Preschool All Stars

If you’re concerned any of your preschoolers have developmental delays, and you’re not sure what to say to the pediatrician or the parents, join us today as we walk you through the process from noticing a developmental delay to getting a diagnosis and finally to starting therapy. At the early age of sixteen, Jaime already knew that being an Occupational Therapist was her calling. She is passionate...

If you want to start a preschool but you don’t have the right degree, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Miranda Rodriguez was a volleyball coach who needed to find a new job after her family moved to a different state. She was already homeschooling and teaching her own children Spanish and English, so she thought she could add a few students and make some money. After joining Preschool...

Getting an autism diagnosis is heart-breaking, but it’s not the end. In many respects, it’s just the beginning. And a diagnosis can often mark a pivotal moment in any mother’s life: before the diagnosis… and after the diagnosis. Join us today as two mothers of autistic children share their struggles, their trials, and their hope. Key takeaways How it all started for Chantal (00:00) Daily life with...

If you want to survive and thrive on your own, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Kiersten Worrell shares her story of hope, how she left an abusive marriage and needed to find a way to provide for her children. At the last moment, she took a leap of faith and went “all in” to start her own preschool. Now she can stay home with her children, set her own hours, and has a consistent income...

If you’re concerned if your preschoolers are on track with their development, and you want to know what developmental delay warning signs you should look out for, then join us today as we discuss developmental milestones for children ages 3-5. Heather Greutman is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who writes at Growing Hands-On Kids. She loves to encourage independence, one activity at a t...

If you want to enroll preschoolers on Outschool, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Krystal Goode was a preschool teacher who wanted to set her own hours and her own tuition rates. She started her own online preschool after Covid hit and decided to outsource all her marketing to make it easier. Listen in to discover how you can enroll preschoolers on Outschool, too! Krystal Goode has bee...

It’s the age-old debate, and people get very heated on both sides of the fence about whether process or product should be banished from the classroom. Join us today as we share a different viewpoint: both are vital in today’s preschool classrooms. My guest is Maggy Woodley - she is the mother of two amazing children and she runs the Red Ted Art website. Maggy shares her favorite easy crafts for ki...

If you want to build a big micro school, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Heather Hauser was a preschool teacher who got a building at the beginning of the Covid pandemic and worried how she was going to fill her classes. Once she saw the need for classes from Pre-K through 5th grade, she created a micro school to help all the students who didn’t want to return to in-person learning in...

Helping preschoolers with their emotional development is by far one of the most important things we can do for them. Learn an easy strategy to help your preschoolers manage their emotions using an adorable stuffed animal dog named Sammy. Today my guest is the wonderful Jeana Kinne. She has a master's degree in early childhood education and she's the founder of JD Educational and the creator of the...

Think back to what you accomplished last month. Was it memorable? Was it life-changing? Or are you looking for MORE out of life? In this episode, you’re going to hear from our Preschool All Stars, and how their lives changed in just 30 days because they made the choice to join Preschool All Stars.  Today I have the pleasure of sharing testimonials from our Preschool All Stars. These are women who...

If you’re tired of spending your nights planning new lessons and your paycheck on materials your preschoolers don’t even play with, then join us today to go back to the basics and know with full peace of mind that your students are getting exactly what they need. My guest today is the amazing Amy Nielson, creator of Planning Playtime. Her mission is to make sure that NO child has to cry over learn...

We’ve talked about the Founding Family script, and how women everywhere are signing up their first or next 7 students in just 7 days… but you might be thinking, “Will it work for ME!?” Let me ask you this: “Why WOULDN’T it work for you?” Join us on this episode as I debunk the myth that you are a special unicorn and the founding family script won’t work for you. The Founding Family script works fo...

In addition to starting a preschool, as an educator you can bring in even more money to your family budget by adding in additional revenue streams. Join us today as we share our favorite teacher side hustles with you! My guest today is Erica Terry, the founder of the Educators Empowering Educators community, as well as the host of the Classroom to CEO podcast. Erica is a pro at figuring out side h...

If I told you that in 7 days, you could have 7 preschoolers signed up… would you believe me? In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you a brand new FREE challenge we’re doing that starts on APRIL 12 called “7 Students in 7 Days!” That’s right - I’ll teach you how to sign up your first (or next) 7 preschoolers in just 7 days… WITHOUT setting up a website, spending a dime on advertising, or tal...

If you’re struggling to get your preschoolers engaged during storytime, and if you want to deepen their learning on any topic… join us as we teach you how to create a story basket so you can truly bring stories to life. My guest is Michelle Anderson, a creator of This Is Why I Teach EC and the Storybasketeers Membership community. Michelle has over 25 years of experience in the early childhood edu...

If you want to quit your ESL job, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Melinda Williams was a middle school teacher on the verge of burnout who was running out of options. She had come home to be with her son but needed an extra income, so she taught ESL in the middle of the night. Exhausted, she decided to start a preschool instead and enrolled 16 students in just one month so she could l...

We’re all trying to get our preschoolers “ready for kindergarten,” but what does that actually mean? What skills are needed to truly find success in a kindergarten classroom? Join us today as we go behind the scenes and find out from a kindergarten teacher what skills preschoolers need to master to be ready for kindergarten. Greg Smedley-Warren has been a teacher for 11 years, 9 of those in kinder...

If you want to live a fulfilling life, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Beverly Pope had worked for the government her entire life until one day she realized she wasn’t happy with where her life was headed. She wanted to be home with her children! She actually listened to the entire Start Your Preschool book one day in her car instead of going to work! Listen in to discover how you can...

Books can be pricey, and as educators and parents, we want to stretch our budgets and get the best bang for our buck. Tune in to today’s episode where you learn all about the best, highest quality books for your preschool classroom and your home. My guest is Christine Sarvey, an experienced educator and an Usborne Books consultant. She’s been bringing joy into homes across the world, promoting lov...

If you want to run a K-12 program online, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Beth Koenig had a nonprofit for people with sensory impairments and autism, but she wanted to expand it to include teaching sign language to preschoolers. She was unsure how to expand her program until she started our online preschool challenge. Now she has a full online program that serves preschool through hig...

You can charge premium tuition by adding value to your preschool, and what better way to offer “more than just preschool” but by offering a Spanish curriculum into your classes! If you’re thinking, “But wait, Joy, I don’t speak Spanish!” Then you’re in luck because today we’ll teach you how to add Spanish into your preschool even if you’ve never taught it or spoken it in your life! My guest today...

If you want to find your purpose when you’ve lost your way, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: preschool teacher Rebekah Golson felt lost after losing her mother. She knew there was more to life than she was living, but she didn’t know how to overcome the grief she was feeling. After driving 13 hours to attend one of our preschool summits, she finally found her purpose and began to heal...

Children should never feel out of place, and it’s our responsibility to create an environment where they can see people that look just like them. Join me today as we celebrate diversity and find amazing stories to include in our classrooms so our children and students will feel powerful in their place in the world. My guest is Dr. Casandra Henriquez, a TEDx speaker who's helped thousands of women...

If you want to get paid what you’re worth, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Safaa Elamin had a Master’s degree and a wealth of experience in early childhood education, yet she didn’t get paid nearly enough. She found her niche though when she started teaching online preschool classes in Arabic and on the Quran. Truly, the sky is the limit when you share your talents! After coming to Am...

If you want to make fun craft projects without breaking your pocketbook, tune in to today’s episode to learn how to do affordable (most of them are free!) craft projects with items you already have lying around your home! I have my good friend Kimberly McLeod on the show today. She is the author of a gorgeous, must-have book called Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials. She is also the cre...