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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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00:21:50

How to Improve Behavior in Your Preschool Classroom

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/08/08

It’s no secret that early childhood teachers everywhere have seen changes in their students’ behavior since the pandemic began.And because of that, teaching young children is now more challenging than it ever was. Kids are bouncing off the walls and full of energy… sometimes, a little bit too much energy if I’m being honest.However, this doesn’t have to be a perpetual issue in your classroom.I’m here, and I'm about to share an easy way to help reduce your preschool behavioral woes.Yes friends,

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00:19:19

Should Preschoolers Write Their Names With Capital...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/08/01

As I’ve discussed in the last episode of Elevating Early Childhood, learning how to write your name as a preschooler takes a lot of work and dedication from both the teachers and the students.Continuing on with the theme, today, I’ll be discussing whether you should be teaching your pre-k students to write their names in capital letters or lowercase letters.This episode is also for those of you who are wondering why some kids can write their names beautifully while others cry at the thought of

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00:30:26

Easy Name Writing Activities for Preschoolers

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/07/25

Writing your name as a preschooler is no easy feat.It takes work, dedication, and the right writing activities from you, their preschool teacher. This is why, today, I’ll be sharing some super fun (and super easy) name writing activities you can do with your preschool students.But before we start, let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we?Writing is one of those developmental milestones that’s individual to each child, and that means that not every child will benefit from the same

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00:27:29

How to Set up Your Writing Center for Preschool and...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/07/18

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood!It’s been a while, so I hope you’re as excited as I am about catching up.In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about something every early childhood classroom -in my opinion- should have: A writing center.Writing centers are a great way to teach young children how to use their imagination. Plus, they're also the perfect getaway to teaching them language and how it worksI always get asked questions about how to set

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00:25:16

(RERUN) My First 10 Days of School Tips and Lesson...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/06/13

Every single year, I get so many questions about the first days of school.And so, I thought, why not have an episode about it? After all, that first day of school is a pretty big deal, not just for the students, but also for professional educators like you.That is why I’ve created a free printable lesson plan to go along with the episode! I’ll also explain how to use it, so make sure you watch the whole thing!But, did you know? It's not just the first day of school that's crucial, it's actually the

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00:31:49

(RERUN) Science of Reading: What Preschool Teachers...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/06/06

What is the Science of Reading? And what should preschool teachers know about it?In this week's episode of Elevating Early Childhood, I answer these two questions and more. But I won't be doing this alone! Yes friends, this is an interview episode! And in it, I will be discussing this hot topic with the lovely Allison McDonald.Allison is the creator and founder of the early childhood website No Time for Flash Cards. She's also an author, a mom, and a rockstar early childhood educator!Today, she and

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00:41:34

(RERUN) Top 10 Classroom Must-Haves for Preschool...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/05/30

The one thing teachers don't have a lot of besides money is time. There's never enough time in the day to finish everything that needs to be done!That's why in this episode, I'll be sharing my 10 favorite classroom must-haves; items that have saved me time or made my teacher life easier.Some of these things I've used for a very long time and I couldn't live without in my classroom, while others may be new to you. My purpose isn't to get you to buy a bunch of things. Instead, I'm sharing my

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00:20:16

(RERUN) Top 5 Methods for Improving Learning Centers...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/05/23

Time young children spend in learning centers is precious for their development. And yet, it’s one of those strictly school-related activities, which is why we must do our very best to set them up for success.Creating a successful learning center requires lots of strategic planning and effort. There are many questions you need to answer first, including…How many centers should you create? How long should the center time be? What are the centers going to be about? How will your students know which

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00:35:56

(RERUN) My Favorite Alphabet Activities: How to Teach...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/05/16

Have you ever entered your email address to download a freebie...and then been disappointed by what you got? I know I have plenty of times! When you’re trying to find new ideas for your classroom, freebies can be very helpful. But it can also go in another direction—one where you catch yourself thinking...“Huh? That’s it? I could’ve Googled that!”So when I create freebies and bundles, I’m particularly mindful of trying to provide the very best resources and in plentiful fashion. And for quite some

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00:14:49

(RERUN) How to Teach Letters of the Alphabet to...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/05/09

One of the biggest challenges teachers face with teaching the alphabet is getting the letters to stick.You spend weeks teaching, following your curriculum, doing everything by the book. Everything seems to be going great. The kiddos are getting it! And then...Poof! They forget all of it! As if you’ve never even mentioned it before! Has this ever happened to you? Because it’s happened to me plenty of times.When I was a young student teacher, I had an opportunity to shadow a kindergarten teacher

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00:37:42

Parent Teacher Conference Tips for Preschool and Pre-K

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/05/02

Do parent-teacher conferences stress you out?Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Every teacher goes through the worry and the anxiety that come with them, even those of us who have been teaching for decades.It’s normal to stress about parent-teacher conferences. After all, they require a lot of work and patience.From the extra prep work involved to the anxiety that comes with having to talk to parents and maybe let them know their little ones aren’t progressing as much as they hoped for, parent-teacher

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00:44:12

Teaching Dual Language Learners in the Preschool and...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/04/25

Teaching dual language learners in the preschool classroom is not always easy.I taught this population exclusively for 20 years and I have met obstacles along the way — like every other teacher who’s done it before me—.However, there ARE ways to make it easier on yourself and your students.And to discuss that, I have invited this week’s guest, the brilliant Maria Mercedes Champion.Maria Mercedes is an enthusiastic bilingual preschool teacher with nearly two decades of experience in the classroom.She

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00:31:25

How to Set up a Successful Science Center in Your...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/04/18

When I was in school, I didn't like science class very much. I found it boring and I never enjoyed it.However, just because that was my experience, it doesn’t mean the same should happen with my preschool students.See, young children are full of curiosity and love experimenting with the environment around them. To them, the world is full of wonders and they want to discover and learn about all of it.Using their natural curiosity and my science center tips, you can help them understand the world and

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00:20:45

The Preschool Calendar Time Q&A Session You’ve Been...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/04/11

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood!If you remember, a few episodes ago, I discussed calendar time and whether or not you needed it in your preschool classroom.And well... it seems many of you had even MORE questions, so I’ve decided to answer them for you.In today's episode I'll be responding to our listener and viewer comments and questions on this super hot button topic — for us preschool teachers —.Are you ready for a mindset shift?Let's dive

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00:39:59

Using Children's Picture Books to Meet Preschool...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/04/04

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood.Today's podcast is another one of my thrilling interviews, and I can't wait for you to meet this week's guest!But before I introduce them, let me ask you a quick question: Do you use picture books in your preschool classroom?Now, I already know your answer, "Well of course, Vanessa! Everyone uses picture books to teach young children!"And you might be right, however, are you doing it the right way? Are you using

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00:22:16

Do Kids Need Calendar Time In Preschool?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/03/28

Hello everyone, Vanessa here! I'm suuuuper excited to have you over again for another fun episode of Elevating Early Childhood.Today, I'll be discussing calendar time in preschool.As you know, calendar time in the preschool classroom can be challenging (for quite a few reasons). And the big question about it often is: To do calendar or not to do calendar?And I am here to answer it for you!Yes friends, today, we're tackling the big calendar time debate!Ready?Let's dive in! Key Takeaways:Calendar: To

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00:38:19

Troubleshooting Circle Time: What to Do When it...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/03/21

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood!Today, I'll be discussing circle time and what to do when it goes awry.No matter how good you are at keeping your students focused and engaged during circle time, you'll find yourself, one day or another, facing issues.Circle time problems are common, but many of us find ourselves panicking when they happen.However, you don't need to. As long as you're prepared, you'll know how to troubleshoot circle time issues.To

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00:33:23

5 Easy Steps to Setting up Successful Sensory Table...

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/03/14

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood.Today, we're talking… sensory table activities!Yes friends, it's time to go big or go home.Sensory play isn't just fun or messy, it turns out that it has other benefits too!If you're looking for ways to add interest and boost engagement during center time in your classroom, then you don't want to miss this episode.All in all, sensory tables are a must-have in every early childhood classroom.In this episode I'm

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00:36:13

Preschool Math Skills - What Comes First?

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/03/07

Teaching math skills to preschoolers is not always straightforward.Not every child will find it easy to jump into the world of numbers, and some might even find math pretty intimidating.So, how can we, as early childhood teachers, help facilitate this for them? And where do we even start? These are the questions I ask today's guest, who is none other than the amazing Shannon McCartney.Shannon is an international consultant and author whose work helps teachers from all around the country embed

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00:37:54

My Top 5 Tips for Setting up a Pet Themed Circle Time

Elevating Early Childhood ·

2022/02/28

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Elevating Early Childhood!Today's episode is one many of you have been asking for.It's part 3 of my circle time series!But before we start, let me ask you a question: Are you searching for ways to make circle time more fun and engaging for your preschool students?If your answer is a resounding "YES!" — and I'm sure it is — then you've come to the right place!Today, I'll be discussing how to create fun and engaging circle time activities for

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