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Are you ready to teach better, save time, live more? I'm Vanessa Levin and here on Elevating Early Childhood, we believe in leveling the playing field and bridging the gap between the world...
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In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood, Vanessa Levin speaks with Amanda Morgan, author of 'How Powerful Play Drives Development in Ea...
Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers
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 familie...
Hey teachers! Let me ask you a question, do you have “schoolmares” – or nightmares about the first day of school, long before the first day?...
Unpopular opinion alert! Today I'm taking on fine motor journals. Let's talk about the developmental stages of writing, proper letter format...
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...
Welcome to another episode of "Elevating Early Childhood!" In this episode, we unravel the secrets to creating a successful preschool writin...
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,...
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 stude...
Do you have questions about setting up the dramatic play center in your classroom? Are you looking for ways to make your dramatic play cente...
In this impactful episode of Elevating Early Childhood with Vanessa Levin, we dive into the heart of the early childhood classroom with a fo...
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...
Teachers, are you overwhelmed by all the “non-teaching” responsibilities you have at school? I’m talking about the things not related to whe...
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 a...
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 leave...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the behaviors in your preschool classroom? That’s a trick question because every teacher feels like th...
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 entire...
Are you looking for ways to incorporate more nature into your classroom? Bringing the outdoors into your classroom can provide a calmer and...
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 rehears...
What does it really mean to be “kindergarten ready?” Should we be teaching kids to read before they enter kindergarten? Are you worried that...
Do puzzles cause headaches in your classroom? Are your kids uninterested in puzzles? Or maybe they’re frustrated because they can’t put them...
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 be...
Do you ever feel like you just don’t have enough center materials in your classroom? Are you wondering if what you have is enough? And how d...
Do transitions in your classroom have you at the end of your rope? Does it feel like you’re trying to herd kittens during arrival, dismissal...
Do your students struggle to write the letters of the alphabet? If so, I’ve got some good news for you: You’re not alone! In fact, most pres...
Friends, I have a question for you: Are the students in your classroom too loud? If so, then welcome to the club no one wants to join (yes,...
Friends, I have a question for you: Could your students use a little extra help paying attention during circle time? Are they constantly int...
Do your students love playing with playdough in your classroom or at home? I know mine do! Playdough is not only super fun for children to p...
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a teacher more than a formal observation. You’re exhausted from all the hours you spent creating the pe...
Our morning routine sets the tone for our whole day. And the same can be said for your students. You see, what young children do from the mi...
Friends, I have a question for you: Have you ever had a parent request that their child not participate in holiday activities in your classr...
In the last two episodes, Dan St. Romain and I sat down and discussed everything from how to teach your students to become more independent...
In last week’s episode, Dan St. Romain and I discussed how to teach children not to interrupt you during small group time. Something Dan and...
It’s no secret that small group time can be challenging, even for the most seasoned early childhood teachers. Why is that? Simply because it...
Many early childhood teachers feel like a broken record. They’re always saying “no” and “no hitting” and “use your words,” etc… If you’ve be...
Friends, I have a question for you: Do you ever dread saying no to your students because you’re worried they might have a full on meltdown?...
If you’ve ever wondered why your students wander around the classroom and just… dump their toys on the floor, then you’re not alone! Let's f...
If you’ve ever taught young children (and my bet is you have, since you’re listening to this podcast) then you’ve probably had your fair sha...
Teaching young children literacy skills can be tricky. They’re such an important skill that it can become downright intimidating to teach th...
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Elevating Early Childhood! Before we start, let me ask you a quick question: Do your...
Does this sound familiar to you? While everyone else is out singing carols and decking the halls, you are barely keeping your head above wat...
Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn't get their own way? If your answer is “y...
If you’re anything like me, then you love a good deal (and truth is, who doesn’t?) Which is why this is such an exciting time of the year. A...
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty certain hearing a student say “I’m boooooored!!” is every preschool teacher’s nightmare. I’ve been th...
Imagine with me: You’ve got your preschool classroom all set up. The centers are stocked and ready to be used, full of materials you’ve purc...
Are you looking for ways to make things more fun and engaging in your classroom this November? If so, you're in luck because in today's epis...
Whether you love pumpkin pie and turkey, or you dread family get-togethers, one thing's for sure, Thanksgiving is almost here! What does thi...