Episodes
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Is it Time to Start Small Group?
Episode SummaryAs the school year starts, our focus is on getting to know our new little students. We are teaching them procedures, rules and practicing routines. We are playing with students to get to know them and helping children learn how to use the materials in classroom centers.
At the beginning of the year, these things are the most important things!
So, back to the question at hand... When is it time to start small group? When is it okay for you step back from monitoring, playing and helping children in centers?
Listen in to find out!
Topics Discussed:What questions to ask yourself to know if your class is ready to start small group
Resources Mentioned:Done-for-You Small Group Lessons
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Episode 35: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small GroupEpisode 36: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small GroupEpisode 37: Preschool Small Group Activity IdeasEpisode 38: Organizing your Preschool Small GroupEpisode 39: My Top Tips for Preschool Small Group
Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Parent Education Boards
Episode SummaryPreschoolers learn amazing things through play, but this isn't something that is easy for parents to see. Help educate the parents in your early childhood program with Parent Education Bulletin Boards.
I wanted our families to better understand all the amazing growth and learning goodness that really happens inside a preschool classroom --- that's when the Parent Education Bulletin Boards were born!
With 10 done-for-you bulletin boards, teaching families has never been easier! All you have to do is print, laminate and hang - the rest is done for you!
Learn all about the benefits of Parent Education Boards in this episode!
Topics Discussed:A breakdown of the different boardsThe benefits (and results) of including Parent Education Boards in your classroom
Resources Mentioned:Parent Education Boards
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost with Pictures
Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures
Episode SummaryTeaching young children the procedures and routines of the classroom is important for a safe and (less) chaotic environment. The benefits of implementing visual procedure cards are huge.
To get the most out of visual procedure cards, first...
* Learn why they are important, then...
* How to implement them
You can use pre-made procedure cards or create your own by taking pictures of the steps in each routine. Either way, these tips will help you make the most of the cards you created.
Topics Discussed:
Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures- Everything from printing and displaying cards to using, adapting, and adding fun elements to your cards and procedures.Resources Mentioned:Visual Procedure Cards
Buy on TPTBuy on LCPR Shop
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Why you Should be Using Visual Procedure CardsHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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How to Teach Classroom Procedures Episode Summary
Our young learners aren't yet readers. Therefore, posters of written rules, schedules and procedures are null and void. To young children, these posters are just visual noise.
But, pictures are a different story. Young children can 'read' pictures.
So when it comes to helping young children learn about routines in the classroom- visuals are the way to go.
I found a need for visual procedure cards in my classroom several years ago, so I created them, implemented them and I am so happy I did.
The benefits of procedure cards are huge and I saw all of those benefits when I implemented them myself. Plus, the visuals have kept me from having to say a routine procedure over and over and over and over and... you get it!
Topics Discussed:The benefits of procedure cards How to use visual procedure cardsManaging your own expectations when it comes to proceduresResources Mentioned:Visual Procedure Cards:On TPTBuy in the LCPR ShopRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Why you Should be Using Visual Procedure CardsConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Why you should be Using Visual Procedure Cards Episode Summary
Have you ever stopped to think about the amount of things that we have to teach our new little students at the beginning of each year?
Coming to the carpet, sitting at the carpet, lining up, walking in the hall, using the restroom, washing hands, how to clean up, how to treat toys, how to pack up to go home.... and the list goes on! <<does this list make you as tired as it does me?
If so, good news! I have a tool to share to make teaching all those procedures easier! <Woohoo!
Topics Discussed:Communicating your expectations through Procedure CardsUsing Visuals to help children learn ProceduresTools you can use to teach ProceduresResources Mentioned:Visual Schedule Cards
Buy on TpTBuy in the LCPR ShopConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Visual Schedules for Preschool
Episode SummarySchedules are an important way of life. They keep us in our daily routines and get us to the places we need to be.
In a preschool classroom, a daily schedule is the backbone to our day. At the beginning of the school year, I create our classroom schedule (using the 5 step method) and have it hanging up in the room. But, of course the young children in our classroom can't read it! I found that many of my students were asking 'what do we do next?', 'when can we go outside?' and 'when is my mom coming?'.
So, I knew it was time to create some visual supports for my little non-readers! Listen in to learn about a great resource to include in your classroom!
Topics Discussed:Creating a Picture Schedule for Little LearnersThe Benefits of Displaying Visual Schedule CardsUsing Visual Classroom SchedulesResources Mentioned:Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook + Visual Procedure CardsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Creating a Preschool Schedule in 5 StepsConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Center Signs that Work Harder
Episode SummaryWhen it comes to play-based learning, sometimes it's hard to see what children are actually learning.
Think about it, in a center where children are sitting and doing worksheets or workbooks, we can see the learning outcome.
But, in a play-based classroom (the best way for children to learn) this learning isn't as easy to see. It takes a trained eye to see what benefits and results can come from centers or hands-on activities - not much of which is coming home in a backpack.
So, it becomes our job to communicate the amazing, endless learning opportunities that play-based learning can bring.
There are many ways to communicate the benefits of play to parents.
In this episode, let's discuss center signs!
Topics Discussed:
Why preschool center signs shouldn't be just a label on the wallUsing the center signs to teach/inform other adultsHow to make the center signs work for youResources Mentioned:Center Signs on TPTCenter Signs on LCPR ShopConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Preschool Centers: Free Choice or Rotation?
Episode SummaryOne of the most common questions that I get in regards to preschool centers is "Do you do free-choice centers or a rotation?". While I have my own opinions on the topic, I think it's important to look at the pros and cons to everything you do in your classroom, as to make an educated decision. So, let's take some time to look at both the pros and cons of both - to better help you make a decision on which is best for your classroom. Listen in!
Topics Discussed:Free Choice Centers - the pros and consCenter Rotations- the pros and consResources Mentioned:Free Center GuideRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Preschool Centers: Free Choice or Rotation?Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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3 Must-Do's for the Beginning of the Year
Episode SummaryThe beginning of the school year is such an exciting and exhausting time! Isn't it funny how we forget how little and new our students are when they start?! It's like we have to reset our brains back to beginning after sending on last year's students.
There is so much to teach our new little friends before we can have a functioning, well-running classroom. The work at the beginning really does pay off later in the year - however - it doesn't make those first few weeks (months?) any easier!
Listen in as I discuss my 3 R's for the beginning of the year!
Topics Discussed:RelationshipsRoutinesRulesResources Mentioned:Visual Procedure CardsRules and Expectation PostersClassroom Management BundleRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Simple Ways to Build Positive Relationships in Early ChildhoodHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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A Guide to Preschool Centers
Episode SummaryWhen you are running a play-based preschool classroom, centers are the core of the program. Carefully planned centers create an environment for learning through play because play is not a break from hard work, play is a child's work!
But sometimes, as the teacher, wrapping your head around all the moving parts of play-based centers can be a challenge!
There are So. Many. Questions.
'Which centers should I have in my classroom? What are the most common centers? I know I want blocks and art, but what other centers should I add?'
Those questions lead to more questions... 'What do I put in the centers? What materials are essential? Also, how long should I schedule center time for? I have other things we have to do in our schedule, how long is needed for free play?'
... 'Can I keep the same materials in the centers the whole year? Won't children get bored? Should I change centers out? If so, how often should I change them?'
The Guide to Preschool Centers was created many years ago, but just got a new update. I have added answers or recommendations to ALL the questions you read above.
Listen in! Episode 46 will walk you through ALL of your center questions!
Topics Discussed:10 different centers with material lists & learning goalsIdeas on which centers to change out and whenHow long to schedule center time in your dayHow to use my Guide to Preschool CentersCenter Tub Labels + The Preschool Center HubResources Mentioned:The Guide to Preschool Centers
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:A Guide to Preschool Centers (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom
Episode SummarySetting up your preschool classroom doesn’t sound that daunting… at first.
But, year after year I find myself determined to find the perfect (as if it exists) flow. After changing my mind about a billion times, I usually land on a setup that seems to work for me, but (more importantly) is conducive to little learners that learn through play.
I’ve found that creating a successful layout isn’t just me drawing squares and labeling them on my ‘map’. Making the environment conducive to my little preschoolers takes some planning. Listen in as I walk you through the process of How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom!
Topics Discussed:Mapping out the physical spaceImportant things to consider (that you may not have thought of)How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom - the workbook!
Resources Mentioned:Classroom Set-Up WorkbookRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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A Detailed Look at the Preschool 2 & 3 Year Old Lesson Plans
Episode SummaryGot three year olds? How about two year olds?
Feel the need to help your littlest students learn important social skills, academic skills and build attention to task - all while loving the open-ended environment of a play-based school setting?
After my experience with sweet little 3 year olds, I knew I wanted to share the ideas and activities that I had used (and more!). Because, lets face it - there isn't a ton of help for teachers of two and three year olds.
So, today I wanted to share with you all the details of one of my preschool 2 and 3 Year Old Lesson Plans! That way you can see if these lesson could help you and therefore save you some time and sanity!
Topics Discussed:The exact details of my weekly planWhy the plans are layed out the way they areHow these lesson plans can save timeThe teacher components of these lesson plans
Resources Mentioned:Try a FREE Two & Three Year Old Lesson PlanTwo and Three Year Olds Lesson GuideRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:A Detailed Look at the Preschool 2 & 3 Year Old Lesson Plans (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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How to Make a Classroom Schedule for Preschool
Episode SummaryCreating a class schedule can be one of the most important plans you create for your preschool classroom. Setting up your school day to run smoothly takes some thought and consideration. Because the truth is... your daily schedule can make or break the classroom behaviors you see.
Children need predictable routines and creating a daily routine can help work against negative preschool behaviors. But, it takes being intentional and consistent.
Through the years I have found a process that I go through that makes planning out my schedule a bit easier. Creating my schedule is one of those hugely important things that craft at the beginning of the year.
Want to get some help creating your own preschool class schedule? Take a listen!
Topics Discussed:Asking yourself these key questionsDeciding on what is importantConsidering attention spansCreating the planHow to use visual schedule cards in the classroom
Resources Mentioned:Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook (+ visual schedule cards)
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Finding the Time to Implement Literacy Experiences in the Preschool Classroom
Episode SummaryBringing literacy experiences such as interactive read alouds, shared reading or shared writing and interactive writing doesn't have to add more direct instruction time to your day. In fact, adding more direct instruction time would not be the goal when working with little learners!
So the questions remains: How can we find the time to implement literacy experiences in the preschool classroom?
Simple answer: Infuse, don't add!
Listen in to find out how to do this in your own classroom!
Topics Discussed:How, Where, and When to add literacy experiences into the school dayResources Mentioned:Get Your Lit Together CourseHunt the RoomWriting InvitationsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: Bringing Literacy into your Fall UnitConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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What is Shared and Interactive Writing in Preschool?
Episode SummaryWhat is the difference between shared writing and interactive writing? How can use these types of writings to support our young learners?
Listen in to find out why these types of writing are important to teaching literary concepts and when and how to use them in your classroom!
Topics Discussed:What Shared and Interactive Writing is and why it's importantShared Writing- examples of how to use it in the classroomInteractive Writing- examples of how to use it in the classroomResources Mentioned:Free Training: 3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Early Literacy in your Preschool Classroom (July 6 at 10am CST). Register HereRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: What is Modeled Writing in PreschoolConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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How to Teach Literacy without LOTW
Episode SummaryRaise your hand if you were (or are) a Letter of the Week Teacher ✋
I’m raising my hand because I once taught preschoolers using LOTW.
LOTW seems so logical. You teach one letter a week and by the end of the year - boom all the letters are covered. You know you covered all the letters - good to go right?
Well…. It turns out that what we know now from the research is that LOTW isn’t as effective as we wish it was. Stay tuned to find out why (and what we can do instead)!
Topics Discussed:Why Letter of the Week isn't bestHow to teach letters without Letter of the WeekResources Mentioned:Free Training: 3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Early Literacy in your Preschool Classroom (July 6 at 10am CST). Register Here. Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Episode Summary
Join me, host Ashley Rives as I discuss THE 3 THINGS that have helped me have successful small group time again and again. These top tips may seem small- but they are mighty!
Topics Discussed:Have A PlanBe FlexibleGet OrganizedResources Mentioned:Online Conference Tickets - Educate & Rejuvenate Small Group Lesson PlansBuy On TpT
Buy in the LCPR Shop
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:My Top Tips for Preschool Small GroupConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Organizing Your Preschool Small Group
Episode SummaryWhether you love or loathe organization, the act of being organized in our classrooms make us more effective teachers. When we don't have to spend time and frustration looking for materials or lesson plans- we feel better. And when we feel better- we teach better.
This is no different when doing small groups in your preschool classroom. The organization piece is what keeps all the ducks in a row. << Cause we all hate the feeling of squirrels at a rave!
Topics Discussed:Organizing ActivitiesOrganizing DataOrganizing MaterialsResources Mentioned:Online Conference: Educate & Rejuvenate - Grab your ticket here!Small Group Bundle on TpTSmall Group Bundle on LCPR Shop
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: Organizing Your Preschool Small GroupFreebie: Small Group Planning Kit
Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas
Episode SummaryYou know the benefits of having small group time {check}
You've got your groups all grouped up {check}
Now it's time to figure out what to do when you call those groups to meet together!
This episode is packed full of ideas for activities you can use in small group!
Topics Discussed:What skills to focus on during small groupWhat types of activities to include during small groupResources Mentioned:Small Group Resources on TpTSmall Group Resources on LCPR ShopRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas Blogpost (With Pictures!)5 Reasons to Have Small Group Podcast EpisodeHow to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group Podcast EpisodeConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group
More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
Episode SummaryOne of the biggest obstacles when planning for preschool small group is figuring out your groups.
Once you start planning, questions start festering up, like...
-What is my criteria for breaking students into groups?
-How many students should go in each group?
-How long does a student stay in a group?
-How should I refer to my groups?
details... so many details!
Listen in to the second episode in the Small Group Series as I walk you through grouping students for small group!
Topics Discussed:Creating Groups.How Many Preschoolers Should Be in a Group?How Long Should a Student Stay in a Group?How Should I Refer to the Groups?What Should the Other Students be Doing?
Resources Mentioned:Play Based Preschool Assessments and Portfolio on TPTThree Year Old Assessment on TPTTwo Year Old Assessment and Portfolio on TPTAssessment Collection on the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources Shop
Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Is it Time to Start Small Group?
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More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast:Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.
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