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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 complain about a loud […]

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Preschool Literacy Skills: What to Teach First?

[…] 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 most seasoned preschool educators a headache. But, lucky for you, this is exactly what I’ll […]

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Managing a Temper Tantrum in the Preschool Classroom

Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn’t get their own way? If your answer is “yes” (and I’m sure it is), then this episode is for you! Why is that? Simply because in it, I’ll be discussing why kids may throw […]

How to Create a Successful Dramatic Play Learning Center in Preschool

[…] 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, come on, what child doesn’t like to act out everyday […]

The Best Ways to Teach Scissor Skills to Preschoolers (Part 2)

[…] is something that’s super easy to do. However, like everything else, it’s a skill, and your students will need to work on it. How? I answer this question in today’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood! Teaching Your Students Scissor Skills What if I told you that there is much more to scissor skills than […]

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How to Get Your Preschool Students Excited About Your Less Popular Classroom Centers

[…] do when your preschool students only gravitate towards “fun” centers like art and drama? And completely ignore the ones for math and literacy? This is the exact question one of our Trailblazer members, Jennifer, asked last week. Jennifer has incorporated an alphabet center in her preschool classroom this year. Naturally, she’s worked hard on […]

Teaching the Alphabet to Preschoolers

Teaching the alphabet is so much harder than it sounds. Using hands-on, fun and engaging methods to teach the alphabet to young children is the way to go.

Teaching Strategies for Preschool & Pre-k English Language Learners

[…] of my students playing Word Whacker during center time. Pass the Microphone Game This game is super simple and a great oral language developer. I select a question to ask that is related to what we are learning about, for example I might ask “Do you like cookies?” after we read the story “If […]

What to Do When All Your Preschoolers Want to Go to the Same Center

[…] not possible, you may have to limit the number of students in a center. How do you do that? Tune in now to find out! My Listener’s Question In this week’s episode, I’ll be answering a question one of my listeners asked me. Here is how it goes: “Hi, I have a class of […]

My First 10 Days of School Tips and Lesson Plans for Your Preschool Classroom + FREE Lesson Plan

My First Ten Days of School Tips and Lesson Plans for Your Preschool Classroom

Every single year, I get so many questions about the first days of school. And so, I thought, why not have an episode about it? After all, that first day of school is a pretty big deal, not just for the students, but also for professional educators like you. That is why I’ve created […]