Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Simple Ways to Build Positive Student Connections   Episode SummaryWhen you think back to your time in school, what stands out to you? You may say a certain class or a certain subject, but many times it comes back to a teacher (or more than one!). A teacher who saw you, made you feel special or taught you in a unique way. Teachers are generally what we remember most when we think about what we loved about school.Why? Because teachers are the ones who take the subject matter and make it meaningful - no textbook can do that. Teachers are the ones that help, guide and care. Teachers are the human connection inside the world of learning.So, to say that building positive connections between students and their teacher is important - might just be an understatement. But... how do we do it? Topics Discussed:The best and easiest way to build student connections is through playOther ways we can build student connectionsRelated Episodes or Blog PostsSimple Ways to Build Positive Student Connections (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

A Simple Classroom Management Trick that Works Every Time! Episode Summary:Putting lots of young children who are new to the school setting in a room can be a challenge. It isn’t called herding cats for nothing! We have lots of directions to give to keep our classrooms running smoothly. And listening and immediately following directions isn’t always easy for young learners.Topics Discussed: Why we sometimes resort to raising our voices to be heard...and why that might not work. A better way to get student’s attention: singing.When and how to use Singing in the classroom  Resources Mentioned: Preschool Transition Song List: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/transition-songs   Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Preschool Transition Songs: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/transition-songs  Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

3 Mindset Shifts Preschool Teachers Need to Make regarding Teaching Letter Recognition Episode SummaryLetter Learning… There are so many different ways to teach children letters that sometimes it can be downright confusing when trying to choose the BEST way. And by best way - I mean the best way for children, not necessarily the easiest and fastest way. Topics Discussed: Mindshift #1 - Letter Learning Isn’t LinearMindshift #2 - Teaching Letters in Isolation leaves no way for connectionMindshift #3: Differentiation is important  Resources Mentioned:The Preschool Literacy List - the skills to focus on to lay the literacy foundation: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/literacy-list  Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Bringing Literacy into your Fall Unit: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/bringing-literacy-into-fall-unitWhat is Modeled Writing in Preschool?: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/what-is-modeled-writing-in-preschoolUsing Meaningful Experiences to Teach Letters: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/meaningful-experiences-teach-letters Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

The Do's and Don'ts of Preschool Circle TimeEpisode Summary:Circle Time - do you love it or loathe it?Depending on how you structure your circle time can lead to a wonderful group experience or a chaotic frustrating episode.So, let’s talk about the do’s and don’ts of circle time so we can all have wonderful group experiences (well, most of the time- we do teach preschoolers after all)Topics Discussed:Consistent circle time activitiesKeeping your circle time freshUsing sitting choices and boundariesUsing movementThe length of time for circle timeClassroom Jobs in PreschoolCommunicating ExpectationsResources Mentioned:Classroom JobsPatterning Circle Time CardsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Blog: Circle Time Plan for PreschoolBlog: Top 5 Favorite Games for Circle TimeBlog: Create a Circle Time CartBlog: Ideas for Preschool Classroom JobsConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

What Play-Based Learning Means in a Preschool ClassroomEpisode SummaryHave you ever wondered… what exactly is play-based learning?Most would say that play-based learning is children learning through playing. But, when you really stop and think about it and dig a little deeper, we start to question… well, which activities are considered play-based learning and how does play-based learning relate to the broader concept of play?Let's take a closer look at play through the Continuum of Play.Topics Discussed:The Continuum of Play (adapted from Pyle and Danniels)Free Play Inquiry PlayCollaborative PlayPlayful LearningLearning GamesLooking at the Continuum of Play and how it relates to our classroom Resources Mentioned:Continuum of Play Graphic: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/what-play-based-learning-means-in-a-preschool-classroomConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

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