Preschool Circle Time - Troubleshooting Tips!
Preschool Circle Time - Troubleshooting Tips! Whether you are a parent or a teacher, we have all experienced the hardships that have come...
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Melissa McCall
- Sep 3
- 5 min
Student Centered Learning in Preschool
What is a Student Centered Learning Environment? It is the beginning of the year. The time of year as a preschool teacher that is both...
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Melissa McCall
- Aug 12
- 5 min
Name Games and Songs for Circle Time
Why Name Games Rock for Preschoolers! It is the beginning of the year, and you are scratching your head about exactly WHAT to do with you...
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Melissa McCall
- Aug 6
- 5 min
Preschool Teacher Checklist for a Literacy-Rich Classroom
Are you ready to commit to early literacy in your classroom but don't know where to start? We've got your covered with this...
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Melissa McCall
- Jul 17
- 6 min
Need Help Teaching Letters of the Alphabet? Ditch One Letter Per Week and Let's Explore Letter Cycling!
Learn how to best teach the alphabet using letter cycling in preschool. No more one letter per week!
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Melissa McCall
- Jul 1
- 4 min
What is the Science of Reading and WHY Does it Matter for Preschoolers?
As a former kindergarten teacher, I share a heavy heart with many educators. The statistic is alarming: 66% of fourth graders in the US...
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Melissa McCall
- Jun 5
- 5 min
Dirt is Good - Fostering Preschool Outdoor Learning
Let's LEARN in Nature! Unstructured outdoor play remains an absolute cornerstone of a healthy preschool experience. There's nothing quite...
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Melissa McCall
- May 19
- 5 min
If You Aren’t Playing Preschool Games, You're Missing Out!
I’ll never forget the first time that I took my baby girl to story time at the library. She was a fresh four months old, and there I...
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Melissa McCall
- May 7
- 5 min
Do I Really Need to Do Assessments in Preschool?
Assessment. As a teacher, when you hear this word, you often cringe. Assessment takes brain power, people power, and a significant...
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Melissa McCall
- Apr 15
- 4 min
Struggling with Phonological Awareness - Try These Preschool Phonological Awareness Activities
The preschool years are a critical time for brain development and growth. Children’s minds are like sponges, soaking up information and...
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Melissa McCall
- Apr 3
- 4 min
Learning Through Music: Using Preschool Music Activities to Enhance Preschool Learning
Picture your classroom – a symphony of activity! Little ones are building block towers, creating masterpieces with crayons, or giggling...
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Melissa McCall
- Mar 10
- 5 min
When Fun and Learning Collide: Preschool Playdough Activities for Growing Minds
Playdough has been a fan favorite among toddlers and preschoolers for years. It is one toy that keeps on giving…my children have played...
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Melissa McCall
- Mar 5
- 4 min
Unlocking Potential: Why Multisensory Learning is Essential for Preschoolers
From vibrant-colored sensory rice to textured squishy toys, the stores are stocked with items designed to engage young minds in...
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Melissa McCall
- Feb 26
- 7 min
Is There a "Right" Time to Learn to Read? When Do Kids Learn to Read?
Is there a “right” time to teach a child to read? As I hit that time of year in the preschool classroom where many of those reading...
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Melissa McCall
- Jan 18
- 6 min
Is Preschool Effective? Here is What the Latest Research Reveals About the Benefits of Preschool
Learn about the latest research related to preschool and its' effectiveness.
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Melissa McCall
- Jan 9
- 6 min
Don’t Pass Up These Ways to Add Literacy into Your Preschool Schedule
New Year, New Routines! If you are around young children, you understand the struggles that come along with change. I, for one, had a...
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Melissa McCall
- Nov 14, 2023
- 4 min
The Power of Repetition in Learning!
You are preparing for a little quiet time in the classroom or at home and it is time to snuggle up and read. A child brings over Little...
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Melissa McCall
- Oct 27, 2023
- 5 min
Why We Should Embrace Explicit Instruction in Preschool
It's time to stop cringing when we hear the word "teach in preschool. America is facing a pressing literacy crisis, with a staggering...
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Melissa McCall
- Jul 23, 2023
- 5 min
Learning the Alphabet: What to Do When Children Struggle with Letter Names and Sounds
Learning the alphabet is an essential milestone in a child's journey towards reading and writing. However, some children may struggle...
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Melissa McCall
- May 22, 2023
- 7 min
The ABCs of Early Education: Why Teaching Letter Sounds is a MUST for Preschoolers!
Letter Sounds are a Critical Early Literacy Skill Letter sounds. They are quite possibly the single most important academic skill that...
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