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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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00:26:32

Help! All My Students Want to Go to the Same Center!

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/01/09

If you’ve ever taught young children (and my bet is you have, since you’re listening to this podcast) then you’ve probably had your fair share of daily fires to put out.I feel you, I’ve been there too. It’s no secret that the daily life of an early childhood educator isn’t always sunshine and roses. And sometimes, it’s just really, really hard.One of the issues many pre-k teachers struggle with is what to do when all their students want to go to the same center at the same time!As you know already,

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00:12:43

How to Teach Preschool Students Literacy Skills

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2023/01/02

Teaching young children literacy skills can be tricky. They’re such an important skill that it can become downright intimidating to teach them to your students.Which one do you even start with? Letters? Letter names? Or letter sounds?Sometimes, the answer to that question seems obvious. But, most of the time, it’s truly not. And so, deciding which skill to start with can give even the most seasoned preschool educators a headache.But, lucky for you, this is exactly what I’ll be discussing in this

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00:31:14

[Encore] My Top 5 Small Group Counting Activities for...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/12/19

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Elevating Early Childhood!Before we start, let me ask you a quick question: Do your preschool or pre-k students need help learning how to count and develop number sense?If your answer is "YES!" then you've come to the right place, because that's exactly what I'm discussing today.As you know, math doesn't come easily to everyone. Some children have real difficulties with it, while others find it super fun and easy, almost like solving a puzzle

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00:25:58

The Best Winter Activities for Your Preschool Classroom

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/12/12

Does this sound familiar to you? While everyone else is out singing carols and decking the halls, you are barely keeping your head above water, because you're trying to do all that plus prep all of your lessons and activities for the first week back after winter break.Just thinking about this makes me shudder. The struggle is real, am I right?But, no need to panic, because today, I’ll be helping you get a jumpstart on your planning for the new year!In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you aaaaaall

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00:30:29

Managing Temper Tantrums in the Preschool Classroom

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/12/05

Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn't get their own way? If your answer is “yes” (and I’m sure it is), then this episode is for you!Why is that?Simply because in it, I’ll be discussing why kids may throw fits when they don't get what they want, how to respond appropriately, and why “You get what you get and you don't throw a fit” is never the right answer.And to make this even more interesting, I’ve invited a guest! His name is Ron

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00:27:41

Amazon Favs for Your Preschool Learning Centers

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/11/23

If you’re anything like me, then you love a good deal (and truth is, who doesn’t?)Which is why this is such an exciting time of the year.As someone who looooves a good deal, Cyber Monday is one of my favorite ways to find good deals on new materials for my classroom centers.Even the ones that are too spendy may be affordable today, so I thought I would share some deeply discounted fun finds I recently discovered with you.If you're always on the hunt for the best materials for your preschool learning

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00:23:10

Teaching Preschoolers to Manage Their Boredom

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/11/21

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty certain hearing a student say “I’m boooooored!!” is every preschool teacher’s nightmare.I’ve been through this before, as have you, I’m sure.And, because of that, I know you can imagine the panic in every teacher’s head when those cursed words are uttered.But, have you ever stopped to ask yourself why your students are saying this?You see, it’s not always boredom, but something else.What is it?Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode to learn the answer to

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00:26:29

How to Get Your Preschool Students Excited About Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/11/14

Imagine with me: You’ve got your preschool classroom all set up. The centers are stocked and ready to be used, full of materials you’ve purchased or made yourself. Everything is the best it could be, and you just can’t wait for your students to use and enjoy every single center in the classroom.However, somehow, your kids just avoid certain centers. They don’t like them, don’t want to go near them, don’t even look at them…Uh oh, Houston, we have a problem.Does this sound familiar to you?If so, this

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00:26:13

12 Creative Thanksgiving Ideas To Spice Up Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/11/07

Are you looking for ways to make things more fun and engaging in your classroom this November?If so, you're in luck because in today's episode of Elevating Early Childhood, I'll be sharing 12 fun, exciting, engaging, and developmentally appropriate ways to spice things up this Thanksgiving.From sensory bins to pumpkin pie scented playdough, these creative ideas are a fantastic way for your children to develop their fine motor skills - all while having a blast!Tune in to learn how to spice up your

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00:19:10

Preschool Thanksgiving Activities: 4 Steps Towards...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/10/31

Whether you love pumpkin pie and turkey, or you dread family get-togethers, one thing's for sure, Thanksgiving is almost here! What does this mean for early childhood teachers like you and me?Well simply… the dreaded extra work.Being a preschool teacher can be challenging on the best of days, but, during times like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the work can downright be impossible!However, this year it’s going to be different.Because, this year, I’ll be sharing with you four easy steps to help you

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00:28:13

Engaging Restless Preschoolers With Fall Songs,...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/10/24

Are you still struggling to get your little ones to sit still and pay attention? Or maybe you're wondering how you're ever going to teach them anything at this pace?Well then, I’ve got the solution for you!Today, I’ll be sharing with you the best preschool activities for a fall theme to keep your students interested in the classroom.You see, it’s not always easy to get young children to pay attention. In fact, it’s sometimes downright hard, so a little help every once in a while doesn’t hurt, am I

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00:33:38

Top 10 Must-Haves for Your Preschool Art Center

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/10/17

If you’re a preschool teacher, chances are you probably have an art center in your classroom.After all, art is a quintessential part of the preschool curriculum. It’s a great way to help children develop their imagination and creativity and work on their fine motor skills.And in order to do that, an art center is a must.However, not all preschool art centers are equal. Some are better than others.Why is that?Simply because they have everything a young child needs to develop their art skills, have

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00:14:00

Process Art vs. Product Art: Which Is Better for Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/10/10

Every pre-k teacher knows it, making art is a big part of preschool.It’s a great way for the children to be creative, enrich their imagination, and develop their fine motor skills in a fun and enjoyable manner.However, making sure your students are creating the right kind of art is important.Because yes, the kind of art your kids are making does matter.Process art and product art are two types of activities that usually happen in the preschool classroom. The difference between them is that the

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00:29:37

What to Do About Kids Who Bite?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/10/03

Hello everyone and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood.Now, a quick warning before you start listening, this episode’s got a bit of a bite to it (pun intended)!This, friends, is because today, we’re discussing children who bite.Most younger preschool classrooms have at least one bitey kid, and it can be pretty difficult for teachers to deal with those types of situations.Why is the child biting? How can you deal with their behavior? And most importantly, how can you

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00:09:54

Preschool Classroom Centers: To Combine or Not to...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/09/26

If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of educational centers you’re supposed to have in your preschool classroom, then you’re not alone.Many of us find ourselves facing a dilemma when setting up centers in our classroom: Should we have a separate area for each center? Or can some be combined?Naturally, both options have their pros and cons, and because of that, it can be difficult to decide which way is best for you.Lucky for you, I’m here to help you make that decision.In today’s episode, I’ll

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00:39:16

Beginning of the Year Alphabet Favs and Fails

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/09/19

The beginning of the year is tricky, there is so much to take care of, things to set up, new students to meet, parents to get to know, etc...All of this stuff can be pretty stressful, but I’m here to make it just a little bit easier on you.Friends, today, we’re talking about how to set your kids up for success when it comes to learning the alphabet.It’s no secret that teaching the alphabet at the beginning of the year can be challenging - for even the most seasoned teacher.However, with the tips and

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00:22:43

My Top 4 Preschool Transition Tips

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/09/05

There are some things that will make or break you as a teacher, and transitions are right there at the top of the list for early childhood teachers.Every single day is full of transitions in preschool, so having a surefire list of tips that’ll help you make them as easy as possible is crucial.Lucky for you, I’m about to share those tips with you.So, if you’re struggling with transitioning from one activity (or place) to another in your preschool classroom, this episode is for you!Want to learn

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00:16:14

Back-to-School: Procedures and Routines Checklist for...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/08/25

The new school year is here, and this means that, like every year, it’s now time for those back-to-school checklists!You see, the life of a preschool teacher is not easy (no matter what some people might tell you).We have quite a few things to take care of and keep in mind, and this is especially true during the beginning of the year, when everything is still a bit chaotic.Lucky for you, the chaos doesn’t have to be permanent.You can get rid of it by setting up simple routines and procedures that

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00:25:52

Story Time Secrets: Why You Need Interactive Books in...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/08/22

Do you ever wonder why your students can’t sit through story time without fiddling around or losing interest?If you’re struggling with getting your kids to pay attention during a read-aloud, I’ve got a secret to share with you: You’re not alone.Every preschool teacher has been through this. And I mean it. All of us have wished for a magical wand that’d make story time easier at least once in our careers.Sadly, we have yet to find that wand.But hey, don’t lose hope yet, because there is a solution to

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00:28:07

Preschool Book Review: Black Boy, Black Boy, a Joyful...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/08/15

Want to add more diverse picture books to your classroom this year? Discover Black Boy, Black Boy, a beautifully illustrated children's book with an uplifting message for all young children.This is the perfect picture book if you’re looking for inspirational stories that will resonate with all the students in your preschool classroom.Not convinced yet?How about you listen to my interview with the authors, Jorge Redmond and Ali Kamanda? I’m sure they would be able to convince you.Well then, what are

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