In this episode of the Inspiring ECE Podcast, host Marcia Nicole chats with Angela Odusanya, a dedicated early childhood educator and author of the popular Amelia’s Loose Part Art book series. Angela shares her journey into the world of early learning, how she fell in love with loose parts play, and why it’s so important for young children to have open-ended, exploratory experiences. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for bringing loose parts into your classroom or home, learn how Angela’s stories inspire both kids and adults, and hear why fostering creativity and problem-solving is more crucial than ever.

Guest info links

Website: www.angelaodusanya.com

Instagram/FB/TikTok @‌angelaodusanya

Amazon links:

Amelia's Loose Part Art-https://a.co/d/7IXcSXV

Amelia's Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach-https://a.co/d/iOug0RT

Amelia's Easter Surprise- https://a.co/d/dM2I8jd

In this episode of the Inspiring ECE Podcast, we tackle a topic that every early childhood educator has faced at some point: how do we stay empowered and passionate in a profession that sometimes feels undervalued?

With headlines about burnout, staffing shortages, and the challenges of the field, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But today, we’re flipping the script and focusing on how to reclaim your power, find fulfillment, and thrive in your role—not just survive it.

We’ll explore: ✅ Challenging the misconceptions about ECE and advocating for the profession ✅ New, practical strategies to prevent burnout (beyond just “self-care”) ✅ The importance of professional learning and growth—because evolving as an educator keeps the passion alive

If you’ve ever felt invisible, exhausted, or questioning your future in early childhood education, this episode is your pep talk and action plan rolled into one. Let’s reignite that spark together!

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In this enlightening episode of The Inspiring ECE Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth DeWitt, Senior Adoptions & Curriculum Specialist at Learning Without Tears, to explore how multisensory instruction can transform the way children learn and grow. Dr. DeWitt shares practical strategies for integrating touch, movement, music, and more into daily lessons—helping young learners strengthen critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional skills. We also discuss how to identify student strengths and needs, involve parents in the learning process, and use purposeful play to build a solid foundation for future success.

If you’re looking for engaging, research-backed methods to bring more joy and effectiveness into your classroom, this episode is a must-listen.

• Defining Multisensory Instruction Dr. DeWitt explains the importance of engaging sight, sound, touch, and movement to enhance learning and retention.

• Real-Life Classroom Examples Discover simple, practical ways to embed multisensory moments—such as counting goldfish or mixing formula scoops—into daily routines.

• Identifying Strengths & Needs Learn about the assessments and observations that help educators pinpoint individual learning gaps and address them early.

• Fostering Critical Thinking & Creativity Hear how inviting curiosity and exploration lays the groundwork for deeper understanding and problem-solving.

• Parent-Teacher Collaboration Why modeling behaviors, sharing strategies, and inviting parents into the learning process boosts children’s development.

• Learning Without Tears Resources Explore programs like Get Set for School, Handwriting Without Tears, Keyboarding Without Tears, and Phonics, Reading, and Me.

• Website: www.lwtears.com

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