by Jenn Zollinger
Play Before Pencils is a podcast for early childhood educators who are interested in making the shift from teacher-led practices to a more organic, developmentally appropriate practice centered around play. Join your host, Jenn Zollinger, as you explore a wide variety of topics pertinent to the early childhood education field and how to make simple changes to incorporate them into your preschool or childcare setting.
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April 9, 2025
<p>As the school year nears an end, early childhood teachers are often asked the question "Is my child ready for kindergarten?" If we've done our jobs well, we can confidently say "YES!" without ever having engaged in 3 common preschool practices that actually work against a child being ready to move on in school. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>www.playbeforepencils.com</p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Whole Body Listening….is it helpful or harmful in today’s early childhood classrooms? Join host Jenn Zollinger as she explores the answer to that question in this episode of the Play Before Pencils Podcast. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>www.playbeforepencils.com/podcast</p>
March 12, 2025
<p>Emergent writing is a process that requires far more support than a worksheet could ever provide. Join me as I discuss a few of the foundational skills necessary for young children to become successful writers and how to create a classroom environment that supports those skills WITHOUT the use of worksheets!</p><p><br></p><p>Click <a href="https://playbeforepencils.thinkific.com/courses/emergent-writing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">HERE</a> to save 20% on my course <strong>Ditch the Worksheets: Emergent Writing in Play-based Classrooms</strong>, or visit the show notes below.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>www.playbeforepencils.com/podcast </p>
Kristen Day
Teaching With The Body In Mind
Explorations Early Learning
Sharon McMahon
Early Childhood Christian Network
Ashley Rives
Amy Porterfield
Victoria Edmond
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