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Why you should be Using Visual Procedure Cards
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
09/15/23 • 0 min
Episode Summary
Have you ever stopped to think about the amount of things that we have to teach our new little students at the beginning of each year?
Coming to the carpet, sitting at the carpet, lining up, walking in the hall, using the restroom, washing hands, how to clean up, how to treat toys, how to pack up to go home.... and the list goes on! <<does this list make you as tired as it does me?
If so, good news! I have a tool to share to make teaching all those procedures easier! <Woohoo!
Topics Discussed:
- Communicating your expectations through Procedure Cards
- Using Visuals to help children learn Procedures
- Tools you can use to teach Procedures
Resources Mentioned:
- Visual Schedule Cards
- Buy on TpT
- Buy in the LCPR Shop
Connect with Ashley:
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
Simple Ways to Build Positive Student Connections
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
10/26/22 • 19 min
Simple Ways to Build Positive Student Connections
Episode Summary
When you think back to your time in school, what stands out to you? You may say a certain class or a certain subject, but many times it comes back to a teacher (or more than one!). A teacher who saw you, made you feel special or taught you in a unique way. Teachers are generally what we remember most when we think about what we loved about school.
Why? Because teachers are the ones who take the subject matter and make it meaningful - no textbook can do that. Teachers are the ones that help, guide and care. Teachers are the human connection inside the world of learning.
So, to say that building positive connections between students and their teacher is important - might just be an understatement. But... how do we do it?
Topics Discussed:
- The best and easiest way to build student connections is through play
- Other ways we can build student connections
Related Episodes or Blog Posts
Connect with Ashley:
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
Prep Centers Now, Save Sanity Later
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
06/26/24 • 10 min
We all know the importance of fresh, engaging center materials to spark curiosity and learning in our preschoolers. But let's be real, sometimes the thought of prepping and switching out those materials feels like a whole other mountain to climb.
We've all been there. You spend all this time crafting amazing experiences, but then changing things out feels like a chaotic avalanche.
Fear not, my friend! This episode will definitely help.
Topics Discussed:
- 6 practical tips to help prep and manage center rotations
- A special offer!
Resources Mentioned:
Related Episodes or Blogposts:
- Blogpost: Leveling up your Centers with Tray Tasking
- Blogpost: Level Up your Preschool Science Centers
- Blogpost: Why we Change out our Drama Center
- Podcast: Episode 49 - Center Signs that Work Harder
Connect with Ashley
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
How to Use Environmental Print in the Preschool Classroom
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
03/13/24 • 17 min
As preschool teachers we are constantly looking for ways to incorporate literacy in our classrooms to support our young learners. One powerful tool that surrounds us every day is environmental print.
This type of print refers to print that children see around them in their day to day lives, such as signs, logos, labels and symbols. Environmental print can play an important role in literacy development in our preschoolers.
Topics Discussed:
- How environmental print benefits literacy development
- Ways to incorporate print into your classroom
- Activities that support environmental print
Resources Mentioned:
- FREE literacy training: '3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Early Literacy in your Preschool Classroom'
- Classroom Management Podcast Series
Related Episodes or Blogposts:
- How to Teach Literacy Without LOTW
- 3 Mindset Shifts Preschool Teachers Need to Make regarding Teaching Letter Recognition
- Using Meaningful Experiences to Teach Letters
- Using Meaningful Experiences to Teach Letters
- Finding the Time to Implement Preschool Literacy Experiences in the Preschool Classroom
Connect with Ashley
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
The Back from Break Struggles
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
01/04/23 • 8 min
The Back from Break Struggles
Episode Summary
The 'Back from Holiday Break' struggles are REAL - am I right?
To be honest I kinda dread it each year. Am I super excited to see those faces I've missed over break? Yes. Do I want to go back and have to re-teach procedures and expectations? No, not particularly.
But....truth is, after several weeks off from school, sometimes our little learners forget expectations and rules. They have been out of practice and therefore need some reminders.
Topics Discussed:
- Re-teaching Classroom Expectations
- Three Go To Resources for Re-teaching Procedures and Expectations
Resources Mentioned:
- Procedure Cards: Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten (teacherspayteachers.com)
- Transition Songs: Preschool Transition Songs (lovelycommotion.com)
- Visual Schedules: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/opt-in-92321598-ffed-4229-9ff6-d00ff623de7
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:
- Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/tips-teaching-classroom-procedures
- Sing It , Don’t Yell It: Preschool Transition Songs (lovelycommotion.com)
- Visual Schedules for Preschool: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/benefits-visual-schedule
Connect with Ashley:
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
Get Ready for December!
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
11/29/23 • 20 min
Get Ready for December
Oh, preschool teachers...December is a comin’!
I love the Holidays, but man... the first part of December (before break) is stressful.
I start thinking of all the things I have to do....
√ parent gifts
√ themed centers
√ holiday parties
√ thematic units
Then, you also have your family and friends to shop and wrap for. Don’t forget to put up the lights and the tree. There is also cooking and baking to do and Hallmark movies that need watching... all on top of the regular house chores and the chauffeuring of your own children to after school activities.
Exhausted yet? Yeah, me too.
I honestly felt like I need a graphic organizer to map out all the craziness....
So, I created one. Keeping myself organized is what keeps me sane. Listen in to hear all about the planner I created and what December activities I include in my classroom!
Topics Discussed:
- The Planner
- The Materials List
- Centers, Gifts, and the Class Party
Resources Mentioned:
Related Episodes or Blogposts:
Connect with Ashley
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
End of the Year Reflection
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
05/29/24 • 16 min
The end of the school year is definitely bittersweet. It's exciting for our current students to be headed to new adventures and hard to let go of the littles we have had in our classrooms all year! One thing I do at the end of each year is spend some time reflecting. What worked in my classroom and what do I want to change for that new group of students coming in!
Topics Discussed:
- The importance of reflection
- Several key areas to reflect on (wins and needs work)
- Setting goals for next school year
Resources Mentioned:
- Get your Yearly Planning On (free training)
- Circle Time Games
- Interactive Read Alouds
- Shared Reading
- Interactive and Shared Writing
Related Episodes or Blogposts:
Connect with Ashley
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
Parent Education Boards
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
10/17/23 • 12 min
Parent Education Boards
Episode Summary
Preschoolers learn amazing things through play, but this isn't something that is easy for parents to see. Help educate the parents in your early childhood program with Parent Education Bulletin Boards.
I wanted our families to better understand all the amazing growth and learning goodness that really happens inside a preschool classroom --- that's when the Parent Education Bulletin Boards were born!
With 10 done-for-you bulletin boards, teaching families has never been easier! All you have to do is print, laminate and hang - the rest is done for you!
Learn all about the benefits of Parent Education Boards in this episode!
Topics Discussed:
- A breakdown of the different boards
- The benefits (and results) of including Parent Education Boards in your classroom
Resources Mentioned:
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:
Connect with Ashley:
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
10/16/23 • 10 min
Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures
Episode Summary
Teaching young children the procedures and routines of the classroom is important for a safe and (less) chaotic environment. The benefits of implementing visual procedure cards are huge.
To get the most out of visual procedure cards, first...
Learn why they are important, then...
How to implement them
You can use pre-made procedure cards or create your own by taking pictures of the steps in each routine. Either way, these tips will help you make the most of the cards you created.
Topics Discussed:
- Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures- Everything from printing and displaying cards to using, adapting, and adding fun elements to your cards and procedures.
Resources Mentioned:
- Visual Procedure Cards
- Buy on TPT
- Buy on LCPR Shop
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:
Connect with Ashley:
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
Using Assessment Data to Plan Lessons
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
12/18/24 • 14 min
Assessment isn't just about ticking boxes or assigning grades. By analyzing assessment results, teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the specific needs of the children that are in their class right now.
Many times teachers take time to complete assessments and document observations and then the process stops there.
Deciding HOW to use the results of the assessment to create opportunities for learning those missing skills is the most important step!
Tune in and hear how I actually use the data I've collected!
Topics Discussed:
- Assessment types
- Analyzing assessment results
- Using assessment results
- Monitoring progress
Assessment Resources:
- Blogpost: Our New Assessment Approach in Preschool
- Blogpost: Analyzing Assessment Data (includes a tool to help you identify which skills are needed class-wide
- Blogpost: Making Assessment Engaging
- FREE Assessment Guide
Small Group Resources
- Blogpost: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
- Blogpost: My Top Tips for Small Group
- Blogpost: Preschool Small Group Activities
- Blogpost: Organizing Preschool Small Group
Connect with Ashley
- Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
- Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com
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How many episodes does Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast have?
Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast currently has 114 episodes available.
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The podcast is about How To, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
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The episode title 'Tips for Keeping Holiday Stress Down' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast?
The average episode length on Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is 16 minutes.
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Episodes of Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast was released on Oct 3, 2022.
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