What's the Big Idea?

Little People, Big Ideas

In which Dan talks about addressing hard topics and fielding tough questions from our smallest students with Kat Nguyen, a Kindergarten teacher in California. How do early childhood teachers address the questions and comments that inevitably arise, especially in this hypermedia era when students of all ages are likely to notice, see, overhear and wonder?

Dan and Kat talk about being honest, authentic, and vulnerable with students, the perils of this election year, and her book recommendations for young students.

Books mentioned in the episode:
No Turkey For Thanksgiving by Jacqueline Jules and Kathryn Mitter
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell and David Catrow

Music: Que Es Estraño by Molo

People on this episode