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Learn Play Thrive The Podcast

Simone Brand
Early Childhood Education
Mindfulness
Child Development
Professional Development
National Quality Standard
Yoga
Reggio Emilia
Education
Early Years Learning Framework
Play-Based Learning
Educational Leadership
Early Childhood Development
Picture Books
Critical Reflection
Children's Development
Friendship
Separation Anxiety
Social Emotional Development
Montessori Education
Children's Literature

Welcome to Learn Play Thrive: The Podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education. 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.

Learn Play Thrive – A podcast for early childhood educators & sec... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes134Founded2 years ago
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In this episode of Learn Play Thrive’s Little Library, we head to the seaside to explore the 2026 CBCA Notable picture book, Castle Crashing. Join host Linda Harrison and award-winning author Andrea Rowe as they dive into the relatable world of Bonni... more

In this episode of Learn Play Thrive, host Simone Brand sits down with Andrew Paterson, CEO of Family Day Care Australia (FDCA). With over a decade of leadership at the national peak body, Andrew pulls back the curtain on the unique strengths of the ... more

Welcome to a special edition of the Learn Play Thrive podcast as we launch an exciting 10-part mini-series Road Safety in Early Education. Recorded in partnership with Kids and Traffic, the Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program at Macquarie U... more

In this episode, we sit down with pedagogical leader Kelly Goodsir to explore the transformative power of intentional inquiry and deep listening in early learning. With over 20 years of experience, Kelly discusses how to reimagine educational leaders... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Paterson
Chief Executive Officer
Family Daycare Australia (FDCA)
Episode: Sector Insights from Family Day Care Australia
Amanda Menzies
Early childhood road safety education consultant from the Kids and Traffic Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program
Kids and Traffic
Episode: Road Safety In Early Education #1: Key Road Safety Messages
Bec Dunn
Early childhood road safety education consultant from the Kids and Traffic Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program
Kids and Traffic
Episode: Road Safety In Early Education #1: Key Road Safety Messages
Kelly Goodsir
Pedagogical leader who partners with educators, leaders, and organizations to pause, reflect, and reimagine teaching, learning, and leadership
Independent consultant / Educator in RTL across New Zealand and Australia
Episode: Educational Leadership in ECEC
Kate Mount
Chairperson of the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange
REAIE
Episode: The Hundred Languages of Children: An Introduction to Reggio Emilia
Cara Mearns
General Manager of REAIE
REAIE
Episode: The Hundred Languages of Children: An Introduction to Reggio Emilia
Teresa Mei Macri
Business Development Manager at Story Box Library
Story Box Library
Episode: Fostering Digital Literacy with Story Box Library
Haley Davis
Client Relations Manager at Story Box Library
Story Box Library
Episode: Fostering Digital Literacy with Story Box Library
Rory Mather
Acclaimed picture book author
Little Book Press
Episode: S2E1 Little Library: Laugh In The Bath

Hosts

Linda Harrison
Host of Learn Play Thrive The Podcast; content producer for early education segments; appears across multiple episodes.
Simone Brand
Host of the podcast; central figure in many episodes; leads interviews and discussions.
Simone
Co-hosting and guest coordination; appears as host across multiple episodes with varied segments.

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#18
Australia/Education/Courses
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#112
Indonesia/Education/Courses
Apple Podcasts
#131
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Apple Podcasts
#161
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Apple Podcasts
#171
Chile/Education/Courses
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#193
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Sector Insights from Family Day Care Australia
Q: What makes Family Day Care appealing to families and educators?
Families are drawn to the home-like environment, small groups, and strong relationships with primary caregivers, while educators value autonomy, the ability to run a small business, and flexibility to align with family needs.
Sector Insights from Family Day Care Australia
Q: What are the three core functions of FDCA?
FDCA's core functions are represent, support and promote the sector, focusing on advocacy with government, providing workforce and service support, and promoting quality and safety in family daycare.
Sector Insights from Family Day Care Australia
Q: Can you tell us the story about where Family Day Care Australia began?
FDCA originated on the Central Coast, growing into a national peak body to provide a unified voice to government and to advocate for the sector's needs, with staff largely based on the coast and some travel to Canberra as needed.
Fostering Digital Literacy with Story Box Library
Q: What is the practical value of the activity time resources?
They provide ready-made, educator-designed ideas that connect each story to meaningful play-based learning outcomes, helping staff implement literacy and language objectives beyond the screen.
Fostering Digital Literacy with Story Box Library
Q: How can viewing Story Box Library's multimedia stories be used intentionally by educators to enrich, rather than replace hands-on learning and creativity in imaginative play?
By keeping screen time brief and purposeful, allowing children to hear expert storytellers, and then extending the experience into drawing, building, and conversations that translate the narrative into tangible play and language development.

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This show centers on early childhood education with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Episodes cover play-based learning concepts like play schemas, wellbeing and protective behaviors, literacy and language development, and aligning practices with national standards and frameworks. Guests range from researchers and policy advocates to classroom leaders and authors, offering actionable strategies, classroom setups, and program models for educators and administrators. Noteworthy themes include reframing child behaviors as learning opportunities, cross-sector collaboration for wellbeing, and integrating community partners to deliver accessible, inclusive early education. The cadence blends theory, policy context, and hands-on activities,... more

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