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All things Pre-K/Preschool Teacher ... Behavior management strategies, time saving tips, advice from teachers, and high quality resources - if you need it, we’re talking about it.

Caylee and Layne


    • Oct 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Pre-K Teacher Family

    7. Here's A Quick Way To Get Your Students To Work Harder!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 16:57


    For Today's QUICK TIP I'm sharing a simple strategy to use with your kids to help them really WANT to FOCUS, PAY ATTENTION and WORK HARDER. It works like a charm -- SO SIMPLE, it just makes sense to our preschool students! You're gonna love this episode! Episode Links: Spongebob/Spiderman Photos

    6. NAP-TIME PROBLEMS SOLVED (Part 2) This Is How You Keep Them On Their Mats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 17:48


    In Part 1, I told you how to set the stage– I gave you specific things to do in your classroom so that your students will come in and feel calm and cozy and be ready to ACTUALLY SLEEP! Now I'm going to tell you how you're going to keep them on those mats! SPONSOR - Creative Fabrica

    5. NAP-TIME PROBLEMS SOLVED (Part 1) Your Kids Are Tired, But Here's Why They Don't Sleep…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 16:57


    I'm going to show you how to make it calm and relaxing– so that you can get your work done, because your kids will actually sleep.  I know that this is a big promise. But I really think that once I show you a few small adjustments to make that you will see a huge difference in the way that your kids respond to nap-time.  And that is how we move AWAY FROM the problems and TOWARD a much happier, calmer, more enjoyable, rest time for everyone, especially you. Episode Links: SADA Meditation on Spotify SADA Meditation For Girls On Youtube SADA Meditation For Boys On Youtube Learn About MAGIC SPRAYS! My Calm Music Playlist on Youtube Sponsor Links: Creative Fabrica Get Your Teacher Club Card For $2.99  Other Links:

    4. 3 Easy Steps To Get A Noisy Class Quiet Right Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 13:35


    3. Find Out Why My Students Remember Me Forever (And It Will Work For You Too!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 31:35


    It's the most effective tool that I have found for building language, which we all know is a huge part of the learning goals for Pre-K. Well, this is going to be your new favorite way to do it. This is also a way to store and display your students work all year long. Links From This Episode: Blog Post: How To Help Your Students Draw (When You Can't Draw) LOTS OF PHOTOS of Scrapbooks For YOU here! Listen To Episode 6 – Sticker Charts Shop My Amazon Store For Scrapbook Materials OTHER LINKS: Join My Email List (Tips, Freebies, & Behavior Support - straight to your inbox!) Caylee's On TikTok Need help with tough behaviors in your classroom? CHECK OUT THE CALM CLASSROOM COURSE Caylee's Instagram  (Come Say Hi!) Facebook Page Join The Pre-K Teacher Family (Support Group For Pre-K Teachers/Tons of Fun Activities Each Month At Your FINGERTIPS!) SHOP MY TPT STORE (Printable Activities)  My Youtube Channel (Quick and Easy Video Tips, Free Trainings, Behavior Management Strategies) My Amazon Store (Affiliate Links)  Latest From My Blog (Tips, Videos, Strategies, Classroom Ideas and Activities) Podcast Episodes On My Website (easy to access links and extras from each episode) My Website - (Shop, Get My Favorite Read-Alouds, Get To Know Me) CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: LITEZILLA Follow Litezilla on Instagram **LITEZILLA PROMO CODE:  triedandtrue

    2. Here's How To Use The Rest of The Class To Help Your One Kiddo Who's Struggling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 26:10


    Today, we are going to talk about how you can use ALL THE OTHER KIDS, in your class to support the one kiddo who's having a hard time. (Maybe you have more than one, that's ok - this will still work!) What I'm sharing with you today is a beautiful strategy THAT I'VE NEVER TALKED ABOUT BEFORE!!!!! We are going to reset the way we think about that little buddy of yours AND the way the rest of the kids think about themselves! Join My Email List (Tips, Freebies, & Behavior Support - straight to your inbox!) Caylee's Instagram  (Come Say Hi!) Facebook Page Join The Pre-K Teacher Family (Support Group For Pre-K Teachers/Tons of Fun Activities Each Month At Your FINGERTIPS!) My Youtube Channel (Quick and Easy Video Tips, Free Trainings, Behavior Management Strategies) My Amazon Store (Affiliate Links) SHOP MY TPT STORE (Printable Activities)  Latest From My Blog (Tips, Videos, Strategies, Classroom Ideas and Activities) Podcast Episodes On My Website (easy to access links and extras from each episode) Need help with tough behaviors in your classroom? CHECK OUT THE CALM CLASSROOM COURSE  

    1. Take Clean-Up Time From CHAOS to Calm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 25:21


    Here's a simple addition to your Clean-Up Routine that will make the entire process smooth and productive! Is clean-up time a disaster in your preschool classroom? Do all the kids finish cleaning up at different times so it becomes a free-for-all? Whether this is a big problem for you or not - you're going to love the strategy I'm sharing today. Find out what simple activity you can have your students do when they are finished cleaning up to make it PEACEFUL and CALM... (NO MORE CHAOS!) Join My Email List (Tips, Freebies, & Behavior Support - straight to your inbox!) Caylee's Instagram  (Come Say Hi!) Facebook Page Join The Pre-K Teacher Family (Support Group For Pre-K Teachers/Tons of Fun Activities Each Month At Your FINGERTIPS!) My Youtube Channel (Quick and Easy Video Tips, Free Trainings, Behavior Management Strategies) My Amazon Store (Affiliate Links) SHOP MY TPT STORE (Printable Activities)  Latest From My Blog (Tips, Videos, Strategies, Classroom Ideas and Activities) Podcast Episodes On My Website (easy to access links and extras from each episode) Need help with tough behaviors in your classroom? CHECK OUT THE CALM CLASSROOM COURSE

    11. How To Get The Kids To Do The Talking!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 57:49


    I HAD ORIGINALLY SET UP A TEXT SERVICE FOR YOU TO VIEW PHOTOS THAT CORRESPOND WITH THIS EPISODE BUT THEY LOST ALL MY INFORMATION SO I'VE POSTED THE PHOTOS HERE: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/podcast/episode-11... I APOLOGIZE for the fancy technology failing us! We took a chance on a company that let us down and will not attempt to use the text technology anymore! Animal Study/Fill In The Habitat TPT Document - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Zoo-Animal-Lesson-Fill-in-the-Habitat-2034942  JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/  Caylee’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/  MY TPT STORE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Mccormick  Ampeduplearning Website: https://ampeduplearning.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ampeduplearning 

    10. The Importance of MOVEMENT in The Day & How to Handle Tattling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 23:59


    David Kisor - Self Control Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xFdusT2BE  Movement Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_ETSTbclHtSy7ybjaMGifOeajyH8c4vi  JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  MY TPT STORE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Mccormick  Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/  Caylee’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/  Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/triedandtrueteachertips  Go Noodle - https://family.gonoodle.com/  Ampeduplearning Website: https://ampeduplearning.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ampeduplearning 

    9. The ONE THING that determines the mood of the classroom and how to make it work for you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 30:45


    We are excited to talk to you today, about something very powerful… something with the power to control or sway the entire mood of the classroom. We’re going to tell you what it is and explain how to use it to your advantage! JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  MY TPT STORE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Mccormick  Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/  Caylee’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/  Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/triedandtrueteachertips

    8. Support for families who are stuck at home during the pandemic.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 29:14


    JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family    MY TPT STORE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Mccormick    Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/    Caylee’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/    Shop My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/triedandtrueteachertips    Go Noodle - https://family.gonoodle.com/    Cosmic Kids Yoga- https://www.cosmickids.com/    Ampeduplearning Website: https://ampeduplearning.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ampeduplearning    Caylee’s TeachersPayTeachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Carullo    FULL LIST OF Educational Companies offering FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS due to school closings:  http://amazingeducationalresources.com/     Brainpop- https://educators.brainpop.com/2020/02/19/free-brainpop-access-for-schools-affected-by-the-corona-virus/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access  ABC MOUSE Free Access- https://www.ageoflearning.com/schools

    7. Behavior Problems? We’ve got 4 MORE Strategies for you to try!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 23:43


    This is PART 2 of a series that will give you LOTS of behavior management strategies to help turn things around in your classroom. Slap bracelets (affiliate) link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00407FTP0/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d  JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  Ampeduplearning Website: https://ampeduplearning.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ampeduplearning  MY TPT STORE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tried-And-True-Teacher-Tips-Caylee-Mccormick  Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/  Pre-K Teacher Family Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prekteacherfamilypodcast/ 

    6. Behavior Management Problems? We’ve got 7 Strategies for you to try! (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 31:56


    Today’s episode is going to be PART 1 of a two part series that will give you LOTS of behavior management strategies to help turn things around in your classroom.   JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family    TRIEDANDTRUETEACHERTIPS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/    Layne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2littlesandlayne/    Slap bracelets (affiliate) link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00407FTP0/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d    FACE PAINT (affiliate) link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MNJSTKZ/?tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic5&ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B07MNJSTKZ&ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d    SMELLY SPOTS (affiliate) link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CXK66U8/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d    SPRAY BOTTLES (affiliate) link:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RW8TYQY/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.3MEQED8QIULDM    Why I Wear An Apron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHMMPfUg6Ls 

    5. Tips for Getting Organized & A Teacher Author Interview You Don’t Want To Miss!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 36:00


    Today we’re helping you get, AND STAY, organized and we’re interviewing a kindergarten teacher who just published a book that you are going to love! BUY What’s The Commotion In The Ocean ON AMAZON (Affiliate Link!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578618532/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d  Find Nyasha on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/writingtochangethenarrative/  JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  TRIEDANDTRUETEACHERTIPS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/ 

    4. The Behavior Management System That Will Be The Solution To Your Behavior Problems.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 27:18


    If your behavior management system is not serving you and your students...don’t worry, We’re giving you ours, and you’re going to love it. JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  TRIEDANDTRUETEACHERTIPS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/ 

    3.Playground Problems? Here’s How To Fix Them Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 41:41


    We’re giving you our best tips for making the most out of RECESS. CLICK HERE FOR THE DIY CAPE PICTURES and The Script for Redirection on the Playground: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/podcast/blog-post-title-three  HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE BUBBLES WITH THE WAND YOU CAN WAVE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G441N5G/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d Here is the link for the streamers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DGTXHJZ/?ref=exp_triedandtrueteachertips_dp_vv_d  *This is an affiliate link, meaning I make a small commission from the sale, but it’s from Amazon’s pocket, not yours! Thanks for supporting my small business! 

    2. Our #1 GO-TO Behavior Management Strategy to Help You Get Those Tough Behaviors Under Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 25:54


    We're giving you our go-to behavior intervention that will help you ALL KINDS OF tough and/or explosive behaviors. JOIN THE PRE-K TEACHER FAMILY: https://www.triedandtrueteacher.com/tried-and-true-prek-family  TRIEDANDTRUETEACHERTIPS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triedandtrueteachertips/  SHOW NOTES: Positive Go-To Phrases to bring attention to the good stuff! You’re too good of a friend to do that. You are a nice kid. You’re too pretty to use such ugly words. You are a smart kid. You are good to your friends. You make good choices. I care about you too much to let you do that. You’re too smart to make that choice. You’re too kind to make someone feel that way. I’m so happy you’re here today. I have the best class in the world. This is going to be such a great day.

    1. Meet Your Hosts And Get The Secret to What Made Them Great Teachers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 28:50


    Learn more about your Pre-K Teacher Hosts and find out the secret that made them great teachers! (It's not what you think!)

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