
Welcome to Early Years Explorers, where play is serious business, curiosity is celebrated, and apparently where glitter makes everything better. I’m Afaf Zaidan, an early childhood educator with two decades of experience and self-proclaimed glitter magnet here to share the joy, chaos, and occasional sticky-fingered moments of the early years. Each episode takes you inside real classroom stories th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Starting preschool is a big milestone—for children and parents alike. 🎒
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, Afaf explores what school readiness really means, how to prepare your child for preschool, and why tears, nerves and forgotten lunchbo... more
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, we explore what it really means to raise resilient children—beyond buzzwords and into the reality of everyday life at home and in the classroom.
Drawing on key research in emotional development and scaffoldi... more
What does concept-based inquiry actually look like in an early years classroom?
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, Afaf Zaidan unpacks the difference between teaching through themes and teaching for deep, meaningful understanding. From the “t... more
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, Afaf Zaidan explores how cognitive development in young children is built through everyday moments—not worksheets or structured tasks, but play, curiosity, and real-life experiences.
From sorting socks and c... more
As families across the region navigate sudden changes, disrupted routines, and the shift to learning at home, this episode offers reassurance, practical strategies, and a sense of calm for parents and caregivers.
From understanding children’s emotio... more
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, we unpack one of the most common questions families ask when looking at early childhood education: “If my child is just playing, why is there so much documentation and reporting?”
Join us as we explore the p... more
In this episode of Early Years Explorers, we explore a reality many parents and early years educators experience but rarely talk about openly — the pressure of constant check-ins, the expectation of immediate responses, and the anxiety that can quiet... more
Discipline doesn’t have to mean power struggles, punishments, or constant reminders that leave everyone feeling exhausted. In this episode of Early Years Explorers, we dive into what positive discipline really looks like in the early years—and how it... more









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