Circle Time

Today’s guest co-host is a lifelong educator now tasked with a big mission for the future of our community. As executive director of Future Ready Columbus, Jane Leach is working with the public, private and community partners to ensure every child in Franklin County enters kindergarten ready for lifelong success. The Bright By Text service Jane mentioned truly is one of my favorite tools for families. By texting “futureready” that's f-u-t-u-r-e-r-e-a-d-y to 274448 you will receive periodic tips and resources tailored to your little’s age to help them grow into healthy, happy, and successful adults.

On the show today, a billion tiny connections to be made and using a goose to do it. Today’s guest co-host is a name to know in early childhood! Dr. Laura Justice is a language scientist, an expert on children’s literacy intervention, and is a Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology at Ohio State University. In 2005, Laura received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President George W. Bush, and if being a word-class researcher wasn’t enough, Laura is the Executive Director of the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy and the A. Sophie Rogers School for Early Learning, putting her at the center of Columbus’ early childhood community.

On the show today way to instill kindness and giving in your little. Columbus Ohio’s Remarkable Woman of 2020, and serving as volunteer extraordinaire at South Side Early Learning, Kathy Jackson, knows a thing or two about teaching kindness and how to get involved in our communities regardless of our age. From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH gather round for Circle Time.

On the show today a little secret on squashing those back to school jitters. Assistant Director of Family and Student Services Thia Thissen discusses strategies for easing first day of school anxiety for littles and parents. From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH gather round for Circle Time.

On the show today we talk with Columbus City Council President Pro Temp Elizabeth Brown. From City Hall to the White House, how one investment can build brains and strengthen neighborhoods. From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH gather round for Circle Time.

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On the show today Kelly Wickham Hurst talks about big topics for little learners. How and when do we begin to have the conversation around race, or are little simply “too little” for this dialogue? From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH gather round for Circle Time.

Riddle me this: if you want to set someone up for success in life, when is the most critical age to begin? From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH, gather round for Circle Time.

From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH, welcome to Circle Time.