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11K to 45K
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Helping Preschoolers Manage Anxiety - SEL
Aug 22, 2025
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How to Use Social-Emotional Learning to Keep Your Preschool Classroom Calm
Aug 13, 2025
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Managing Big Emotions in Preschoolers: SEL Tips for Teachers
Jul 9, 2025
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Play Is Brain Fuel! The Science of Play & Academic Success in the Preschool Classroom
Jun 25, 2025
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What to Do During Circle Time
Sep 2, 2024
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 8/22/25 | Helping Preschoolers Manage Anxiety - SEL | In this episode, Vanessa and Meg explore practical tools and supportive strategies for managing feelings of anxiety and nervousness in preschoolers. We discuss common misconceptions teachers may have, and the importance of understanding that all behavior is communication. Key strategies include teaching emotional management skills early, using breathing exercises, employing yoga poses, and reading preschool-friendly interactive social stories. The episode also emphasizes not taking a child's anxious behavior personally and offers advice for fostering a supportive environment. | — | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | How to Use Social-Emotional Learning to Keep Your Preschool Classroom Calm | Vanessa and Meg delve into social-emotional learning techniques for creating calm classroom environments in preschool and pre-K amid rising job-related stress. They emphasize the importance of cultivating calm, both in recognizing and managing students' emotional states and in teachers regulating their own emotions. The conversation covers the necessity of calm down corners in classrooms, practical steps for implementing and utilizing these spaces effectively, and the importance of introducing and teaching mindfulness strategies to children. They address common concerns and propose simple steps educators can take to integrate mindfulness and calm down techniques into daily routines, fostering better emotional regulation for both students and teachers. | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Managing Big Emotions in Preschoolers: SEL Tips for Teachers | Join Vanessa and special guest host Meg in this episode of 'Elevating Early Childhood' as they dive deep into the world of preschool emotions. Learn how to equip young learners with critical emotional skills to handle their big feelings and improve behavior in the classroom. Vanessa and Meg share practical strategies and resources, including the 'Feelings Check-In' chart and 'Emotions Bingo,' to support social-emotional learning. Discover how to integrate these methods seamlessly into daily routines, address post-pandemic behavior challenges, and why prioritizing emotional well-being is essential for both teachers and students. Tune in for actionable tips and inspiring stories from their classrooms! | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Play Is Brain Fuel! The Science of Play & Academic Success in the Preschool Classroom | Unlock the secret to a thriving preschool classroom by discovering why play matters more than worksheets! In this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Morgan, the author of How Powerful Play Drives Development in Early Childhood. We delve into the latest research on play in the early childhood classroom, showing you how play acts as “fertilizer for the brain” and lays the foundation for academic success and lifelong learning. You’ll learn: - Overcoming Skepticism: Why people don’t value what they don’t understand - Play is fertilizer for the brain – the neuroscience behind play-based learning - How play supports the development of academic skills - Tips for advocating play with administrators & families | — | ||||||
| 9/2/24 | What to Do During Circle Time | Today we're going to discuss exactly what to do during circle time, step-by-step. These are some of my favorite tips and tricks to keep young children engaged and focused. | — | ||||||
| 8/20/24 | Working with Challenging Families in Preschool and Pre-K | Today I'm tackling a topic that every single one of us has encountered at one point or another, and that is working with challenging families or caregivers. Now, I know what you're thinking. Challenging families. Oh boy, here we go. But before you roll your eyes, stick with me because we're going to flip the script on this topic and approach it in a way that might just make your job a little easier and a whole lot more fulfilling. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | Easing Separation Anxiety on the First Day of Preschool | Each new school year presents fresh challenges, especially when it comes to managing separation anxiety in preschoolers. Let's explore some fun and practical ways to ease this anxiety and ensure a smooth start for everyone! | — | ||||||
| 7/27/24 | Fine Motor Journals: 3 Reasons You Don't Need Them and What to Do Instead | Unpopular opinion alert! Today I'm taking on fine motor journals. Let's talk about the developmental stages of writing, proper letter formation, and authentic opportunities for developing fine motor skills - without fine motor journals! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 9/10/23 | Preschool Circle Time Makeover | Check out my latest circle time area makeover, 2023 edition! Have you ever wondered what you should have in your circle time area? Or maybe you're wondering what's really necessary, and what's not. In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood I'll be unveiling my new circle time board for 2023-2024. You'll learn the must-haves, as well as the "don't bothers" so you can set yourself, and your students up for success all year long. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 8/24/23 | Preschool Writing Center Do's and Don'ts for the Beginning of the Year | Welcome to another episode of "Elevating Early Childhood!" In this episode, we unravel the secrets to creating a successful preschool writing center from Day 1. 🍎✏️ 🔍 What You'll Learn: Why planning and setup are essential before the school year starts. The importance of organization: center signs, 'I Can' cards, and labels. Which supplies are a MUST at the beginning and why. Demonstrating and instilling proper procedures and routines. Pro tips on combining art and writing centers effectively. 🎨 Common pitfalls to avoid for a seamless experience. Plus, special insight for those working in smaller classroom spaces! 🖍️ Remember, nurturing young writers is a beautiful journey filled with discovery, creativity, and a little bit of messiness! Embrace the process and watch your little learners thrive. If you found this video helpful, don't forget to subscribe for more content on elevating early childhood education. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
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| 8/16/23 | Preschool Circle Time Area Set-Up | Today we're diving deep into setting up the perfect Circle Time Area for your little learners. Discover how to create a space that inspires, educates, and brings everyone together! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 8/8/23 | Must-Have Sensory Table Tools | Does setting up your centers stress you out? Are you looking for ways to make your sensory table center more fun and engaging for your students? In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood we'll be looking at the best sensory bin tools to enhance sensory play and fine motor skills. We'll also discuss sensory bin fillers and there's even a free printable included to make setting up, planning for, and managing your sensory table a breeze! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 8/1/23 | Dramatic Play Center Tour | Do you have questions about setting up the dramatic play center in your classroom? Are you looking for ways to make your dramatic play center more engaging and deepen the play and learning? Or maybe you just LOVE peeking into other teacher’s classrooms. If any of these describe you, then you’re in the right place. This episode of elevating early childhood is part of a series I’m doing called Learning Center Tours where I draw back the curtains on each center, so stick around until the very end so you won’t miss a thing! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 7/26/23 | Preschool Power-Up: Setting Up Your Block Center for Success | In this impactful episode of Elevating Early Childhood with Vanessa Levin, we dive into the heart of the early childhood classroom with a focus on blocks – the cornerstone of creativity and cognitive development. Discover the intricacies of setting up your block center for unparalleled success in this center tour. Answering burning questions from my e-mail inbox, I'll will guide you through the crucial components of an effective block center set-up. Join me for this in-depth tour, showcasing real-life examples and the best tips and tricks to avoid catastrophe, before it strikes! I'll provide detailed insights on what to put on the shelves in your block center for the first day(s) of school, and expert troubleshooting tips to set yourself and your kids up for success in the block center. Tune in and empower your teaching journey with my comprehensive guide to creating a thriving block center. This episode is an absolute must for any educator looking to refine their approach and set up their block center for success. Let's leverage the power of blocks and shape our future one block at a time! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 7/18/23 | Mastering Meet the Teacher Night | Teachers, do you want the upcoming school year to be your best year ever? What if I told you that you can start laying the foundation for a successful school year BEFORE your kids ever walk through your classroom door? Yes, you heard me right! You can get a jump start on things during the summer that are going to ease your "schoolmares." In this episode of EEC I’ll be sharing my secret weapon to combat your schoolmares head-on, right now, before the first day of school. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 7/11/23 | Feeling Overwhelmed by All the "Non-Teaching" Things? | Teachers, are you overwhelmed by all the “non-teaching” responsibilities you have at school? I’m talking about the things not related to when the students are in the classroom, like labeling the tubs in your centers, communicating with parents, planning events like meet the teacher etc. I could go on because the list is endless, but you know what I’m talking about. All these things can add up quickly and lead to feeling completely overwhelmed. In this episode I'll be sharing ways to make all the "non-teaching" related tasks you have just a little bit easier and less overwhelming. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 7/4/23 | Do You Feel Like a Failure as a Teacher? | Teachers, have you ever felt like a failure? Of course you have, and so have I! Every teacher out there feels like a failure some, or even all of the time. And that feeling of failure, it can really drag you down if you let it, am I right? That’s exactly why #teacher quittok exists. But before you throw in the towel and turn in your resignation, I encourage you to watch/listen to this episode until the very end because I’m going to share my #1 method to help you STOP feeling like a failure, and start experiencing that sweet success you deserve. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 6/27/23 | Pre-K Edition: What to Teach and When to Teach it? | Listen, it's no secret that teaching preschoolers isn't easy peasy. It's full of ups and downs with lots of bumps along the way, which leaves you exhausted from trying to find a balance between work and life. You just wish somebody would tell you what to teach and when to teach it, so you can find time to do the endless mounds of laundry or cook the occasional meal for your family. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I want you to know that you're not alone. In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood I'm sharing my top 3 tips for knowing what to teach and when to teach it in your pre-K classroom. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 6/19/23 | Overwhelmed by student behaviors? | Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the behaviors in your preschool classroom? That’s a trick question because every teacher feels like that sometimes. And those behaviors, do they seem like they’re getting worse each year? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re in the right place because this week’s episode of Elevating Early Childhood has the answers you’ve been looking for. But those answers might surprise you, so be sure to stick around until the very end so you don’t miss a thing. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 6/6/23 | Are You New to Teaching Pre-K? | Let me ask you a question, how is teaching Pre-K different from, let’s say, 4th grade? Or even first, second, or third grade? It’s an entirely different animal, isn’t it? So, if you’ve you been moved down to Pre-K from a higher grade, OR you’re brand new to teaching Pre-K, Then this episode of elevating early childhood is for you! And if you’re an administrator, instructional coach, or a classroom teacher who works with teachers new to Pre-K – you’ll find this episode useful too! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 5/29/23 | Building a Natural Preschool Math Center | Are you looking for ways to incorporate more nature into your classroom? Bringing the outdoors into your classroom can provide a calmer and more soothing environment for young children. Who doesn’t want more calm and less chaos in their classroom, am I right? In today’s episode of elevating early childhood I’m going to share easy and inexpensive ways to build a more natural math center in your preschool or pre-k classroom. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 5/22/23 | End-of-the-School Year: 5 Easy and Stress-Free Hacks for Preschool Teachers | Teachers, let’s be honest, the end of the school year is almost as stressful as the beginning of the year, am I right? If you’re not rehearsing for the end of the year “program,” you’re assessing your students, doing report cards, planning Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, field trips, and much more! The very last thing teachers need at the end of the school year is more “stuff to do” piled on their already overflowing plates. In today’s episode of elevating early childhood, I’m going to share 5 easy hacks preschool and even kinder teachers can use to lighten the load during this busy time. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 5/15/23 | Kindergarten Readiness, Should Preschoolers Read Before Kindergarten? | What does it really mean to be “kindergarten ready?” Should we be teaching kids to read before they enter kindergarten? Are you worried that your preschool or Pre-K kids won’t have all the skills they need to excel in today’s kindergarten classrooms? In this episode I'm going to break it all down for you so your kids will be well-prepared for kindergarten - and beyond. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 5/8/23 | Preschool Centers: Puzzle Tips & Tricks | Do puzzles cause headaches in your classroom? Are your kids uninterested in puzzles? Or maybe they’re frustrated because they can’t put them together? If you think puzzles are too much of a hassle, or they’re too old school for today’s kids – think again! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing my best tips and tricks for teaching smarter, not harder when it comes to puzzles in the classroom, AND how to set your kids up for success with puzzles by following the developmental sequence that nobody taught you in college. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
| 5/4/23 | 6 Learning Center Myths Preschool Teachers Should Stop Falling For | Teachers, have you ever been told by an administrator that centers are “just playing?” Maybe you’re even one of the unlucky ones who have been told by an administrator that you can’t have centers in your classroom because they’re “just for fun” and not enough academic learning is taking place. Or even worse, maybe even thought about throwing in the towel on centers because they’re just too darn hard to manage! Today I’m going to help dispel the 6 myths that preschool teachers should never fall for when it comes to learning centers. Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers | — | ||||||
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10 placements across 9 markets.
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10 placements across 9 markets.
