In this episode of the ECE Classroom podcast, host SusieBeghin speaks with Christine Devane, a former educator and author of the children's book 'Elephant Beach.' They discuss the importance of storytelling in teaching children about kindness and acceptance, the themes present in Christine's book, and how to engage children in learning through interactive activities. Christine shares her experiences as a teacher and how they influenced her writing, emphasizing the need to respect individual differences among children and the importance of fostering a love for reading.Chapters00:00 Introduction 02:44 The Power of Storytelling in Teaching Kindness04:43 Exploring 'Elephant Beach' and Its Themes08:06 Classroom Experiences and Engaging Activities9:43 Creating Story Kits for Enhanced Learning11:18 The Significance of Elephants in Children's Literature12:40 Influence of Teaching on Children's Literature13:40 Teaching Empathy and Inclusion in Early Childhood16:15 Respecting Individual Personalities in Education19:30 Encouraging Lifelong Reading and Learning24:10 Susie’s Reflections on Today’s TopicAbout Christine DevaneChristine is the mom of three children, former early childhood educator and author of the children's book, "Elephant Beach". Her book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA

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