Podcast appearances and mentions of ashley follow

Have you tried everything when it comes to behavior management? Taught them all of the expectations and practiced the procedures? Sometimes we need to play detective to find out what is really going on behind one (or more) of our student's unwanted behavior. Topics Discussed: Playing behavior detectives and loads of questions to ask yourself Asking for help Recognizing when something is out of your realm of expertise Realizing that some days are just hard Resources Mentioned: Free Classroom Management Training Related Episodes or Blogposts: Episode 69: Honest Truth about Behavior Charts Episode 70: Beware of Classroom Rewards Episode 71: What Student Behaviors are Telling You Episode 72: Going Beyond Managing Behaviors Connect with Ashley Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way! As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher. Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com ⭐ Listen to the entire Classroom Management SeriesMentioned in this episode:Classroom Management Podcast SeriesTake a listen to the Classroom Management Podcast Series Here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/lovely-preschool-teacher-podcast/classroom-management-series/

In today's episode I have my good friend, Ashley Machado, on the podcast! She's truly been a wealth of knowledge for me when it comes to my own mental health, and she has so much goodness and wisdom to share. We're talking more about curiosity and gaining self-awareness when it comes to mental health, how mental health plays a big role when it comes to our relationships and how we communicate with others, what a ‘mental health toolbox' is and how we can use it, and more. Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support Mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through mental health trainings for ag families and businesses alike. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and now farms and ranches with her family in California's central valley. She has her BA in human development and masters in social work with an emphasis in clinical mental health. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to operate and live life fully.   In this episode, we cover:  Ashley's curiosity that she's had from a young age, and how that eventually led her to looking for (and then creating) resources for mental health support What the phrase ‘good movement draws good movement' meant to Ashley when she initially heard it Simple steps you can take to work on and start improving your mental health How mental health can really affect your relationships and communication with the people in your life What a ‘mental health toolbox' actually is + Ashley's favorite tool you can start implementing today The variety of ways that Ashley works with individuals and businesses who need resources to support mental health   Resources & Links: Learn more about T's coaching, group trainings, and self-guided learning Shop FFB Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting   Connect with Ashley: Follow on Instagram @byashleymachado and @mwellconsulting Check out Ashley's podcast: M Well Check out her websites: http://www.ashleymachado.com/ and http://www.m-well.org/   Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling Check out my website Send me an email at terryn@faithfamilyandbeef.com   Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://www.faithfamilyandbeef.com/rethinking-mental-health-with-ashley-machado-episode-6

Is it Time to Start Small Group? Episode Summary As the school year starts, our focus is on getting to know our new little students. We are teaching them procedures, rules and practicing routines. We are playing with students to get to know them and helping children learn how to use the materials in classroom centers.At the beginning of the year, these things are the most important things!So, back to the question at hand... When is it time to start small group? When is it okay for you step back from monitoring, playing and helping children in centers? Listen in to find out! Topics Discussed:What questions to ask yourself to know if your class is ready to start small group Resources Mentioned:Done-for-You Small Group Lessons Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Episode 35: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small GroupEpisode 36: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small GroupEpisode 37: Preschool Small Group Activity IdeasEpisode 38: Organizing your Preschool Small GroupEpisode 39: My Top Tips for Preschool Small Group Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Parent Education Boards Episode SummaryPreschoolers learn amazing things through play, but this isn't something that is easy for parents to see. Help educate the parents in your early childhood program with Parent Education Bulletin Boards.I wanted our families to better understand all the amazing growth and learning goodness that really happens inside a preschool classroom --- that's when the Parent Education Bulletin Boards were born!With 10 done-for-you bulletin boards, teaching families has never been easier! All you have to do is print, laminate and hang - the rest is done for you!Learn all about the benefits of Parent Education Boards in this episode! Topics Discussed:A breakdown of the different boardsThe benefits (and results) of including Parent Education Boards in your classroom Resources Mentioned:Parent Education Boards Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost with Pictures Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures Episode SummaryTeaching young children the procedures and routines of the classroom is important for a safe and (less) chaotic environment. The benefits of implementing visual procedure cards are huge.To get the most out of visual procedure cards, first... * Learn why they are important, then... * How to implement themYou can use pre-made procedure cards or create your own by taking pictures of the steps in each routine. Either way, these tips will help you make the most of the cards you created. Topics Discussed: Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures- Everything from printing and displaying cards to using, adapting, and adding fun elements to your cards and procedures.Resources Mentioned:Visual Procedure CardsBuy on TPTBuy on LCPR Shop Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Why you Should be Using Visual Procedure CardsHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Teach Classroom Procedures Episode Summary Our young learners aren't yetreaders. Therefore, posters of written rules, schedules and proceduresare null and void. To young children, these posters are just visualnoise.But, pictures are a different story. Young children can 'read' pictures.So when it comes to helping young children learn about routines in the classroom- visuals are the way to go.I found a need for visual procedurecards in my classroom several years ago, so I created them, implementedthem and I am so happy I did.The benefits of procedure cards arehuge and I saw all of those benefits when I implemented them myself.Plus, the visuals have kept me from having to say a routine procedureover and over and over and over and... you get it!Topics Discussed:The benefits of procedure cards How to use visual procedure cardsManaging your own expectations when it comes to proceduresResources Mentioned:Visual Procedure Cards:On TPTBuy in the LCPR ShopRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Why you Should be Using Visual Procedure CardsConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher wholoves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for yourclassroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you upyour confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still inthe classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runsher classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect anew episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilitiesand confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educatorwith over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachersimplement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over theworld. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more atthe Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Episode Summary Have you ever stopped to think about the amount of things that we have to teach our new little students at the beginning of each year?Coming to the carpet, sitting at the carpet, lining up, walking in the hall, using the restroom, washing hands, how to clean up, how to treat toys, how to pack up to go home.... and the list goes on!

Episode SummarySchedules are an important way of life. They keep us in our daily routines and get us to the places we need to be.In a preschool classroom, a daily schedule is the backbone to our day. At the beginning of the school year, I create our classroom schedule (using the 5 step method) and have it hanging up in the room. But, of course the young children in our classroom can't read it! I found that many of my students were asking 'what do we do next?', 'when can we go outside?' and 'when is my mom coming?'. So, I knew it was time to create some visual supports for my little non-readers! Listen in to learn about a great resource to include in your classroom!Topics Discussed:Creating a Picture Schedule for Little LearnersThe Benefits of Displaying Visual Schedule CardsUsing Visual Classroom SchedulesResources Mentioned:Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook + Visual Procedure CardsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Creating a Preschool Schedule in 5 StepsConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

EPISODE 49Episode SummaryWhen it comes to play-based learning, sometimes it's hard to see what children are actually learning.Think about it, in a center where children are sitting and doing worksheets or workbooks, we can see the learning outcome.But, in a play-based classroom (the best way for children to learn) this learning isn't as easy to see. It takes a trained eye to see what benefits and results can come from centers or hands-on activities - not much of which is coming home in a backpack.So, it becomes our job to communicate the amazing, endless learning opportunities that play-based learning can bring.There are many ways to communicate the benefits of play to parents.In this episode, let's discuss center signs!Topics Discussed:Why preschool center signs shouldn't be just a label on the wallUsing the center signs to teach/inform other adultsHow to make the center signs work for youResources Mentioned:Center Signs on TPTCenter Signs on LCPR ShopConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Preschool Centers: Free Choice or Rotation? Episode SummaryOne of the most common questions that I get in regards to preschool centers is "Do you do free-choice centers or a rotation?". While I have my own opinions on the topic, I think it's important to look at the pros and cons to everything you do in your classroom, as to make an educated decision. So, let's take some time to look at both the pros and cons of both - to better help you make a decision on which is best for your classroom. Listen in!Topics Discussed:Free Choice Centers - the pros and consCenter Rotations- the pros and consResources Mentioned:Free Center GuideRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Preschool Centers: Free Choice or Rotation?Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

3 Must-Do's for the Beginning of the Year Episode SummaryThe beginning of the school year is such an exciting and exhausting time! Isn't it funny how we forget how little and new our students are when they start?! It's like we have to reset our brains back to beginning after sending on last year's students.There is so much to teach our new little friends before we can have a functioning, well-running classroom. The work at the beginning really does pay off later in the year - however - it doesn't make those first few weeks (months?) any easier!Listen in as I discuss my 3 R's for the beginning of the year!Topics Discussed:RelationshipsRoutinesRulesResources Mentioned:Visual Procedure CardsRules and Expectation PostersClassroom Management BundleRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Simple Ways to Build Positive Relationships in Early ChildhoodHow to Teach Classroom ProceduresConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

A Guide to Preschool Centers Episode SummaryWhen you are running a play-based preschool classroom, centers are the core of the program. Carefully planned centers create an environment for learning through play because play is not a break from hard work, play is a child's work!But sometimes, as the teacher, wrapping your head around all the moving parts of play-based centers can be a challenge!There are So. Many. Questions. 'Which centers should I have in my classroom? What are the most common centers? I know I want blocks and art, but what other centers should I add?'Those questions lead to more questions... 'What do I put in the centers? What materials are essential? Also, how long should I schedule center time for? I have other things we have to do in our schedule, how long is needed for free play?'... 'Can I keep the same materials in the centers the whole year? Won't children get bored? Should I change centers out? If so, how often should I change them?'The Guide to Preschool Centers was created many years ago, but just got a new update. I have added answers or recommendations to ALL the questions you read above. Listen in! Episode 46 will walk you through ALL of your center questions! Topics Discussed:10 different centers with material lists & learning goalsIdeas on which centers to change out and whenHow long to schedule center time in your dayHow to use my Guide to Preschool CentersCenter Tub Labels + The Preschool Center HubResources Mentioned:The Guide to Preschool Centers Related Episodes or Blog Posts:A Guide to Preschool Centers (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom Episode SummarySetting up your preschool classroom doesn't sound that daunting… at first.But, year after year I find myself determined to find the perfect (as if it exists) flow. After changing my mind about a billion times, I usually land on a setup that seems to work for me, but (more importantly) is conducive to little learners that learn through play.I've found that creating a successful layout isn't just me drawing squares and labeling them on my ‘map'. Making the environment conducive to my little preschoolers takes some planning. Listen in as I walk you through the process of How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom! Topics Discussed:Mapping out the physical spaceImportant things to consider (that you may not have thought of)How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom - the workbook! Resources Mentioned:Classroom Set-Up WorkbookRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

A Detailed Look at the Preschool 2 & 3 Year Old Lesson Plans Episode Summary Got three year olds? How about two year olds?Feel the need to help your littlest students learn important social skills, academic skills and build attention to task - all while loving the open-ended environment of a play-based school setting? After my experience with sweet little 3 year olds, I knew I wanted to share the ideas and activities that I had used (and more!). Because, lets face it - there isn't a ton of help for teachers of two and three year olds.So, today I wanted to share with you all the details of one of my preschool 2 and 3 Year Old Lesson Plans! That way you can see if these lesson could help you and therefore save you some time and sanity!Topics Discussed:The exact details of my weekly planWhy the plans are layed out the way they areHow these lesson plans can save timeThe teacher components of these lesson plans Resources Mentioned:Try a FREE Two & Three Year Old Lesson PlanTwo and Three Year Olds Lesson GuideRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:A Detailed Look at the Preschool 2 & 3 Year Old Lesson Plans (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Make a Classroom Schedule for Preschool Episode SummaryCreating a class schedule can be one of the most important plans you create for your preschool classroom. Setting up your school day to run smoothly takes some thought and consideration. Because the truth is... your daily schedule can make or break the classroom behaviors you see.Children need predictable routines and creating a daily routine can help work against negative preschool behaviors. But, it takes being intentional and consistent.Through the years I have found a process that I go through that makes planning out my schedule a bit easier. Creating my schedule is one of those hugely important things that craft at the beginning of the year.Want to get some help creating your own preschool class schedule? Take a listen! Topics Discussed:Asking yourself these key questionsDeciding on what is importantConsidering attention spansCreating the planHow to use visual schedule cards in the classroom Resources Mentioned:Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Workbook (+ visual schedule cards) Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: Creating the Perfect Preschool Schedule Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

"What I love about TedTalks…is that it invites mysticism into your life because there's opportunities that will come find you that are so aligned for you that you could have never thought up on your own." - Ashley Stahl     I'm THRILLED to welcome back my friend, Ashley Stahl, onto The Brave Table. This juicy conversation explores the value of storytelling. If you've been thinking about sharing an authentic story on the TEDx stage, then here's your chance to get inspired! In this episode, we talk about…. Presenting stories in a way that resonates with others' experiences and creates  lasting impact. Crafting powerful speeches by identifying significant life events to refine storytelling and delivery. Maintaining audience engagement by structuring a speech effectively through the use of signposts. Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career and public speaking coach, podcast host, and international bestselling author. She is passionate about helping others make what she likes to call a “YOU Turn,” where they discover their truest selves, attune to their intuition and unlock greater clarity and fulfillment. Her self-development show, The You Turn Podcast, is ranked amongst the top 100 mental health shows in the United States.   With more than 8 million views, her second TEDxTalk is ranked amongst the top 100 TEDxTalks on the Internet. Her first TEDxTalk launched her speechwriting and private coaching, which has helped more than 40 storytellers book a spot on the TEDx stage. Her message is this: don't do what you love, do what you ARE.   Connect with Ashley: Follow her on Instagram @ashleystahl. Listen to the You Turn Podcast. Order your copy of her book You Turn. Take her FREE quiz to find which career path is a fit for you! Visit www.ashleystahl.com/brave to save $2000 to BOOK, WRITE + DELIVER THE BEST TALK OF YOUR LIFE!   If you loved this episode... Episode 137: Harnessing the Power within to Live a Life of Vulnerability and Grace with Dr. Cheryl Wood tells an impactful story. Apple | Spotify Get more inspiration from Episode 104: The Art of the Big Talk & How to be Brave to Share Your Voice with Tricia Brouk.  Apple | Spotify Circle back to Episode 48: Shifting Your Career, Getting Held Hostage, & The Power of You-Turns, Transitions, and Finding Your Super Power with Ashley Stahl.  Apple | Spotify   Question:  What is one significant life event or experience that you believe has the potential to become a powerful story worth sharing? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!    Grab your limited edition MERCH while it's available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop   We love hearing your feedback! To express our gratitude we're giving away six That sucked, now what? companion affirmation or conversation decks. How do you enter? Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co.

I've been seeing a common thread in many spaces lately about communication in marriage, and what that looks like-especially when experiencing conflict. I knew my friend, Ashley Machado, would be the perfect person to bring on and share more about how to talk so your spouse will listen.  Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through mental health training and education for ag families and businesses alike. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and now farms and ranches with her family in California's central valley. She has her BA in human development and masters in social work with an emphasis in clinical mental health. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to operate and live life fully.  In this episode, we cover:  Breaking down barriers so we can feel safe when having vulnerable conversations, while still serving our relationship How to get your partner on board with what you're doing Navigating differences in parenting styles How the different types of love languages can play a role in communication with your spouse Tactical ways to make time and space for each other during busy seasons Releasing the expectation that your partner needs to ‘complete' you and fulfill all of your needs Knowing it's you and your partner versus the problem because you're a team Resources & Links: Books mentioned The Love Prescription by the Gottmans [affiliate link] The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman [affiliate link] Instagram accounts mentioned: Brene Brown @brenebrown Dr. Becky @drbeckyatgoodinside Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates! Join the waitlist for Masterminds! (registration opening in June 2023) Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here Learn more about my speaking Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82's little sister!) Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community! Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting Connect with Ashley Follow on Instagram @byashleymachado Check out her website  Connect with Emily: Follow on Instagram and Facebook Join my email list Check out my website Connect with on LinkedIn Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/052-how-to-talk-so-your-spouse-will-listen-with-ashley-machado

Finding the Time to Implement Literacy Experiences in the Preschool Classroom Episode SummaryBringing literacy experiences such as interactive read alouds, shared reading or shared writing and interactive writing doesn't have to add more direct instruction time to your day. In fact, adding more direct instruction time would not be the goal when working with little learners!So the questions remains: How can we find the time to implement literacy experiences in the preschool classroom?Simple answer: Infuse, don't add!Listen in to find out how to do this in your own classroom!Topics Discussed:How, Where, and When to add literacy experiences into the school dayResources Mentioned:Get Your Lit Together CourseHunt the RoomWriting InvitationsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: Bringing Literacy into your Fall UnitConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

What is Shared and Interactive Writing in Preschool? Episode SummaryWhat is the difference between shared writing and interactive writing? How can use these types of writings to support our young learners?Listen in to find out why these types of writing are important to teaching literary concepts and when and how to use them in your classroom!Topics Discussed:What Shared and Interactive Writing is and why it's importantShared Writing- examples of how to use it in the classroomInteractive Writing- examples of how to use it in the classroomResources Mentioned:Free Training: 3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Early Literacy in your Preschool Classroom (July 6 at 10am CST). Register HereRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Blogpost: What is Modeled Writing in PreschoolConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Teach Literacy without LOTW Episode SummaryRaise your hand if you were (or are) a Letter of the Week Teacher I'm raising my hand because I once taught preschoolers using LOTW.LOTW seems so logical. You teach one letter a week and by the end of the year - boom all the letters are covered. You know you covered all the letters - good to go right?Well…. It turns out that what we know now from the research is that LOTW isn't as effective as we wish it was. Stay tuned to find out why (and what we can do instead)! Topics Discussed:Why Letter of the Week isn't bestHow to teach letters without Letter of the WeekResources Mentioned:Free Training: 3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Early Literacy in your Preschool Classroom (July 6 at 10am CST). Register Here. Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

In this episode of the Fuck Being Stuck podcast, Dr. Sabrina Nicole interviews Ashley Holmes, the CEO and Founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. They discuss Ashley's transition from infertility to fertility using ancient wisdom and holistic practices. Ashley shares her love for yin yoga, which helped her reset her nervous system and encouraged her not to suffer silently while trying to conceive. She talks about the importance of practices that promote rest and relaxation.  Ashley stresses that it's crucial to understand our bodies and find what nourishes them, rather than blindly following mainstream healthcare advice.   In this episode we discuss: The different types of yoga that are beneficial to your body and mind How yoga can help your body release the tensions and emotions your body holds onto during infertility The nervous system being the key to unlocking true health The effects of stress on the nervous system and fertility Taking a Dosha quiz to find your ayurvedic body type: Vata, Pitta or Kapha   Visit Show Notes https://drsabrinanichole.com/episode15   Resources: Brain Tap Free Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic Pain   Connect with Ashley: Follow on Instagram @ashley_holmes3202 Check out their website - holisticfertilitycoachinc.my.canva.site/ Vibly Facebook Group Connect with Dr. Sabrina Nichole: Follow on Instagram @drsabrinanichole Website - drsabrinanichole.com Follow on Facebook - Sabrina Crouch Learn more about the F**k Being Stuck Masterclass Free Webinar: 5 Steps to Mastering Chronic Pain   Custom Music by Takenya Battle Follow on Instagram @kenyakeys Mentioned in this episode:Anatomy of Abundance BookGet your copy of Anatomy of Abundance using the link below & scroll down to claim some free bonus gifts from the authors! https://go.patrinawisdom.com/abundance

Episode SummaryJoin me, host Ashley Rives as I discuss THE 3 THINGS that have helped me have successful small group time again and again. These top tips may seem small- but they are mighty!Topics Discussed:Have A PlanBe FlexibleGet OrganizedResources Mentioned:Online Conference Tickets - Educate & Rejuvenate Small Group Lesson Plans Buy On TpT Buy in the LCPR ShopRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:My Top Tips for Preschool Small GroupConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Organizing Your Preschool Small Group Episode SummaryWhether you love or loathe organization, the act of being organized in our classrooms make us more effective teachers. When we don't have to spend time and frustration looking for materials or lesson plans- we feel better. And when we feel better- we teach better.This is no different when doing small groups in your preschool classroom. The organization piece is what keeps all the ducks in a row.

Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas Episode SummaryYou know the benefits of having small group time {check}You've got your groups all grouped up {check}Now it's time to figure out what to do when you call those groups to meet together!This episode is packed full of ideas for activities you can use in small group!Topics Discussed:What skills to focus on during small groupWhat types of activities to include during small groupResources Mentioned:Small Group Resources on TpTSmall Group Resources on LCPR ShopRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas Blogpost (With Pictures!)5 Reasons to Have Small Group Podcast EpisodeHow to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group Podcast EpisodeConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group Episode SummaryOne of the biggest obstacles when planning for preschool small group is figuring out your groups.Once you start planning, questions start festering up, like...-What is my criteria for breaking students into groups?-How many students should go in each group?-How long does a student stay in a group?-How should I refer to my groups?details... so many details!Listen in to the second episode in the Small Group Series as I walk you through grouping students for small group!Topics Discussed:Creating Groups.How Many Preschoolers Should Be in a Group?How Long Should a Student Stay in a Group?How Should I Refer to the Groups?What Should the Other Students be Doing? Resources Mentioned:Play Based Preschool Assessments and Portfolio on TPTThree Year Old Assessment on TPTTwo Year Old Assessment and Portfolio on TPTAssessment Collection on the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources Shop Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Is it Time to Start Small Group? Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group Episode SummaryDo you have small group time built into your preschool day?If no - why not? This episode will give you 5 really good reasons that you should consider adding it in. If yes - how is it going? do you love or loathe small group time? Or... are you required to do small group, but don't really know the benefits?Listen on my friends- small group has some BIG benefits! Topics Discussed: Differentiation : Meeting children where they are at.Connection BuildingAttention to TaskWorking with PeersPractice Needed Skills Related Episodes or Blog Posts: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small GroupConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Using Meaningful Experiences to Teach Letters Episode SummaryLetter identification is one of the first things parents, administrators and some teachers think of when they think of preschool learning.Truth is there is a TON more that goes into supporting children in the area of literacy before they are readers (we are setting the foundation after all...). But, that also doesn't mean that letter learning isn't important- it's just important to remember that it's just a piece of the bigger literacy puzzle. Topics Discussed:Changes in education- How teaching letters has evolved and why meaningful experiences are important when teaching lettersHow we can approach letter learning with meaningful experiences in mindHow we can use names to begin the letter recognition process Resources Mentioned:The Ultimate Preschool Literacy List {FREE}Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Blog: Title Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Make Preschool Clean Up Time Easier Episode SummaryIt's clean up time!!! Tell me...did your stress level just go up?! Preschool clean up time is no fun at all. Trying to get lots of littles to pick up the mess they made seems to be getting harder and harder, year after year. It seems like they will do anything to get out of cleaning... like always having to go to the bathroom after clean up time is declared or being SOOO tired they can't get up... I've seen lots of their shenanigans over the years.But, clean up time doesn't have to feel so frustrating every single day. I've got some strategies that actually work! Topics Discussed:How I make clean up time easier (and how you can too!)Related Episodes or Blog Posts:How to Make Preschool Clean Up Time Easier Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Ideas for Preschool Classroom Jobs Episode SummaryKids love feeling special and I love helping them feel special! That is why in our preschool classroom each and every child has a daily job. For us, having preschool classroom jobs is not just about children helping out in class. Jobs help cultivate a feeling of classroom community. Plus, when each student gets a job everyday he or she fills a special spot within our early childhood classroom. In this episode I will give you tons of ideas on how to incorporate jobs into your own classroom! Enjoy!Topics Discussed: Types of Preschool Classroom JobsClassroom Job ChartsDone for you Classroom Jobs Resource Resources Mentioned:Classroom Jobs Resource on TpTClassroom Jobs Resource on Lovely Commotion Shop Related Resources and BlogpostsIdeas for Preschool JobsWhy we still use a calendar at Circle TimeSurvey of the Day Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Streamline Your Preschool Assessments Process Episode SummaryI remember the time at the beginning of the school year, years ago when I was struggling to map out how my preschool assessments pieces would fit together. I knew I needed some sort of sheet to record data and I also knew I wanted to have student portfolios. But how they connected and the pieces that were missing were bring me that 'disorderly feeling'. Fast forward 5+ years and I again am finding myself having this feeling. This time it is in relation to how much TIME I was spending on assessing.It just didn't feel right - I would spend weeks assessing all.the.things, three times a year - but then lacked the actual time to TEACH the skills I saw were missing when doing the assessments. Listen in to find out how I solved this assessment dilemma! Topics Discussed: Goals and StandardsCollecting and Reporting DataUsing and Communicating Results Resources Mentioned:Cutting Down on Assessment Time in the Preschool Classroom Guide Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Do This, Not That - Assessment EditionMaking Assessments for Preschool Engaging Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Must Have Items for the Preschool Light Table Episode SummaryOne of our favorite items to use during center time in preschool is the light table. Kids love things that light up - shoes, glow sticks or fun night lights - light brings another element of interest. When I put a light table in our preschool classroom, it was an easy sell. The thing gets used daily and we can do so many learning activities right on the table!Listen to this episode for some great ideas on how to use the light table in your classroom! Topics Discussed: Why use a light table?The Light TableMust Have Manipulatives and Light Table Mats Resources Mentioned: Light Table Activities on TpTLight Table Activities on the NEW LCPR Shop Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Must Have Items for the Preschool Light Table (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Gross Motor Development in Preschool Episode Summary“Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes through his movements” - Maria MontessoriChildren love to move. Sadly though, Gross Motor Development in the preschool years is often overlooked in classrooms. Many teachers think outside play is enough to develop any gross motor skills that are needed. The truth is, developing gross motor skills needs more attention in the classroom! With a big push for academic learning, planning gross motor activities gets brushed off to the side. Listen in! I will help you to bring gross motor back into the preschool classroom! Topics Discussed: Gross motor development is important and here is why…How can preschool teachers help children develop strong gross motor skills?Which types of Gross Motor Skills should I focus on?Resources Mentioned:Free Gross Motor Development Cheat Sheet Related Episodes or Blog Posts:https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/gross-motor-development Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to use Write the Room for Engaged Learning Episode SummaryYoung children are little explorers. They love magnifying glasses, binoculars and touching everything in sight! As we know, this is how young children figure out the world- through exploration! So, when planning academic activities for young children, why not build off their need to explore?In this episode, I will tell you all about my reimagined version of 'Write the Room', which I call 'Hunt the Room'. I'll tell you exactly how to use it and what skills you can cover by using this fun activity with your young explorers! Topics Discussed: Hunt the Room - not write the room - my resource that allows ALL of your students to join in the funHow to use Hunt the RoomHunt the Room SkillsTips for using Hunt the RoomResources Mentioned:Hunt the Room - TPT StoreHunt the Room - LCPR Shop Related Episodes or Blog Posts: How to use Write the Room for Engaged Learning (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Making Preschool Assessments Engaging Episode SummaryOh, assessments and data collection.... such a necessary evil for preschool teachers all over the globe. While assessments and evaluation give us teachers the information we need to construct lessons and small groups, they aren't always very much fun for students.I mean lets be honest... there aren't too many kids out there that like testing. But, that baseline data and growth data really can share some good info - so the probabilities of assessments going away, in my opinion, is very unlikely.So, what's a preschool teacher to do who needs to do assessments but knows they are a drag? We do what we do with literally everything else and find a way to make it engaging! Topics Discussed: Assessing through games Using hands-on manipulatives and toolsUsing movementObservations through play Resources Mentioned: Assessments Resources on TPTAssessment Resources in the LCPR Shop Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Making Assessments for Preschool Engaging (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Do This, Not That - Assessment Edition Episode SummaryEver feel a little tightness in your chest at the thought of assessments? Giving the assessments is time consuming, collecting data can be messy and using the results is easier said than done. It all can get pretty overwhelming, pretty quickly.So, in this episode I want to share some do's and don'ts that I may have learned the hard way with assessing preschoolers. Topics Discussed:How to plan for assessmentsBeing intentional with your assessmentsHow to assess and How to use the data collectedHow and why to share reports with parentsRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Do This, Not That = Assessment Edition (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

9 Of Our Favorite Spring Activities Episode SummaryHello Spring! The thought of getting out of the winter slump and into some longer, warmer days is always welcomed when Spring comes. And with Spring comes time to plan some of my favorite preschool spring activities!Want to see what spring themed activities make the cut? That's what this episode of the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is all about! Topics Discussed: Our top 9 Spring activities from painting with dandelions to Spring themed games Related Episodes or Blog Posts:9 of our Favorite Spring Activities BlogpostConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

What are Play Schemes and Why are they Important?Episode SummaryHave you heard of play schemes before? If you've ever wondered why young children play certain ways and repeat those actions over and over again - play schemes might be the culprit.Understanding play schemes not only helps us understand the development of our young children, but it also helps us see why some of those behaviors are happening. And when we understand the why, it's easy to help support children rather than just punish.So, let's jump into what play schemes are, the 9 different types of play schemes and how we support children who are displaying these schemes. Topics Discussed: What are play schemes?The nine types of play schemes- what they look like and how to support them.Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Level Up Your Preschool Science Center Episode SummaryIs planning and changing out your preschool science center hard for you?Do you struggle to find activities and materials that children can use both independently and keep them engaged?If so, then this episode is for you!For many, many years my science center was kinda blah. There weren't many materials to put in the center and children would hop in, touch some things and hop back out. Depending on the science topic, the popularity of the center varied - but more often than not, the children just weren't engaged.After mulling this over and talking it through with my bestie teacher friend, we both came to the conclusion that the center might be just too open-ended. Find out what we did to level up out science center! Topics Discussed: How to change the way science centers are structured- what we were doing and what we are doing nowOur new color science centersOur new sound science centersResources Mentioned:Preschool Science Centers Related Episodes or Blog Posts:https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/level-up-preschool-science-centerConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Do you find yourself dreaming of having 7-figure finance? It is an accomplishment to reach this milestone, but it also requires work and effort to achieve. Ashley Bennington (@ashelybennington), the CEO of Buy the Blazer and Her Seven-Figure Story, joins us, to pinpoint how to become a millionaire before 30 Ashley has been persevering ever since she was a kid. With these experiences, she's figured out what are the best ways to invest your money, how you should be filing taxes, and many more tips that helped her build her seven-figure story. Join us and have a fresher perspective on how you should handle money for your future! Episode Highlights: Plans almost every single day Short hours of sleep Taxes are coming Looking forward to being 30 Not relating during teenage years Working multiple jobs growing up Choosing wise options to use money Challenging relationship with money during 20s No money limit in savings and investing How to become a millionaire before 30 Money is different from person to person Talking about the book Millionaire Next Door Millionaires having the right balance and strategy Planning financially according to your lifestyle Social media saying typically investing tips 3-6 months emergency fund Multiple ways of investing Investing in stock and funds Long-term game perspective investing Brokerage as a bank for investing Time of checking the market Payment schedule on credit cards Finding a good accountant to help you in taxes To connect with Ashley: Follow her on Instagram: @ashelybennington Join her @hersevenfigurestory at Instagram Check out her official website at ashleybennington.com -- New episodes every Wednesday! To stay up to date on the podcast, you can find us on Instagram @inyourtwentys Need advice? Want to be featured on the show? Just wanna chat? Shoot an email to inyourtwentys@gmail.com Hosts: Tinah (Tina w/ an H) Ogalo @tinah.ogalo Stevie Bowen @stevie_jadee PSSSTTT. If you liked the episode, please tell your friends/follow/rate/review - we'd love to hear your thoughts! xx --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inyourtwentys/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inyourtwentys/support

Tips for Teaching Name Writing Episode SummaryHelping children to learn to write their names is one of the biggest topics I see questions on.Early Educators want to make sure our students are prepared to enter Kindergarten knowing how to write their name, because let's face it - many kindergarten classrooms don't work on that skill much anymore.And while I am not a firm believer that preschoolers need a lot of paper, pencil handwriting practice… I do hear the cries of the K teachers and try to do my part with teaching name writing.In this episode, I will share my best tips for teaching name writing.Resources Mentioned:Name Writing NotebookRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Things to Do Before Teaching Name Writing - Podcast Episode 21 https://www.lovelycommotion/episode21 Tips for Teaching Name Writing (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Things To Do Before Teaching Name Writing Episode SummaryTeaching children to write their names is such a rewarding process.But, sometimes... we, as teachers, get excited. Too excited. We jump right in to teaching our 3 and 4 year olds how to write their name. We mean well, but... by jumping right in to name writing, we are making the assumption that the little fingers that belong to those cute 3 and 4 year olds are ready.How do we know if those little fingers are ready and what can we do BEFORE we begin teaching name writing? That's what this episode is all about!Topics Discussed:Fine Motor SkillsPre-Name Writing SkillsSkills to TeachName Writing Resources Mentioned:Roadmap to Name Writing Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Things to Do Before Teaching Name Writing (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

A Circle Time Plan for Preschool Episode SummaryIf you find circle time to be a challenge to manage and are starting to wonder why you even keep doing it... I'm here to help! Join me as I discuss the problems that can arise during circle time, the plans I use to keep circle time new and exciting for my preschoolers, and the skills that can be added to circle time!Topics Discussed:The ProblemA Circle Time Plan?Core and Add In SkillsResources Mentioned:Circle Time Plan WorkbookRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:A Circle Time Plan for Preschool (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Process Art Vs. Crafts in Preschool Episode Summary“Every child is born creative. The challenge is to keep that creativity alive.” That is quote from Kristina Webb. Pretty true right?! Sometimes without intent, our schooling systems try to put that creativity into a box by focusing heavily on product-art, rather than process-art.Topics Discussed:What is Process Art?Why Process Art over Crafts for Preschoolers?How Do You Know if you are Encouraging Process Art?How to Bring more Process Art into your ClassroomResources Mentioned:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H8hKruPJtlHRkwHk4lRJ9Y124ewCrYyW/view?usp=drivesdkRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Process Art - Beyond the Paintbrush Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

5 Winter Fine Motor ActivitiesEpisode SummaryWith the rise in technology use with our preschoolers, a lot of educators are noting the lack of fine motor skills coming into the classroom. So, many teachers are looking for new and fun ways to get those fine motor muscles working so that students can be successful when working on writing and large cutting tasks.On today's episode I'd love to share with you 5 Winter Fine Motor Activities that are student (and teacher) approved!Topics Discussed:Fine Motor Activities (hole punching and poking, cutting, paths, and beads)Specific ideas on how to use each of the activitiesWhy fine motor activities are importantResources Mentioned:Fine Motor Task Card Boxes for Preschool and Kindergarten- BUNDLE (teacherspayteachers.comRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:5 Winter Fine Motor Activities (blogpost with photos): https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/5-winter-fine-motor-activitiesHow to Use Fine Motor Tasks: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/using-fine-motor-boxes Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Supercharge Your Preschool Circle TimeEpisode SummaryDo you struggle when it comes to circle time engagement? Got little rollie pollies on the rug who don't stay engaged for long? Yep, I did too. So, many little bodies and so much movement! Join me, Ashley, as I talk you through what I did to keep the circle time routine...without making it so, well, routine!! Topics Discussed:What circle time routine looked like in my classroomHow I changed it up to make it more engaging and excitingResources Mentioned:Circle Time Plan Workbook: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/center-guide-2022-opt-in-1 Classroom Jobs: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-to-Build-a-Class-Community-for-Pre-K-Kindergarten-1396554Circle Time Games: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lovely-Commotion-Preschool-Resources/Category/-128218-Circle-Time-Games-434451 Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Keep Circle Time Lively: https://lovely-commotion-preschool-resources.mykajabi.com/blog/keep-preschool-circle-time-lively-with-these-quick-tipsA Peek Inside my Circle Time Cart: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/circle-time-cartConnect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Why Every Preschooler Needs to be Playing Cooperative Games Episode SummaryGame play and young children can be SO much fun! But, if you have some children who struggle with the winning and losing aspect of a game - a cooperative game is just what you need! But, don't get me wrong - playing cooperative games is important for ALL our little learners. Find out why in this episode of the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast!Topics Discussed:Benefits of Cooperative Board Game PlayFavorite Cooperative GamesWhen do you play them?Resources Mentioned:Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Games: https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/games/cooperative-games/peaceable-kingdom-a1-555711+2890-1.fltrRelated Episodes or Blog Posts: Why Every Preschooler Needs to be Playing Cooperative Games (lovelycommotion.com)Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

The Back from Break Struggles Episode SummaryThe 'Back from Holiday Break' struggles are REAL - am I right?To be honest I kinda dread it each year. Am I super excited to see those faces I've missed over break? Yes. Do I want to go back and have to re-teach procedures and expectations? No, not particularly. But....truth is, after several weeks off from school, sometimes our little learners forget expectations and rules. They have been out of practice and therefore need some reminders.Topics Discussed:Re-teaching Classroom ExpectationsThree Go To Resources for Re-teaching Procedures and Expectations Resources Mentioned:Procedure Cards: Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten (teacherspayteachers.com)Transition Songs: Preschool Transition Songs (lovelycommotion.com)Visual Schedules: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/opt-in-92321598-ffed-4229-9ff6-d00ff623de7 Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Tips for Teaching Classroom Procedures: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/tips-teaching-classroom-proceduresSing It , Don't Yell It: Preschool Transition Songs (lovelycommotion.com)Visual Schedules for Preschool: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/benefits-visual-schedule Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Free Play + Playful Learning = Engaged CentersEpisode SummaryCreating centers that draw children in and keep them engaged - as well as help them learn important skills isn't as easy as it sounds. > Do you spend WAY too much time searching and scrolling for fresh new center ideas?> Feel like if you added one more thing to do onto your plate that your brain might turn to mush?> Got goals to meet? Like me and hate fluffy resources that are cute, but not age appropriate?I hear ya. Because I was once there too. I spent a whole year completely checked out. I wasn't trying anything new, I wasn't changing things out like I used to and I lost some of that passion.Topics Discussed:How making the decision to focus on changing how I run my classroom centers led to less overwhelm. Free PlayPlayful LearningThe Combo of Free Play and Playful LearningResources Mentioned:5 Strategies to Keep Your Preschoolers Engaged With Centers (To Eliminate Behavior Headaches & Keep Things Fresh) Training Replay: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/plc-join2Related Episodes or Blog Posts:Episode 1 - What Play-Based Learning means in a Preschool Classroom: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/podcasts/lovely-preschool-teachers-podcast/episodes/2147801625Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

Benefits of Free Choice Play Episode SummaryAre you a free-choice centers classroom or do you run assigned centers?If you are running assigned centers in your classroom you might be wondering what the big appeal is to allow free choice. After all, free choice can get more chaotic and loud. Not to mention that all children may not visit all centers, so how can you be sure they are learning? Plus, how will you separate the kids that you don't want together unless you assign centers?I am a big believer in free-choice play centers and have 4 BIG benefits to share with you about why free choice centers are right for our young learners.If you are on the fence about free-choice centers or looking for a change - this is for you! Topics Discussed: EngagementThe Whole ChildPeer InteractionsMore Learning Resources Mentioned: 5 Strategies to Keep Your Preschoolers Engaged With Centers (To Eliminate Behavior Headaches & Keep Things Fresh) - Free Teacher Training - December 28 @ 10 am (cst) - Register Here: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/plc-webinar-registration Related Episodes or Blog Posts: Episode 7: Leveling Up Your Centers with Tray Tasking - ​​https://www.lovelycommotion.com/podcasts/lovely-preschool-teachers-podcast/episodes/21478156925 Benefits of Free Choice Play (lovelycommotion.com) Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.

How to Teach Social Emotional Skills Episode SummaryIn this episode, learn how I teach social emotional skills in a whole group approach. Adding in a whole group social emotional lesson to my week was actually quite game changing, in ways I didn't suspect.Topics Discussed:Benefits of teaching social emotional skills in a whole groupComponents of a social emotional lessonThe lesson plan I follow for teaching social emotional skills in a whole group Resources Mentioned:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Emotional-Learning-Bundle-5918473?utm_source=Podcast%20Show%20Notes&utm_campaign=Podcast%20Ep%2012%20%7C%20SE%20BundleRelated Episodes or Blog Posts:Which Social Emotional Skills to Teach: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/which-social-emotional-skills-to-teachWhy You Should be Teaching Social Emotional Skills: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/blog/why-we-should-be-teaching-social-emotional-skills Connect with Ashley:Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.