{"podcast":{"title":"Early Childhood Investigations","slug":"early-childhood-investigations-7652274","podcast_index_feed_id":7652274,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10e6eb298/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://ecewebinars.com/spotify","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45271030/a837b6eca0227d1a.jpg","author":"Playground","episode_count":35,"summary":"Early Childhood Investigations is your gateway to inspiring, research-based professional development. Since 2009, our free webinar series has brought together authors, researchers, and leaders in early care and education to share timely insights and spark meaningful conversations across the workforce. We believe high-quality professional development should be accessible, practical, and immediately useful. ECI is a movement that empowers directors, administrators, and teachers to elevate their practice and strengthen outcomes for children and families. https://ecewebinars.com/spotify","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T08:18:49.894702+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-childhood-investigations-7652274"},"episode":{"title":"Books, Beats & Bonding: Fostering Connection Through Stories, Songs, and Play by Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, MT-BC","slug":"books-beats-bonding-fostering-connection-through-stories-songs-and-play-by-dr-anne-meeker-watson-mt-bc","published_at":"2026-02-17T20:49:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-childhood-investigations-7652274/books-beats-bonding-fostering-connection-through-stories-songs-and-play-by-dr-anne-meeker-watson-mt-bc","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-childhood-investigations-7652274","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hannahbitoteter4/episodes/Books--Beats--Bonding-Fostering-Connection-Through-Stories--Songs--and-Play-by-Dr--Anne-Meeker-Watson--MT-BC-e3f7t0c","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10e6eb298/podcast/play/115651020/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-17%2F418297206-44100-2-fcad2a277630a.mp3","summary":"RESOURCES ⁠Watch the full webinar here⁠ Join our newsletter! Earn your Professional Development hours with FREE sessions delivered right to your inbox every week. ⁠Check out the producer of ECI, Playground, the Child Care Management Software This engaging and interactive workshop will explore practical, joyful ways to nurture early literacy, emotional regulation, and social connection in young children through the powerful combination of carefully selected picture books, songs, rhythm, and rhyme. Join Anne Meeker Watson, Ph.D., MT-BC, Music Therapist and Early Childhood Consultant at SING.PLAY.LOVE., author of Sing & Sign with Young Children: A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals, and recipient of NAPPA and Parents’ Choice Honors awards for her global music programming. You’ll discover how these simple, everyday tools are deeply intertwined with social-emotional learning (SEL), providing a holistic foundation for development. We will delve into clear criteria for selecting rich picture book literature that captivates young minds and offers concrete opportunities for teaching a variety of essential skills. The session will feature favorite books with concrete examples of activities and songs, demonstrating how to bring stories to life with musical elements to support: • Early Literacy: Enhancing phonological awareness, vocabulary, and print motivation through rhythmic reading and sing-alongs. • Emotional Regulation: Using specific songs and movements to help children identify, express, and manage big feelings. • Social Connection: Fostering cooperation, empathy, and positive interactions through shared musical play and story experiences. You'll leave with key takeaways for seamlessly including music and books into your daily routines, transforming ordinary momen…","meta_description":"RESOURCES ⁠Watch the full webinar here⁠ Join our newsletter! Earn your Professional Development hours with FREE sessions delivered right to your inbox eve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4650,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/early-childhood-investigations-7652274/episodes/books-beats-bonding-fostering-connection-through-stories-songs-and-play-by-dr-anne-meeker-watson-mt-bc/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/early-childhood-investigations-7652274/books-beats-bonding-fostering-connection-through-stories-songs-and-play-by-dr-anne-meeker-watson-mt-bc.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}