<p>Episode #128 - Creating an equitable classroom environment for young children regardless of their socioeconomic background can be challenging. How can you ensure that your classroom is a safe space for every child under your care, especially if you work with families that are living in poverty? In this episode, Kenya Wolff, Director of the Willie Price Lab School at the University of Mississippi, talks to us about the common misconceptions that people have of families living in poverty, steps educators can take to create a more mindful preschool classroom and why it is important to advocate for policies that support low-income families.</p> <p>Resources in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "kewolff@olemiss.edu">kewolff@olemiss.edu</a> </li> <li><a href="http://willieprice.olemiss.edu/">Willie Price Lab School</a></li> <li><a href="http://playspent.org/">PlaySpent.org</a></li> </ul>

Creating Physical Skill Development Opportunities in the Preschool Classroom

The Preschool Podcast, brought to you by HiMama, is a platform for learning from leading professionals in early childhood education. If you work in a daycare, childcare or preschool setting, The Preschool Podcast will provide you with both practical advice for managing your organization, center or classroom, as well as thought provoking content and insights about the field of early childhood education.

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