{"podcast":{"title":"play on words","slug":"play-on-words-6399561","podcast_index_feed_id":6399561,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/B4HeOMxA.rss","website_url":"https://www.bigcityreaders.com/","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/643d94b7e5cd786efbd7958c/e7504645-5337-4b02-8927-e5d3e551d61d.PNG","author":"miss beth","episode_count":83,"summary":"Learning to read starts with learning to play. This is the podcast for parents and teachers of kids ages 0-8 who want to have FUN learning evidence backed early development and literacy strategies in a short amount of time. This is the podcast for the teacher who needs a bestie to ask questions to and the parent who wants to know the best developmental practices to implement in the 3 minutes a day they have. You're not alone. Ask your questions here. If I can't answer them, one of my friends will be on to help! There are so many confusing parts about the learning to read journey. Miss Beth is here to simplify it, affirm you are the best person to teach your child, and give you the confidence you need in the early childhood education years. This podcast is for fun, community and confidence making tough topics more bite sized for every parent teacher and child.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:21:13.034856+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-words-6399561"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 69 What I'd Tell Alex Bennett on Her First Daycare Tour—And You Should Hear It Too","slug":"ep-69-what-i-d-tell-alex-bennett-on-her-first-daycare-tour-and-you-should-hear-it-too","published_at":"2025-05-15T17:36:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-words-6399561/ep-69-what-i-d-tell-alex-bennett-on-her-first-daycare-tour-and-you-should-hear-it-too","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-words-6399561","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/w_LCWqzF","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68262625b671a534af007801/size/246776744/video-files/643d94b7e5cd786efbd7958c/5397ad40-951f-486e-a304-5f5e6d3e2827.mp4","summary":"Ever find yourself standing in a daycare hallway thinking, \"Wait… what exactly am I supposed to ask on this tour?\" Same. In this episode, Miss Beth is breaking it all down Big Sister style—whether you're looking for daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. Inspired by a recent conversation from Alex Bennett on Two Parents and a Podcast, Beth is sharing real, practical tips to help you figure out what you actually want for your child (and what matters on a tour). From the toddler room snack tables to the kindergarten playground, Miss Beth is giving you my insider advice on: * What to look for (spoiler: it's not the fancy toys) * What to ask the staff * How to trust your gut * Why \"socialization\" might not be as crucial as you think for babies * And how to tell if the vibe is right for your family Whether you're a first-time parent or looking for your next school, this episode will help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed. ⁠Follow along on Instagram @bigcityreaders⁠ View more of ⁠Miss Beth's Tips⁠ [https://www.bigcityreaders.com/the-blog]","meta_description":"Ever find yourself standing in a daycare hallway thinking, \"Wait… what exactly am I supposed to ask on this tour?\" Same. In this episode, Miss Beth is bre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2963,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/play-on-words-6399561/episodes/ep-69-what-i-d-tell-alex-bennett-on-her-first-daycare-tour-and-you-should-hear-it-too/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/play-on-words-6399561/ep-69-what-i-d-tell-alex-bennett-on-her-first-daycare-tour-and-you-should-hear-it-too.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}