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

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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349: With Love with Cindy and Alison

September 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Sometimes, we need to wait for a child's tantrum to end or for children to be ready to discuss their big feelings with us. The most important thing we can do is something that wasn't done in past generations. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about handling what challenges us with love.

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348: Princess Lessons with Cindy and Alison

September 22, 2025 • 18 mins
Children love to pretend to be princesses (and princes). When they do, we are provided with teachable moments about the personalities and, perhaps, flaws in the characters. Join Cindy and Alison to learn about discussions you might want to have with children who are pretending to be royalty.

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347: Expand Emotions Vocabularies with Cindy and Alison

September 15, 2025 • 18 mins
Children and adults use more than just the words on your emotions chart to describe how they are feeling. In this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It," Cindy and Alison discuss the other words that people use and the validity of them all. Listen and then send your emotions words to us through our website - HowPreschoolTeachersDoIt.com!

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346: Trauma Diagnoses with Cindy and Alison

September 8, 2025 • 18 mins
Why is it that the type of ongoing trauma that children may experience is not its own diagnosis in the DSM-5? Join Cindy and Alison for their discussion about why and tips for ensuring we have trauma-informed early childhood environments.

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345: When to Let Go with Cindy and Alison

September 1, 2025 • 20 mins
Have you thought about who should let go first when you interact with children? Who lets go of the hug or conversation? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about these questions and others related to how our connections with children should end.

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344: Behavior Training Devices with Cindy and Alison

August 25, 2025 • 18 mins
In today's technological world, it is important to consider how using devices and apps impacts children's behavior and understanding of how the real world works. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how children's behavior is shaped by their technological experiences.

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343: Are They Really Sensory Issues with Cindy and Alison

August 18, 2025 • 20 mins
Sometimes, adults assume children are being stubborn, picky, and uncooperative when they actually may be responding to sensory input issues. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about when children's actions are caused by what we do not suspect.

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342: Here's The Magic Formula with Cindy and Alison

August 11, 2025 • 20 mins
At last, Cindy and Alison are ready to share the magic formula! Are you looking for a magic formula for addressing challenging behavior or for other classroom management or parenting challenges? This episode is for you!

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341: Acting As If with Cindy and Alison

August 4, 2025 • 22 mins
We are human, so there are bound to be activities we enjoy doing with children more than others. We need to be careful not to send silent messages that discourage children based on our preferences. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how we can teach children that different people can like different things.

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340: Tracking Your Wins with Cindy and Alison

July 28, 2025 • 17 mins
Not every one of your accomplishments shows up on reports of children reaching milestones. Every day, there are quieter actions and interactions that show you are succeeding in this quest to nurture and educate early learners. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the importance of tracking the wins that are less visible but just as significant.

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