Wondering how to create a successful dramatic play center in your preschool classroom? Watch this episode below for all of my best tips! But, before we start, let me ask you a quick question… Do your students love pretend play? I’m pretty sure your answer is a resounding “yes!” because, […]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Elevating Early Childhood! Before we start, let me ask you a quick question: Do your preschool or pre-k students need help learning how to count and develop number sense? If your answer is “YES!” then you’ve come to the right place, […]

Do you have kids in your classroom who have strong reactions to things like loud noises or certain smells?  If your answer is “yes”, then you’re dealing with a child with a sensory processing disorder! At least once in your career, you will have to deal with a situation like […]

Before we start, let me ask you a question: What’s in your block center? If you’re looking for ways to spice up your block center or help your kids get the most out of the block center, then this episode is for you! Because, let me tell you, when your […]

Want to make your circle time better? Find out my circle time essentials in today’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood!

Friends, it’s a new year!!  And you know what that means… NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS! Every single December, we all collectively decide the coming year is going to be our best.  But let’s be honest, these last two years have been less than stellar, especially for teachers, thanks to a little […]

Friends, today, we’re talking… organization!  Ready? Let’s dive in! My Top 5 Storage and Organization Tips for Your Classroom In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing my top five storage and organization tips for your classroom. You see, I often get asked how I store and organize my classroom supplies.  I […]

I remember the very first time I saw a light table in a classroom, I was mesmerized by the soft glow and the reflecting colors.  There was just something about it that was super soothing and comforting to me. And who doesn’t like soothing and comforting? I mean, those words […]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood. Guess what? This week’s episode is another amazing interview, with the one and only Dan St. Romain! Dan is a brilliant author and consultant with 30 years of experience in the education field. He has served […]

Here is a question I get all the time from my listeners: “Help, my kids’ behavior is out of control! What can I do?” Now this is something every early childhood teacher has had to deal with in their career.  It’s no secret that young children are not all angels. […]

Hi everyone, I’m so excited to have you here back again! Today, I pick up right where I left last week in my riveting discussion with Melissa. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, let me refresh your memory a bit! Melissa and I discussed literacy, the importance of […]

How can you make small group time work for you? I answer this question in today’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood. When it comes to small group time, many preschool professionals find themselves scratching their heads. What is it? How does it work? And is it really that important? Well, […]