591 Child-Led Play, Observation, and Building Educator Confidence with Veronica Green

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erica Saccoccio is joined by Veronica Green for a powerful conversation on child-led play, observation skills, and what it truly means to build confidence as an early childhood educator.Together, they explore how slowing down in early childhood environments can unlock deeper learning, strengthen educator reflection, and support children’s natural curiosity. Veronica shares practical strategies for using observation intentionally, responding to children in the moment, and creating learning environments that are truly responsive—not rushed or controlled.You’ll also hear how frameworks like Emergent Play Lenses can help educators shift their mindset from directing play to supporting it, along with simple language tools like “I notice” and “I wonder” that transform interactions with children.If you’re ready to build confidence in your practice, strengthen your observation skills, and reconnect with the power of play, this episode will give you both reflection and real-world tools you can use immediately.Support the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.