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As teachers, how often do we use throw away terms such as, “well done” or “good job”? If we really think about it, using generic phrases like that, mean very little and can often lose their impact over time. Have you ever considered trying something more heartfelt and meaningful? If you have, this blog post is exactly what you need. […]
If you’ve ever watched a broken pencil or the wrong coloured cup turn into full tears, you already know why Size of the Problem is such an important skill to teach. In a Preschool classroom, small frustrations can feel very big in the moment. Someone takes the doll they wanted. A block tower falls over. A child gets bumped in […]
Do you use social scenarios in your classroom? Perhaps you are curious about using them effectively with your students. If you have dabbled, do you feel like you need some fresh ideas on how to maximize their power? If you’ve answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you are in the right place! In this blog post, we will delve […]
As teachers, we know the power of a good story. Story books about anxiety can be game-changers when it comes to helping kids navigate their big feelings. They provide a safe, engaging way for children to explore their worries, see themselves in relatable characters, and learn helpful strategies. All this without feeling like they’re being “taught” a lesson. In this […]
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 mine,The Book of Joy by […]
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 blog post, we will explore […]
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 modeling empathetic behavior to using […]
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 fun and engaging ways. Before […]
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 deeper parent teacher relationships. It was clear in that moment that as a parent, […]
In my preschool classroom, working together and teamwork is a skill we work on early in the school year. 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, […]