How Preschool Teachers Do It

How Preschool Teachers Do It

New episodes are released every Monday. Do you wonder how experts in working with early learners address children's behavior and motivate them to be their best selves? If you are a family member, teacher, or anyone who impacts the lives of young children, join Alison Kentos (Early Childhood Teacher) & Cynthia Terebush (Early Childhood Specialist) every Monday to find out how a preschool teacher and early childhood consultant do what they do every day! Learn more about us on our website: https://howpreschoolteachersdoit.com Learn more about Cynthia's work on her website: https://helpingkidsachieve.com

Episodes

367: The Unknown Sense of Interoceptive Awareness with Cindy and Alison

February 16, 2026 • 17 mins
Did you know we actually have more than five senses? Interoceptive awareness is the ability to sense and interpret signals from within the body. Do you wonder why your child is not warm when you are? Do you think about why children don't realize they feel sick? In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss this important sense and how it manifests in our interactions with young children.

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366: Snake Oil in Early Ed with CIndy and Alison

February 9, 2026 • 19 mins
Have you heard about the salespeople long ago who would try to sell cures that did not work? Unfortunately, there are people who try to do the same thing with strategies for early learners that are not research-based and proven to be effective. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about what does not have an easy cure and what you can do.

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365: It's Not a Milestone with Cindy and Alison

February 2, 2026 • 18 mins
Cynthia and Allison discuss that some activities we do are not essential milestones. Why do we do them? Do they still have value? Join us for a robust discussion on what constitutes a milestone and what does not.

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364: Sayings That Confuse Kids with Cynthia and Alison

January 26, 2026 • 17 mins
Adults use sayings to teach children life lessons, but do those sayings make sense to young children? Do the sayings even reflect real-life skills? Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion of sayings that baffle early learners (and. maybe us, too).

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363: Infants and Toddlers and Trust with Cynthia and Alison

January 19, 2026 • 19 mins
Should we go to the crying child? What happens if we don't? Join Cynthia and Alison as they discuss Eric Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, with a focus on the first stage of trust versus mistrust.

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362: What's In A Name with Cynthia and Alison

January 12, 2026 • 19 mins
Do you notice something different about our names in the title of this episode of the "How Preschool Teachers Do It" podcast? Join Cynthia and Alison as they discuss the importance of using other people's names correctly and what we should do in early childhood education settings.

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361: Rhyming and Alliteration with Cindy and Alison

January 5, 2026 • 19 mins
Have you rhymed with children and played the Name Game song together without knowing exactly why this is so important? In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the importance of alliteration and rhyming in developing children's vocabularies.

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REWIND: Mixed Ages What Younger Kids Need to Know

December 29, 2025 • 23 mins
It's a Winter Break Rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast! Time travel back with us to episode 128 and find out what we discussed about spaces with mixed ages of children. You won't want to miss this rewind (and how different we look on YouTube!)

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REWIND: The ABCs of Challenging Behavior with Cindy and Alison

December 22, 2025 • 22 mins
It's a Winter Break Rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast episode about the ABCs of Challenging Behavior. We are taking you all the way back to episode 96! Come listen, learn, and enjoy this blast from the podcast past!

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360: Modern Packages, Fewer Skills with Cindy and Alison

December 15, 2025 • 18 mins
Did you know that the packages food and other products come in can build children's fine motor skills and independent abilities? What happens when the packaging of items changes? Join Cindy and Alison to discuss how we can maintain basic skills in this era of quick convenience.

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359: Today's Great Books with Cindy and Alison

December 8, 2025 • 16 mins
Cindy and Alison discuss several children's books that did not exist when they were young but are valuable resources for teaching social-emotional skills and emotional regulation. Time to update your book collection? Check this episode first!

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358: Does Absence in Preschool Matter with Cindy and Alison

December 1, 2025 • 23 mins
Join Cindy and Alison as they highlight the impacts of chronic absenteeism on children's development and learning, as well as strategies to combat this national epidemic.

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357: Attend to the Aggressor with Cindy and Alison

November 24, 2025 • 23 mins
When children fight, everyone is struggling. We have been told for years to "attend to the victim," which is one piece of what is needed. The aggressor needs you, too! Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how we can care for the aggressor and help them, too.

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356: Feelings are Facts with Cindy and Alison

November 17, 2025 • 20 mins
Has anyone ever said to you, "That's a feeling, not a fact." Exactly how dismissive does that feel? Of course it does, because your feelings and the emotions of children are a fact! Join Cindy and Alison as they talk more about feelings as facts and how to interact with children who may have more than one feeling for each situation.

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355: Through the Eyes of Each Child with Cindy and Alison

November 10, 2025 • 15 mins
No two children are alike, and no two children experience their early childhood program in the same way. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss what this means for the assumptions we make and how we need to teach each of the children in our care.

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354: Infants, Toddlers and DAP with Cindy and Alison

November 3, 2025 • 25 mins
For years, we have done activities with infants and toddlers that were pushed down from what older children are ready to do. It is time we advocate for infants, toddlers, and the staff who work with them by insisting that our activities and interactions are developmentally appropriate for this age group. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what we've done and what is actually how we should work with infants and toddlers.

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353: Restore Reading with Cindy and Alison

October 27, 2025 • 20 mins
Research has revealed that there is a decline in parents reading to their children. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss why this might be happening and the impact of bringing reading with children back.

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352: Knowing or Accepting with Cindy and Alison

October 20, 2025 • 17 mins
Knowing about something or someone is not the same as accepting them. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss the distinction between having knowledge about a topic and demonstrating acceptance of it.

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351: Don't Be a Non-Responder with Cindy and Alison

October 13, 2025 • 14 mins
Are you a responder or a non-responder? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the concept of responders and non-responders and how that impacts early childhood education.

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350: Guilt vs Shame with Cindy and Alison

October 6, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the difference between guilt and shame, inspired by a quote from a TV show. Join us to consider how these emotions affect children in different ways and how we can ensure they know they are enough.

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