How Preschool Teachers Do It

282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 70 ratings

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

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Episodes

80: Things We Will Never Do Again-Lessons Learned

June 25, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Cindy and Alison continue Lessons Learned with an episode about what we will never do again. Thought it would be funny....and then it took a turn. Tune in!

79: Things We Will Always Do Now-Lessons Learned

June 22, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

During hard times, we can learn the most. Cindy and Alison talk about what they will always do as early childhood professionals. What will you pledge to always do?

78: Questions from the Reopening Vault: Staff Sick Days

June 18, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Cindy and Alison have questions. The first question from the vault: How will additional needs for school staff sick days be handled?

77: Put Down the Flashcards!

June 15, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Worried about "catching them up?"Memorization is the lowest rung on the ladder of learning. Cindy and Alison talk about how to teach your children in more meaningful ways so they can reach higher.

76: The Kids Who Are Thriving - Planning for Them Too

June 11, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Some children are learning and thriving at home. Should we ignore that and just make them go back to our educational systems? Should we consider a different partnership with their families? Cindy and Alison discuss the possibilities.

75: Young Kids and Race - Let's Raise Them Better

June 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

What do children see when they look at others? Cindy and Alison share the facts and what we need to do to raise children to build a better world. Thanks to The Children's Community School of Philadelphia for permission to share their work. Find it here: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/justice/

74: Education Budgets: Real Talk

June 04, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Put aside the social distancing, masks and other new requirements - how will they make education budgets work in a COVID and post-COVID world? Money is tight and expenses will be high. Cindy and Alison ponder the budget with some real talk.

73: Do We Need an Entirely New System for Kids?

June 01, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Once upon a time, we outgrew one-room schoolhouses. Have we outgrown the current system, too? Cindy and Alison talk about an entirely new approach to education from early childhood through school-age programs.

72: Will the Kids Catch Up

May 28, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Is there an expectation that 6 months of school closures will be erased like they never happened? Will the kids actually catch up? Cindy and Alison discuss their take on what to expect and what educational systems need to do.

71: Teaching Kids About Acceptance During COVID19

May 25, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Is this time an opportunity to teach children about accepting what they cannot control and making good decisions? Alison and Cindy discuss the important lessons that can be learned if we are aware and model them.

70: Is Anyone Discussing the Teachers' Safety?

May 21, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

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.

69: COVID-19 and the Tough Decisions

May 18, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

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.

68: Who Should Be Advising About Education?

May 14, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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!

67: How Might Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Impact Decisions?

May 11, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Cindy and Alison talk about the illness in children, its connection to COVID-19, and how decisions about schools might be impacted.

66: Should Family Child Care Take Center Stage?

May 07, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

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.

65: How Do We End This Crazy Covid-19 School Year?

May 04, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

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.

64: Is Your Child's Behavior Changing As COVID-19 Shelter in Place Continues?

April 30, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

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.

63: Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming - Ideas to Make Teachers Smile During COVID-19

April 27, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

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.

62: Our Fantasy Post Covid-19 School

April 23, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

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.

61: Learning Is Not Closed, Just the Building Is

April 20, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

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.

60: A New Normal - Can We Keep the Good?

April 16, 2020 23:10 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

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.

59: Heroes Wear Masks - Explaining COVID19 Masks to Children

April 13, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

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.

58: Kids Need to Move and Shout

April 09, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

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.

57: Kids Tired of Online Preschool or Can't Afford It?

April 06, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

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.

56: Your Emergency COVID-19 One Room Schoolhouse - Advocate for Your Situation

April 02, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

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.

55: Shelter in Place - Helping Children Understand

March 30, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

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.

54: Preschool Distance Learning-When Families Don't or Can't

March 26, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

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.

53: Children Are Playing Coronavirus - How to Respond

March 23, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

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.

52: Podcast AND YouTube -Not Business as Usual at the Podcast

March 18, 2020 23:49 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

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.

51: Crisscross Applesauce and Other Preschool Absurdities

March 16, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

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!

50: SPECIAL EPISODE: Coronavirus Closings - Staying Connected with Students

March 09, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

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...

49: Quiet Aggression Needs Attention, Too

March 02, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

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.

48: Praise the Process

February 24, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Today's episode of the podcast examines meaningful acknowledgment rather than vague praise. What do children learn when feedback is meaningful? Listen and learn.

47: Oh no! The kids are swearing again!

February 17, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

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.

46: Do Name Brands Belong in Preschool Classrooms?

February 10, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

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!

45: Men in Early Childhood

February 03, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

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.

44: Stereotype Busting Has to Happen at Home and at School

January 27, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Schools and families can't depend on each other to bust stereotypes. Learn how we all have to participate in raising an accepting generation.

43: TIme Out By Any Other Name is Still Time Out

January 20, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

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.

42: Help Us Know Your Child

January 13, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

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.

41: Plants, Pets and Preschoolers

January 06, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

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.

40: Is "No Thank You" Positive Discipline?

December 30, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Everywhere we look, people are saying, "No thank you" to children who behave inappropriately. Is tacking the words "Thank you" onto the word "No" really a good way to deal with behaviors? Listen and find out.

39: That Fake Crying Isn't So Fake After All

December 16, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Why do children do that "fake crying" and how can we respond in a way that supports rather than demeans children? Learn about that emoting and how to handle it.

38: Behavioral Rewards As They Should Be Done

December 02, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Children should be acknowledged for their good behavior but how can we do that without teaching to expect prizes? How can we do it without shaming children who struggle? Listen for ideas that encourage good behavior.

37: Preschool Curriculum: What You Need to Know

November 18, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

High quality preschools in today's world use research based curricular methods that have been shown to teach using developmentally appropriate methods. Listen to learn about preschool curriculum that allows children to be children while they deeply learn.