by Ashley Rives
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.
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April 9, 2025
<p>Ever thought preschool assessments were just tedious paperwork? Think again! Discover the surprising benefits that can transform your classroom and make a lasting impact on your students' growth. Today, we're diving into 5 reasons why assessments might just be your new best friend!</p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>What is the purpose of preschool assessments</li><li>5 Benefits of preschool assessments</li><li>Plus, the FREE Assessment Guide you've been looking for</li></ul><br/><p>Related Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/assessment-guide-opt-in/" target="_blank">FREE Assessment Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Two-Year-Old-Assessment-Sheet-Editable-Portfolio-for-the-Play-Based-Classroom-782587" target="_blank">2 Year Old Assessment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3-Year-Old-Assessment-Sheet-Editable-Portfolio-for-the-Play-Based-Classroom-835481" target="_blank">3 Year Old Assessment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pre-K-Assessments-Checklist-Editable-Portfolio-for-Play-Based-Classrooms-258522" target="_blank">Pre-K Assessment</a></li></ul><br/><p>Related Blogposts/Episodes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/using-assessment-data-to-plan-lessons/" target="_blank"> Episode 112: Using Assessment Data to Plan Lessons</a></li><li> <a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/analyzing-preschool-assessment-data/" target="_blank">Episode 83: Analyzing Preschool Assessment Data</a></li><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/our-new-assessment-approach-in-preschool/" target="_blank">Episode 82: Our New Assessment Approach in Preschool</a></li></ul><br/><p>Connect with Ashley</p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovelypreschoolteachers" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group</a></li></ul><br/><p>More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast</p><p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>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: <a href="https://www.lovelycommotion.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent">www.lovelycommotion.com</a></p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Small group time shouldn't feel stressful! In fact, with a clear plan in place it can be extremely effective. Small groups build confidence, increase engagement, and can help us with targeted instruction for our students. But small group time only works if it's done right! In this episode, let's talk about the most common small group mistakes and how we can fix them! </p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>Why small group time is beneficial</li><li>9 small group mistakes and how we can fix them</li><li>The done-for-you solution to small group planning</li></ul><br/><p>Related Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Small-Group-Binder-of-Lesson-Plans-and-Activities-for-Preschool-and-Pre-K-3304181" target="_blank">Small Group Binder</a></li></ul><br/><p>Related Blogposts/Episodes:</p><ul><li><span class="ql-cursor"></span><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/how-to-effectively-group-preschoolers-for-small-group/" target="_blank">Episode #31: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group</a></li><li><span class="ql-cursor"></span><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/5-reasons-to-have-preschool-small-group/" target="_blank">Episode #35: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group</a></li><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/preschool-small-group-activity-ideas/" target="_blank">Episode #37: Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas</a></li><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/my-top-tips-for-preschool-small-group/" target="_blank">Episode #39: My Top Tips for Preschool Small Group</a></li><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/organizing-your-preschool-small-groups/" target="_blank">Episode #38: Organizing Your Preschool Small Groups</a></li></ul><br/><p>Connect with Ashley</p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovelypreschoolteachers" target="_blank" style="color: var( --e-global-color-primary );background-color: transparent">Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group</a></li></ul><br/><p>More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast</p><p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>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: <a href="https://www.lovelycommotion.com/" target="_blank" style="color: var( --e-global-color-primary );background-color: transparent">www.lovelycommotion.com</a></p>
March 12, 2025
<p>Bookmaking is a great way to encourage writing in your preschool classroom! Providing blank books and encouraging your students to fill them with their stories, thoughts, and feelings allows them to expand their storytelling and gives purpose to their marks and drawing. Tune in to episode 118 to hear why bookmaking is important, what emergent writing looks like and how and where we can add bookmaking in our own classrooms!</p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>What is bookmaking and what are the benefits of introducing it to your students</li><li>How to incorporate and encourage bookmaking in your classroom</li><li>What emergent writing looks like</li></ul><br/><p>Related Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://lovelycommotiontrainings.com/evergreen-lit-webinar-registration/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FREE Literacy Training: 3 Mistakes to Avoid to Rock Literacy in your Preschool Classroom</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3CIi3Hk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book: Already Ready by Katie Wood Ray & Matt Glover (affiliate link)</a></li></ul><br/><p>Related Blogposts/Episodes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://lovelycommotion.com/captivate-podcast/teaching-young-children-how-reading-works/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You may also like this episode: Teaching Young Children How Reading Works (Episode 117)</a></li></ul><br/><p>Connect with Ashley</p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovelypreschoolteachers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group</a></li></ul><br/><p>More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast</p><p>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!</p><p>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.</p><p>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: <a href="https://www.lovelycommotion.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lovelycommotion.com</a></p>
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