How Preschool Teachers Do It

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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...