In this first episode of season 3 I share with you how our day goes and some insight into my thought process during the school day. Dont forget to follow me on Instagram and for more information check out my website.

We know as teachers and teacher parents that life can be crazy and chaotic when working and living with children. I share 5 tips I use daily to help you achieve what feels almost impossible, the ever illusive, work/life balance. Join my newsletter list on my website - scroll all the way to the bottom. Follow me on Instagram. 

I this episode we chat a little bit about why you need a teacher beastie and how to take care of that person.Follow me on InstagramAnd check out the website 

In this episode we talk classroom set up topics: decor, storage, and schedule. 1:36 - for decor9:33 - for storage21:39 - for scheduleClick this link to access - decor checklist, decor reminder, and two storage trackersClick here for a editable schedule example.Find me on Instagram and don't forget to check out my website!

In this weeks episode we discuss two important parts of classroom set up - environment and materials. This previously recorded material is repurposed for you at the perfect time of year for setting up classrooms. I share with you some questions and reminders to think about as well as how I go ahead and set up my classroom. Links mentioned in show: Amazon StorefrontEnvironment and Materials ChecklistsNewsletter SubscribeKeep up with the latest on our website and on Instagram. 

This week we dive a bit deeper into what the 90/10 rule looks like and how it can be incorporated into every aspect of your teaching. For more follow on Instagram @prek.spotVisit our website at pre-kspot.com

In this first episode of season 2 we talk about reflection as our guide forward. Sometimes you have to look back and learn to move on. I share about my reflection process and how we can bring reflection into the classroom, even for our youngest learners. For more awesome content join our mailing list at pre-kspot.com and don't forget to follow me on Instagram @prek.spot 

This week we talk all about letting the materials loose! Using materials all across the room and not just for it's intended area can be called cross-area play. We talk about the benefits and some great ideas from a NAEYC article as well as what it looks like in my classroom. We also talk about the mess it can create and tips and tricks for cleaning up said mess. Check out a quick look at cross-area play in one of my instagram reels.For more awesome info on open-ended child-led play check out Pre-K Spot and follow me on Instagram.

In this week's episode we talk all about progressive education. I share and offer my reactions to the essay by Alfie Kohn entitled, Progressive Education: Why it's Hard to Beat, But Also Hard to Find.We share about what defines a progressive program, what progressive programs are not, why they are awesome, and why there is a resistance to them. For more follow me on Instagram or check out the website www.pre-kspot.com

Let's talk about how to be more child-led in your teaching practice. In this weeks episode we talk all about how we can focus more on our students no matter what your teaching style is and the setting you are in.To go even further down the open-ended child-led path grab the FREE mini course - 7 Benefits of Open-Ended TeachingFor more follow me on Instagram or visit Pre-kspot.com