In this Summer Episode Swap, The Lil Leaders Podcast host Tina Shepardson talks about ways to make recess more inclusive. Essie shares her experiences of helping kids during recess who feel lonely and/or look sad. How? By listening to them and at the same time trying to figure out the best way to help. Inspired by the wonderful picture book, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, Essie shows compassion, advocacy, empathy, patience, connection, and true friendship through her actions.
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INTRO
Matthew: Welcome to the Children’s Book Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and the magic behind the art of children’s books.
I’m your host, Matthew Winner. Teacher. Librarian. Writer. Fan of kids.
It’s summer break here in the States and so once again I am inviting some other podcasters in the children’s book space over to the feed to share their shows.
Today’s share comes from a podcast that centers the voice of kids and celebrates growth and learning.
Lil' Leaders is a podcast for kids in grades K-6, celebrating the character and experiences that make leaders effective. Episodes include interviews with kids and each episode encourages their listeners to continue growing into their best version of themselves. The show is hosted by a teacher, author, parent, and life-long learner named Tina Shepardson.
In this episode, entitled “Inclusive Recess: Making a Difference One Friendship at a Time”, Essie shares her experiences of helping kids during recess who feel lonely and/or look sad. How? By listening to them and at the same time trying to figure out the best way to help. Inspired by the wonderful picture book, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, Essie shows compassion, advocacy, empathy, patience, connection, and true friendship through her actions.
Here is The Lil' Leaders Podcast’s episode, “Inclusive Recess: Making a Difference One Friendship at a Time”.
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OUTRO
Matthew: Thank you to Tina of The Lil' Leaders Podcast for sharing this episode. You can find The Lil' Leaders Podcast wherever podcasts are found. Or use the link in this episode’s show notes.
You can pick up your own copy of The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, one of my all-time favorite picture books, wherever books are found. Consider supporting independent bookstores by shopping through Bookshop.org. You can also use my affiliate link by clicking on the book’s name in our show notes. I highly recommend checking out the audiobooks! Both are available through Libro.fm and you can support independent bookstores in the process!
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Our music is by Podington Bear.
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You can support the show and buy me a coffee at matthewcwinner.com or by clicking the link in the show notes.
And on that note…
Be well. And read on.
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