Pine Row Podcast
Are you ready to calm the chaos? Join Amber, the owner of Pine Row Preschool & Childcare, and co-teacher Patience, as they bring you new content each week about agricultural schooling. You’ll hear Amber talk about the adventures in teaching society’s youngest students on Amber’s 17 acre farm where the school is located. In a society so intently focused on technology, it’s her mission to keep the agricultural way of life alive within early childhood education and the world.
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
It can be so easy to inadvertently tear down the confidence of a child. We mean well when we say things like “be careful,” not realizing that it can make the child question their ability to take calculated risks. Instead we should focus on allowing them to do things themselves, even if we think they are “wrong.”
If you are looking for ways to ensure you have a confident child, this episode is for you!
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Building Self-Esteem Workshop (Free)
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
MUD! We love it. Kids love it. It provides creative sensory fun for even our youngest learners. It's also shown to help build up immunity!
You'll hear:
What the Pine Row kids (and adults) have been doing in the mud
Why we should let kids play in the mud and get messy
Clean Mud Recipe
Don't forget to find some mud to play in this week! Head over to Tractor Supply and use our link to order new boots if you need them!
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Ever wonder what it’s like to grow up living on a farm? If so, make sure you don’t miss this episode! Amber and her brother CJ talk about their experience as farm kids.
You’ll hear:
A story about sitting in a corn field all day to win a game
A story about falling between round bales
6 lessons they learned from growing up on a farm
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Have you ever felt like you and your child aren’t on the same page? Maybe your relationship isn’t thriving and you just don’t feel in sync. The culprit could be that you don’t know their love language! A child's cup is filled when you are “speaking” their love language. If you aren’t sure what that is, make sure you listen to this episode! You’ll hear Amber give examples of each of the 5 love languages.
5 Love Languages Book
5 Love Languages Quiz
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Real talk: 44% of new teachers leave the field within the first 5 years.
Why? The answer is usually BURNOUT!
In this episode, we discuss the main issues that lead to teacher (and even parental) burnout. You will also hear ideas that can help prevent it along with our personal favorite ways to keep our cups filled.
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Today we finish the story about how Pine Row began. If you haven't listened to Part 1, make sure to go back and do that first!
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Have you ever wondered how Amber ended up buying a farm and starting a preschool/daycare? You'll hear the first part of the story in today's episode!
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
It can be stressful trying to choose the perfect daycare or preschool for your child. Is the center in agreement with your particular parenting style? Will your child be learning the things they need to learn in the style that best suits them?
You’ll hear:
A framework for choosing a daycare center or preschool
Pros and cons of play-based learning
Pros and cons of academic-based learning
Questions to ask when you are touring centers
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Let them be bored! It might seem counterintuitive, but children need to be bored sometimes. It’s the best way to foster their creativity. We have studied and learned that children learn best through play, so let them play…and let it be MESSY!
You’ll hear:
What the benefits are when children have enough unstructured play time
The 6 stages of play from infancy to age four
Examples of unstructured play we have observed at Pine Row
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Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
As adults, we typically love predictability; it helps our day flow better. Children are no different! Boundaries help children predict what the answer will be when asking a parent or caregiver a question. It fosters self-confidence to be able to know what they are and are not allowed to do. So, what are some of the boundaries we should be setting? How can we set them? You’ll find the answers in this episode.
Mentioned in the episode:
Book: Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
Article: Teaching Kids About Boundaries