Category Archives: Teacher Tips

The First Week of Preschool: What to Teach Before You Teach the Curriculum

The first week of preschool is not the time to rush into curriculum. Here’s what children need to learn first—from classroom routines and safe relationships to using materials and handling big feelings.

Teaching Two Year Olds: The Honest Truth No One Tells First-Year Toddler Teachers

I Was Drowning as a First-Year Two-Year-Old Teacher (And No One Warned Me). Let me just say it. Teaching two-year-olds is not for the weak. And no one — no one — prepared me for what that would actually look like. I had just returned from maternity leave. I was a brand new mom. Exhausted.Continue reading “Teaching Two Year Olds: The Honest Truth No One Tells First-Year Toddler Teachers”

Simple Strategies for Teaching Preschool Behavior

Teaching preschoolers to listen to and follow class rules doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. In fact, with the right approach, it can become one of the most rewarding parts of your day. Young children thrive on routine, clear expectations, and positive guidance. When we introduce rules in a way that feels safe,Continue reading “Simple Strategies for Teaching Preschool Behavior”