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) & Cindy 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 Cindy's work on her website: https://helpingkidsachieve.com

Episodes

328: Focusing Your Large Group with Cindy and Alison

May 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Whenever you gather children for a large group experience, consider focusing the lesson moral development. In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss what is included in moral development and how we can focus on that during class meetings, read-alouds, and more.
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327: Spirit Tunnels in Preschool with Cindy and Alison

April 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Have you seen the viral spirit tunnel videos from the  @JenniferHudsonShow  ? What a great way to prepare her guests for a great interview... and for us to welcome young children as they arrive at their early childhood program! Join Cindy and Alison to consider how you might add this motivational, fun, and engaging moment to your days.
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326: Are The Wrong Children in Special Ed with Cindy and Alison

April 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Some populations are underrepresented in special education classes, and others are overrepresented. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about being more aware of what impacts who tends to be referred more often and not often enough.
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325: Why Kids Paint Themselves with Cindy and Alison

April 14, 2025 • 20 mins
Do you have children who paint themselves instead of the paper? Do you remember covering your hand with @ElmersGlue and peeling it off? Join Cindy and Alison to learn why children do this and other actions that cover their skin and bodies.
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324: Creating Brave Spaces with Cindy and Alison

April 7, 2025 • 16 mins
What is a brave space, and why can that change how we perceive our early childhood settings? How can it help children meet the challenge of trying new things? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about changing the focus of the sort of spaces we set up for young children.
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323: Reducing Outdoor Stress with Cindy and Alison

March 31, 2025 • 18 mins
Adults often think of recess or outdoor time as a fun time for all children. Some children, however, find the outdoor, free-play, slightly chaotic environment stressful. In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss the causes of that stress and how we can reduce it.
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322: Are Families Imposing On Other Families with Cindy and Alison

March 24, 2025 • 19 mins
Has a family ever asked you to stop other families from allowing their children to watch particular TV shows? Has a parent ever asked you to tell other families to stop dressing their children in clothes that depict characters from video games or shows? This sort of request seems to be happening more often. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about helping families understand that we cannot ask others to change their practices t...
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321: Disorganized Attachments- Infants, Toddlers and Beyond with Cindy and Alison

March 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Secure, nurturing attachments are essential from the time children are infants and as they get older. In this episode, Cindy and Alison talk about the importance of children learning trust instead of fear and how you can make that happen.
NOTE: This episode may evoke strong feelings. Though the episode does not focus on extreme situations, we encourage you to take care of yourself. If the episode is upsetting to you, please know you...
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320: Make Teaching Topics Verbs with Cindy and Alison

March 10, 2025 • 20 mins
Have you ever thought about the fact that most early childhood teaching topics are nouns? Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how using verbs for teaching topics opens up more possibilities for the curiosity and exploration of young children.
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319: Not Everyone Wants the Spotlight with Cindy and Alison

March 3, 2025 • 17 mins
Being good with your own company or solitude is beneficial to everyone, including young children. Some children want the spotlight and others do not. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the children who stand out by not being in the spotlight.
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318: Screen Time and Other Limits with Cindy and Alison

February 24, 2025 • 21 mins
It can be challenging to set screen time limits, but it is worth it! Cindy and Alison talk about the life lessons that come from teaching children that they have the power to limit their actions.
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317: Family Child Care Is Early Education, Too with Cindy and Alison

February 17, 2025 • 18 mins
Family Child Care providers are early educators! Join Cindy and Alison to learn more about these nurturing home settings and what a quality family child care environment values and provides for children and families.
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316: Feelings: Permission Granted! with Cindy and Alison

February 10, 2025 • 18 mins
In prior generations, many children were taught to hide their feelings. We aren't going to do that anymore! In this episode, Cindy and Alison talk about the hows and whys of granting permission and making room for children's many emotions, from joy to anger to sadness.
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315: Infant and Toddlers Read Alouds with Cindy and Alison

February 3, 2025 • 17 mins
Picture books and naming objects is important for teaching vocabulary, but there is so much more we can do when we read aloud with infants and toddlers. Join Cindy and Alison to learn more about reading with our youngest children.
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314: Ask Them What They Need with Cindy and Alison

January 27, 2025 • 17 mins
When children are upset or in need in any way, we should avoid assuming how we can help. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about assuming nothing and getting children used to thinking about and expressing their own needs.
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313: The Stuff That Is Disappearing with Cindy and Alison

January 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Today's children don't see coins, paper money, stamps, and other items or experiences that were part of our childhoods. Everyone is swiping, tapping, and hitting send instead. Even learning to use cursive writing is still being debated. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about if it is valuable to still teach about these disappearing items and actions.
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312: The Confusion with Sharing and Turn Taking with Cindy and Alison

January 13, 2025 • 15 mins
Sharing and taking turns are two different actions, and one comes before the other. Join Cindy and Alison to examine these skills and ensure you are talking with children about what they are actually doing - sharing or taking turns.
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311: Play Predicts Your Future with Cindy and Alison

January 6, 2025 • 17 mins
Think about how you played as a child. Do you see connections to who you are today? For some people, it may be obvious. For others, it may not be as apparent. Join Cindy and Alison to learn more about the predictive nature of play.
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310: Yes, They Can Say No with Cindy and Alison

December 23, 2024 • 16 mins
Is it wise to tell children not to say no to teachers or families? For generations, saying no to adults was seen as disrespectful. Cindy and Alison discuss the generational belief that children should not say no to adults and the potential consequences of that practice.
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309: The Dolls are the Children with Cindy and Alison

December 16, 2024 • 16 mins
Doll play may be more symbolic than you think! Cindy and Alison discuss how children use playing with dolls to figure out not only others but also themselves.
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