Best Kindergarten Readiness Teacher Podcasts (2024)

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Rethinking Kindergarten Readiness (Denita Dinger) 36:09

8d ago36:09

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Deeply passionate about early education, Denita Dinger promotes cultivating curiosity and autonomy in young learners by fostering environments rich in opportunities for play and natural growth—guiding principles she lives by to help ignite a love for lifelong learning in children. Denita discusses the often-misguided focus on kindergarten readiness…

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33. [Parent Corner] Easy Tips for Building Independence When Transitioning to Kindergarten 16:05

1h ago16:05

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What if I told you we could create the perfect routine for your family right now and you would still have time to get all your household responsibilities done, have time for yourself, and you would be setting your child up for success WAY before they start Kindergarten? How awesome would that be? In Episode 31, we’re talking about creating your ide…

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70 Years of Brown v. Board 34:07

3d ago34:07

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Read the report, "The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students". Danielle's Book Recommendations: - Schoolhouse Burning by Derek Black - Engines of Liberty by David Cole - The Lie That Binds by Ellie LangfordBy Danielle Davis, Natieka Samuels

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32. [Parent Corner] Why Independence Matters When Getting Ready for Kindergarten 9:56

4d ago9:56

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We all know our kiddos do so much more on their own than we expect at school, so why don’t they do the same at home? What if you could get your kids ready for Kindergarten but focus on building their independence, more specifically, before they start Kinder? In Episode 32, we’re talking about what Kindergarten Readiness actually means, why independ…

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Mental Health in Higher Education 25:57

5d ago25:57

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Read Mary Ellen's latest article, The Mental Health Crisis Among Faculty and College Staff. Also, see The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.By Natieka Samuels, Mary Ellen Flannery

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The Power of Play (Kisha Reid) 33:12

24d ago33:12

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Kisha Reid is an educational consultant and advocate of developmentally app…

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Presenting Neuroscience of Coaching (Ari Iny) 25:03

29d ago25:03

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Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and co-host of the podcast Course Lab on Mirasee FM. “Often we’ll get something across our desks that feels urgent, that you feel like, okay, I really need to respond to this as soon as possible … when maybe you don’t.”— Ari Iny Ari Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s Facebook ad coordinator.…

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Introduction 0:33

1M ago0:33

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We’re delighted to bring you a podcast dedicated to a key moment in your child’s life: starting kindergarten. Featuring the voices of Paula Costain, Geneviève Doray, Mizinga Mwinga, Adrianne Richards, and Arun Varma.By Naître et grandir

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Ready for Kindergarten! 1:53

1M ago1:53

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Another big milestone is right around the corner: your little one’s first day of school. In just a short time, they’ll discover a brand-new world as they start kindergarten.By Naître et grandir

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Kindergarten: A Place That’s Different from Daycare 6:13

1M ago6:13

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Your little one is about to enter a whole new world. Here’s a look at the main differences between daycare and kindergarten and the types of changes your child will face.By Naître et grandir

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Easing the Transition to School 1:30

1M ago1:30

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There are many activities and small things that will help your child make a successful transition to kindergarten. Here's what they can do before the school year starts.By Naître et grandir

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The First Visit 4:44

1M ago4:44

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Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for both you and your child! Luckily, visiting your child’s school before classes begin will help you get ready for this new adventure.By Naître et grandir

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The Daily Routine at Kindergarten 5:16

1M ago5:16

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What will a typical day or week of kindergarten be like for your child? Here’s a look at how your little one will spend each day with their friends and teacher.By Naître et grandir

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What Do Kids Learn in Kindergarten? 9:40

1M ago9:40

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Don’t be surprised if your little one spends a lot of time playing in kindergarten. Children learn a lot through play! Find out what skills your child will develop in kindergarten at ages 4 and 5.By Naître et grandir

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Teaming Up with Your Child’s Teacher 4:50

1M ago4:50

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Working together with your child’s teacher can help your child integrate into kindergarten more easily. But where do you start?By Naître et grandir

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Daycare, Transportation and Lunch 4:54

1M ago4:54

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There are several things to plan before your child starts kindergarten. Will they go to daycare? Will they take the school bus? What will happen at lunchtime? It’s best to find out as much as you can so you can plan ahead.By Naître et grandir

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Child and Parent Fears 4:55

1M ago4:55

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Starting kindergarten and entering the “big kid” world can trigger a number of fears—both for children and for their parents. Here’s how to overcome them.By Naître et grandir

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Learning to Like School! 6:39

1M ago6:39

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As a parent, you have an important role to play in helping your child enjoy school. Every day, with the little things you do, you can instill a thirst for learning and help your child adjust to kindergarten.By Naître et grandir

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Teacher Tips for a Positive Start to School 2:59

1M ago2:59

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Everything’s set. Your child is about to start school! Here are some tips from kindergarten teachers to help your child get through these first days of class.By Naître et grandir

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10 Q&A for a Healthy Start to School! 12:18

1M ago12:18

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What aspects of your child’s health should you have checked before the start of kindergarten? How can you help make sure your little one is in the best shape for school? Find out by reading the following answers to 10 frequently asked questions.By Naître et grandir

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Resources and credits 1:04

1M ago1:04

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Did you enjoy this content? See also a list of resources for parents and children.By Naître et grandir

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31. [Parent Corner] Create Your Ideal Simple Homeschool Routine for Toddlers and Preschoolers 15:58

22d ago15:58

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What if I told you we could create the perfect routine for your family right now and you would still have time to get all your household responsibilities done, have time for yourself, and you would be setting your child up for success WAY before they start Kindergarten? How awesome would that be? In Episode 31, we’re talking about creating your ide…

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Unpacking Life’s Curriculum (Teacher Tom Hobson) 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “We learn from having the time, space, and autonomy to question, explore, a…

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How to Be Strike-Ready 34:25

24d ago34:25

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They say that the best way to prevent a strike is to prepare for one. So how can educators successfully avoid striking, while also having their demands met? Leah VanDassor, president of the St. Paul Federation of Educators, and executive board member Quentin Wathum-Ocama discuss how St. Paul, MN educators prepared for their recent negotiations, and…

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30. Want to Organize Yourself, Your Preschool Classroom, and Your Life in 15 Minutes? 20:08

2M ago20:08

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Is organization your jam or do you have all the right intentions every year with getting organized and somewhere along the road, it just doesn’t go as planned? I’m here to show you a few quick and easy steps to get organized and stay organized all year long. In Episode 30, we’re getting our spring cleaning on by organizing ourselves, our classrooms…

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Rethinking “Normal” in Child Development (Kelsie Olds) 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Kelsie Olds is an occupational therapist best known online as “The Occuplay…

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The State of Community Schools 33:19

2M ago33:19

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Learn more about Community Schools at NEA.org/CommunitySchoolsBy National Education Association

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51: Fun, Cheap, Easy Spring Break Activities for Kids 12:27

2M ago12:27

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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to having a low-key, yet fun spring break with your kiddos. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…

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50: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 2 15:33

2M ago15:33

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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the full preschool gifted test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…

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29. How to Support Preschool Parents and Help Them Teach Their Child Math at Home 9:41

2M ago9:41

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This preschool journey is truly all about turning everyday moments into math adventures. So, let's embark on this math adventure together and find out how we can make math an exciting part of our preschoolers' day! In Episode 29, we’re talking about some real concerns parents have about teaching their children, how to use manipulatives and everyday…

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Mind-Body Learning in Kids (Lisa Murphy) 34:10

2M ago34:10

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Lisa Murphy is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., a frequent lecturer…

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Supporting Students with Disabilities 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/individuals-with-disabilities Course: “Disability Representation: Historical Perspectives and the Impact of Media”. The course is free for NEA members and $39.99 for non-members. https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning/resources/disability-rights-and-inclusion-online-learning-…

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Cooperative Preschool As Community (Tom Hobson) 14:04

3M ago14:04

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “Teacher Tom” Hobson is the host of this podcast, the founder of Teacher To…

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28. [Parent Corner] Let's Make Math Fun with Simple Activities for Preschoolers at Home 18:03

2M ago18:03

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So you wanna teach your child some math at home? As parents, we’re always on a mission to help our kiddos grow and we want them to learn as much as possible. So why not help them build a love of math, too? In Episode 28, we’re talking about setting preschool math goals and some simple activities you can do, what a typical kindergarten math curricul…

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Why New Teachers and ESPs Make a Dynamic Team 32:57

3M ago32:57

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In this episode, we explore the invaluable partnership between Education Support Professionals (or ESPs) and new and aspiring educators in schools. Our guests, Joie Moore, an ESP from Ohio, and Demetrius Dove, an aspiring educator from Georgia, share their insights and experiences in fostering strong partnerships within the school community.…

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49: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 1 14:26

2M ago14:26

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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the preschool gifted screening test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to K…

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48: How to Teach Your Child about Black History Month 17:48

3M ago17:48

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Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you a brief update of where I have been the last 5 months as well as 3 ways you can teach your child about Black History Month this year. Let's Dig In! Resource Mentioned: Imagodei Academy (iogacademy.com) &…

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Dare to Trust Play (Suzanne Axelsson) 32:08

3M ago32:08

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. Suzanne Axelsson works as a pedagogical consultant to guide creating democr…

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27. [PARENT CORNER] Light-Up Audio Toys VS Open-Ended Creativity For Preschool Playtime 12:08

3M ago12:08

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So you wanna build a reading space at home? As parents, we’re always on a mission to help our kiddos grow and we want them to learn as much as possible. So why not help them build a love of reading, too? In Episode 20, we’re talking about creating the BEST and simple reading space at home. I’ll give you 3 easy tips for building this space in no tim…

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Moments from A Nature-Based, Outdoor Pre-Kindergarten 5:32

3M ago5:32

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View photos of the class in action and more from NEA Today here.By Mary Ellen Flannery, Natieka Samuels

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How Did We Get Uncurious Kids? (Dr. Denisha Jones) 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Dr. Denisha Jones is the Executive Director of Defending the Early Yea…

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26. How to Teach Your Preschoolers with Everyday Materials You Already Have 14:26

4M ago14:26

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If the activities you’re trying to do with your students have a never-ending supply list, then you might not want to do it BUT if it’s short and sweet like the ideal faculty meeting, then it’s a winner! In Episode 26, we’re talking about what we can really teach our students with simple, everyday items, my favorite supplies I use to teach preschool…

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Playing It Too Safe (Maggie Dent) 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience speci…

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Free to Be, Free to Grow (Lenore Skenazy) 32:15

4M ago32:15

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Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood. Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movem…

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Trailer: Teacher Tom's Podcast 3:06

3M ago3:06

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“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific North…

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Demystifying AP African American Studies 33:33

4M ago33:33

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Read more about AP African American Studies: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/what-really-happens-ap-african-american-studiesBy Antoinette Dempsey-Waters, Natieka Samuels

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Taking Action on Gun Violence 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Read the latest article about the gun violence epidemic from NEA Today: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/we-can-change-educators-take-gun-violence Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.nea.org/gunviolence Educationvotes.nea.org NEA Action Center Donate to the NEA PACBy National Education Association

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25. [Parent Corner] The Power of Simplifying Toys and Organizing Your Preschooler’s Play Space 18:53

4M ago18:53

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Want instant relief, parents? Let’s simplify your little one’s toys and organize their play space. In Episode 25, we’re talking about what toys you really need and which ones you don’t, the research is backing it up: how many is too many, and 3 steps to simplify the toys in your home. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences an…

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24. 5 Simple Open Ended Materials You Need for Preschool 14:30

5M ago14:30

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Do you know which lessons are the best? The ones that AREN’T planned. I’m talking about the ones where you let your preschoolers play with some materials and let their creativity and imagination run wild and free. I promise you, they learn SO much more than whatever we can possibly teach them in a detailed, planned activity. In Episode 24, we’re ta…

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23. [Parent Corner] Parenting Tips for Surviving Winter Break Chaos 13:51

5M ago13:51

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Winter break is in full swing and if you’re like us, you might be experiencing a mix of excitement and… well, chaos. In Episode 24, we’re diving headfirst into the whirlwind of emotions and adventures that come with having your preschooler at home during the winter break. We’ve got your back with some real talk about your preschooler’s emotions thi…

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