How Preschool Teachers Do It
Episodes
84: Mental Health & Reopening Schools-Not Such an Easy Fix
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alison and Cindy as they consider the fact that reopening schools won't be a magic elixir for the mental health of children or teachers. Listen ...
83: Coming Soon-TREES (Temporary Rules for Emergency Education)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We haven't reached the end to see what life will be and we can't go back. Buildings may open but COVID19 is still here. Join Cindy and Alison as the...
82: An Unusual 4th of July
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What can you do to make this unusual 4th of July a way to move to the new normal?Check out our website: https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be ...
81: Supporting the Kids' Positive Reentry
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
School, camp, and other activities will not look the same. Cindy and Alison discuss how we can support kids, acknowledge their feelings but not dump ...
80: Things We Will Never Do Again-Lessons Learned
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison continue Lessons Learned with an episode about what we will never do again. Thought it would be funny....and then it took a turn. T...
79: Things We Will Always Do Now-Lessons Learned
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During hard times, we can learn the most. Cindy and Alison talk about what they will always do as early childhood professionals. What will you pledg...
78: Questions from the Reopening Vault: Staff Sick Days
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison have questions. The first question from the vault: How will additional needs for school staff sick days be handled?Check out our we...
77: Put Down the Flashcards!
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about "catching them up?"Memorization is the lowest rung on the ladder of learning. Cindy and Alison talk about how to teach your children in...
76: The Kids Who Are Thriving - Planning for Them Too
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some children are learning and thriving at home. Should we ignore that and just make them go back to our educational systems? Should we consider a d...
75: Young Kids and Race - Let's Raise Them Better
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do children see when they look at others? Cindy and Alison share the facts and what we need to do to raise children to build a better world. Th...
74: Education Budgets: Real Talk
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Put aside the social distancing, masks and other new requirements - how will they make education budgets work in a COVID and post-COVID world? Money ...
73: Do We Need an Entirely New System for Kids?
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, we outgrew one-room schoolhouses. Have we outgrown the current system, too? Cindy and Alison talk about an entirely new approach to...
72: Will the Kids Catch Up
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there an expectation that 6 months of school closures will be erased like they never happened? Will the kids actually catch up? Cindy and Alison ...
71: Teaching Kids About Acceptance During COVID19
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is this time an opportunity to teach children about accepting what they cannot control and making good decisions? Alison and Cindy discuss the import...
70: Is Anyone Discussing the Teachers' Safety?
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you see anyone discussing safety for teachers, admins, or support staff in all the social media posts? Cindy and Alison discuss the questions that...
69: COVID-19 and the Tough Decisions
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will COVID-19 teach us a lesson about listening to our inner voice and not the opinions of others? Alison and Cindy talk about some of the tough deci...
68: Who Should Be Advising About Education?
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many decisions about education looming and who makes those decisions will impact children for years. Cindy and Alison discuss who should be...
67: How Might Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Impact Decisions?
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison talk about the illness in children, its connection to COVID-19, and how decisions about schools might be impacted.Check out our websi...
66: Should Family Child Care Take Center Stage?
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having preschoolers adhere to social distancing, making class sizes smaller and other directives seem so impossible to achieve. Perhaps, we need to r...
65: How Do We End This Crazy Covid-19 School Year?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should we provide closure to the school year and what does that even mean? How do we conclude the school year in a time of distance learning? Cindy ...
64: Is Your Child's Behavior Changing As COVID-19 Shelter in Place Continues?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your child becoming more highly emotional or shutting down? Is your child less able to cope with the COVID-19 distance learning and quarantine? Ci...
63: Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming - Ideas to Make Teachers Smile During COVID-19
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Was there ever a time when educators could use appreciation more than during the coronavirus emergency distance teaching days? Teacher Appreciation W...
62: Our Fantasy Post Covid-19 School
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison envision what school could be like after the hard reset caused by COVID-19. Check out the episode and let us know what you would lik...
61: Learning Is Not Closed, Just the Building Is
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Children may not be going to school during the COVID-19 crisis but they are still learning. Cindy and Alison discuss the different ways and what chil...
60: A New Normal - Can We Keep the Good?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison talk about the good that may come from this difficult time and how we can help children grasp the positive now and in the future. Wa...
59: Heroes Wear Masks - Explaining COVID19 Masks to Children
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that masks are being worn by more people and mandated in more places because of COVID-19, we need to help young children understand. Cindy and Al...
58: Kids Need to Move and Shout
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With families working at home or overwhelmed by sudden changes, children may be spending more time being told to sit down and be quiet. Cindy and Ali...
57: Kids Tired of Online Preschool or Can't Afford It?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Online preschool isn't such a novelty for kids anymore. Some families may not be able to afford it now. Watch Cindy & Alison discuss the importance ...
56: Your Emergency COVID-19 One Room Schoolhouse - Advocate for Your Situation
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Families suddenly find themselves thrust into being a 1-room schoolhouse. As you prioritize and make decisions, families, and teachers need to advoca...
55: Shelter in Place - Helping Children Understand
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we help young children to understand the sudden changes in their lives? Listen to Alison and Cindy discuss the importance of opening the door...
54: Preschool Distance Learning-When Families Don't or Can't
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should our expectations be for families as they have suddenly become teachers in their own one-room schoolhouses, remote workers, financial navig...
53: Children Are Playing Coronavirus - How to Respond
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Children are using games, dramatic play, and other creative arts to process the sudden changes caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Cindy and Alison dis...
52: Podcast AND YouTube -Not Business as Usual at the Podcast
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The popular podcast for early childhood professionals and families is now on YouTube! In this episode, Cindy and Alison grapple with what's happening...
51: Crisscross Applesauce and Other Preschool Absurdities
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we say the craziest things to children because it's always been done that way. Cindy and Alison discuss feet falling asleep and children h...
50: SPECIAL EPISODE: Coronavirus Closings - Staying Connected with Students
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As schools plan for potential closings due to the Coronavirus, we need to consider how to stay connected with early learners. Worksheets are not deve...
49: Quiet Aggression Needs Attention, Too
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not all aggression is physical aggression. Are children being hurt and we don't notice? Listen to learn about different types of aggression that are...
48: Praise the Process
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the podcast examines meaningful acknowledgment rather than vague praise. What do children learn when feedback is meaningful? List...
47: Oh no! The kids are swearing again!
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you react when children use inappropriate language? How can we discourage swearing without drawing too much attention to it? Listen to this e...
46: Do Name Brands Belong in Preschool Classrooms?
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A debate about name brands in the classroom has started thanks to the emphasis on using logos to teach children about letters and words. Listen to Ci...
45: Men in Early Childhood
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why is there such a stigma about men working in early childhood settings? Cindy and Alison discuss the stigma, the messages children get and what they...
44: Stereotype Busting Has to Happen at Home and at School
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schools and families can't depend on each other to bust stereotypes. Learn how we all have to participate in raising an accepting generation.Check ou...
43: TIme Out By Any Other Name is Still Time Out
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your thinking chair, peace place or cozy corner actually being used to isolate and punish children? Listen to learn if you are doing time out but ...
42: Help Us Know Your Child
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The more we know about your children, the better we can teach them. Listen to find out what teachers need to know to develop a trusting, responsive r...
41: Plants, Pets and Preschoolers
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plants or pets are social-emotional skill builders. Listen to find out how Cindy's new pets and Alison's dog inspired an episode with important infor...
40: Is "No Thank You" Positive Discipline?
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everywhere we look, people are saying, "No thank you" to children who behave inappropriately. Is tacking the words "Thank you" onto the word "No" rea...
39: That Fake Crying Isn't So Fake After All
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do children do that "fake crying" and how can we respond in a way that supports rather than demeans children? Learn about that emoting and how to...
38: Behavioral Rewards As They Should Be Done
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Children should be acknowledged for their good behavior but how can we do that without teaching to expect prizes? How can we do it without shaming ch...
37: Preschool Curriculum: What You Need to Know
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
High quality preschools in today's world use research based curricular methods that have been shown to teach using developmentally appropriate methods...
36: Teaching Vocabulary to Young Children
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't limit your use of words because you are speaking with young children. There is no word too hard for them to learn! Learn how to lift your chil...
35: Biting Basics
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Young children may bite for a variety of reasons. Adults struggle with how to teach children not to bite. Listen to this episode for a discussion abou...
34: Culture and a Child's Need to Belong
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Belonging is an essential component of developing a healthy sense of self. Preschoolers all must feel they belong. Listen for a discussion about cul...
33: To Perform or Not to Perform: The Holiday Shows
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how much time is taken away from education and socialization to organize elaborate preschool holidays shows? A lot. Listen as you recons...
32: Breathe! and Other Techniques to Teach Upset Children
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Children are not born knowing how to calm themselves. When children are upset, they need to know how to calm their bodies. Listen to learn technique...
31: Educational Errands - You Run Them All The Time
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Errands seem so mundane but they are actually quiet educational. Discover what your children can learn if you take them with you (at least sometimes)...
30: Preparing for Back to School
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What should you say and do with your preschooler to prepare for going back to school? Listen to learn how to make this more exciting and less anxiety...
29: Schools and Families - We Are On The Same Side.
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is important that schools and families always seek to partner. The children depend on it. Listen for tips and important information about the impa...
28: No Letter of the Week? Now what?
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching letters in isolation is becoming a thing of the past. Listen to learn how children learn letters and words in more meaningful ways.Check out...
LIVE - Special Podcast Anniversary Episode
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Answering Listeners QuestionsCheck out our website: https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page: https://www.facebo...
Live Episode Details - Where and When to Listen
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen for the details about the timing of the July 1 live episode and where you can listen to us live.Check out our website: https://www.howpresch...
27: Social Media and Young Children's Privacy
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know people who are "sharenting" (oversharing about their children on social media)? Children need privacy for healthy development. When is s...
26: When Children Feel Hurt
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Help young children to accept their feelings and consider their reactions when someone has hurt them. Learn what to say that empowers children instea...
25: Pt 2 What To Do In Circle Time Instead
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've listened to what to take out of circle time during our last episode, find out what you should be doing instead.Check out our website: ...
24: Pt 1 The Mess That Is Circle Time
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to update your circle time activities? We know more now than we did in the past about how this time can be better spent. When you know...
23: Mixed Messages About Strangers
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We send very mixed messages to children about strangers. We tell them to stay away from strangers but then they see us talk to strangers all the time...
22: What's Your Bias? We all have them.
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have biases that we are not aware of and they can impact our interactions with children. Listen to this episode to learn about discovering you...
21: The Impact of Your Child's Coach, Dance Teacher, Scout Leader .....
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone who interacts with your child has an impact on their self-worth. What should you ask, look for and advocate for when enrolling your children...
20: Recharge, Families and Teachers! Making Me Time Happen
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking time to recharge is important when you work with or are raising young children. Recharge, laugh and get some ideas from Cindy and Alison for t...
19: Talking About Hard Topics with Children
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hard topics - death, serious illness, separation, divorce and more - challenge us when we have to talk to young children. Listen for information abou...
18: Myth-busting Part 2 - Kindergarten Readiness
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do children actually need to know to be kindergarten ready? Listen to this myth-busting episodeCheck out our website: https://www.howpreschool...
17: Myth-busting Part 1 - What Is and Isn't Deep Learning? You May Be Surprised!
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to be a learner is a foundational lesson for preschoolers. There are so many myths about what is actual evidence of learning. Listen to fin...
16: Potty Talk! Toilet Training Basics
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about potty training? Frustrated with the process? Find out how preschool teachers do it!Check out our website: https://www.howpreschoolte...
15: Fear Not! You Can Navigate Kids Fears
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when children are afraid? Does their fear make you uncomfortable and not the best guide of their emotions? Listen for tips about handl...
14: Is Your Expert Really An Expert?
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know the person giving you advice about children is actually an expert? Listen and find out how you can be more sure.Check out our website...
13: Teaching Independence Skills to Early Learners
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can you send the message to your children that you believe in them and they are capable? Listen to Alison and Cindy to find out.Check out our webs...
12: Gender Roles and Pretend Play in Early Childhood
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy and Alison tackle a sensitive topic on today's podcast. Sensitive but necessary ....Check out our website: https://www.howpreschoolteachersdo...
11: Part 2 Project vs Art vs Craft - Are they wasting your child's time?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do your children learn more when doing a project, art or a craft? They are not the same and they are not all a good use of education time. Cindy & A...
10: Part 1 Project vs Art vs Craft - Are they wasting your child's time?
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do your children learn more when doing a project, art or a craft? They are not the same and they are not all a good use of education time. Cindy & A...
9: When Children Say "No!"
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"No!" It is so often a young child's favorite word. Why and what should you do? Cindy and Alison talk about "No!" in this episode.Check out our web...
8: Can Children Express Meaningful Apologies?
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"Say You're Sorry!" That doesn't teach young children anything meaningful. Listen as Alison and Cindy talk about teaching children when they've hurt...
7: Should Children Be Forced to Hug and Kiss Relatives?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You know your child is uncomfortable so what should you do? Here's a podcast to share with those relatives who insist on hugging and kissing children...
6: To Time Out or Not to Time Out? That is the Question.
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is time out a thing of the past? If it is, what now? Listen to Alison and Cindy to find out.Check out our website: https://www.howpreschoolteacher...
5: Childrens Emotions - How to Validate Their Feelings
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Validating feelings and teaching emotional intelligence is new in this generation of parents. We weren't raised this way, but we can do it right. Lis...
4: Part 2 - Setting Boundaries for Young Children
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble setting boundaries and having children understand rules? Cindy & Alison tackle this topic in 2 episodes of the podcast.Check out ...
3: Part 1 Setting Boundaries for Young Children
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble setting boundaries and having children understand rules? Cindy & Alison tackle this topic in 2 episodes of the podcast.Check out ...
2: Separation Anxiety
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Separation Anxiety is tough on children and families. Listen for information about how to teach children to separate and trust.Check out our website:...
1: Modeling Literacy Skills for Young Children
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want young children to embrace reading and writing? Listen to expert tips about how to model literacy skills for the early learners in your li...