How Preschool Teachers Do It

Why do children lie and what should we do about it? Cindy and Alison discuss children and lies - a topic that pushes many buttons for adults.

In today's diverse and interconnected world, it is important to think about our approach to acknowledging holidays in early childhood settings. Join Alison and Cindy for a discussion about our focus when teaching about holidays.

What is the connection between repetition, learning, and truth? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the impact of repetition on learning and how children understand the world.

Why is it important for early childhood rooms to include the choice of dramatic play every day? Listen to learn the role dramatic play holds in the development of young children.

Humans have a natural tendency to make assumptions. Sometimes, those assumptions unintentionally put the achievements of families on their children. Listen and consider if you encourage children to grow into their own footsteps.

For too many generations, children were recipients rather than participants. Join Alison and Cindy for a lively conversation about the fact that education shouldn't be done to children.

Have you had to have a tough conversation with a teacher or family and dreaded it? No one likes uncomfortable, difficult conversations, but they cannot always be avoided. Cindy and Alison discuss how to have those tough discussions.

What should we do about the children who want to play in the same classroom interest area all the time? What should happen when the child always heads toward and stays in blocks, dramatic play, or any other area? Alison and Cindy discuss the kid who chooses, stays, and plays with the same toys all the time.

Do you feel like you set goals and have trouble accomplishing them? Get a good start at the beginning of this school year. Cindy and Alison discuss goal setting for you and the children in your lives.

Are our approaches to read alouds actually supporting the foundational skills for reading comprehension? Maybe not. Cindy and Alison discuss how to reinvigorate and focus your read alouds with young children.

Cindy and Alison discuss the "Catch-22" situation many early childhood programs find themselves in. You are not alone!

We thought social-emotional and self-help skills would be the most greatly impacted. Current studies show that's just the tip of the iceberg. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted more domains of learning.

Show and tell has been an early childhood staple in classrooms everywhere. Can it be done in a more developmentally appropriate way? Join Alison and Cindy as they discuss the traditional and less traditional ways we can offer children a chance to share with the class.

When children have a talent, how much pressure is put on them to continue to excel? Are we paying attention to signs of anxiety and people-pleasing? Cindy and Alison discuss our interactions with children who stand out because of their abilities.

Are families responsible for their children's behavior when they are not there? When does a family's responsible come into play? Consider this blame or not to blame question with Alison and Cindy.