Posts by Sara
17 Heartfelt Story Books About Anxiety and Worry
Story books are such a valuable tool in helping children explore different social emotional learning concepts. They are my first port of call when I am thinking about how to introduce a concept and to generate a discussion. Story books offer a safe space for children to explore their emotions and fears, providing them with…
Read MoreDealing with anxiety and worry: 15 Effective Ways to help preschoolers thrive
Have you been noticing lately that your preschool students are coming into your classroom experiencing more worry and anxiety? I know that I certainly am. Perhaps it’s the aftermath of Covid where we as a society are just experiencing more worry and anxiety ourselves and that has shaped how our children are coping. Dealing with…
Read More10 easy strategies to cultivating joy in the classroom and inspiring your students
Are you looking for ways to cultivate more joy in the classroom and inspire your students to bring more joyful habits into their lives? Look no further! In this blog post, I share with you 10 easy and practical strategies to cultivate joy in the classroom. They have been encouraged by a recent read of…
Read MoreCreating a Positive Learning Environment: What does SEL look like in the classroom?
As educators, we understand the importance of creating a positive and supportive learning environment for our students. My passion lies in Social Emotional Learning because I see that with our young learners, above all else, having a solid foundation in social emotional learning makes all the difference in all areas of their lives. In this…
Read More5 Effective Strategies to Teach Empathy to Preschoolers and foster emotional development
Teaching empathy to preschoolers is a crucial step in their social and emotional development. It lays the foundation for healthy relationships and compassionate behavior throughout their lives. But how do we effectively teach empathy to preschoolers? In this blog post, we will be looking at practical strategies and activities to help preschoolers develop empathy. From…
Read MoreTips For a Preschool Teacher: 12 Awesome Friendship Building Activities
Our preschoolers are bursting to connect with each other! They want to make friends but sometimes find it challenging to connect in a positive way. So with this in mind, I’ve gathered some of my favorite friendship building activities I have used in my classroom that have helped my students develop those friendship skills in…
Read MoreHow to build a Strong Emotional Foundation by Teaching Preschoolers Emotions
As a preschool educator, you know it’s crucial to equip preschoolers with the tools they need to navigate their emotions. Building a strong emotional foundation from an early age sets the stage for lifelong emotional intelligence and well-being. A tremendous amount of social emotional development occurs in early childhood and teaching preschoolers emotions is probably one…
Read MoreBuilding Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships: A Guide for Preschool Teachers
I was sitting in front of my son’s classroom teacher last week and as I sat there, I realized pretty quickly that I probably wouldn’t have needed to write that strong email and we probably wouldn’t have needed to organize that meeting if we had developed a deeper parent-teacher relationship. It was clear in that…
Read More10 Awesome Picture Books About Teamwork that Inspire Collaboration
Teamwork is a cornerstone of early childhood education. It is such an invaluable skill to teach our preschoolers but not always an easy concept to present. From my experience, there are many ways to help preschoolers learn what teamwork is and how it works and I’ve used teamwork games, lessons, and different activities to help…
Read More10 Essential Items for a Calming Corner for Your Preschool Classroom
In the bustling world of preschool, we all know emotions can run high! In those moments, our young learners might need some support in regulating their emotions and that’s where a calming corner comes in. This special space provides a haven for children to regulate their emotions, allowing them to pause, reflect, and return to…
Read More