The Speckled Bees: A Celebration of Childhood

Spencer leads us in this conversation all about fingers! We discuss finger dexterity, strength, and independence. This is important for a variety of reasons, but most adults are very preoccupied with…

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of five, so water safety is vital in early childhood! To inform us about this important subject, Lucy interviewed Krissy Ba…

Lucy leads our discussion this week about big body play, rough and tumble play, and vestibular stimulation. We talk about the many benefits and give tips to manage and encourage this type of play. Wh…

Spencer leads our conversation about the importance of sensory engagement in early years (particularly its impact on memory) and ways to institute it with infants and young toddlers. We differentiate…

We had our first interview with the strong and kind Simone Carvalho! She addresses why yoga is beneficial for children, how to implement it at different ages, and gives specific ideas for adults plan…

In this episode, we discuss the importance of risky play. Although it is intimidating and sometimes stressful, it is vital to a child’s development. We outline the benefits, share tips for caregivers…

This week, Spencer and Lucy discuss the importance of Messy Play for children! Along with the benefits, they also provide a list of practical tips on how to minimize clean up and make messy play more…

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Welcome to the Speckled Bees: A Celebration of Childhood! Early childhood educators - Spencer and Lucy - discuss c…