Latest Prek Podcast Episodes
Are You New to Teaching Pre-K?
Elevating Early Childhood - June 06, 2023 16:58 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsLet me ask you a question, how is teaching Pre-K different from, let’s say, 4th grade? Or even first, second, or third grade? It’s an entirely different animal, isn’t it? So, if you’ve you been moved down to Pre-K from a higher grade, OR you’re brand new to teaching Pre-K, Then this episode of e...
Member Spotlight: Jason Morgan
TEPSA Talk - May 31, 2023 00:46 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new member spotlight with Jason Morgan as we talk tech tools, leadership advice, and culture building ideas!
Building a Natural Preschool Math Center
Elevating Early Childhood - May 29, 2023 16:59 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsAre you looking for ways to incorporate more nature into your classroom? Bringing the outdoors into your classroom can provide a calmer and more soothing environment for young children. Who doesn’t want more calm and less chaos in their classroom, am I right? In today’s episode of elevating early...
Member Spotlight: Jaci Underwood
TEPSA Talk - May 24, 2023 00:46 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new TEPSA Member Spotlight with Jaci Underwood as we talk about tech tools, culture building ideas, and leadership advice!
Member Spotlight: Rachelle Ysquierdo
TEPSA Talk - May 24, 2023 00:45 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new TEPSA Member Spotlight with Rachelle Ysguierdo as we talk about tech tools, culture building ideas, and leadership advice!
End-of-the-School Year: 5 Easy and Stress-Free Hacks for Preschool Teachers
Elevating Early Childhood - May 22, 2023 18:41 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsTeachers, let’s be honest, the end of the school year is almost as stressful as the beginning of the year, am I right? If you’re not rehearsing for the end of the year “program,” you’re assessing your students, doing report cards, planning Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, field trips, and mu...
Kindergarten Readiness, Should Preschoolers Read Before Kindergarten?
Elevating Early Childhood - May 15, 2023 20:23 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsWhat does it really mean to be “kindergarten ready?” Should we be teaching kids to read before they enter kindergarten? Are you worried that your preschool or Pre-K kids won’t have all the skills they need to excel in today’s kindergarten classrooms? In this episode I'm going to break it all d...
Preschool Centers: Puzzle Tips & Tricks
Elevating Early Childhood - May 08, 2023 15:31 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsDo puzzles cause headaches in your classroom? Are your kids uninterested in puzzles? Or maybe they’re frustrated because they can’t put them together? If you think puzzles are too much of a hassle, or they’re too old school for today’s kids – think again! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing my b...
6 Learning Center Myths Preschool Teachers Should Stop Falling For
Elevating Early Childhood - May 04, 2023 11:38 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsTeachers, have you ever been told by an administrator that centers are “just playing?” Maybe you’re even one of the unlucky ones who have been told by an administrator that you can’t have centers in your classroom because they’re “just for fun” and not enough academic learning is taking place. ...
Member Spotlight: Christy Watley
TEPSA Talk - May 02, 2023 12:38 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this Member Spotlight we speak with Christy Watley about her favorite tech tool, a culture building idea, leadership advice, and more!
Member Spotlight: Alana McClure
TEPSA Talk - April 26, 2023 13:31 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin this chat with Alana McClure as she shares her favorite tech tool, a culture building idea, and some great leadership advice! #WeLeadTX
My Ultimate Guide for Setting-Up and Stocking Your Classroom Centers
Elevating Early Childhood - April 24, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsDo you ever feel like you just don’t have enough center materials in your classroom? Are you wondering if what you have is enough? And how do you know? You see, setting-up and stocking your classroom centers can be very tricky. Every good teacher knows that centers are essential for a high-q...
Member Spotlight: Robbi McCarter
TEPSA Talk - April 21, 2023 13:23 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new member spotlight with Robbi McCarter. We talk her journey, a great tech tool, culture ideas, and some leadership advice!
Member Spotlight: Jared Jacobs
TEPSA Talk - April 18, 2023 13:32 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new Member Spotlight with assistant principal Jared Jacobs as he shares about culture, leadership advice, tech tools, and more!
My Foolproof Formula to Improve Cleanup Transitions
Elevating Early Childhood - April 17, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsDo transitions in your classroom have you at the end of your rope? Does it feel like you’re trying to herd kittens during arrival, dismissal, or cleanup time? Then I have two things to tell you: You’re not alone. I can help! You see, transitions are something that all early childhood teacher...
3 Steps to Improve Handwriting Skills in Preschool
Elevating Early Childhood - April 10, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsDo your students struggle to write the letters of the alphabet? If so, I’ve got some good news for you: You’re not alone! In fact, most preschool teachers have to deal with this issue every single year (if not several times a year). And because I have dealt with it too, I’ve ended up coming ...
Member Spotlight: Maxine Gonzales
TEPSA Talk - April 04, 2023 14:05 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new member spotlight with principal Maxine Gonzales as we talk leadership, tech tools, culture building ideas, and leadership advice!
Is Your Classroom Too Loud?
Elevating Early Childhood - April 03, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsFriends, I have a question for you: Are the students in your classroom too loud? If so, then welcome to the club no one wants to join (yes, I have jokes). I can relate to students who have trouble keeping their outside voices where they belong, outside. And principals who complain about nois...
De Criticitafel van maart 2023
Theaterkrant - Feed - March 31, 2023 07:00In de Criticitafel bespreken vier theatercritici het belangrijkste theaternieuws, de voorstellingen die ze gezien hebben en wat er verder nog ter tafel komt.
Using ASL in the Early Childhood Classroom
Elevating Early Childhood - March 27, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsFriends, I have a question for you: Could your students use a little extra help paying attention during circle time? Are they constantly interrupting you? Or maybe they're struggling to learn important academic skills? All right, that was more than one question, but you get the gist! Children...
Member Spotlight: Juan D. Perez
TEPSA Talk - March 22, 2023 13:23 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin an all new member spotlight episode with associate principal, Juan D. Perez as he shares his favorite tech tool, a culture building idea, and some great advice!
The Top 5 Playdough Must-Haves for Preschool
Elevating Early Childhood - March 20, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsDo your students love playing with playdough in your classroom or at home? I know mine do! Playdough is not only super fun for children to play with, it’s also a great tool for them. It can help them develop stronger hand muscles and better hand-eye coordination. It’s also a great way for them ...
How to Ace Your Formal Observation
Elevating Early Childhood - March 13, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsNothing strikes fear in the heart of a teacher more than a formal observation. You’re exhausted from all the hours you spent creating the perfect lesson plans. You’re waiting anxiously with a dry mouth and sweaty palms for your principal to walk through the door. And there’s this sound of a...
Member Spotlight: Elodia Witterstaetter
TEPSA Talk - March 13, 2023 01:17 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingDon't miss an all new Member Spotlight, with Elodia Witterstaetter, as we talk leadership, tech tools, culture ideas, and practical advice!
How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine for Your Preschool Classroom
Elevating Early Childhood - March 06, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsOur morning routine sets the tone for our whole day. And the same can be said for your students. You see, what young children do from the minute they walk into your classroom each morning will affect the rest of their day. And this is why choosing the right morning activities for your classroom...
Member Spotlight: Tyson Jones
TEPSA Talk - March 02, 2023 16:51 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Principal Tyson Jones shares with listeners his journey into administration, a favorite tech tool of his, a culture building idea, and some leadership advice!
De oogst van februari 2023
Theaterkrant - Feed - March 01, 2023 21:21In de Criticitafel bespreken vier critici het belangrijkste theaternieuws, de voorstellingen die ze gezien hebben en wat er verder nog ter tafel komt.
What to Do When Parents Don’t Want Their Child to Participate in Holiday Classroom Activities
Elevating Early Childhood - February 27, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsFriends, I have a question for you: Have you ever had a parent request that their child not participate in holiday activities in your classroom? If you've taught for any length of time, chances are you've encountered this issue before. But what can you do about it? And how do you deal with i...
Member Spotlight: Amy Estrada
TEPSA Talk - February 24, 2023 14:34 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingAmy Estrada shares..... Her Journey a favorite tech tool a culture building idea advice for new school building leaders
What to Do When Parents Bring Up Bullying
Elevating Early Childhood - February 20, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsIn the last two episodes, Dan St. Romain and I sat down and discussed everything from how to teach your students to become more independent to how to get them not to interrupt you during small group time. Today, he and I will be tackling another hot topic: What to do when a parent tells you the...