Education audiobooks

How do young kids play with language?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski, Ben Elliff...

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

As young children grow, they begin to play with language. Everyday they are learning new words and new ways to communicate, and it's typical for kids to try these new words out in conversation. In this episode, hosts Ann and Elizabeth talk with parents Ben Elliff and Maggie Cassidy about their son and the funny ways he is exploring language. Read more

How is early learning being supported globally?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Polly Cro...

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Much of our content on our podcast focuses on parenting in the States, but we have listeners from all over the globe! As we continue to expand on who we interview, this episode starts by exploring what early learners and parents are facing in the UK. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak with Polly Crowther, an early educator and cofounder of Early... Read more

Is child care going to be different now?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Betty Cohns

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

While many families are eager to get back to their pre-pandemic routines, there is still a lot to grapple with when it comes to returning kids—and teachers and staff—to child care centers safely. In this episode, our Raising Curious Learners hosts talk with Bettye Cohns, executive director for nearby Reba Early Learning Center, who recounts all... Read more

Is everything going to be okay?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Children can be incredibly resilient during difficult times. However, during the course of the pandemic, their social and emotional well-being and development have undergone exceptional challenges. Kids and parents alike have dealt with loss of structure, feelings of isolation, and worries about the unknown; and parents have had the added tasks... Read more

My friend is adopted. What does that mean?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Juliet Bond

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

The portrait of a "traditional" household—with a mom and dad raising two biological kids under one roof—is just one of many in an expansive gallery that also portrays families with single parents, same sex parents, foster and adopted children, grandparents as guardians, step-siblings, and more. In this Raising Curious Learners episode, our hosts... Read more

That's just the Gees Bees!

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Marianne Gee

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

At Britannica for Parents, we’re all curious learners. One of the important topics that seems to come up a lot in our work and in our conversations is the environment – how to protect it and sustain it. One crucial way to do this is by protecting bee populations. Co-hosts Ann and Elizabeth speak to Parent's adviser Marianne Gee (co-founder of... Read more

What are child sensory issues?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Erin Ande...

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

It's not uncommon for young kids to have sensitivities to certain stimuli, such as loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, or rough fabrics. Erin Anderson, a pediatric occupational therapist, join hosts Ann and as they cover the listener-requested topic of children's sensory issues. She explains how humans process the world around us through... Read more

What are some reading challenges my child can face?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Kait Feri...

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Our podcast is called “Raising Curious Learners” because at Britannica for Parents we believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is one of the most important things that parents, teachers, and caregivers can do for children. It’s hard to think of any skill that’s more essential to learning than reading. Becoming a confident, fluent... Read more

What happens when families choose pandemic pods?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Erica Ram...

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

For the majority of students across the United States, this back-to-school season means going back to a screen. Some parents and communities have found creative and safety-minded ways to fill the gaps in their children's remote learning experiences; but for many without access to these so-called "pandemic pods" or other extra resources, the... Read more

What's empathy?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Michele B...

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

What's the one trait that parents and caregivers can cultivate in their children to guarantee their future success? Internationally recognized educator, speaker, and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba says it's empathy. In this episode of Raising Curious Learners, Dr. Borba explains to Ann and Elizabeth how kids and adults alike benefit from... Read more

What's it like to go to school outside?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Tisha Luthy

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

It's back-to-school season, and it's possible that families are hearing more about the concept of outdoor learning as educators determine how to reopen schools safely. Taking classes outside provides much more space and fresh air—both key during the pandemic, but children enrolled in "nature school" programs have been able to benefit from... Read more

Why Do We Have To Wear Face Masks?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski, Ann Gadzikowski & Tara Tuchel

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The global COVID-19 crisis has put a lot of aspects of our daily lives on pause, but if you have a young child at home you've probably found one thing that has only escalated: all their questions! Life during a pandemic is new for us all, but this time is even more confusing for children. Their curious little minds have been internalizing and... Read more

Will you tell me a story?

By: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Narrated by: Elizabeth Romanski & Ann Gadzikowski

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

The "tell me a story" phase is all too familiar to parents and caregivers. As part of the bedtime routine or demanded over and over again throughout the day, stories keep young imaginations thriving and provide an excellent opportunity for bonding. After recounting their own fond experiences, our Raising Curious Learners hosts get into the... Read more

CBT

By: Jonny Shepard

Narrated by: Jessica Andrews

Length: 4 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Overcome Depression, Reduce Stress & Anxiety, and Thrive in Life Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy!CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is getting more and more popular. Many people are getting interested in this treatment for various reasons – starting from depression and trauma, all the way to different anxiety problems. So what exactly is... Read more

Beyond Education

By: Eli Meyerhoff

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

A bold call to deromanticize education and reframe universities as terrains of struggle between alternative modes of studying and world-making Higher education is at an impasse. Black Lives Matter and #MeToo show that racism and sexism remain pervasive on campus, while student and faculty movements fight to reverse increased tuition, student... Read more

Leadership: What Makes a Good Leader?

By: Connor G D Whiteley

Narrated by: Connor Whiteley

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Perfect for students, workers and anyone interested in leadership.Do you want to become a leader?Do you want to know what’s involved in leadership?Do you want to improve your leadership?If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this is the book for you.As in this book, we explore over 15 aspects to leadership and within each chapter... Read more

Emotional Intelligence

By: Theresa Chang

Narrated by: Blake Williams

Length: 3 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

For the longest time, people believed that book smarts were the key to success. They'd throw themselves into books and ignore other areas of their lives. This resulted in masses with high IQ but poor social skills. The high IQ fellas must have sensed that something was wrong with them. At that point, it was clear that success wasn't influenced... Read more

Getting In Our Own Way

By: Johnny Brownlee II

Narrated by: Johnny Brownlee II

Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Across the nation our student organizations are struggling and student governments are struggling. Many seem to be on their last leg, past their prime, etc. Organizations don't have the activism and sacrifice of students from the 60's and 70's, drive of the 80's, urgency of the 90's or money and participation of organizations form the early... Read more

Learner-Centered Innovation

By: Dr. Katie Martin

Narrated by: Katie Martin

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Our changing world demands creative thinkers and collaborative problem solvers, but too often, schools stifle growth and discovery in favor of getting through the curriculum or preparing for "the test." Learning opportunities and teaching methods must evolve to match the ever-changing needs of today's learners.



When we tell kids to complete an... Read more

Happy Teachers Change the World

By: Thich Nhat Hanh & Katherine Weare

Narrated by: Rachael Beresford & Paul Brion

Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Happy Teachers Change the World is the first official, authoritative manual of the Thich Nhat Hanh/Plum Village approach to mindfulness in education. Spanning the whole range of schools and grade levels, from preschool through higher education, these techniques are grounded in the everyday world of schools, colleges, and universities.



Beginning... Read more

In Search of Deeper Learning

By: Jal Mehta & Sarah Fine

Narrated by: Adam Lofbomm

Length: 16 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

What would it take to transform industrial-era schools into modern organizations capable of supporting deep learning for all? Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine's quest to answer this question took them inside some of America's most innovative schools and classrooms—places where educators are rethinking both what and how students should learn.



The story... Read more

The Artful Read-Aloud - Abridged

By: Rebecca Bellingham

Narrated by: Rebecca Bellingham

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: Yes

It’s no secret that reading aloud to children every single day is one of the most important things any teacher, parent, or grown up can do to help children become better listeners, thinkers, and frankly, better human beings. There are many resources available—scores of books, articles, web sites, videos, podcasts, and more that highlight the... Read more

La escuela del mundo

By: Salman Khan

Narrated by: Miguel Ángel Aijón

Length: 6 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Educación gratuita y del mejor nivel para cualquiera y en cualquier lugar. La escuela del mundo es una visión radical del futuro de la educación y, al mismo tiempo, la historia personal de un hombre que ha apostado por el aprendizaje personalizado, la interacción humana y el pensamiento alternativo. Padres y políticos se quejan sin cesar del... Read more

Compendio de 'Il Magico Potere Del Riordino'

By: Readtrepreneur Publishing

Narrated by: Fabio Giua

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Compendio de `Il magico potere del riordino` di Marie Kondo. Readtrepreneur (Dichiarazione di non responsabilità: questo NON è il libro originale, ma un sommario non ufficiale). Le pulizie di primavera non funzionano mai? Non importa quante volte ripulisci l`intera casa riappare lo stesso casino ogni volta? `Il magico potere del riordino` è un... Read more