Preschool Preach

In this podcast episode, you will learn about the different types of books that could be great additions to your new or reinvented library. Don't forget to support your local library to develop your child's library. Connecting with your local neighborhood or community to inspire a book swap can create another avenue for building your kids' library. Share this with a podcast lover and f...

Working in the childcare industry, I faced a few challenges with employers engaging in wage theft. Businesses and organizations that withheld wages from an employee is considered wage theft. In this mini-episode, you will learn how to advocate for yourself and potentially won back your unpaid wages. Don't forget to share this episode with a colleague or friend. #childcare #childdevelopment #ed...

Burnout is one of the leading factors in people leaving the early childhood education industry in record numbers. Establishing safe spaces for child care professionals is vital in sustaining our industry. In this episode, you will learn the positive impact of creating retreat spaces for early care professionals for your child development center. #childcare #daycare #educators #teachers #administra...

Greetings Child Care Professionals, Studies has shown that people are who decide to change their mindset will change their life. Listen to this podcast episode and repeat the affirmations to equip you for your day. #childcare #daycare #educators #teachers #eceproviders #forestpreschools #infantteachers #prekteachers #preschools

Considering our current childcare climate, we need our staff to feel appreciated more than ever. In this episode, I've highlighted a few ideas for you to get started to create a holiday extravaganza in your center. #childcare #daycare #educators #ecedirectors 

Listen to this real and raw convo about what has happened in the child care field and why people have decided to transition into other occupations. After listening to this you might feel a sense of relief because the truth have been told or you might be offended but I would obliged you to listen to the podcast in it's entirety to understand what has happened. I have also challenged Congress and ot...

Teaching Pre-K children for almost nine years, I've learned more than a few lessons along the way. You'll hear a few classroom management strategies that will keep you from pulling all strands of your hair out. Overall, I'd experienced a rewarding career but I've had my challenges as well. As an educator or ECE professional, you need to have professional protection when it comes to your career. NA...

When I think about nature, I reflect on the natural surroundings of solitude, discovery, and awareness. Therapy can be the great horizon of discovering another evolution of oneself and it doesn't have to happen within four walls. Let's dive in and hear insight about how you can explore nature with your child/ren whether it's on a playground, backyard, or forest setting. Don't forget like, share an...

Have you ever thought about having a nanny in this current climate? More than ever, we have individuals deciding to leave the education field or simply want to transition into nannying into full or part-time nannying. Oftentimes, we need helpful tools that will secure a wonderful addition to our family. This episode can be helpful in having long-term success without reaching out to a recruiter jus...

The pandemic has forever changed the child care landscape and we need fresh tools to help us succeed. More than ever, we are facing a dilemma with staffing issues and keeping up with the school's overhead cost. Colleges and universities across the world are realizing that more people are not majoring in education and seeing a steady decline in enrollment. But all is not lost, there are some people...

Back in 2006, I became a teacher in the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program and spent nearly a decade educating older preschoolers. Little did I know how much my life would change for the better. I've learned that this play-based model can have lasting positive outcomes through adulthood. Not only did the research impact me tremendously, I saw firsthand how early learners can experience a transformative...

Working in childcare, I'll guarantee that you'll face some type of adversity whether it's with a parent, educator, and community stakeholder. When communicating with someone even in conflict, we can address the situation while leaving a person with dignity and integrity with our organizations. Sticking to the facts and not resulting in personal attacks is key in handling matters concerning work ha...

Growing as a young child, I truly loved school at one point, however, I started to feel uninspired with sitting at a desk for an entire class period and listening to a teacher simply talk. When I became a teacher, I didn't want children to feel like learning was about completing mundane tasks but open them up to a world of learning that can be fun and engaging. Not only that, children can be the d...

I've started my first week at a Reggio Emilia school with an emphasis on community and environmental education. As I discovered this new approach, I was like a sponge soaking up information and enlightened by this collaborative philosophy. I was able to participate in a school event that highlighted the projects that children have collaborated on through the school year. The staff was welcoming an...

Greetings, In 2010, I was sitting in my child development class when I learned about a curriculum called, "Reggio Emilia". I was very intrigued by this new philosophy I never heard of. I read snippets of the book, " 100 Hundred languages of children" and I was hooked. Approximately, 4.5 years had passed and I was finally ready to embark on another journey in a child care setting. In May 2021, I st...

Greetings, I have a few more episodes before ending the second season of the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the climate of child care centers in the midst of a pandemic. Like never before, we have experienced challenges working through this pandemic such as longer hours, sustaining our workforce, and coping with the new changes. I have a few solutions to assist in this pandemic and still prov...

We need children outdoors more than ever! As a former educator, I've had the privilege to create nature-based lessons in green spaces where children could not only explore but build experiences in collaborative efforts and discovery. In early care education, it's important we understand the benefits of early learners having these opportunities daily and teachers understanding their role and purpos...

Greetings, The divorce rate has slightly rocketed since the beginning of the pandemic. With that being said, I wanted to record a podcast that would shed some light on the issue and talk to parents about some tools that can assist them through this transition. If you need additional resources and you can book a virtual consultation session through my Facebook page. Don't forget to become a monthly...

Greetings Parents, Are you struggling to find consistent routines and suitable schedules to accommodate your family's needs? Well, look no further because I have a podcast that will help in managing your little one with tasks that might seem impossible. The first form of discipline is a schedule. Let me guide you into being your coach in finding the best possible outcome for your family. Click her...

Greetings, I'm thrilled to record this episode about outdoor education for early learning programs. In this segment, I will discuss the strategies that facilitators can implement for children with inclusive needs. More than ever, we have children enrolled in programs that have a differing ability but with appropriate modifications, they can have the same experiences just like typically developing...

In this powerful episode, you'll learn my experience as a child care teacher dealing with certain situations and how it feels to deal with these microaggressions. So, what do we do? I wanted everyone to share this for the leader who's afraid to speak out and doesn't know what to do. And for the teacher and other ECE professionals, being conflicted about this trauma that often happens but sometimes...

Greetings, As a child, I feared math the most out of all my subjects. When I couldn't connect the dots, I had built so much anxiety around facing math. Despite, scoring my highest scores on the standardized math tests. Educating older preschoolers' math concepts, I made it my mission to create fun and engaging opportunities for kids.  Once I begin to experience math in this play-based way and...

Oftentimes, we know that the wages and salaries for child care teachers can be very meager. When the teacher cleans up his/ her classroom for the day and finished preparing the lesson plans and waving goodbye to the children. Does it ever cross our minds if they have a home to go to after pouring into little learners? Is there something we can do to support these teachers living in homeless shelte...

Working and advocating for early learners takes more work and commitment than anyone will ever know. An integral part of our field is the teachers. As a director or owner, sometimes you might wonder why you have such a high-turnover and sensing that you are missing the mark with your teachers. Certainly, we know that perfection does not exist in our child care centers, but if listen with a heart o...

We are facing unprecedented times in child care like never before. We need real strategies that will propel us into sustaining in the most important field on the planet. In this podcast episode, you'll listen to key tools that will help you navigate through the areas of staffing, marketing, enrollment, onboarding, and much more. There's plenty of people that need real solutions to real problems th...