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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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00:15:21

Building a Natural Preschool Math Center

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/05/29

Are you looking for ways to incorporate more nature into your classroom? Bringing the outdoors into your classroom can provide a calmer and more soothing environment for young children. Who doesn’t want more calm and less chaos in their classroom, am I right? In today’s episode of elevating early childhood I’m going to share easy and inexpensive ways to build a more natural math center in your preschool or pre-k classroom.

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00:22:26

End-of-the-School Year: 5 Easy and Stress-Free Hacks...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/05/22

Teachers, let’s be honest, the end of the school year is almost as stressful as the beginning of the year, am I right? If you’re not rehearsing for the end of the year “program,” you’re assessing your students, doing report cards, planning Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, field trips, and much more! The very last thing teachers need at the end of the school year is more “stuff to do” piled on their already overflowing plates. In today’s episode of elevating early childhood, I’m going to share 5

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00:23:31

Kindergarten Readiness, Should Preschoolers Read...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/05/15

What does it really mean to be “kindergarten ready?” Should we be teaching kids to read before they enter kindergarten? Are you worried that your preschool or Pre-K kids won’t have all the skills they need to excel in today’s kindergarten classrooms? In this episode I'm going to break it all down for you so your kids will be well-prepared for kindergarten - and beyond.

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00:20:25

Preschool Centers: Puzzle Tips & Tricks

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/05/08

Do puzzles cause headaches in your classroom? Are your kids uninterested in puzzles? Or maybe they’re frustrated because they can’t put them together? If you think puzzles are too much of a hassle, or they’re too old school for today’s kids – think again! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing my best tips and tricks for teaching smarter, not harder when it comes to puzzles in the classroom, AND how to set your kids up for success with puzzles by following the developmental sequence that nobody taught

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00:11:25

6 Learning Center Myths Preschool Teachers Should...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/05/04

Teachers, have you ever been told by an administrator that centers are “just playing?” Maybe you’re even one of the unlucky ones who have been told by an administrator that you can’t have centers in your classroom because they’re “just for fun” and not enough academic learning is taking place. Or even worse, maybe even thought about throwing in the towel on centers because they’re just too darn hard to manage! Today I’m going to help dispel the 6 myths that preschool teachers should never fall

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00:13:09

My Ultimate Guide for Setting-Up and Stocking Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/04/24

Do you ever feel like you just don’t have enough center materials in your classroom?Are you wondering if what you have is enough? And how do you know?You see, setting-up and stocking your classroom centers can be very tricky. Every good teacher knows that centers are essential for a high-quality early childhood experience. The issue is that no one ever gives you an actual roadmap to follow when it comes to setting-up or stocking your centers.And that can leave teachers like you and me struggling to

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00:24:00

My Foolproof Formula to Improve Cleanup Transitions

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/04/17

Do transitions in your classroom have you at the end of your rope? Does it feel like you’re trying to herd kittens during arrival, dismissal, or cleanup time?Then I have two things to tell you:You’re not alone.I can help!You see, transitions are something that all early childhood teachers struggle with. Yes, even the most experienced ones.The issue is that even though everyone says transitions are important, no one ever gives you an actual roadmap to follow.And that can leave teachers like you and

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00:29:37

3 Steps to Improve Handwriting Skills in Preschool

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/04/10

Do your students struggle to write the letters of the alphabet?If so, I’ve got some good news for you: You’re not alone! In fact, most preschool teachers have to deal with this issue every single year (if not several times a year).And because I have dealt with it too, I’ve ended up coming up with a few solutions to this pesky problem.Improving your preschool students' handwriting can be a difficult task (even daunting for some of us), but it’s not impossible.Don’t believe me?Then listen to this

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00:23:52

Is Your Classroom Too Loud?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/04/03

Friends, I have a question for you: Are the students in your classroom too loud?If so, then welcome to the club no one wants to join (yes, I have jokes).I can relate to students who have trouble keeping their outside voices where they belong, outside. And principals who complain about noisy classrooms.No matter what has brought you here, you and I both know there is no magic fix for this little (but very loud) problem. Yes, we all wish we had a magic wand sometimes. Alas, no one has discovered that

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00:29:36

Using ASL in the Early Childhood Classroom

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/03/27

Friends, I have a question for you: Could your students use a little extra help paying attention during circle time? Are they constantly interrupting you? Or maybe they're struggling to learn important academic skills? All right, that was more than one question, but you get the gist!Children have short attention spans, and that can mean constant interruptions in the early childhood classroom.But what if I told you that there's one thing that you could do in the classroom to help with all of that and

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00:25:40

The Top 5 Playdough Must-Haves for Preschool

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/03/20

Do your students love playing with playdough in your classroom or at home? I know mine do!Playdough is not only super fun for children to play with, it’s also a great tool for them. It can help them develop stronger hand muscles and better hand-eye coordination. It’s also a great way for them to develop their fine motor skills.Plus, let’s be honest: It’s the one thing you can offer preschoolers and know it’ll keep them engaged and on task for waaaay longer than a few minutes.This is why having a

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00:26:23

How to Ace Your Formal Observation

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/03/13

Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a teacher more than a formal observation. You’re exhausted from all the hours you spent creating the perfect lesson plans. You’re waiting anxiously with a dry mouth and sweaty palms for your principal to walk through the door.And there’s this sound of a clock ticking inside your head that you just can’t get rid of, no matter how hard you try.Are you stressed out yet? Because I sure am!But no need to panic, because, as always, I’m here to help!It doesn’t matter if

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00:22:57

How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine for Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/03/06

Our morning routine sets the tone for our whole day. And the same can be said for your students.You see, what young children do from the minute they walk into your classroom each morning will affect the rest of their day. And this is why choosing the right morning activities for your classroom is a must!So, here are a few questions you should ask yourself: How do I handle arrival time in my preschool classroom? Are my students practicing independence skills during this time?And the most important

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00:17:38

What to Do When Parents Don’t Want Their Child to...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/02/27

Friends, I have a question for you: Have you ever had a parent request that their child not participate in holiday activities in your classroom? If you've taught for any length of time, chances are you've encountered this issue before. But what can you do about it? And how do you deal with it in a respectful and inclusive way?In today’s episode, I’ll be answering these exact questions and sharing a few dos and don’ts of dealing with these situations.Are you ready?Tune in now! Key Takeaways:Dealing

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00:25:16

What to Do When Parents Bring Up Bullying

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/02/20

In the last two episodes, Dan St. Romain and I sat down and discussed everything from how to teach your students to become more independent to how to get them not to interrupt you during small group time.Today, he and I will be tackling another hot topic: What to do when a parent tells you their child is being bullied. Nothing strikes fear in a teacher's heart more than hearing from a parent who says their child has been bullied. As a teacher, hearing those words makes us feel like we’ve let our

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00:26:06

Want More Independent Students? Do This, Not That!

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/02/13

In last week’s episode, Dan St. Romain and I discussed how to teach children not to interrupt you during small group time.Something Dan and I really focused on during that conversation was the importance of teaching preschool-aged children to be independent the right way.Well, today, Dan and I will dive deeper into that, so I hope you’re just as excited as I am!Listen in as he and I discuss the best ways to teach your preschool students to become independent and how to avoid the pitfalls many

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00:26:46

How to Reduce Interruptions During Small Group Time

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/02/06

It’s no secret that small group time can be challenging, even for the most seasoned early childhood teachers.Why is that?Simply because it’s not always easy to manage the other students while working with small groups, which means the possibilities for interruption can be… infinite. But what can you do if you're struggling with constant interruptions during small group instruction?To answer this question, I’ve invited the amazing Dan St. Romain to join me in this week’s episode, which is part of my

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00:30:55

The Art of Redirecting Preschoolers: What, Why, and How

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/01/30

Many early childhood teachers feel like a broken record. They’re always saying “no” and “no hitting” and “use your words,” etc…If you’ve been teaching preschool for a while, then you know that every day can be like a battlefield (full of cute children, yes, but a battlefield nonetheless). Our job consists of putting out a hundred fires at once while teaching children skills they will need in life and making sure they’re in one piece at the end of the day.This is exactly why we need to learn how to

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00:33:35

How to Say “No” to Preschoolers Without Meltdowns

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/01/23

Friends, I have a question for you: Do you ever dread saying no to your students because you’re worried they might have a full on meltdown?I get you, I’ve been there too. Trying to say “no” to a child without having them throw a temper tantrum is a whoooole lot of work.In simpler words, it’s hard. But as you know if you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, it’s not impossible!Every preschool classroom problem has a solution. Yes, even this one.And to discuss this, the brilliant Dr. Carolyn

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00:33:05

What to Do When Your Students Wander Around the...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/01/16

If you’ve ever wondered why your students wander around the classroom and just… dump their toys on the floor, then you’re not alone!Let's face it, we've all had children in our classrooms wandering aimlessly from center to center pulling tubs of toys off the shelves without ever playing with them.The truth is, this is a fairly typical scenario in the early childhood classroom.The question then is: Why oh why do toddlers (and preschoolers) do that? And most importantly, how can you teach them not to

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