Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Every summer, preschool teachers make ambitious classroom prep lists: Cut everything out. Laminate everything. Organize every bin. Create every center. But once school begins, many of those tasks suddenly feel far less...

The teachers running the smoothest classrooms aren't usually the ones with the cutest classrooms. They're the ones who spent the first few weeks intentionally teaching children how the classroom works. In this episode...

You spent the time laminating the cards. You hung the visual schedule perfectly on the wall. But then? The kids barely looked at it. In this episode, let's talk about the five biggest mistakes teachers make with visual...

The summer slide is real. But turning summer into “homework season” is not the answer. In this episode, we’re talking about a better way to support preschool learning at home through simple, play-based activities...

If assessment season makes you want to shut your laptop and disappear for a while… you’re not alone. In this episode, let me break down why traditional assessment methods feel so exhausting! But more importantly, let me...

What if the loudest, most chaotic corner of your classroom is actually where the deepest learning is happening? In this episode, we’re rethinking dramatic play and breaking the myth that it’s “just pretending.” Because...

Spring brings a noticeable shift in energy and it can leave even the most well-run classrooms feeling a little chaotic. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a full reset to fix it. In this episode, we’re talking...

What does science look like in a preschool classroom? It’s not worksheets. It’s a child running across the grass with a kite they built themselves! They built it, tested it and discovered that it works! In this episode...

In this episode, we’re talking about the common "recognition trap" in early childhood education and why stopping at identification can limit deeper learning. You’ll learn a simple four-stage framework you can use to...

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to scaffold name writing in a preschool classroom where readiness levels vary widely (because they always do). Let's discuss what the true progression of name writing looks like...

In this episode, we’re breaking down why friendship struggles actually increase as the school year goes on , why that’s developmentally appropriate, and what it really looks like to teach friendship skills as learned...

January is long and your kids have way too much energy. In this episode, let's talk winter themes like arctic animals and hibernation. When you use play-based, intentional centers, winter becomes a time for deep...

It feels like the perfect time for a little circle time check-in. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been working well, what I’ve adjusted along the way, and the incredible growth I’ve seen in my students since August...

In this episode, we’re talking about how to turn story time into an interactive literacy experience without adding more to your prep list. I’m sharing simple ways to dig deeper into books, what happens when you re-read...

In this episode, we are diving into Writing Invitations! We want children to be excited about writing, which means we need a playful, child-led approach without pressure, prompts, or frustration. Learn what Writing...