Teaching Tips
Here you will find my best teaching tips. Things they don’t teach in college, like how to have a successful open house, or how to conduct professional parent conferences. Take your time here, it’s a goldmine of info that will help you teach better, save time, and live more!
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Intro to Play-Based Learning: What is it, why is it important, how to do it
What is play-based learning for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms; early childhood education though play; play based learning philosophy.
How to Help Toddlers Wash Their Hands to Prevent Coronavirus
Routine and tips for helping preschoolers wash hands regularly to prevent coronavirus and other illness; for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, toddler classes.
Preschool Morning Meeting Ideas
Are you looking for preschool morning meeting ideas? What is a morning meeting? What does it look like in a preschool or pre-k classroom? How do you get started with a morning meeting? Here you’ll find the answers to all these questions and more!
Why Play Is Important in Preschool and Early Childhood
In a preschool classroom, playing is learning; the importance of play in the preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classroom; play-based learning.
Play-Based Curriculum Materials for Preschoolers
Discover materials and resources for your play-based curriculum; play resources for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms.
Teacher Planner for Preschool Free Printable
Free printable rainbow dot teacher planner for early childhood. Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten teachers can stay organized with this freebie!
Preschool Classroom Setup: Creating an Environment for Play-Based Learning
Components of classroom setup that are key to play-based learning; learning environment for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; setting up pre-k classroom.
How to Use Pocket Charts in the Classroom
How to use pocket charts in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Pocket chart ideas and activities for sign-in, daily schedule, centers + more!
Preschool Classroom Management
Are you looking for preschool classroom management tips or ideas to make your teacher life easier? You’re not alone! I get hundreds of questions about classroom management from preschool teachers around the world each year. One of the biggest challenges all preschool teachers face year in and year out is […]
Preschool Transition Activities
Preschool transition tips and tricks to help you stay on track and make transitions less stressful for you and your students!
Teaching Teamwork and Collaborative Play in Preschool
Teach teamwork and build community through play-based learning; collaborative play in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classroom; taking turns in Pre-K.
How to Manage Free Choice Learning Centers in Preschool
How to manage free choice learning centers in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Tips for making the most out of center time.
Small Group Activities for Preschool
Small group activities for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. What are small groups? Why are they important? And more!
Preschool Classroom Rules and Expectations
Which preschool classroom rules and expectations should you introduce in preschool or pre-k, and how should you teach them?
Pre-K Curriculum
A comprehensive list of skills taught in Pre-K. This list will give you a better idea of what to look for in a good Pre-K curriculum.
Preschool Classroom Rules
As a preschool or pre-k teacher, it’s essential to establish a few simple and straightforward preschool classroom rules to help your students learn how to be safe in the classroom environment. Classroom rules work best when they accompany a well-designed environment, age-appropriate lessons and activities, and strong relationships. Easy to […]
Teaching Strategies for Preschool & Pre-k English Language Learners
Do you need help teaching English Language Learners in your classroom here in the U.S., or abroad? Having a multicultural classroom is a must in today’s day and age. Here you’ll find my best advice for teaching dual language learners in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classrooms. Tips for Working with […]
Calendar Time Activities for Preschool and Pre-K Teachers
Calendar time tips for Pre-K Teachers How to Teach Calendar to Preschoolers In the Pre-K or Preschool classroom, calendar time can be challenging for many reasons. Sitting still and listening isn’t something that comes naturally to many children. The ideal calendar time is very short, to match the attention spans […]
What to Do About Biting in Preschool?
What to do about biting in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten. How to deal with kids who bite at home or in the preschool classroom.
Preschool Daily Schedule Examples for Preschool & Pre-K Classrooms
Preschool Daily Schedule and Visual Schedules for Preschool and Pre-K Classrooms Do you have to create a daily schedule for your classroom each school year? Being a preschool teacher is tough enough without having to recreate the wheel each year – am I right? Have no fear, here you’ll find […]