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Elevating Early Childhood

Are you ready to teach better, save time, and live more? Learn more about my membership program “Teaching Trailblazers” here: https://teachingtrailblazers.com/ I"m Vanessa Levin and here on Elevating Early Childhood, we believe in leveling the playing field and bridging the gap between the world of preschool, pre-k, and K-12 education.

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00:20:55

Helping Preschoolers Manage Anxiety - SEL

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2025/08/22

Seeds of Success SEL Curriculum https://bit.ly/teachingtrailblazersMY SHOP: https://www.pre-kpages.com/shop/MY BOOK: Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers: https://www.pre-kpages.com/teach-smar...MY AMAZON FAVORITES: https://pre-kpag.es/MyFavs Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers

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00:24:55

How to Use Social-Emotional Learning to Keep Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2025/08/13

RESOURCES MENTIONED Rand Study: Pre-K Teacher Well-Being...in 2024 https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3279-5.htmlSeeds of Success SEL Curriculum https://bit.ly/teachingtrailblazers---------------------------------------------------------------MY SHOP: https://www.pre-kpages.com/shop/GET MY BOOK: Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers: https://www.pre-kpages.com/teach-smarter-book/AMAZON SHOP: https://pre-kpag.es/MyFavs Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter:

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00:29:12

Managing Big Emotions in Preschoolers: SEL Tips for...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2025/07/09

Links Mentioned:SOS CurriculumTeaching TrailblazersFeelings Check-In Book Lists Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers

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00:26:36

Play Is Brain Fuel! The Science of Play & Academic...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2025/06/25

In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood, Vanessa Levin speaks with Amanda Morgan, author of 'How Powerful Play Drives Development in Early Childhood,' about the evolving challenges of early childhood education. They discuss the crucial role of play in child development, the diminishing impact of preschool programs since 2000, and the importance of self-efficacy and agency in young learners. Amanda emphasizes the need for understanding and communication among teachers, parents, and

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00:15:15

What to Do During Circle Time

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2024/09/02

Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers

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00:08:19

Working with Challenging Families in Preschool and Pre-K

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2024/08/20

Today I'm tackling a topic that every single one of us has encountered at one point or another, and that is working with challenging families or caregivers. Now, I know what you're thinking. Challenging families. Oh boy, here we go. But before you roll your eyes, stick with me because we're going to flip the script on this topic and approach it in a way that might just make your job a little easier and a whole lot more fulfilling. Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early

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00:08:34

Easing Separation Anxiety on the First Day of Preschool

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2024/08/05

Hey teachers! Let me ask you a question, do you have “schoolmares” – or nightmares about the first day of school, long before the first day?It's only natural, because facing the unknown can be scary, it’s only natural. And each new school year brings many unknowns for both teachers and our little learners. Welcome to another episode of "Elevating Early Childhood!"I'm your host, Vanessa, and today we're tackling a topic that many of us face at the start of every school year: separation anxiety.Yes,

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00:10:59

Fine Motor Journals: 3 Reasons You Don't Need Them...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2024/07/27

Unpopular opinion alert! Today I'm taking on fine motor journals. Let's talk about the developmental stages of writing, proper letter formation, and authentic opportunities for developing fine motor skills - without fine motor journals! Teaching TrailblazersTeach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers

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00:39:19

Preschool Circle Time Makeover

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/09/10

Check out my latest circle time area makeover, 2023 edition! Have you ever wondered what you should have in your circle time area? Or maybe you're wondering what's really necessary, and what's not.In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood I'll be unveiling my new circle time board for 2023-2024. You'll learn the must-haves, as well as the "don't bothers" so you can set yourself, and your students up for success all year long.

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00:29:50

Preschool Writing Center Do's and Don'ts for the...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/08/24

Welcome to another episode of "Elevating Early Childhood!" In this episode, we unravel the secrets to creating a successful preschool writing center from Day 1. 🍎✏️ 🔍 What You'll Learn: Why planning and setup are essential before the school year starts. The importance of organization: center signs, 'I Can' cards, and labels. Which supplies are a MUST at the beginning and why. Demonstrating and instilling proper procedures and routines. Pro tips on combining art and writing centers effectively

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00:30:39

Preschool Circle Time Area Set-Up

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/08/16

Today we're diving deep into setting up the perfect Circle Time Area for your little learners. Discover how to create a space that inspires, educates, and brings everyone together!

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00:20:46

Must-Have Sensory Table Tools

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/08/08

Does setting up your centers stress you out? Are you looking for ways to make your sensory table center more fun and engaging for your students? In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood we'll be looking at the best sensory bin tools to enhance sensory play and fine motor skills. We'll also discuss sensory bin fillers and there's even a free printable included to make setting up, planning for, and managing your sensory table a breeze!

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00:33:17

Dramatic Play Center Tour

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/08/01

Do you have questions about setting up the dramatic play center in your classroom? Are you looking for ways to make your dramatic play center more engaging and deepen the play and learning? Or maybe you just LOVE peeking into other teacher’s classrooms. If any of these describe you, then you’re in the right place. This episode of elevating early childhood is part of a series I’m doing called Learning Center Tours where I draw back the curtains on each center, so stick around until the very end so

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00:20:31

Preschool Power-Up: Setting Up Your Block Center for...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/07/26

In this impactful episode of Elevating Early Childhood with Vanessa Levin, we dive into the heart of the early childhood classroom with a focus on blocks – the cornerstone of creativity and cognitive development. Discover the intricacies of setting up your block center for unparalleled success in this center tour. Answering burning questions from my e-mail inbox, I'll will guide you through the crucial components of an effective block center set-up. Join me for this in-depth tour, showcasing

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00:49:00

Mastering Meet the Teacher Night

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/07/18

Teachers, do you want the upcoming school year to be your best year ever? What if I told you that you can start laying the foundation for a successful school year BEFORE your kids ever walk through your classroom door? Yes, you heard me right! You can get a jump start on things during the summer that are going to ease your "schoolmares." In this episode of EEC I’ll be sharing my secret weapon to combat your schoolmares head-on, right now, before the first day of school.

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00:23:27

Feeling Overwhelmed by All the "Non-Teaching" Things?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/07/11

Teachers, are you overwhelmed by all the “non-teaching” responsibilities you have at school? I’m talking about the things not related to when the students are in the classroom, like labeling the tubs in your centers, communicating with parents, planning events like meet the teacher etc. I could go on because the list is endless, but you know what I’m talking about. All these things can add up quickly and lead to feeling completely overwhelmed. In this episode I'll be sharing ways to make all the

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00:25:52

Do You Feel Like a Failure as a Teacher?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/07/04

Teachers, have you ever felt like a failure? Of course you have, and so have I! Every teacher out there feels like a failure some, or even all of the time. And that feeling of failure, it can really drag you down if you let it, am I right? That’s exactly why #teacher quittok exists. But before you throw in the towel and turn in your resignation, I encourage you to watch/listen to this episode until the very end because I’m going to share my #1 method to help you STOP feeling like a failure, and

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00:19:06

Pre-K Edition: What to Teach and When to Teach it?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/06/27

Listen, it's no secret that teaching preschoolers isn't easy peasy. It's full of ups and downs with lots of bumps along the way, which leaves you exhausted from trying to find a balance between work and life. You just wish somebody would tell you what to teach and when to teach it, so you can find time to do the endless mounds of laundry or cook the occasional meal for your family. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I want you to know that you're not alone. In this episode of Elevating Early

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00:06:38

Overwhelmed by student behaviors?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/06/19

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the behaviors in your preschool classroom? That’s a trick question because every teacher feels like that sometimes. And those behaviors, do they seem like they’re getting worse each year? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re in the right place because this week’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood has the answers you’ve been looking for. But those answers might surprise you, so be sure to stick around until the very end so you don’t miss a thing.

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00:10:06

Are You New to Teaching Pre-K?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/06/06

Let 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 elevating early childhood is for you! And if you’re an administrator, instructional coach, or a classroom teacher who works with teachers new to Pre-K – you’ll find this episode useful too!

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