10+ Valentine Discovery Bottles
Use these 10 ideas to create discovery bottles for a Valentine theme for preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten.
Valentine Rhythm and Pattern Activity
Valentine rhythm activity to teach pattern skills with music and movement. Perfect for a Valentine theme in preschool and pre-k.
Science Areas for Preschoolers: Nurturing Young Minds with Fun and Easy Activities
Want to create a simple science area for preschoolers? Learn how to create a fun science center to keep your kids engaged and learning!
Building a Natural Preschool Math Center: The Ultimate Guide
Interested in building a natural preschool math center? Bring more nature into your preschool classroom with these inexpensive items.
My Step-By-Step Process to Improve Cleanup Transitions in the Preschool Classroom
Do transitions in your classroom have you at the end of your rope? Does it feel like you’re trying to herd kittens during arrival, dismissal, or cleanup time? Then I have two things to tell you: You’re not alone. I can help! You see, transitions are something that all early […]
My 5-Step Solution to a Loud Classroom
Friends, I have a question for you: Are the students in your classroom too loud? If so, then welcome to the club no one wants to join (yes, I have jokes). I can relate to students who have trouble keeping their outside voices where they belong, outside. And principals who […]
How to Use ASL in the Early Childhood Classroom
Friends, I have a question for you: Could your students use a little extra help paying attention during circle time? Are they constantly interrupting you? Or maybe they’re struggling to learn important academic skills? All right, that was more than one question, but you get the gist! Children have short […]
The Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid If You Want to Ace Your Formal Observation
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a teacher more than a formal observation. You’re exhausted from all the hours you spent creating the perfect lesson plans. You’re waiting anxiously with a dry mouth and sweaty palms for your principal to walk through the door. And there’s this sound […]
28 Nursery Rhyme Books for Preschool and Pre-K
More than 25 nursery rhyme picture books to read aloud to kids in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine for Your Preschool Classroom
Use morning work boxes to create a simple morning routine for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Perfect for back to school!
What to Do When Parents Don’t Want Their Child to Participate in Holiday Activities
Friends, I have a question for you: Have you ever had a parent request that their child not participate in holiday activities in your classroom? If you’ve taught for any length of time, chances are you’ve encountered this issue before. But what can you do about it? And how […]
Bullying in the Preschool Classroom: What to Do When a Parent Tells You Their Child Is Getting Bullied
In the last two episodes, Dan St. Romain and I sat down and discussed everything from how to teach your students to become more independent to how to get them not to interrupt you during small group time. Today, he and I will be tackling another hot topic: What […]
How to Help Your Preschool Students Become More Independent
Let’s face it, teaching young children to be more independent isn’t easy. In fact, it’s one of those tasks that takes a lot of patience, hard work, and intention planning. But today’s your lucky day, because the brilliant Dan St. Romain is here to help break it all down […]
How to Reduce Interruptions During Small Group Time
It’s no secret that small group time can be challenging, even for the most seasoned early childhood teachers. Why is that? Simply because it’s not always easy to manage the other students while working with small groups, which means the possibilities for interruption can be… infinite. But what can […]
How to Redirect Students in the Preschool Classroom
Many early childhood teachers feel like a broken record. They’re always saying “no” and “no hitting” and “use your words,” etc… If you’ve been teaching preschool for a while, then you know that every day can be like a battlefield (full of cute children, yes, but a battlefield nonetheless). Our […]
How to Say “No” to Preschoolers Without Meltdowns
Friends, I have a question for you: Do you ever dread saying no to your students because you’re worried they might have a full on meltdown? I get you, I’ve been there too. Trying to say no to a child without having them throw a temper tantrum is a […]
What to Do When Your Students Wander Around the Classroom and Dump Toys
If you’ve ever wondered why your students wander around the classroom and just… dump their toys on the floor, then you’re not alone! Let’s face it, we’ve all had children in our classrooms wandering aimlessly from center to center pulling tubs of toys off the shelves without ever playing […]
What to Do When All Your Preschoolers Want to Go to the Same Center
If you’ve ever taught young children (and my bet is you have, since you’re listening to this podcast) then you’ve probably had your fair share of daily fires to put out. I feel you, I’ve been there too. It’s no secret that the daily life of an early childhood […]
Preschool Literacy Skills: What to Teach First?
Teaching young children literacy skills can be tricky. They’re such an important skill that it can become downright intimidating to teach them to your students. Which comes first? Letter names? Or letter sounds? The answers to those questions are tricky. Figuring out where to start can give even the […]
The 10 Best Winter Activities for Your Preschool Classroom
Does this sound familiar to you? While everyone else is out singing carols and decking the halls, you are barely keeping your head above water, because you’re trying to do all that plus prep all of your lessons and activities for the first week back after winter break. Just thinking […]
