Episode Title: Educators Changing the World Special with Courtney Turner

Episode Summary:
In this special episode of One Voice Can Change the World, we sit down with Courtney Turner, M.Ed., a seasoned educator and creator of the Home Sweet Preschool curriculum, to discuss how educators and parents can empower children to thrive. Courtney shares invaluable tips on setting up simple yet effective morning and evening routines to make the day smoother and foster independence.

Discover how Courtney’s innovative picture transitions and visual schedules can eliminate power struggles, prevent negative behaviors, and even create opportunities for independent play—all while saving time and energy. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or both, this episode is packed with practical advice to transform your daily routines.

Topics Covered:

• The importance of consistent morning and evening routines.
• How picture schedules and transitions work to guide children through their day.
• Ways routines reduce stress and create more quality time.
• Encouraging independent play through structure and predictability.

Featured Resources from Courtney Turner:

• Playroom Playbook: Transform your playroom into a learning haven with Courtney's expert strategies.
• Picture Schedule Kit: Free visual schedule kit to help create smooth transitions and structure for your child’s day.
• Free Resource: Preschool Planner Curriculum Guide: A guide to help you set up a structured and engaging learning environment at home.

About Courtney Turner:
Courtney Turner, M.Ed., is the creator of Home Sweet Preschool and the owner of Wonder Room Learning. With over 22 years of teaching experience, she specializes in creating simple, hands-on lessons that inspire a love of learning while saving time for busy families.

Connect with Courtney:

• Wonder Room Learning

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Chiara Hoyt is the founder of Love and Excellence LLC. As the brainchild of a 2- time teacher-of-the-year turned stay-at-home mom, Love and Excellence is dedicated to creating and sharing inclusive high-quality learning resources for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.

Every resource is designed with careful consideration of developmentally-appropriate practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and student engagement as the top priorities. With a B.A. in General & Special Education and a M.Ed in Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction, Chiara brings a wealth of experience using the best inclusive practices to every resource she create.

Her mission is to help teachers, parents, and caregivers create a joyful and engaging learning experience for their children, empowering them to become agents of change in the world. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow, and is humbled and excited to provide the tools and resources to make that happen.

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This is called the smile meditation. This is a great way to start the day and to set up your day with happiness. This is especially great if you don’t have a lot of time to meditate.

Using your inner smile is a simple yet powerful relaxation technique. A genuine smile transmits loving energy that has the power to integrate and heal yourself and others. As you literally “smile at yourself,” that has the effect of raising your energy level and preparing you for peak performance. It also enhances your level of selfacceptance. You may wish to practice this exercise at home when you first wake up in the morning as well as any other time you just want to relax or increase your sense of self-appreciation.