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Helping Preschoolers Manage Anxiety - SEL
22/08/2025 | 20 mins.Seeds of Success SEL Curriculum https://bit.ly/teachingtrailblazers
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Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood TeachersHow to Use Social-Emotional Learning to Keep Your Preschool Classroom Calm
13/08/2025 | 24 mins.RESOURCES MENTIONED
Rand Study: Pre-K Teacher Well-Being...in 2024 https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3279-5.html
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Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood TeachersManaging Big Emotions in Preschoolers: SEL Tips for Teachers
09/07/2025 | 29 mins.Links Mentioned:
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Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood TeachersPlay Is Brain Fuel! The Science of Play & Academic Success in the Preschool Classroom
25/06/2025 | 26 mins.In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood, Vanessa Levin speaks with Amanda Morgan, author of 'How Powerful Play Drives Development in Early Childhood,' about the evolving challenges of early childhood education.
They discuss the crucial role of play in child development, the diminishing impact of preschool programs since 2000, and the importance of self-efficacy and agency in young learners.
Amanda emphasizes the need for understanding and communication among teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a supportive learning environment centered on developmentally appropriate practices.
The episode also explores how play-based learning supports mental health, social skills, and overall holistic development.
Listeners interested in diving deeper can join Vanessa's summer study when they enroll in her Teaching Trailblazers program.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:49 The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education
02:51 Changes in Early Childhood Education Since 2000
07:27 Understanding and Valuing Play-Based Learning
13:26 The Role of Self-Efficacy and Agency in Play
18:42 Play as Fertilizer for the Brain
25:16 Conclusion and Book Information
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Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood TeachersWhat to Do During Circle Time
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Are you ready to teach better, save time, and live more? Learn more about my membership program “Teaching Trailblazers” here: https://teachingtrailblazers.com/
I'm Vanessa Levin and here on Elevating Early Childhood, we believe in leveling the playing field and bridging the gap between the world of preschool, pre-k, and K-12 education.
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