by Carla Ward
The Everything ECE Podcast, brought to you by Early Learning Foundations, is a podcast for early childhood educators and leaders. If you work in a child care, preschool or kindergarten setting, The Everything ECE Podcast will provide you with inspiration and actionable steps with professional and personal tips and tricks to find that ideal work-life balance. Join host, Carla Ward, each week as she brings you early childhood topics to help enhance your program and teacher life. The Everything ECE Podcast will inspire you to take action in your profession and classroom.
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April 18, 2025
<p>In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, host Carla Ward answers real questions submitted by early childhood educators. From burnout and leadership struggles to career pivots and unforgettable placement moments, Carla shares personal stories and honest reflections from her 20 years in the profession.</p><p>You'll hear:</p><ul><li><p>What made her cry at work (and it wasn’t the child)</p></li><li><p>How leadership can make or break your ECE experience</p></li><li><p>Why she stepped out of the classroom to create greater impact</p></li><li><p>Tips for supporting Out of School Care (OSC) staff</p></li><li><p>Why she doesn’t work with toddlers—and how that decision started on day one of placement</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're a student, ECE, or seasoned educator, this episode is filled with insights, encouragement, and a lot of real talk.</p><p><strong>Sponsored by Tiny Tales</strong>, a branch of Growing Wonder. Discover felt story sets and hands-on storytelling workshops for educators at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/growingwonder.tinytales" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@growingwonder.tinytales</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes: <a href="www.elfoundations.com/186" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.elfoundations.com/186</a></p><p>Sign Up for our Newsletter:<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Click Here</a></p>
April 11, 2025
<p>In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, host Carla Ward is joined by early childhood education expert Amy Reyes-Hauff to explore the powerful connection between outdoor learning and self-regulation in young children. With over 25 years of experience—from Head Start Director to Montessori Kindergarten Teacher to her current role at the Wyoming Department of Education—Amy brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insight.</p><p>As the founder of Get Wild Wyoming, an outdoor learning initiative reaching nearly 200 early childhood classrooms, Amy shares practical strategies and research-backed benefits of taking lessons outside. Discover how nature can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being—for both children and educators.</p><p>If you’re an early childhood educator, administrator, or advocate looking for nature-based learning ideas, self-regulation support, or fresh inspiration for your classroom, this episode is for you.</p><p>🎧 Tune in now and get ready to take your teaching outside!</p><p>Sign Up for our Newsletter:<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5"> Click Here</a>Show Notes: <a href="elfoundations.com/185" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">elfoundations.com/185</a></p>
April 4, 2025
<p>In the final episode of her classroom environment series, Carla Ward dives into the concept of YES Spaces—learning environments intentionally designed to say yes to children’s curiosity, autonomy, and play. Drawing from experience and research, Carla explores how YES Spaces support independence, reduce behavioral challenges, and foster deeper engagement. This episode offers a mindset shift and practical steps for educators looking to create meaningful, child-centered environments in any program setting.<strong>Sign up for The Everything ECE Summit at </strong><a href="https://elfoundations.com/ecesummit">elfoundations.com/ecesummit</a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Sign Up for our Newsletter:<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5"> Click Here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes: https://www.elfoundations.com/184</p>
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