Gym Shorts Podcast

The leap from elementary to middle school can be big.  We talk with former Minnesota Teacher of the Year Dr. Derek Olson about what he argues is the biggest and most transformative time for students in their educational career.  And offers some tips to make this leap a little easier to navigate for both students and parents too.

We talk with Karen LeMay, preschool and early learning teacher with Minneapolis Public Schools.  Karen encourages parents to seek the best environment where their child can grow and flourish.  She also shares her expertise on the importance of play-based learning and socialization to foster happy, well-rounded preschoolers. This is also a great opportunity for parents to pick up some tips on navigating the anxieties around this next big step, both for kids and adults.