How Preschool Teachers Do It

Do you notice something different about our names in the title of this episode of the "How Preschool Teachers Do It" podcast? Join Cynthia and Alison as they discuss the importance of using other people's names correctly and what we should do in early childhood education settings. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.fac...

Have you rhymed with children and played the Name Game song together without knowing exactly why this is so important? In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the importance of alliteration and rhyming in developing children's vocabularies. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook...

It's a Winter Break Rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast! Time travel back with us to episode 128 and find out what we discussed about spaces with mixed ages of children. You won't want to miss this rewind (and how different we look on YouTube!) Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschool...

It's a Winter Break Rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast episode about the ABCs of Challenging Behavior. We are taking you all the way back to episode 96! Come listen, learn, and enjoy this blast from the podcast past! Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more abo...

Did you know that the packages food and other products come in can build children's fine motor skills and independent abilities? What happens when the packaging of items changes? Join Cindy and Alison to discuss how we can maintain basic skills in this era of quick convenience. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebo...

Cindy and Alison discuss several children's books that did not exist when they were young but are valuable resources for teaching social-emotional skills and emotional regulation. Time to update your book collection? Check this episode first! Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Lear...

Join Cindy and Alison as they highlight the impacts of chronic absenteeism on children's development and learning, as well as strategies to combat this national epidemic. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family...

When children fight, everyone is struggling. We have been told for years to "attend to the victim," which is one piece of what is needed. The aggressor needs you, too! Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how we can care for the aggressor and help them, too. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpr...

Has anyone ever said to you, "That's a feeling, not a fact." Exactly how dismissive does that feel? Of course it does, because your feelings and the emotions of children are a fact! Join Cindy and Alison as they talk more about feelings as facts and how to interact with children who may have more than one feeling for each situation. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com...

No two children are alike, and no two children experience their early childhood program in the same way. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss what this means for the assumptions we make and how we need to teach each of the children in our care. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit L...

For years, we have done activities with infants and toddlers that were pushed down from what older children are ready to do. It is time we advocate for infants, toddlers, and the staff who work with them by insisting that our activities and interactions are developmentally appropriate for this age group. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what we've done and what is actually how we shoul...

Research has revealed that there is a decline in parents reading to their children. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss why this might be happening and the impact of bringing reading with children back. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more about Cynthia's work, including...

Knowing about something or someone is not the same as accepting them. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss the distinction between having knowledge about a topic and demonstrating acceptance of it. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more about Cynthia's work, including profe...

Are you a responder or a non-responder? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the concept of responders and non-responders and how that impacts early childhood education. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development,...

In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the difference between guilt and shame, inspired by a quote from a TV show. Join us to consider how these emotions affect children in different ways and how we can ensure they know they are enough. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.co...

Sometimes, we need to wait for a child's tantrum to end or for children to be ready to discuss their big feelings with us. The most important thing we can do is something that wasn't done in past generations. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about handling what challenges us with love. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www....

Children love to pretend to be princesses (and princes). When they do, we are provided with teachable moments about the personalities and, perhaps, flaws in the characters. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about discussions you might want to have with children who are pretending to be royalty. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  http...

Children and adults use more than just the words on your emotions chart to describe how they are feeling. In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the other words that people use and the validity of them all. Listen and then send your emotions words to us through our website - HowPreschoolTeachersDoIt.com! Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachers...

Why is it that the type of ongoing trauma that children may experience is not its own diagnosis in the DSM-5? Join Cindy and Alison for their discussion about why and tips for ensuring we have trauma-informed early childhood environments. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn mo...

Have you thought about who should let go first when you interact with children? Who lets go of the hug or conversation? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about these questions and others related to how our connections with children should end. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoi...

In today's technological world, it is important to consider how using devices and apps impacts children's behavior and understanding of how the real world works. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how children's behavior is shaped by their technological experiences. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook...

Sometimes, adults assume children are being stubborn, picky, and uncooperative when they actually may be responding to sensory input issues. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about when children's actions are caused by what we do not suspect. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit...

At last, Cindy and Alison are ready to share the magic formula! Are you looking for a magic formula for addressing challenging behavior or for other classroom management or parenting challenges? This episode is for you! Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoit Learn more about Cynthia's...

We are human, so there are bound to be activities we enjoy doing with children more than others. We need to be careful not to send silent messages that discourage children based on our preferences. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how we can teach children that different people can like different things. Check out our website:   https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/ Be sure to like our Fa...

Not every one of your accomplishments shows up on reports of children reaching milestones. Every day, there are quieter actions and interactions that show you are succeeding in this quest to nurture and educate early learners. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the importance of tracking the wins that are less visible but just as significant. Check out our website:   https://www.howpresc...