Social Emotional Learning
If you teach preschoolers, you already know this truth: not every problem feels small to a child. A broken pencil can feel huge. Someone taking the doll they wanted can bring on instant tears. A little bump while lining up can suddenly become the biggest thing in the world. That is exactly why teaching Size of the Problem is so […]
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? What if I told you […]
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 […]