Voices from the Village

S3. Episode 5. Julie Eastes - Young Children’s Emerging Literacy - Pt 2.

In response to Episode 4 with Dr. Pauline Harris, Wyoming literacy expert and lover of children’s books, Julie Eastes, talks about the most important things we can do to encourage literacy development in young children.

S3. Episode 4. Young Children’s Emerging Literacy - Pt 1.

Dr. Pauline Harris from the University of South Australia discusses key ideas in young children’s development of literacy.

S3. Episode 3. – Mary Harrill – National Association for the Education of Young Children

Host, Nikki Baldwin, and Mary Harrill, Senior Director for Higher Education Accreditation at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) discuss the NAEYC Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Profession. This vision for the early childhood workforce has significant implications for early childhood educators in Wyoming. Listen in to hear about this exciting opportunity to grow our profession in Wyoming.

S3. Episode 2. Janae Asay, Anna Sibbett, and Sarah Pence, Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Pt - 2.

Three sisters involved in early childhood in Wyoming respond to Camille’s interview and share their insights into what Developmentally Appropriate Practice means for caregivers, teachers, and families in Wyoming.

S3. Episode 1. Camille Catlett – Developmentally Appropriate Practice - Pt 1.

Camille Catlett discusses key features of the new NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice Position Statement and shares great resources for early childhood educators and higher education faculty.