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Big Ideas for Little Kids: Mindfulness in Preschool
09
Apr
Apr
How to Teach Mindfulness to Preschoolers
Back to School, Blogs, Building Culture, Classroom, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips
Don’t Miss a Thing: 107 Preschool Procedures and Strategies to Master Every Transition and Routine for the Perfect First Week of School
27
Aug
Aug
Are you ready for the first day of school? I bet. You probably can’t wait to teach and inspire your new group of students. With all that excitement, it’s easy to jump right in. You want school to be fun. You want kids to feel that enthusiasm right away. But before the learning can start, […]
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21 Ways to Create the Perfect “Safe Space” for Crying Preschoolers
22
Aug
Aug
Family photos? Check. Open and trusting body language? Check. No more crying kids? Umm, not quite there yet. Maybe at this point you feel like you are ready to cry. It’s alright. This is one area where we don’t want to rush anything. Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? If we don’t feel safe and secure, […]
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I Guess The Beatles We’re Right…A Hug is All You Need (To Cure the First Day of School Blues)
21
Aug
Aug
“WAAAAAHHHHhh” Uh oh. You decorated your classroom with family photos. You even got the audio recordings of family members dishing out comfort. But kids are still crying! They still want their moms and dads. What should you do? Just like any lesson, there is no formula for getting kids to learn. But there are strategies. […]
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Wipe Those Tears Away! How to Keep Kids Feeling Safe on the First Day of Preschool
20
Aug
Aug
It’s the first day of Pre-K. Kids are crying. Parents won’t leave. Everyone is feeling the first-day jitters, including yourself! What do you do? Don’t panic. I’ve got you covered. The first day, and really, the first week, of school will be an adventure every year. You’re getting a feel for the kids. They’re getting […]