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How Preschool Teachers Do It

New episodes are released every Monday.Do you wonder how experts in working with early learners address children"s behavior and motivate them to be their best selves? If you are a family member, teacher, or anyone who impacts the lives of young children, join Alison Kentos (Early Childhood Teacher) & Cindy Terebush (Early Childhood Specialist) every Monday to find out how a preschool teacher and early childhood consultant do what they do every day!Learn more about us on our website:

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All Episodes

18:40

333: What's Real Knowledge with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/06/09

Don't let social media posts fool you into thinking memorization is real knowledge! Just because children can repeat what you say or do doesn't mean they understand it. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what real knowledge and understanding looks like and how to promote it.

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18:44

332: This is Positive Guidance with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/06/02

Most early educators and families know that positive guidance helps children learn about rules, boundaries, and expectations. Do you know the characteristics of positive approaches for teaching children about behavior? Cindy and Alison discuss the essential elements of a positive approach that supports children and teaches them how to use their power in productive ways.

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17:13

331: Documenting Vacations with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/05/26

It's the time of year when families plan their vacations. Let's encourage them to document vacations so their children can share their adventures with teachers and classmates! In this episode of the podcast, Cindy and Alison talk about several ways families can share their vacations with us in early childhood programs.

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19:06

330: You Can Find Nature Everywhere with Cindy and...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/05/19

There is so much young children can learn from being in nature and exploring all it offers. Luckily, nature can be found in every environment. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about nature activities in cities, the suburbs, and rural areas.

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16:47

329: The Continuing Prevalence of Name Calling with...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/05/12

The biter, the hitter, the runner, the climber...Why do some adults continue to label children this way? Would you do that to an adult? Join Cindy and Alison for a reflection on why this happens and what we can do.

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16:21

328: Focusing Your Large Group with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/05/05

Whenever you gather children for a large group experience, consider focusing the lesson moral development. In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss what is included in moral development and how we can focus on that during class meetings, read-alouds, and more.

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15:23

327: Spirit Tunnels in Preschool with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/04/28

Have you seen the viral spirit tunnel videos from the @JenniferHudsonShow ? What a great way to prepare her guests for a great interview... and for us to welcome young children as they arrive at their early childhood program! Join Cindy and Alison to consider how you might add this motivational, fun, and engaging moment to your days.

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21:51

326: Are The Wrong Children in Special Ed with Cindy...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/04/21

Some populations are underrepresented in special education classes, and others are overrepresented. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about being more aware of what impacts who tends to be referred more often and not often enough.

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20:45

325: Why Kids Paint Themselves with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/04/14

Do you have children who paint themselves instead of the paper? Do you remember covering your hand with @ElmersGlue and peeling it off? Join Cindy and Alison to learn why children do this and other actions that cover their skin and bodies.

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16:53

324: Creating Brave Spaces with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/04/07

What is a brave space, and why can that change how we perceive our early childhood settings? How can it help children meet the challenge of trying new things? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about changing the focus of the sort of spaces we set up for young children.

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18:57

323: Reducing Outdoor Stress with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/03/31

Adults often think of recess or outdoor time as a fun time for all children. Some children, however, find the outdoor, free-play, slightly chaotic environment stressful. In this episode, Cindy and Alison discuss the causes of that stress and how we can reduce it.

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19:32

322: Are Families Imposing On Other Families with...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/03/24

Has a family ever asked you to stop other families from allowing their children to watch particular TV shows? Has a parent ever asked you to tell other families to stop dressing their children in clothes that depict characters from video games or shows? This sort of request seems to be happening more often. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about helping families understand that we cannot ask others to change their practices to match someone else.

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17:09

321: Disorganized Attachments- Infants, Toddlers and...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/03/17

Secure, nurturing attachments are essential from the time children are infants and as they get older. In this episode, Cindy and Alison talk about the importance of children learning trust instead of fear and how you can make that happen.NOTE: This episode may evoke strong feelings. Though the episode does not focus on extreme situations, we encourage you to take care of yourself. If the episode is upsetting to you, please know you can walk away and come back next week for a new topic.

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20:04

320: Make Teaching Topics Verbs with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/03/10

Have you ever thought about the fact that most early childhood teaching topics are nouns? Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how using verbs for teaching topics opens up more possibilities for the curiosity and exploration of young children.

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17:40

319: Not Everyone Wants the Spotlight with Cindy and...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/03/03

Being good with your own company or solitude is beneficial to everyone, including young children. Some children want the spotlight and others do not. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about the children who stand out by not being in the spotlight.

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21:14

318: Screen Time and Other Limits with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/02/24

It can be challenging to set screen time limits, but it is worth it! Cindy and Alison talk about the life lessons that come from teaching children that they have the power to limit their actions.

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18:13

317: Family Child Care Is Early Education, Too with...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/02/17

Family Child Care providers are early educators! Join Cindy and Alison to learn more about these nurturing home settings and what a quality family child care environment values and provides for children and families.

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18:19

316: Feelings: Permission Granted! with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/02/10

In prior generations, many children were taught to hide their feelings. We aren't going to do that anymore! In this episode, Cindy and Alison talk about the hows and whys of granting permission and making room for children's many emotions, from joy to anger to sadness.

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17:56

315: Infant and Toddlers Read Alouds with Cindy and...

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/02/03

Picture books and naming objects is important for teaching vocabulary, but there is so much more we can do when we read aloud with infants and toddlers. Join Cindy and Alison to learn more about reading with our youngest children.

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17:13

314: Ask Them What They Need with Cindy and Alison

How Preschool Teachers Do It ·

2025/01/27

When children are upset or in need in any way, we should avoid assuming how we can help. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about assuming nothing and getting children used to thinking about and expressing their own needs.

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