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

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386: What's Their Participation Level with Cynthia and Alison

July 6, 2026 • 19 mins
Did you know that there is a Ladder of Participation that helps us understand at what level children are meaningfully involved in what they are doing? Join Cynthia and Alison to learn about the ladder and the levels at which children participate in activities.

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385: Circle Back-Has Morning Meeting Improved with Cynthia and Alison

June 29, 2026 • 22 mins
Join Cynthia and Alison as they "circle back" to a topic they discussed years ago.  Has circle time / morning meeting improved since then?  What other strategies can we add now that years have gone by? Don't miss this special circle back episode of How Preschool Teachers Do It!

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384: Winning Different Ways with Cynthia and Alison

June 22, 2026 • 16 mins
It is true that in games and in life, there may be one winner. We can teach children that one person won, AND in some ways, we all win. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn how one person can be declared the winner while we all win something.

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383: Plan Productive Struggles with Cynthia and Alison

June 15, 2026 • 18 mins
One of the cognitive skills we want to encourage in the early learning years is persistence. Intentional productive struggles help children to think more deeply and build persistence. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn the meaning of a productive struggle and how to plan for them.

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382: Combating Perfectionism in Early Learners with Cynthia and Alison

June 8, 2026 • 18 mins
Have you encountered very young children who get upset when they are not perfect? Do you want to avoid creating perfectionism when interacting with young children? Join Cynthia and Alison for this listener-request-inspired episode focusing on strategies to deal with and avoid perfectionism.

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381: More on Clean Up with Cynthia and Alison

June 1, 2026 • 21 mins
Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about what to do when the desire to avoid cleaning up becomes contagious in an early childhood setting.

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REWIND: Sleep Habits with Cindy and Alison

May 25, 2026 • 19 mins
It's Memorial Day in the United States, and so we have a rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast! Time-travel back with us to episode 233, originally released in 2023. We will be back with original episodes next week!

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380: All About Childhood Loneliness with Cindy and Alison

May 18, 2026 • 20 mins
There are many reasons why a child may feel lonely, and they might not be able to express them. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about the signs, impact, and strategies related to childhood loneliness.

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379: The Dangers of Crying It out with Cindy and Alison

May 11, 2026 • 17 mins
For generations, and still today, there has been a belief that young children need to "cry it out" when they are upset. We now know the long-term impact of crying it out on children's psyches as they head toward adulthood. Are you trying to get someone to understand why you don't let your child "cry it out?" Then, this episode is for you!

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378: How They View You with CIndy and Alison

May 4, 2026 • 21 mins
In this episode of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast, Cynthia and Alison discuss the stages through which children perceive their caregivers. Join us to see you through their eyes and discover how we can support their changing perspectives on who we are and what we do for them.

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377: Purpose, Not Paperwork: Understanding Standards with Cindy and Alison

April 27, 2026 • 18 mins
Have you seen the standards that govern expectations for children's learning? Many people work with and raise young children without knowing the expectations for their learning and development. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss the value of understanding the standards and how they impact early educators and families.

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376: AI and Children's Toys with Cindy and Alison

April 20, 2026 • 19 mins
What's the difference between today's AI toys and talking toys from the past? Today's AI toys can learn from their interactions with children and adults. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about what these toys can and maybe shouldn't do.

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375: Tech to Predict Tantrums with Cindy and Alison

April 13, 2026 • 21 mins
In a rare How Preschool Teachers Do It occurrence, Cindy and Alison disagree! In this episode, learn about the new tech being developed and decide how you feel about it. Who do you agree with? Let us know by visiting https://HowPreschoolTeachersDoIt.com and navigating to the poll page.

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374: Let Them Eat Food with Cindy and Alison

April 6, 2026 • 17 mins
Children's basic needs must be met for them to be the best version of themselves. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about what it looks like when those needs are not met, which unfortunately happens more often than we may think.

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373: Two Truths and No Lies with Cindy and Alison

March 30, 2026 • 15 mins
Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the concept that two truths can coexist for children, their families, and their early educators simultaneously. Why? Because of human behavior!

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372: Clapping Games are Essential Learning with Cindy and Alison

March 23, 2026 • 19 mins
Clapping games are more than just a source of fun. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about the skills built when we play clapping games and why it's concerning that we often don't know many of them.

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371- Loss, Grief and Early Childhood with Cindy and Alison

March 16, 2026 • 22 mins
Note:  The co-hosts of this podcast are not mental health professionals.  If you or someone you love is struggling with loss and grief, please seek the help of a qualified mental health professional.  
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    370: Reframing Words Changes Actions with Cindy and Alison

    March 9, 2026 • 20 mins
    Do you say "centers," "houskeeping area," "show and tell," or other common early childhood words without thinking about whether they matter? What we say impacts how we act and how we view expectations of young children. In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cynthia and Alison discuss the importance of broadening our language to help everyone.

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    369: Early Lessons on Healthy Habits with Cindy and Alison

    March 2, 2026 • 20 mins
    Are there lessons about taking care of yourself that you wish you had learned when you were younger? Did you understand why you were told to eat certain foods or be active? Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how we can help today's children establish healthy habits as part of their everyday lives.

    Note: Only the image for today's episode was generated by AI.  Cynthia and Alison couldn't be more real.


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    368: Nonsense Data with Cindy and Alison

    February 23, 2026 • 18 mins
    Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion of the abstract things we say to children and why that only provides them with "nonsense data."

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