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10 Meaningful and Fun Ways to Teach Friendship in Preschool
As preschool teachers, we all know that the most important thing we can teach our young students are social skills; especially skills that will help them form friendships. We know how important it is to create an environment where our preschoolers can connect and experience what friendship in preschool really feels like. That connection is…
Empower Preschoolers with These 50 Confidence-Boosting Positive Affirmations
Preschool is a crucial time for young children to develop self-confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. As teachers, we have the power to shape their outlook on themselves and the world around them. One powerful tool we can use is positive affirmations. I began seeing the benefits of incorporating positive affirmations into my homelife when…
7 Practical Tips for Building a Supportive Classroom Community in Early Childhood
Building positive relationships with your students is not only essential for creating a warm and inclusive classroom environment but also lays the foundation for their academic and personal growth. As teachers, we can make a lasting impact on our students’ lives by nurturing these relationships. Are you looking for practical ways to easily build those…
11 Perfect Preschool First Week of School Books and Activities
Welcome, PreK teachers, to the exciting first week of the school year! You are about to embark on another fun-filled journey of learning and discovery with your little learners. During this special week, you have the opportunity to lay the foundation for an amazing year ahead, connect with your students and help them begin to…
How to Teach Fairness to Preschoolers and Help Them Develop Empathy
“Fair is fair” is a saying we often hear in preschools; however, it can be a very hard concept to wrap your head around when you are 4 or 5 years old. Another popular phrase we often hear is, “That’s not fair!” and often trying to explain fairness to our young learner requires a bit…
19 Books to Teach Growth Mindset To Preschoolers and Help Them Grow
I have been on the hunt lately for growth mindset picture books for my preschoolers. There are so many great options, but finding the right options for my young learners was a bit of a challenge and so I thought if I have found it challenging, you must too. Haven’t you found the language in…
How to Help Preschoolers Embrace A Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset
“I can’t do it!” or “I can’t do it…yet!” Which of these phrases have you heard more in your preschool classroom? Just by adding that 3 letter word at the end, ‘YET’ we can begin to help our students embrace a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. This simple phrase lets your little learners know…
How to Teach Preschoolers Conflict Resolution Skills in Fun and Effective Ways
Conflict resolution is challenging for all of us. Imagine being a four year old in preschool and having to manage conflict with other children … as you can imagine, this can be downright hard. Our preschoolers are just beginning to understand and regulate their own emotions, to communicate their needs, to understand the size of…
5 Easy Ways to Teach Size of the Problem in Your Preschool Classroom
Size of the problem is a social skills concept that teaches our students to identify the size of a problem so that they may figure out how to deal with that problem in an appropriate manner. Think… a problem such as a broken pencil versus a fall from the monkey bars that breaks a child’s…
7 Effective Strategies for Introducing Mindfulness for Preschool Children
I bet you’re thinking, “Mindfulness for preschool, how is that even possible?” It’s hard enough for us grown-ups to bring mindfulness into our daily lives so how can we expect children to be mindful and how can we help them develop that practice? What if I told you mindfulness is already happening in your classroom?…
