It’s no secret that early childhood teachers everywhere have seen changes in their students’ behavior since the pandemic began. And because of that, teaching young children is now more challenging than it ever was.  Kids are bouncing off the walls and full of energy… sometimes, a little bit too much […]

As I’ve discussed in the last episode of Elevating Early Childhood, learning how to write your name as a preschooler takes a lot of work and dedication from both the teachers and the students. Continuing on with the theme, today, I’ll be discussing whether you should be teaching your pre-k […]

Writing your name as a preschooler is no easy feat. It takes work, dedication, and the right writing activities from you, their teacher. This is why, today, I’ll be sharing some super fun (and super easy) name writing activities you can do with your preschool students. But before we start, […]

Teaching math skills to preschoolers is not always straightforward. Not every child will find it easy to jump into the world of numbers, and some might even find math pretty intimidating. So, how can we, as early childhood teachers, help facilitate this for them? And where do we even start?  […]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood! Today’s episode is one many of you have been asking for. It’s part 3 of my circle time series! But before we start, let me ask you a question: Are you searching for ways to make […]

There are two types of teachers: Those who absolutely love technology and those who don’t feel comfortable using it.  But the one thing both types have in common is that they never have enough time in their work day to get everything done. I’m sure you’re in the same situation […]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood! Today’s episode is suuuuuuper exciting. “Why,” you ask? Simply because I’m interviewing the brilliant Dr. Danny Brassell! If you haven’t heard of him (although I’m sure many of you have), Dr. Brassell is an internationally-acclaimed speaker, […]

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 […]