Using Fun Songs to Transition Between Activities in Preschool Music is an effective tool for helping young students move between activities in a joyful and structured way.

In her first article for Edutopia, preschool teacher Corrie Littlejohn-Pope explains how she helps her kids dance through classroom transitions throughout the day! 🕺

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Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.

“Outdoor time doesn’t need to be complicated to produce the gains in memory, cognition, and self-regulation that lead to better academic performance. So, build in some regular time … in nature before returning to the classroom. Their brains will be better wired to tackle difficult tasks.” 🧠🌳

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Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.

If you want your preschool students to:

😌 Build self-regulation and executive function skills
🧠 See gains in memory and cognition
🏆 Improve academic performance

Then here’s a simple strategy: head outside!

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Understanding Preschool Students’ Conflicts as a Spiderweb When students act out, teachers can use this framework to understand the threads underneath the behavior.

Envisioning a spiderweb of connections between students can help you figure out the underlying message behind disruptive behavior. Here’s how. 🕸️

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Understanding Preschool Students’ Conflicts as a Spiderweb When students act out, teachers can use this framework to understand the threads underneath the behavior.

This preschool teacher says that conflict in the classroom shouldn’t be seen as isolated behaviors, but rather as part of a spiderweb. 🕸️

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Haywood County Pre-K Applications Due May 1, 2026 | WNC Times Haywood County Pre-K applications for 2026-27 are due May 1, 2026! Learn about eligibility and how to apply for the NC Pre-Kindergarten program.

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Teaching Preschool Students About Insects A super-engaging variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all seasons, plus bug-related books.

For 6 years, pre-K teacher Katie Hylden has fine-tuned lessons that introduce her students to the diverse world of bugs. 🪲🦋🐝

Here are her favorite indoor & outdoor activities and read-aloud books!

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Teaching Preschool Students About Insects A super-engaging variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all seasons, plus bug-related books.

From The Very Impatient Caterpillar to worm walks after a rainy day, there are countless ways to introduce preschoolers to insects, writes pre-K teacher Katie Hylden. 🐛🪱

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How to Accurately Document Preschool Students’ Growth Young students may repeatedly show progress and regression in skill development, and capturing their learning amid this variability is a challenge.

Trauma-informed documentation allows educators to meet accountability standards while offering a more accurate representation of learning.

Here’s what it looks like in practice. ⬇️

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How to Accurately Document Preschool Students’ Growth Young students may repeatedly show progress and regression in skill development, and capturing their learning amid this variability is a challenge.

“In trauma-informed classrooms, some of the most meaningful growth shows up quietly. It may look like a child remaining in the room during circle time instead of running away … That recovery is not a failure, but growth in action,” educator Sarah Fritz writes. 🌱

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Studenttreasures Publishing helps you turn your students writing into published books. I haven't used it so can't vouche for it, but think it's an amazing idea and want to share.

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4 Ways to Give Preschool Students Autonomy During Large Group Time Students need clear boundaries, but they also need to feel that they belong during an activity and that their ideas shape their learning.

It’s possible to set clear boundaries during large group time *and* give students space to feel like themselves. Here’s some guidance from preschool teacher Hema Khatri. 🙌

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Effective Investment in Early Education – IDRA Research Brief Texas’ early education allotment supports Pre-K and K-3 reading and math. This brief examines funding use and student outcome trends.

Proud to share this #research brief on TX #earlyeducation funding by @idraedu.bsky.social showing:

🧑‍🎓 Investments increase student readiness for K-3

📊 Emergent bilingual students performed higher in PK reading in key districts

⚒️ Fixes still needed

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4 Ways to Give Preschool Students Autonomy During Large Group Time Students need clear boundaries, but they also need to feel that they belong during an activity and that their ideas shape their learning.

This preschool teacher made 4 shifts that helped large-group time be a success:

⭐ Letting students lead
⭐ Planning predictable pauses
⭐ Assigning roles
⭐ Setting boundaries instead of rules

Here’s how they all helped build shared ownership of learning.

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Children's hands manipulate ziplock bags filled with snow, and two primary colors of paint. One child is poking the snow with one finger, one is bashing it with a fist, and one is scrunching it with all of their fingers. It is a STEAM lesson on matter and primary colour mixing, disguised as goofing around in pre-k.

Presenting: my fave annual lesson, always on a post-snow delayed opening day. It incorporates four senses to observe snow, descriptive language, sensory play, exploration of changes in matter, reasoning, prediction, and mixing primary colors.

I'm very proud of it. 🥹

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Using Picture Books to Develop Students’ Emotional Vocabulary in Pre-K Revisiting a book repeatedly helps children develop a sophisticated understanding of what emotions look and feel like.

Working to build your preschoolers’ emotional vocabulary? Here’s how picture books can help. 🙌

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High-quality pre-K materials are crucial for our youngest learners, but they’re also incredibly helpful for educators.

Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist Gabrielle Green shares why she’s excited for our upcoming EdReports pre-K reviews.
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Using Picture Books to Develop Students’ Emotional Vocabulary in Pre-K Revisiting a book repeatedly helps children develop a sophisticated understanding of what emotions look and feel like.

Emotional vocabulary matters! Help students build theirs, one picture book at a time. 📙🧡

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Behind the Review Criteria: Defining Quality for Pre-K Curriculum - EdReports With new pre-K reviews ahead, EdReports explains how our research-informed criteria help districts understand quality and choose materials that support all learners.

Get a glimpse into our educator-led, research-informed review criteria and learn what we mean by "quality" when we talk about pre-K materials. edreports.org/resources/ar...
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Justice Department Opens Investigations into Three Michigan School Districts for Required Instruction on Sexual Orientation and Gender Ideology in Pre-K-12 Schools Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched investigations into three Michigan public school districts: the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, an...

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Using Talk for Writing in Pre-K Encouraging children to ‘write’ their own versions of tales like ‘The Three Little Pigs’ helps them build crucial early literacy skills.

Your pre-K kids know the story of the three little pigs. 🐷

Here’s what happens when they tell it their way: classic tales become a meaningful tool for language play, imagination, confident communication, *and* early writing foundations.

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Graphic of quote from educator Susan Van Zant, Ed. D. saying "High-quality pre-K materials lay the groundwork for literacy and math skills as they are designed to help children recognize letters, sounds, and basic math concepts. When children develop these skills prior to entering kindergarten, they develop the confidence they need to become capable learners and enjoy their school experience."

Our dedicated educator reviewers know that pre-K lays the groundwork for future skills.

Thank you to Susan Van Zant and all the fantastic educator reviewers who have contributed to our upcoming pre-K curriculum reviews!
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High-quality #preK programs equip young children with the the foundational skills they need to learn when they enter school. #UPK is creating a bridge between early childhood and #TK-12 systems to increase students’ readiness for school so all children thrive in school and life.

Using Talk for Writing in Pre-K Encouraging children to ‘write’ their own versions of tales like ‘The Three Little Pigs’ helps them build crucial early literacy skills.

The “Talk for Writing” approach is based on a simple but powerful idea: children need to hear stories and talk about them before they can write. 💬✍️

In her first article for Edutopia, teacher Claire Martin explains what that looks like in pre-K.

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We had a great time hanging out with the KC Ready 4s crew as they repackaged a whopping 29,050 products! Their hard work will go on to support 242 babies and 187 menstruators in Kalamazoo.

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Balancing Play-Based Learning With Literacy Mandates in Preschool These strategies help teachers set up engaging and enriching opportunities for literacy exploration throughout the day.

Preschool teachers know that their students learn best through play. 🤸 Here’s how to comply with curriculum mandates while not sacrificing playful learning.

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Balancing Play-Based Learning With Literacy Mandates in Preschool These strategies help teachers set up engaging and enriching opportunities for literacy exploration throughout the day.

Preschool teachers know that their students learn best through play. 🤸 Here’s how to comply with curriculum mandates while not sacrificing playful learning.

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