Big Little Lessons

Big Little Lessons

Kristine Annunziata and Jenny Goodenough

Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Meet two passionate kindergarten teachers with over 50 years of combined experience in public and private education, spanning classrooms from New York to Los Angeles. Just as children develop in kindergarten, we all continue to experience new beginnings and changes throughout life—school, careers, relationships, hobbies, etc. The early lessons like kindness, sharing, and resilience are often the ones we return to when life gets complicated. This podcast is for individuals who like to reflect on their own educational journey and apply lessons to their own lives. People seeking to be better humans. Anyone who enjoys the process of reflecting on the important life lessons they have learned and using them to grow in their professional and personal lives.

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Power of Grandparents & Special Friends with Peter Palmer ~ 027

Feb 24, 2026 55m

What if one of the greatest gifts a child can receive is simply more people to love them? In this warm and meaningful conversation, Jenny and Kristine sit down with devoted father, proud grandfather,…

Occupational Therapist Dani Leon ~ 026

Feb 16, 2026 56m

What if the behaviors we struggle with most are actually the body asking for support? In this episode of Big Little Lessons, we sit down with occupational therapist Dani Leon, M.S., OTR/L, founder of…

Intentional Parenting and Boundaries That Support Growth ~025

Feb 04, 2026 58m

What if parenting felt more intentional — not perfect, not rigid, but calmer and more grounded? In this episode, we’re joined by parent coach and former classroom teacher Andrea Scopp-Robbins to…

Finding Our Voice - Big Little Lessons from a Speech Therapist ~ 024

Feb 03, 2026 48m

What does it really mean to find your voice — and why does it matter at every stage of life? In this episode of Big Little Lessons, kindergarten teachers Jenny and Kristine sit down with…

February in the Classroom: Finding Balance in the Busiest Month ~ 023

Jan 27, 2026 31m

February in the classroom is magical… and completely exhausting. From Groundhog Day and Lunar New Year to Valentine’s Day, the 100th Day of School, Presidents’ Day, curriculum pacing, assessments,…

Seeing Through the Eyes of Others: A Conversation with Dr. Toya Holiday ~022

Jan 20, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode of Big Little Lessons, Jenny and Kristine sit down with Dr. Toya Holiday for a rich and thoughtful conversation about identity, belonging, and the wisdom that shapes who we…

Finding Flexibility — Building Resilience Through Change ~ 021

Jan 13, 2026 54m

Flexibility is more than stretching — it’s a life skill. In this episode of Big Little Lessons, Jenny and Kristine sit down with special education teacher and author Lisa Konstandt to explore how…

Seeing the Year Ahead - Setting Intentions, Not Resolutions ~ 020

Jan 06, 2026 31m

As we step into a new year, it’s easy to feel pressure to rush growth—both for ourselves and for the children we care for. In this episode of Big Little Lessons, Jenny and Kristine slow things down…

First-Year Teaching: A Mid-Year Reflection ~ 019

Dec 30, 2025 1h 11m

The first year of teaching is full of learning, growth, and moments that quietly shape who we become as educators. In this mid-year reflection, Jenny and Kristine look back on their own first-year…

Perfectly Imperfect Holiday Bloopers ~018

Dec 23, 2025 33m

What if the messiest moments are the most memorable ones?  We know that the holidays are rarely perfect—and that’s exactly what makes them memorable. In this joyful, laughter-filled episode, Jenny…

Christmas Stories That Shape Us: And the Social–Emotional Magic Inside Them - 017

Dec 14, 2025 31m

Why do certain Christmas stories stay with us long after the decorations are packed away? In this special holiday episode, Jenny and Kristine take a thoughtful and nostalgic look at three beloved…

Sportsmanship: From Kindergarten Play to Varsity Games ~ 016

Dec 08, 2025 52m

In this episode, Jenny and Kristine sit down with colleague, educator, and basketball coach Steven Tolbert to uncover how sportsmanship is shaped long before players ever put on a jersey. Drawing…

The Joy of Singing and So Much More ~ 015

Dec 02, 2025 41m

In this heartwarming episode, Jenny and Kristine talk with Ben Enright, a middle and high school choir director, vocal director for musical productions, and middle school history teacher. Ben shares…

Transitions: From Kindergarten to College ~ 014

Nov 25, 2025 1h 9m

What does walking a kindergartner into their very first classroom have in common with sending a young adult off to college? More than you’d imagine. In this insightful and heartfelt episode, Jenny…

Holidays & Traditions: The Little Rituals That Shape Us ~ 013

Nov 17, 2025 49m

What if the traditions we choose—old or new—shape the memories our children carry into adulthood? In this reflective and heartwarming episode of Big Little Lessons, Jenny and Kristine explore the…

Growing Gratitude: Big Thanks for Little Things ~ 012

Nov 09, 2025 34m

In this heartfelt episode, Jenny and Kristine explore what it really means to grow gratitude—not just during Thanksgiving season, but as a lifelong habit that brings more joy, connection, and…

Be To Others Kind and Good ~ 011

Nov 03, 2025 27m

In this full-circle episode, Jenny and Kristine welcome a very special guest — Ava, one of their former kindergarten students who recently graduated from college. Together, they explore what it truly…

Hurry Up and Slow Down ~ 010

Oct 28, 2025 41m

What if slowing down was the secret to helping children build confidence, creativity, and connection? Through stories from the classroom and real-life reflections, Jenny and Kristine reveal how…

Navigating Big Feelings ~ 009

Oct 21, 2025 44m

Dani shares how we can create space for those emotions rather than rush to fix them — reminding us that being present is often more powerful than having the perfect response. Together, we discuss…

Planting the Seeds for Reading - 8

Oct 14, 2025 38m

Reading doesn’t start with the ABCs—it begins long before that. In this episode of Big Little Lessons, Jenny and Kristine explore how early connections through songs, talking, and storytelling plant…

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How many episodes does Big Little Lessons have?

Big Little Lessons has published 28 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Education, Relationships.

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Big Little Lessons is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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