How Preschool Teachers Do It

How Preschool Teachers Do It


Latest Episodes

308: Visually Connect Ideas with Hexagons with Cindy and Alison
December 09, 2024

Children benefit from visuals of all types, and making connections between ideas is no different. Using paper in the shape of hexagons, we can make a visual representation of how their ideas connect.

307: Talking About Nursery Rhymes with Cindy and Alison
December 02, 2024

Nursery rhymes are fun for children to learn and have life lessons that we can introduce to children. Cindy and Alison have a great time reciting nursery rhymes and discovering the messages they teach

306: Guiding Behavior While Respecting Cultures with Cindy and Alison
November 25, 2024

When we talk with children about their behavior, it is important to remember that different families and cultures may have their own values, priorities, and ways they teach respect. Join Cindy and Ali

305: Children Plan for Play with Cindy and Alison
November 18, 2024

If we use morning large group time to allow children to plan their time during free play, will they build more skills and allow us to better understand their creative thinking? Cindy and Alison discus

304: Provocations vs Instructions in Early Education with Cindy and Alison
November 11, 2024

Provocations challenge children to explore their interests in a deeper, meaningful, and self-directed way. Join Cindy and Alison to learn the difference between offering provocations and giving instru

303: What is Cooking with Kids with Cindy and Alison
November 04, 2024

You don't need a kitchen to cook with young children. Cooking activities should be done with early learners all the time! They build many skills, and it has great value; yet, people are hesitant to fa

302: Sibling Rivalry and Individuality with Cindy and Alison
October 28, 2024

Sibling rivalry is common and part of typical development for many children. Join Cindy and Alison to learn one of the main reasons for sibling rivalry (and it isn't always attention!).

301: Separate Training is Not Always Equal with Cindy and Alison
October 21, 2024

There are reasons why early childhood staff members may be attending training with different facilitators or on different days. The same is true for families who watch information about raising childr

300: 300 Episodes- A Surprise to Us All with Cindy and Alison
October 14, 2024

Cindy and Alison discuss the inspiration behind the episodes in the podcast and how that can remind us all of the amazing early childhood education and parenting environment. Join them for a fun look

299: Bring the Joy Back to Reading with Cindy and Alison
October 07, 2024

There is evidence that children are not reading and not enjoying reading as much as in the past. You may think this is due to technology, not it is not! Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how to br