Are you ready to calm the chaos? Join Amber, the owner of Pine Row Preschool & Childcare, and co-teacher McKenzie, as they bring you new content each week about agricultural schooling. You’ll hear them 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 their mission to keep the agricultural way of life alive within early childhood education and the world.
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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 ensur…
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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 …
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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 Want more? Follow…
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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 h…
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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. Want more? Follow us on Facebook V…
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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! Want more? Follow us on Facebook Visit our website Shop our merchPor Amber Bruckner
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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! Want more? Follow us on Facebook Visit our website Shop our merchPor Amber Bruckner
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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 P…
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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 fr…
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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? …
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Research shows that time-outs do NOT work for children. If you’re unsure about what other techniques to use, this episode is for you! We discuss the ways you can help a child say that they are sorry without forcing them to mutter the phrase when they may not mean it. We encourage you to make sure that the disciplinary techniques used at your daycar…
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Preschoolers are eager to become independent and show their autonomy. While it can be frustrating for parents and caregivers, it’s important to let them do some tasks on their own. It helps develop their life skills as well as their confidence. We discuss some of the ways we help our students develop self-help skills in the classroom and hope that …
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Ever wonder what a day at Pine Row Preschool and Childcare looks like? How do we provide childcare and educate children on a farm? The experience the children get here at Pine Row is as unique as each one of them and we are excited to tell you all about what we do! Want more? Follow us on Facebook Visit our website Shop our merch…
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Do you struggle with getting your child out the door in the morning? Most parents have been there! So, how can we win their cooperation in the most peaceful way possible? Tune in to hear our top tips to help your child transition from home to school! Want more? Follow us on Facebook Visit our website Shop our merch…
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Are conflicts among your children a source of stress for you? They often have a hard time with conflict because they are lacking the tools to handle it appropriately. But what can we do to help? In this episode, we lay out the framework we use to help even the youngest students learn how to resolve conflict! Want more? Follow us on Facebook Visit o…
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Are you ready to calm the chaos? Join Amber, the owner of Pine Row Preschool & Childcare, and co-teacher McKenzie, as they bring you new content each week about agricultural schooling. You’ll hear them talk about the adventures in teaching society’s youngest students on Amber’s 17 acre farm where the school is located. It’s their mission to keep th…
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continue reading