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Learn Play Thrive Early Education Podcast

Simone Brand
Early Childhood Education
Mindfulness
Child Development
Professional Development
National Quality Standard
Yoga
Early Years Learning Framework
Education
Reggio Emilia
Play-Based Learning
Picture Books
Road Safety
Educational Leadership
Children's Development
Early Childhood Development
Critical Reflection
National Quality Standards
Friendship
Separation Anxiety
Nature Pedagogy

Welcome to the Learn Play Thrive Early Eduction podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education and Care. Whether you are an educator or leader in the sector, this podcast is your go-to resource to discover strategies to foster learning, promote play and empower young minds to thrive.

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In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive: Early Education podcast, we welcome Dr. Claire Warden and tackle the thought-provoking question - "Is nature overrated?" Claire reframes the conversation by challenging how we define nature, arguing that view... more

In this episode of Navigating the NQS, host Simone Brand continues the journey through Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities, taking a deep dive into Standard 6.2 (Collaborative Partnerships). Expanding the focus ou... more

In this episode of Learn Play Thrive, host Simone Brand welcomes Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, certified AuDHD coach, keynote speaker, advocate, and founder of Wondiverse. Diagnosed as AuDHD at 48, Madeleine draws on her deep lived experience and extensive... more

In this episode of Learn Play Thrive’s Little Library, host Linda Harrison welcomes multi-talented author Anne Donaldson to celebrate her CBCA award-winning picture book, Derek (illustrated by Matt Shanks and published by Little Hare). The conversati... more

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Recent Guests

Madeleine Jaine Lobsey
Certified AuDHD coach, keynote speaker, advocate and founder of Wondiverse
Wondiverse
Episode: Caring for Neurodivergent Children and Families
Anne Donaldson
Author, lawyer and scientist who helps inventors bring new technologies into the world at a university
Episode: S2E8 Little Library: Derek
Clare Comedoy
Pedagogical coordinator supporting early childhood services in strengthening thinking, practice and pedagogy
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Episode: PART 2 - Design Is Not Decoration: Pedagogy Made Visible
Kathryn Stoneman
Birth and postpartum doula and educator
The Village Collective
Episode: S1E1 Building Your Village: Welcome to Building Your Village
Harriet Blannin-Ferguson
Midwife, lactation consultant and early years nurse
The Village Collective
Episode: S1E1 Building Your Village: Welcome to Building Your Village
Amanda Menzies
From Kids and Traffic, Transport for NSW funded program at Macquarie University
Kids and Traffic, Macquarie University
Episode: Road Safety in Early Education #7: Digital Tools for Road Safety Education
Bec Dunn
From Kids and Traffic, Transport for NSW funded program at Macquarie University
Kids and Traffic, Macquarie University
Episode: Road Safety in Early Education #7: Digital Tools for Road Safety Education
Anthony Semann
Co-founder of Semann and Slattery, speaker on listening to children
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Episode: Insights from Inspire X
Colin Slattery
Co-founder of Semann and Slattery, speaker on AI in early childhood education
Semann and Slattery
Episode: Insights from Inspire X

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Linda Harrison
Host on Learn Play Thrive with a focus on inclusive education and practical pedagogy.
Simone Brand
Host with emphasis on early education, play-based learning, and educator wellbeing.

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PART 2 - Design Is Not Decoration: Pedagogy Made Visible
Q: How can educators move beyond coping ideas and instead develop a strong rationale for their intentional pedagogy choices? They make setting up the physical environment both indoors and outdoors.
She recommends looking beyond an attractive image to identify the values, purpose and learning possibilities beneath its design. Educators can then adapt those principles using their own materials, room and community context.
PART 2 - Design Is Not Decoration: Pedagogy Made Visible
Q: So, why is there no recipe for the perfect room for infant and toddlers? And how do factors such as architecture, light, airflow, room shape, community context, and the children themselves influence design decisions?
Comedoy says each room's architecture, natural light, shape and access points differ, while the needs of children, families and educators vary by community. Educators should respond to those conditions rather than transfer a design from another setting.
S2E8 Little Library: Derek
Q: How do you hope Derek will encourage young children to talk about their own feelings?
Donaldson hopes Derek will help children understand that loneliness and big unanswered questions are normal, and offer a relatable character through which they can express emotions and see that even someone small can make brave choices.
S2E8 Little Library: Derek
Q: What was the inspiration behind creating this curious little fish character named Derek?
Donaldson began with the perspective of a goldfish, considering what questions it might ask and how it could act on them. She wanted to capture children's natural curiosity through a character whose world is a fishbowl.
Caring for Neurodivergent Children and Families
Q: Can you talk about how creating a secure parent controlled window into the child's world completely shifts that dynamic for early childhood centers and improves how they support neurodivergent children in the classroom?
Lobsey says shared, parent-controlled information can reduce the repeated burden of explaining a child's needs, help educators understand what is happening at home, and support stronger relationships and more consistent care.

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The show centers on practical early childhood education strategies, play-based learning, and stewardship of quality programs in diverse settings. Episodes frequently feature educators sharing classroom-ready ideas, road-safety integration for preschoolers, sensory and nature play provocations, governance and professionalism within early childhood teams, and culturally responsive teaching with Indigenous perspectives. A standout throughline is translating research and policy into actionable practices for teachers, leaders, and families, including inclusive literacy, trauma-informed approaches, and community collaboration. The format tends to blend expert interviews with hands-on activities, resource spotlights, and real-world case studies fr... more

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