How Preschool Teachers Do It

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270: The Three Types of Play with Cindy and Alison Mar 18, 2024

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Did you know there are three types of play that children should experience each day? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how to include spontaneous, guided, and teacher/adult-directed play in each early learner's day.

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269: Are You Overstepping with CIndy and Alison Mar 11, 2024

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Do the children really need your help, or should we let them try for longer? Do we step in, or should we let them figure it out? Cindy and Alison discuss these questions and more as they ponder when to step into children's activities and attempts at independence.

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268: When They Miss Home with Cindy and Alison Mar 04, 2024

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We are living in a digital era, which has benefits and pitfalls. One benefit is the way it can connect people. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about using all of our resources to help children who miss home for any reason.

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267: The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Education with Cindy and Alison Feb 26, 2024

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While AI software is new and somewhat scary, it is possible that artificial intelligence can be used to help early childhood teachers, children, and families. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about how AI can be used to benefit you.

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266: Rough Landings with Cindy and Alison Feb 19, 2024

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Returning to an early childhood program can be rough after a fun weekend, long weekend, or extended break. Cindy and Alison discuss that rough landing and ways we may be able to help children re-adapt to our daily routines and experiences.

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265: What Inclusion Looks Like with Cindy and Alison Feb 12, 2024

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Early childhood programs can implement policies and practices of inclusion of all children. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what it means to have an inclusive environment and how we can support that for early learners.

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264: The Foundation is in the Math with Cindy and Alison Feb 05, 2024

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Recent studies show that math is the key to foundational skills for young children, yet the emphasis has almost solely been on literacy skills. Join Cindy and Alison for more information about the role of math skills and what we need to do to build that math-based foundation for children.

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263: The Value of Money with Cindy and Alison Jan 29, 2024

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Ideas about money, its value, and spending it begin in early childhood. Cindy and Alison discuss ways to help young children understand the value of money in early childhood programs and at home.

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262: Weather Keeping You In with Cindy and Alison Jan 22, 2024

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If the weather is keeping you in, how are you offering the children opportunities to have vital gross motor time? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what can be done when weather or air quality prevents outdoor time.

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261: Does Your Admin Know Early Ed with Cindy and Alison Jan 15, 2024

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Even with all we know about the importance of early education, private and publicly funded early education programs may be under the supervision of people without education about our youngest learners. Join Cindy and Alison for a frank discussion about this issue and learn what you can do to stand for what young children need in their early education setting.

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