The Intentional ECE
By Cathy Belgrave
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Episodes: 71
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The Intentional ECE is a podcast for educators seeking fresh ideas and practical tools to bring authenticity to their teaching and meaningful learning to their classrooms. Host Cathy Belgrave explores ways to create nurturing, impactful learning spaces where teachers and children thrive. Designed for educators and administrators in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary settings, each episode provides insights to inspire action, strengthen advocacy, and foster a supportive community around children’s learning and well-being.
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Children’s Right to Beauty with Crystal Lucha
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May 13, 2026 |
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Holding Brave Spaces with Suzanne Axelsson
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May 06, 2026 |
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The Playability of Materials: Why What We Offer Matters
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Slowing Down to Listen: A Reggio-Inspired Journey with Heather Jackson
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Honouring Before & After School Care: Understanding the Possibilities with Jamie Wagler
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Care is Pedagogy: Honouring the Work of Infant & Toddler Educators with Paige Wernick
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Collective Autonomy: Being Ourselves, Together
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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From Curiosity to Possibility: Building a Culture of Inquiry with Paola Lopez
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Following the Rhythm of Play: Understanding the Play Cycle
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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What Counts as Play?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Where Values Lead: Schools as Villages with Shane Woodrow
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Art of Being an Educator: Lessons from Jazz
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Being Human Together in Early Childhood ~ with Samuel Broaden
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Stories That Stick: Literacy, Play, and Joyful Learning ~ with Laura Shea
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Seeing Children as Whole: A Conversation with Em Clark
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Why Theory Matters: Reflecting on Practice in Early Childhood Education
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Honouring the Moment: We Are Part of the Story with Ron Grady
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Learning to Notice Differently with Lisa Goddard
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Playful Rigour in a Changing World with Hayley Peacock
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Living Well Together: One Year of Learning Through Conversation
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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The Gift of Slowing Down: A Gentle Reading of Bear and Wolf
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Re-membering Our Way Back to Connection
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Beyond the Curriculum: The Unhurried Classroom with Chaylene Clarke
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Rights of the Child and the Art of Listening
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The Beauty in the Ordinary: A Conversation with Mary Bell
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Making Care Matter: Reimagining Learning Through Inquiry and Well-Becoming with Dr. Misty Paterson
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Making the Invisible Visible: From Teaching to Thinking
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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The Pedagogy of Play with Tina Geers
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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The Value of a Pause
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Stories as Invitations: Connection, Care, and Agency
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Nurturing Families Through Play with Megan Graham
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Playful Inquiry and the Wholeness of Teaching: With Susan Harris Mackay & Matt Karlsen
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Connection as Pedagogy with Bree Jackson
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Living Well Together: Rethinking the Purpose of Education
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Learning Spaces as Living Organisms: A Conversation with Alona Yildirim
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The Language of Materials: Inquiry and Expression with Jesús Oviedo
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Rooted in Belonging: Nature-Inspired Teaching with April Zajko
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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The Work of Care: Shirley Rempel on Play, Advocacy, and Family Day Homes
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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From Autonomy to Action: Rethinking Agency with Marta Skrzypczak
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Rethinking Literacy with Stacy Benge: Playful Pathways to Meaningful Learning
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Layers of Seeing: How Our History Influences Observation
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Seeing Through New Eyes: Reflecting on Play, Art, and Practice
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Through the Artist’s Eyes: Seeing the World Anew
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Art as Play: Rekindling Imagination in Ourselves and Our Learning Environment
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The Feeling of Play
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Seeing and Being Seen in Education with Rosalba Bortilotti
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Joy of Professional Learning: Going Deeper, Growing Stronger
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Belonging Begins Within: Creating Meaningful Spaces for Educators with Kerry Drake
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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From Voice to Action: Nurturing Agency Through Participation with Marta Skrzypczak
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Listening as Connection: Fostering Conversations Among Children
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May 28, 2025 |
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From Control to Collaboration: Rethinking Classroom Management with Samuel Broaden
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May 20, 2025 |
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Beyond Answers: How Dialogue Deepens Our Understanding
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May 13, 2025 |
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Bringing Stories to Life: Sparking Imagination, Belonging, and Big Thinking
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May 07, 2025 |
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The Heart of Reflection: Understanding the Process of Learning
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Emotional Wave of Learning: Embracing the Process
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Letting Go and Leaning In: The Power of Inquiry in Art
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Power of Letting Go: Fostering Agency Through Flexibility
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Holding Uncertainty and Hope: The Role of Community in Challenging Times
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Power of Art in Early Childhood Education
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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The Power of Curiosity: A Mindset for Educators
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Building Connections: How Educators Develop Relationships with Art Materials to Support Learning
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Building Trust in Professional Relationships
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Cultivating Professional Relationships
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Reconnecting with Abundance: Finding Enoughness as an Educator
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Finding Your Resting Place: Caring for Yourself Amid Life’s Chaos
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Aligning Values and Actions: A Guide to Authentic Teaching
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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The Power of Connection: Relationship, Growth and Learning
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Clearing the Clutter: Decluttering Strategies for Educators
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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From Child-Led to Relationship-Centered: Redefining Teaching Practices
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Connection Through Story: Building Community in the Classroom and Beyond
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Pilot Episode
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Dec 18, 2024 |