Hello educators, are you feeling burnt out and frustrated with the early childhood profession?
Maybe you’re losing your passion and drive for the field.
Do you want to continue to give quality programming and care within your program?
How about finding the time and space for professional development and growth?
If these questions speak to you, then The Inspiring Early Childhood Educator podcast is for you!
In this podcast, you will find actionable tips for running and managing a successful classroom, maintaining a work-life balance with boundaries, and pursuing professional development that motivates and inspires you.
I’m Marcia, your host. I am passionate about working with early childhood educators and providing them with tools and resources that empower and inspire them.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for some motivation and inspiration.
I also love to chat, so connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ispyrtoeducate
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Hello educators, are you feeling burnt out and frustrated with the early childhood profession?
Maybe you’re losing your passion and drive for the field.
Do you want to continue to give quality programming and care within your program?
How about finding the time and space for professional development and growth?
If these questions speak to you, then The Inspiring Early Childhood Educator podcast is for you!
In this podcast, you will find actionable tips for running and managing a successful classroom, maintaining a work-life balance with boundaries, and pursuing professional development that motivates and inspires you.
I’m Marcia, your host. I am passionate about working with early childhood educators and providing them with tools and resources that empower and inspire them.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for some motivation and inspiration.
I also love to chat, so connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ispyrtoeducate
Infant Educators… Where Are You?" with Coach Sophie Rayner-Grignon
The Inspiring Early Childhood Educator
25 minutes
1 month ago
Infant Educators… Where Are You?" with Coach Sophie Rayner-Grignon
Infant Educators… Where Are You? with Coach Sophie
In this episode of The Inspiring ECE Podcast, host Marcia Nicole welcomes Coach Sophie, Infant Education Guru with The Early Childhood Coach (ECC), for a heartfelt conversation about a group of educators who are too often overlooked infant educators.
Sophie shares her journey into the field, beginning with her very first diaper change at eleven years old to more than a decade of experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). Together, Marcia and Sophie unpack why infant educators are sometimes the “forgotten voices” in our sector, how post-secondary programs and placements could do more to prepare students, and the common misconceptions that minimize the importance of infant care.
Listeners will also hear:
Why working with infants is a unique honor and opportunity
How “Educatorese” (child-directed speech) supports learning, bonding, and emotional regulation
Practical ways to plan meaningful, play-based experiences for infants
Tips to connect with parents through compassion, communication, and advocacy
Inspiration for infant educators to feel seen, valued, and celebrated
Sophie’s passion shines as she reminds us that infants are capable, curious learners, and the educators who care for them play a vital role in shaping their earliest experiences. This conversation is both empowering and practical whether you’re an educator, a student, or simply someone who believes babies deserve the best start.
As ECC’s Infant Education Guru, Sophie is deeply passionate about infant care and play, weaving creativity into intentional programming for the youngest learners. Whether through art, community building, or play, Sophie brings curiosity, joy, and advocacy to everything she does as a play partner and infant specialist.
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The Inspiring Early Childhood Educator
Hello educators, are you feeling burnt out and frustrated with the early childhood profession?
Maybe you’re losing your passion and drive for the field.
Do you want to continue to give quality programming and care within your program?
How about finding the time and space for professional development and growth?
If these questions speak to you, then The Inspiring Early Childhood Educator podcast is for you!
In this podcast, you will find actionable tips for running and managing a successful classroom, maintaining a work-life balance with boundaries, and pursuing professional development that motivates and inspires you.
I’m Marcia, your host. I am passionate about working with early childhood educators and providing them with tools and resources that empower and inspire them.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for some motivation and inspiration.
I also love to chat, so connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ispyrtoeducate
