connections with children, an overview of BSU’s annual Making Connections Conference, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, our collaboration with the Arts Center of the Capita...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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9:39
Reggio Emilia Approach with Emily Cuccio | A Home & Classroom Interview
Reggio Emilia is a child-centered approach that encourages children to follow their interests and learn through organic exploration. Tune in to hear Kate interview Emily Cuccio, Early Childhood Trainer/Coach about her passion for the Reggio Emi...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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50:52
Annual Conference updates, Upcoming Training, A Special Call for Art, the Picture of Child Care, and CCAP | Shorties! 31
It's just Kate this week! Join her for updates on the
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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6:48
Interview with Quality Stars NY, Annual Conference updates, Upcoming Training, Mindful Moments and 2 Bright Ideas | Shorties! 30
Join Kevin and Kate for a special interview with Amy Kiley, Quality Improvement Specialist from Quality Stars NY, and learn about the benefits of joining plus their free upcoming info sessions. You'll also get updates on our upcoming Making Con...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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30:43
A Hiatus Week! | Just a Quick Break for Home and Classroom Interviews
We're so sorry to miss this week but we are making plans behind the scenes and will be back next week with Shorties. Thank you!
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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2:14
Best Start Saratoga, Making Connections Conference, Workforce Retention Grant, and more | Shorties! 29
Kevin and Kate discuss the latest in what's happening in the world child care in this episode of Shorties!You'll get information on:Starting a child care program in yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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13:36
Workforce Retention Grant, Annual Conference, Quality Stars NY, Invitation to Play | Shorties! 28
Join Kevin and Kate as they review upcoming news and information for Capital Region Child Care providers in this episode of Shorties!You'll get information on:
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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9:06
Words Matter with Philomina Adjei | A Home & Classroom Interview
The way we speak to children will become their inner voice. When we understand the importance of building a positive internal dialogue, we realize how our thoughts and words matter. Tune in to hear Rachel and Kate talk with Philomina about how ...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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53:40
Music Enrichment with Connor Armbruster and Mike Jenkins | A Home & Classroom Interview
In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by special guests, Connor Armbruster (fiddle) a performing musician, composer, and educator, and Mike Jenkins (guitar) a performing musician and educator, for our most musical episode yet! Together, t...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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39:37
Network for Youth Success, Provider Appreciation Dinner Recap, a Medical Minute, CDA Week & More | Shorties! 27
Listen as Claire and Dana report on upcoming Network of Youth Success JEDI trainings, What's Happening in the Instructional Suite, Provider Appreciation Comedy Night recap, a Medical Minute with Desiree Myers, RN, CDA Week, and a Bright Idea.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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12:47
Youth Empowerment with Caleb Seguin | A Home & Classroom Interview
Join Rachel and Kate as they chat with Caleb Seguin about the history and mission of Camp Unirondack, youth empowerment, and supporting children's perspectives which are unique and entirely their own.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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52:21
Provider Appreciation Week, Leadership & Mentoring, & Legally Exempt Child Care | Shorties! 26
Listen as Dana and Kevin share a clip from a Teacher Appreciation event at Kid Central Child Care and updates from the Capital District Leadership Initiative & Legally Exempt Child Care, plus two Bright Ideas.
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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7:49
Zaentz Grant, Self-Care, Fidget Toys, and Gardening with Troop G | Shorties! 25
Listen as Kevin and Dana share a recap of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant as well as a special Community Planting event at Parson's Early ...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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11:56
May is for Mental Health with Kim Polstein | A Home & Classroom Interview
Join Rachel, Kate, and Kim for a walk down memory lane as they chat about mental health, what it means, and how some of our previous episode topics can contribute to mental health and social-emotional wellness.
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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49:40
Zaentz Early Education Grant and Mental Health Awareness Month | Shorties! 24
Tune in to learn about the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant. Dana and Kevin also share details about Provider Appreciation Comedy Night on May ...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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15:16
Provider Appreciation Comedy Night and Mental Health Awareness Month Activities | Shorties! 23
Tune in for your invitation to Provider Appreciation Comedy Night, a rundown of May's Mental Health Awareness Month activities and celebration, more about #ProtectingChildhood, free training announcements, and a Mindful Moment with Kim....
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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9:36
A River's Journey with Author Nancy Cupolo | A Home & Classroom Interview
The book description reads, "A mother/daughter duo has created a wonderful story about the beauty that is in our world. A River’s Journey gives the young reader hope and comfort as it inspires the reader to explore the science and beauty of the...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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51:32
Protecting Childhood and the Summer Camp Catalog | Shorties! 22
Tune in to learn how Brightside Up highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month through the Protecting Childhood campaign. We also share details on the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog, Week of the Young Child, Upcoming Training, and more!<...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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6:47
