Being the Biggest Champions of Our Littles with Renee Pena Lopez [IEP 167]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We can’t wait to share our wonderful conversation with you today! Our guest is Renee Pena Lopez, an Early Childhood Learning Specialist, a Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT), and the host of “The Magic of Littles” podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us as we talk about advocacy, early intervention, the importance of play, and making sure each child receives what they need.</span></p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Renee shares her introduction into (and passion for) early childhood education.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The importance of early intervention.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Renee discusses her daughter’s challenges and abilities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How teachers and parents are getting more educated about what a child needs, and how there’s less stigmatizing now.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to avoid the fallout of carry-overs from one teacher to another, or from one school to the next.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Renee relates a story dear to her heart, that is related to why she chose her profession.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Play: there are many types of play and they all have a purpose.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips and strategies to engage with your little.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Renee!</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit her</span> <a href= "https://www.themagicoflittles.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">website</spa