Social Emotional Learning
Social-emotional development is everything in the early years, right?! It’s the foundation for how our little learners understand themselves, build friendships, manage big feelings, and so much more. And as early childhood educators, we know just how important it is to weave this into our day-to-day teaching. One of my absolute favourite (and easiest!) ways to build those skills? Books. […]
As a busy preschool teacher, I’m always looking for simple, meaningful ways to weave social-emotional learning into our daily routines—without adding one more thing to an already overflowing plate (Can I get a hand up if you’re with me?). That’s why I love incorporating kindness holidays into the preschool classroom. These special days make it so easy to create a […]
In preschool, developing and teaching social-emotional skills is EVERYTHING ! Many of our young learners are stepping away from their families for the first time, and it can be challenging to figure out how to act in different classroom settings, especially since most (if not all) our students have grown up in this Covid pandemic. It’s needed now, more so […]
Looking for the best kindness books for preschool to build a more caring classroom? You’re in the right place. These stories go beyond surface-level lessons; they invite real conversations about empathy, helping others, and being a kind friend. Teaching kindness isn’t just about creating a calm, happy classroom vibe (though that’s definitely a bonus). Research shows that practicing kindness improves […]
Looking for ways to cultivate kindness in your students’ hearts this World Kindness Day? Look no further! In this blog post, I have compiled a list of 10 delightful World Kindness Day activities specifically designed for preschoolers, making it easy for you to teach and celebrate kindness with your young learners. If you are looking for things to do for […]
Do you consciously teach kindness in your preschool classroom? How much importance do you place on teaching kindness? And what are your go-to kindness activities for kids? I believe teaching kindness in preschool isn’t just nice to do, it’s essential. When we’re purposeful about kindness, we help our students experience what it means to be part of a caring classroom […]
Ever thought of bringing positive affirmations into your preschool classroom? I’m sure you’ve seen the swanky classroom affirmation mirrors on Instagram and thought they looked cute; but have you ever wondered why are teachers including positive affirmations in their classrooms? Students need to know that self-talk is a very positive part of self-regulation, and even our youngest learners should be […]
How are your preschoolers going with self-regulation right now?Yep, I hear you. It’s a huge skill for our little learners and the truth is, most of them are only just starting to figure it out. One minute they’re calm and happy, the next they’re a puddle of big feelings on the mat (sometimes over a blue cup instead of the […]
Self-regulation is one of those skills we talk about all the time in preschool. In fact, it pops up during circle time, tricky transitions, playground disagreements, and those big feelings that seem to arrive out of nowhere. Because of this, it impacts everything from behaviour and learning to friendships and confidence. Put simply, self-regulation is the ability to understand, manage, […]
Last week I noticed one of my preschoolers named Jack backing away from one of the other children. He was frowning, his mouth was turned down and he clearly appeared uneasy. I walked up to them both and noticed the other child laughing and waving a toy at Jack, not seeming to grasp how Jack was feeling. I stopped them […]