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Estimated from 9 chart positions in 9 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Education for Kids#8130K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Education for Kids#1245K to 30K
- 🇲🇽MX · Education for Kids#2830K to 100K
- 🇮🇹IT · Education for Kids#1951K to 10K
- 🇨🇱CL · Education for Kids#633K to 10K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
38K to 138K🎙 ~2x weekly·46 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
76K to 276K🇺🇸36%🇲🇽36%🇨🇦11%+6 more - Active Followers
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30K to 110K
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Episode 55: Using Book Boxes to Build Independence
Jun 21, 2026
10m 53s
Episode 54: What If I'm Not Allowed to Play
Jun 14, 2026
9m 59s
Episode 53: Why Play Is Never "Just Playing"
Jun 7, 2026
9m 55s
Episode 52: What Are Free-Flowing Centers?
May 31, 2026
12m 15s
Episode 51: Community Supplies: Why They Actually Work
May 24, 2026
10m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/21/26 | Episode 55: Using Book Boxes to Build Independence | In this episode, Alex shares one of her favorite tools for building independence in the classroom: book boxes. Book boxes can do much more than hold books. They can help students manage materials independently, support small group routines, encourage a love of reading, and make it easier for children to use the entire classroom space. ✨ You'll learn: How book boxes support independence and classroom managementSimple ways to set up and organize book boxesTips for helping students "shop" for bo... | 10m 53s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | Episode 54: What If I'm Not Allowed to Play | In this episode, Alex tackles one of the most common questions she hears from teachers: What if I'm not allowed to play? If you love the idea of playful learning but work in a school with strict pacing guides, scripted curriculum, or little room for centers and exploration, this episode is for you. You'll hear strategies for working within the system while still honoring what young children need most: meaningful, active learning experiences. ✨ You’ll learn: How to reframe play as purposeful, ... | 9m 59s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | Episode 53: Why Play Is Never "Just Playing" | In this episode, Alex dives into an important early childhood topic: the difference between free play and purposeful (or guided) play. Alex explains what each one looks like, how they support children's growth, and why play is never "just playing." You'll also hear why classroom environment and presentation play such an important role in engagement, independence, and meaningful learning through play. ✨ You’ll learn: The difference between free play and purposeful (guided) playWhy children are... | 9m 55s | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | Episode 52: What Are Free-Flowing Centers? | In this episode, Alex breaks down one of her favorite classroom systems: free-flowing centers. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by center rotations, timers, constant prep, or trying to manage every student’s movement during math and literacy time, this episode introduces a different approach — one built around independence, playful learning, and strong routines. ✨ You’ll learn: What free-flowing centers are (and what they are not)Why strong routines matter more than timers and rotationsHow fre... | 12m 15s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | Episode 51: Community Supplies: Why They Actually Work | In this episode, Alex shares why she made the switch from individual student supplies to whole-class community supplies and why she never went back. If you’ve ever dealt with missing pencils, broken crayons, overflowing supply boxes, or constant classroom clutter, this episode will give you a different perspective on how supplies can actually support independence, responsibility, and classroom management. ✨ You’ll learn: Simple ways to organize and store shared materialsHow color coding and c... | 10m 39s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 | Episode 50: Why Your Classroom Layout Matters | In this episode, Alex builds on last week’s conversation about playful classroom areas by introducing the idea of the “mullet of classroom design.” What does that mean? Many classrooms are set up with all the “learning” in the middle with tables, chairs, and teacher-directed spaces, while anything playful or engaging gets pushed to the edges of the room. Alex explains why this setup can actually work against engagement, independence, and classroom management. ✨ You’ll learn: Why classroom zon... | 8m 30s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 | Episode 49: Playful Classroom Areas That Support Learning | In this episode, Alex shares some of the most important classroom areas to include in a playful, developmentally appropriate learning environment. This conversation isn’t about having the “perfect” classroom or expensive setups—it’s about creating intentional spaces that help students learn through play, movement, exploration, and connection. ✨ You’ll learn: The key classroom areas that support playful learningWhy classroom layout impacts behavior, engagement, and independenceSimple ways to c... | 11m 27s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | Episode 48: Beating the Sunday Night Blues | In this episode, Alex talks about something many teachers know all too well — the Sunday Night Blues. That anxious feeling as the weekend winds down can make it hard to fully enjoy your time off. Alex shares simple, realistic ways to reduce Sunday stress so you can protect your weekend and head into Monday feeling more prepared and calm. ✨ You’ll learn: Why the Sunday Night Blues happen in the first placeHow doing yourself a “Friday favor” can make Monday feel easierWhy brain dumps help stop ... | 8m 07s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 | Episode 47: Walking in Line Without the Chaos | In this episode, Alex tackles a classroom challenge that sounds simple but rarely feels easy: walking in line. Getting young students from point A to point B can quickly become chaotic, especially during transitions and hallway travel. Alex shares practical ways to teach line expectations, reduce struggles, and make travel time calmer and more manageable. ✨ You’ll learn: Why walking in line is a skill that needs to be explicitly taughtHow to practice line routines before expecting success in ... | 9m 36s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 | Episode 46: Struggling with Dismissal? Try These Simple Shifts | In this episode, Alex tackles one of the most chaotic parts of the school day — dismissal. Even with a plan in place, dismissal can feel rushed, stressful, and overwhelming. You'll hear simple, practical strategies to help you create a smoother, calmer dismissal routine so you can end your day feeling more in control (and actually enjoy those final moments with your students). ✨ You’ll learn: Why “pack up and go home” is too many directions for young learnersHow to break dismissal into simple... | 12m 07s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 | Episode 45: A Simple Alphabet Party That Feels Fun (Not Stressful) | In this episode, Alex shares a simple, low-prep way to celebrate the end of the year with an Alphabet Party. If you’re feeling the end-of-year crunch, these easy ideas still feel fun and special without adding more to your plate. ✨ You’ll learn: Simple ways to turn snacks or manipulatives into hands-on learning activitiesEasy games like Alphabet Bingo and a “mystery letter” gameHow to keep the day engaging with songs — without things feeling chaotic💡 This episode is a reminder that it’s not a... | 10m 21s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | Episode 44: Four Corners: The Easiest Brain Break Your Class Will Love | In this episode, Alex shares a simple, go-to game that every teacher needs in their back pocket, especially during those high-energy, “we need something different right now” moments. Whether you’re dealing with spring fever, indoor recess, or filling in for PE, Four Corners is an easy, low-prep game that gets students moving, engaged, and having fun in minutes. ✨ You’ll learn: How to set up and play Four Corners with minimal materialsHow to keep the game moving so students stay engagedEasy wa... | 6m 34s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 | Episode 43: Should You Limit How Many Kids Are in Each Center? (Let’s Rethink This) | In this episode, Alex challenges a common classroom practice: limiting how many students can be in each center. Before you think, “There’s no way that would work in my classroom”... stick with this one. This episode is all about shifting perspective and rethinking how much control we actually need during center time. ✨ You’ll learn: Why limiting centers may be more about control than student need How removing limits creates real opportunities for problem-solving The difference... | 11m 21s | ||||||
| 3/22/26 | Episode 42: AI for Teachers: Simple Ways to Save Time and Reduce Stress | In this episode, Alex breaks down AI in a way that actually feels manageable for teachers. Whether you’re excited about AI, completely overwhelmed by it, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you shift your mindset and see how it can support you — without taking over your teaching. ✨ You’ll learn: How to use AI as a simple tool to support (not replace) your teachingWhy starting small can reduce overwhelmHow better prompts lead to better resultsWays AI can help lighten your mental lo... | 14m 39s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | Episode 41: Giving Directions Kids Can Actually Follow (2 Simple Teacher Tips) | In this episode, Alex shares two simple shifts that can dramatically improve how students respond to directions in your classroom. If you’ve ever given instructions and looked around to see students doing something completely different, or felt like you’re constantly saying “Don’t do that” or “Stop running” — this episode is for you. ✨ You’ll learn: Why we often give too many directions at once without realizing itHow breaking instructions into 2–3 simple steps helps students succeedA powerfu... | 11m 02s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | Episode 40: 7 Signs You’re Definitely a Kindergarten Teacher | In this fun and relatable episode, Alex shares seven classic signs you might be a Kindergarten (or early childhood) teacher. From hoarding office supplies to decoding student writing that looks like hieroglyphics, it’s a lighthearted look at the little things only Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten teachers truly understand. ✨ You’ll Hear: The irresistible pull of a good office supply sale Why early childhood teachers become masters of repurposing everything The mysterious teac... | 8m 21s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | Episode 39: 3 Tips to Make Morning Arrival Easier | In this episode, Alex shares three simple, practical strategies to help you calm the chaos of morning arrival. If your day starts with ringing phones, attendance stress, parents needing you, kids arriving at different times, and you already feel overwhelmed ten minutes in — this episode is for you. Because just like adults, kids feel it when a morning starts off rocky. And when we can create a predictable, calm beginning to the day, everything else tends to run more smoothly. ✨ You’ll Hear: W... | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Episode 38: What to Do When Kids Won't Keep Their Hands to Themselves | In this episode, Alex dives into one of the most common (and frustrating) classroom challenges: students not keeping their hands to themselves. Whether it’s pestering, poking, constant touching, or more serious hitting and shoving, this episode walks you through how to move beyond just saying “Keep your hands to yourself” and actually teach students what that means. ✨ You’ll hear: • The difference between “pesty” behavior and truly hurtful behavior • Why teaching both sides of the situation m... | 10m 13s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Episode 37: How to Re-engage Students with Classroom Materials | In this episode, Alex shares a simple strategy that delivers big results: how to re-engage students with materials they’re ignoring, without buying anything new. If you’ve ever set up a center you were excited about, only to watch students completely pass it by, this episode is for you. Sometimes the fix isn’t replacing the activity — it’s rethinking how it’s presented. ✨ You’ll Hear: • Why rotation is one of the easiest ways to make materials feel “new” again • How presentation impacts wheth... | 6m 49s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Episode 36: Easy Ways to Add Music/Movement to Circle Time | In this episode, Alex shares how to make circle time more engaging, effective, and developmentally appropriate — without adding more to your plate. If you’ve ever felt like your students just can’t sit still or that you’re constantly relying on brain breaks to keep things moving, this one’s for you. ✨ You’ll Hear: • Why shorter circle times actually lead to better focus and fewer behaviors • How to use songs and chants to guide transitions and boost participation • Simple ways to add movement... | 9m 45s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | Episode 35: Valentine’s Day in Pre-K & Kindergarten- What Really Matters | Valentine’s Day in the early childhood classroom can feel like a whirlwind, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or over the top. In this short and sweet episode, we’re talking about what really matters when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day in Pre-K and Kindergarten. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: A gentle reminder that Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfectWhy simplicity and consistency are key in classroom celebrationsHow to keep things meaningful and fun without addin... | 8m 56s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | Episode 34: When a Student Refuses to Work - Try This! | In this episode, we’re tackling a challenge every early childhood teacher faces: what to do when a student refuses to work. Whether it’s ignoring directions, sitting with arms crossed, or simply saying “no,” these moments can be tricky and emotionally draining. But there’s a way through that builds connection and cooperation. You’ll learn: Why refusal might be happening (hint: it’s not always defiance!)What to say and do in the moment to shift power strugglesA must-try phrase that opens the d... | 10m 55s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | Episode 33: Let’s Talk Small Groups: Keeping It Simple in Pre-K & Kindergarten | Small groups can feel like one of the hardest parts of the day to manage, but they don’t have to be! In this episode, Alex breaks down how to keep small group time simple, doable, and impactful in a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to make your groups more consistent, this episode offers realistic tips and encouragement to help you feel more confident. ✨ What You’ll Hear: Why small group time can feel overwhelming and how to ease that pressureSimp... | 7m 48s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | Episode 32: Tackling Parent Teacher Conferences | In this episode, we’re diving into student-led conferences. Yes, even in Pre-K and Kindergarten! Alex walks you through how these conferences can look in early childhood settings, and how to keep the process simple, meaningful, and manageable. If the idea of student-led conferences has ever felt intimidating or “too much” for young learners, this episode will change your mind. ✨ What You’ll Hear: What a student-led conference actually looks like in a Pre-K or Kindergarten classroomWhy it do... | 12m 33s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | Episode 31: Mid-Year Motivation: A Pep Talk for Teachers | Feeling a little worn down halfway through the school year? You’re not alone. In this encouraging mid-year check-in, Alex shares a heartfelt pep talk to remind you of the incredible impact you’re making every single day. Whether you're in a winter slump or just needing a little boost, this quick episode is here to lift you up and help you reset with purpose and perspective. ✨ What You’ll Hear: Why mid-year burnout is real and totally normalHow to give yourself permission to slow down and refl... | 8m 36s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.