The Back from Break Struggles
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.
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.
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Free Play + Playful Learning = Engaged Centers
Free Play + Playful Learning = Engaged Centers
Episode Summary
Creating centers that draw children in and keep them engaged - as well as help them learn important skills isn’t as easy as it sounds.
> Do you spend WAY too much time searching and scrolling for fresh new center ideas?
> Feel like if you added one more thing to do onto your plate that your brain might turn to mush?
> Got goals to meet? Like me and hate fluffy resources that are cute, but not age appropriate?
I hear ya. Because I was once there too. I spent a whole year completely checked out. I wasn’t trying anything new, I wasn’t changing things out like I used to and I lost some of that passion.
Topics Discussed:
- How making the decision to focus on changing how I run my classroom centers led to less overwhelm.
- Free Play
- Playful Learning
- The Combo of Free Play and Playful Learning
Resources Mentioned:
- 5 Strategies to Keep Your Preschoolers Engaged With Centers (To Eliminate Behavior Headaches & Keep Things Fresh) Training Replay: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/plc-join2
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:
- Episode 1 - What Play-Based Learning means in a Preschool Classroom: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/podcasts/lovely-preschool-teachers-podcast/episodes/2147801625
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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Why Every Preschooler Needs to be Playing Cooperative Games
Why Every Preschooler Needs to be Playing Cooperative Games
Episode Summary
Game play and young children can be SO much fun! But, if you have some children who struggle with the winning and losing aspect of a game - a cooperative game is just what you need! But, don’t get me wrong - playing cooperative games is important for ALL our little learners. Find out why in this episode of the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast!
Topics Discussed:
- Benefits of Cooperative Board Game Play
- Favorite Cooperative Games
- When do you play them?
Resources Mentioned:
- Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Games: https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/games/cooperative-games/peaceable-kingdom-a1-555711+2890-1.fltr
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.
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