70: Is Anyone Discussing the Teachers' Safety?
Do you see anyone discussing safety for teachers, admins, or support staff in all the social media posts? Cindy and Alison discuss the questions that seem to be missing.
May 21, 2020•16 min
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
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
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Episodes
69: COVID-19 and the Tough Decisions
Will COVID-19 teach us a lesson about listening to our inner voice and not the opinions of others? Alison and Cindy talk about some of the tough decisions we will need to make as individuals.
May 18, 2020•21 min
68: Who Should Be Advising About Education?
There are many decisions about education looming and who makes those decisions will impact children for years. Cindy and Alison discuss who should be involved. Listen and submit ideas for the challenge they put out to their Preschool Peeps!
May 14, 2020•19 min
67: How Might Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Impact Decisions?
Cindy and Alison talk about the illness in children, its connection to COVID-19, and how decisions about schools might be impacted.
May 11, 2020•21 min
66: Should Family Child Care Take Center Stage?
Having preschoolers adhere to social distancing, making class sizes smaller and other directives seem so impossible to achieve. Perhaps, we need to restart differently while Covid-19 is still among us. Check out the discussion on this episode of the podcast.
May 07, 2020•20 min
65: How Do We End This Crazy Covid-19 School Year?
Should we provide closure to the school year and what does that even mean? How do we conclude the school year in a time of distance learning? Cindy and Alison have some ideas for you to think about in this episode.
May 04, 2020•26 min
64: Is Your Child's Behavior Changing As COVID-19 Shelter in Place Continues?
Is your child becoming more highly emotional or shutting down? Is your child less able to cope with the COVID-19 distance learning and quarantine? Cindy and Alison discuss why and what strategies might work to help them self-regulate.
Apr 30, 2020•23 min
63: Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming - Ideas to Make Teachers Smile During COVID-19
Was there ever a time when educators could use appreciation more than during the coronavirus emergency distance teaching days? Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Cindy and Alison share simple ideas for saying, "Thank you" to teachers.
Apr 27, 2020•20 min
62: Our Fantasy Post Covid-19 School
Cindy and Alison envision what school could be like after the hard reset caused by COVID-19. Check out the episode and let us know what you would like to see in post COVID-19 schools.
Apr 23, 2020•28 min
61: Learning Is Not Closed, Just the Building Is
Children may not be going to school during the COVID-19 crisis but they are still learning. Cindy and Alison discuss the different ways and what children are learning.
Apr 20, 2020•18 min
60: A New Normal - Can We Keep the Good?
Cindy and Alison talk about the good that may come from this difficult time and how we can help children grasp the positive now and in the future. Watch this episode and see if you agree with positives that may come from the lessons of COVID-19.
Apr 16, 2020•22 min
59: Heroes Wear Masks - Explaining COVID19 Masks to Children
Now that masks are being worn by more people and mandated in more places because of COVID-19, we need to help young children understand. Cindy and Alison discuss how to frame this new reality for young children.
Apr 13, 2020•15 min
58: Kids Need to Move and Shout
With families working at home or overwhelmed by sudden changes, children may be spending more time being told to sit down and be quiet. Cindy and Alison discuss setting up a routine that allows them to move and shout.
Apr 09, 2020•19 min
57: Kids Tired of Online Preschool or Can't Afford It?
Online preschool isn't such a novelty for kids anymore. Some families may not be able to afford it now. Watch Cindy & Alison discuss the importance of keeping kids connected to the concept of school.
Apr 06, 2020•21 min
56: Your Emergency COVID-19 One Room Schoolhouse - Advocate for Your Situation
Families suddenly find themselves thrust into being a 1-room schoolhouse. As you prioritize and make decisions, families, and teachers need to advocate for realistic expectations. Listen to Alison and Cindy discuss your right to give feedback and stand for your priorities.
Apr 02, 2020•19 min
55: Shelter in Place - Helping Children Understand
How can we help young children to understand the sudden changes in their lives? Listen to Alison and Cindy discuss the importance of opening the door to communication and helping children to understand why they have to stay home.
Mar 30, 2020•19 min
54: Preschool Distance Learning-When Families Don't or Can't
What should our expectations be for families as they have suddenly become teachers in their own one-room schoolhouses, remote workers, financial navigators and more? Listen to Alison and Cindy discuss what we should do about early childhood distance learning when they don't or can't do it.
Mar 26, 2020•31 min
53: Children Are Playing Coronavirus - How to Respond
Children are using games, dramatic play, and other creative arts to process the sudden changes caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Cindy and Alison discuss what that means and how to respond.
Mar 23, 2020•24 min
52: Podcast AND YouTube -Not Business as Usual at the Podcast
The popular podcast for early childhood professionals and families is now on YouTube! In this episode, Cindy and Alison grapple with what's happening with early learners, workers & families during COVID-19 isolation, regulations and other changes.
Mar 18, 2020•30 min
51: Crisscross Applesauce and Other Preschool Absurdities
Sometimes, we say the craziest things to children because it's always been done that way. Cindy and Alison discuss feet falling asleep and children holding their breath because of what they are asked to do. They also discuss other meaningless commands so tune in!
Mar 16, 2020•14 min
50: SPECIAL EPISODE: Coronavirus Closings - Staying Connected with Students
As schools plan for potential closings due to the Coronavirus, we need to consider how to stay connected with early learners. Worksheets are not developmentally appropriate so what CAN we do? Listen to our ideas and recommendations...
Mar 09, 2020•24 min
49: Quiet Aggression Needs Attention, Too
Not all aggression is physical aggression. Are children being hurt and we don't notice? Listen to learn about different types of aggression that are taking place right in front of us.
Mar 02, 2020•20 min
48: Praise the Process
Today's episode of the podcast examines meaningful acknowledgment rather than vague praise. What do children learn when feedback is meaningful? Listen and learn.
Feb 24, 2020•17 min
47: Oh no! The kids are swearing again!
How do you react when children use inappropriate language? How can we discourage swearing without drawing too much attention to it? Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn about children and swearing.
Feb 17, 2020•18 min
46: Do Name Brands Belong in Preschool Classrooms?
A debate about name brands in the classroom has started thanks to the emphasis on using logos to teach children about letters and words. Listen to Cindy and Alison debate it and then go to the How Preschool Teachers Do It Facebook page to cast your vote!
Feb 10, 2020•17 min
45: Men in Early Childhood
Why is there such a stigma about men working in early childhood settings? Cindy and Alison discuss the stigma, the messages children get and what they are missing out on.
Feb 03, 2020•22 min
44: Stereotype Busting Has to Happen at Home and at School
Schools and families can't depend on each other to bust stereotypes. Learn how we all have to participate in raising an accepting generation.
Jan 27, 2020•20 min
43: TIme Out By Any Other Name is Still Time Out
Is your thinking chair, peace place or cozy corner actually being used to isolate and punish children? Listen to learn if you are doing time out but calling it something else.
Jan 20, 2020•16 min
42: Help Us Know Your Child
The more we know about your children, the better we can teach them. Listen to find out what teachers need to know to develop a trusting, responsive relationship with your child.
Jan 13, 2020•20 min
41: Plants, Pets and Preschoolers
Plants or pets are social-emotional skill builders. Listen to find out how Cindy's new pets and Alison's dog inspired an episode with important information about all children can learn from living things.
Jan 06, 2020•21 min
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