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402: Rinse and Repeat Skills with Cynthia and Alison Nov 02, 2026

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No, this episode is not about using shampoo! Join Cynthia and Alison as they discuss how many times we may have to "we do" in early education.

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401: Circle Back- Is Creative Art More Respected with Cynthia and Alison Oct 26, 2026

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About 8 years ago, Cynthia and Alison released podcast episodes on the differences between project, craft, and art. At the time, art was often misunderstood. Join Cynthia and Alison now for a discussion about what has happened over the past 8 years and whether self-created, self-expressive art made by children has gained some respect.

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400: A Career Well-Lived with Cynthia and Alison Oct 19, 2026

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It is a special day today. Cynthia and Alison are releasing episode 400 of the How Preschool Teachers Do It podcast! We invite you to join us for a discussion about this milestone and careers well lived.

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399: Children Interrupting Children with Cynthia and Alison Oct 12, 2026

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Children will interrupt. Should they be assessed, judged, or graded on that? Join Cynthia and Alison to answer that question and learn about why they interrupt each other (and you).

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398: Inquiry and Project-Based Learning, Same or Different? with Cynthia and Alison Oct 05, 2026

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Many educators talk about inquiry-based learning and project-based learning as if they were the exact same thing. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn about the differences and similarities between these two impactful approaches.

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397: Circle Back: Revisiting Gender and Pretend Play with Cynthia and Alison Sep 28, 2026

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Cynthia and Alison are circling back to an episode from years ago in the How Preschool Teachers Do It podcast - gender and pretend play. Join us for a discussion about what has changed...or not...

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396- Calming and Regulating ALL Emotions with Cynthia and Alison Sep 21, 2026

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We often talk about helping children who are sad and upset to calm down. What about the children who are so excited and joyful that they are struggling? Cynthia and Alison talk today about helping to teach self-regulation for ALL extreme emotions.

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395: Hyperfocusing on Milestones with Cynthia and Alison Sep 14, 2026

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While it is important to collect data on children's progress, this focus may have led to an intense focus on achieving milestones. During this episode, Cynthia and Alison consider the impact and where our attention should be as children learn and grow.

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Rewind: The Lost Episode of Teaching Play with Cynthia and Alison Sep 07, 2026

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It's Labor Day in the United States, so Cynthia and Alison are taking the day off. Enjoy this rewind of a special lost episode about play. New episodes are back next week!

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394: Helplessness and Our Youngest Learners with Cynthia and Alison Aug 31, 2026

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It is true that working with or raising very young children is demanding. Perhaps, we can build more patience by thinking about what it is like to be them. Join Cynthia and Alison for true tales and thoughts about feeling helpless.

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