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

288: Where Are The Infant Toddler Credentials with Cindy and Alison

July 22, 2024 • 23 mins
The most rapid brain development takes place between birth and two years old; yet, infant-toddler staff may not have access to credentials to earn degrees in that age group. Will public schools eventually serve infants and toddlers? Will that cause society to focus more on education about that age group? Should private programs seek credentials for their staff? These questions and more with Cindy and Alison!
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287: The Good Child with Cindy and Alison

July 15, 2024 • 16 mins
Is labeling someone as "the good child" always good for them? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the impact of this seemingly good label we often give to young children.
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286: It's a Character Takeover with Cindy and Alison

July 8, 2024 • 21 mins
Early childhood classrooms should have visuals of diversity among human beings. Join us for a discussion about a common trend of using cartoon characters as classroom decorations instead of images of people. When characters replace images of people, what do children miss out on learning? Cindy and Alison talk about that question and more during this episode of "How Preschool Teachers Do It."
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285: The Ditch- Quotes from the Field Pt 2 with Cindy and Alison

July 1, 2024 • 20 mins
Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss another great quote from an early childhood education professional like you! This discussion focuses on a ditch many early childhood programs and schools can't seem to climb out of even though they may know they should.
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284: What You Give - Quotes from the Field Pt 1 with Cindy and Alison

June 24, 2024 • 21 mins
Some of the best quotes come from early childhood education professionals working daily with educators, children, and families. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss a quote about what we should strive to give to children.
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283: Indoor Activities in the Great Outdoors with Cindy and Alison

June 17, 2024 • 18 mins
It's almost summer! It is time to think about bringing the same activities we do indoors to the outdoors. Cindy and Alison discuss the possibilities for more choices when children play in your playground and outdoor areas.
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282: Is Touch the Most Important Sense with Cindy and Alison

June 10, 2024 • 25 mins
If a child doesn't touch something, can they truly know it? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about touch and if it is, in fact, the most important of the five senses.
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281: How to Motivate Young Children with Cindy and Alison

June 3, 2024 • 18 mins
Children need external motivation but we want them to also be internally or intrinsically motivated. Cindy and Alison discuss what children need to know to become more self-motivated about their own learning.
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280: The Background Music Debate with Cindy and Alison

May 27, 2024 • 16 mins
Is background music helpful, or does it overstimulate children? Join Cindy and Alison for a lively debate about background music in early childhood classrooms.
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279: Pronounciation Strategies with Cindy and Alison

May 20, 2024 • 17 mins
Do you know a child with a minor pronunciation challenge and/or who does not qualify for speech therapy? While nothing can replace a good speech therapist, there are strategies you can try in classrooms and at home. Join Cindy and Alison to learn strategies you can try, in addition to seeking appropriate therapy.
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278: Strategies for Creating Belonging with Cindy and Alison

May 13, 2024 • 22 mins
Laying a solid foundation for a child's belief that they belong includes more than hanging family photos and having books about different cultures. Join Cindy and Alison for more strategies that you can implement.
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277: Meet Anger with Love with Cindy and Alison

May 6, 2024 • 21 mins
Anger + Anger = More Anger, BUT Anger + Love reaps something else entirely. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the power of meeting children's anger with love. The more challenging the behavior, the more love the child needs!
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276: Cameras for Classroom Scientists with Cindy and Alison

April 29, 2024 • 16 mins
What are ways children can use cameras to record science experiments and more? Add the classroom scientist, building inspector, and more to your classroom jobs while you support children's understanding of how to collect data. Join Cindy and Alison for this discussion inspired by one of our listeners!
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275: Knowing Your Own Intelligences with Cindy and Alison

April 22, 2024 • 21 mins
Howard Gardner taught that there are multiple intelligences. His theory helps us to understand why and how to individualize our teaching, but have you ever taken a test of your intelligences? The results may surprise you. Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how results can be unexpected and how they guide us as reflective teachers and families.
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274: Stages of Empathy Development with Cindy and Alison

April 15, 2024 • 19 mins
Did you know that theorist Dr. Martin Hoffman identified four Stages of Empathy Development? Empathy might be most apparent to us among older children, but there are stages of development that we can support in the early childhood years. Join Cindy and Alison - together in one room for the first time on this podcast - for an explanation of how children develop empathy and what we can do to help them.
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273: The Purpose of Small Group Learning with Cindy and Alison

April 8, 2024 • 22 mins
For too long, the focus of working with small groups of early learners was the production of crafts. Small group time supports deeper learning than creating a product. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about small groups and how they should be planned.
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272: Stop Putting Square Pegs into Round Holes with Cindy and Alison

April 1, 2024 • 25 mins
Why are we trying to get infants, toddlers, and two to do things that are not age or developmentally-appropriate for them? Why do we do that with older children who are not yet ready? Stop trying to put square pegs in round holes. You don't have to spend valuable learning time trying to herd cats! Join Cindy and Alison for an episode that could empower you to spend your time with children in better ways.
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271: When Is It Time for Team Sports with Cindy and Alison

March 25, 2024 • 23 mins
The ages at which children can be enrolled in team sports seem to get younger and younger all the time, but are they ready for it? In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss the recommendations and reasons for appropriate ages to start team sports.
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270: The Three Types of Play with Cindy and Alison

March 18, 2024 • 22 mins
Did you know there are three types of play that children should experience each day? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how to include spontaneous, guided, and teacher/adult-directed play in each early learner's day.
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269: Are You Overstepping with CIndy and Alison

March 11, 2024 • 19 mins
Do the children really need your help, or should we let them try for longer? Do we step in, or should we let them figure it out? Cindy and Alison discuss these questions and more as they ponder when to step into children's activities and attempts at independence.
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