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How Preschool Teachers Do It

How Preschool Teachers Do It

Cynthia Terebush 395 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

How Preschool Teachers Do It is a podcast hosted by Alison Kentos, an early childhood teacher, and Cynthia Terebush, an early childhood specialist. Each week, they share insights on how to effectively manage children's behavior and motivate young learners. The show is aimed at parents, teachers, and anyone involved in the lives of young children. Episodes are released every Monday.

Episodes

388: Tiered Behavior Support with Cynthia and Alison
388: Tiered Behavior Support with Cynthia and Alison Jul 20, 2026 1016 It is essential that we work toward strong relationships and high-quality environments for young children, but that isn't the only level of support that may be needed for persistent, intense, challenging behavior. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about the tiers of support when behavior needs more intervention.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like
387: The Myth of Spoiling Kids with Cynthia and Alison
387: The Myth of Spoiling Kids with Cynthia and Alison Jul 13, 2026 678 For generations, people concerned themselves with "spoiling" children. Join Cynthia and Alison for a dynamic conversation about what we can do, what we cannot do, and how to address it with people who still talk about it.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's wo
386: What's Their Participation Level with Cynthia and Alison
386: What's Their Participation Level with Cynthia and Alison Jul 6, 2026 1157 Did you know that there is a Ladder of Participation that helps us understand at what level children are meaningfully involved in what they are doing? Join Cynthia and Alison to learn about the ladder and the levels at which children participate in activities.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolte
385: Circle Back-Has Morning Meeting Improved with Cynthia and Alison
385: Circle Back-Has Morning Meeting Improved with Cynthia and Alison Jun 29, 2026 1350 Join Cynthia and Alison as they "circle back" to a topic they discussed years ago.  Has circle time / morning meeting improved since then?  What other strategies can we add now that years have gone by? Don't miss this special circle back episode of How Preschool Teachers Do It!Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.
384: Winning Different Ways with Cynthia and Alison
384: Winning Different Ways with Cynthia and Alison Jun 22, 2026 971 It is true that in games and in life, there may be one winner. We can teach children that one person won, AND in some ways, we all win. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn how one person can be declared the winner while we all win something.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more a
383: Plan Productive Struggles with Cynthia and Alison
383: Plan Productive Struggles with Cynthia and Alison Jun 15, 2026 1111 One of the cognitive skills we want to encourage in the early learning years is persistence. Intentional productive struggles help children to think more deeply and build persistence. Join Cynthia and Alison to learn the meaning of a productive struggle and how to plan for them.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook
382: Combating Perfectionism in Early Learners with Cynthia and Alison
382: Combating Perfectionism in Early Learners with Cynthia and Alison Jun 8, 2026 1131 Have you encountered very young children who get upset when they are not perfect? Do you want to avoid creating perfectionism when interacting with young children? Join Cynthia and Alison for this listener-request-inspired episode focusing on strategies to deal with and avoid perfectionism.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://
381: More on Clean Up with Cynthia and Alison
381: More on Clean Up with Cynthia and Alison Jun 1, 2026 1264 Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about what to do when the desire to avoid cleaning up becomes contagious in an early childhood setting.Note: The only AI used in this episode is the image - everything we say is all us humans!Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about
REWIND: Sleep Habits with Cindy and Alison
REWIND: Sleep Habits with Cindy and Alison May 25, 2026 1173 It's Memorial Day in the United States, and so we have a rewind of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast! Time-travel back with us to episode 233, originally released in 2023. We will be back with original episodes next week!Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynth
380: All About Childhood Loneliness with Cindy and Alison
380: All About Childhood Loneliness with Cindy and Alison May 18, 2026 1243 There are many reasons why a child may feel lonely, and they might not be able to express them. Join Cynthia and Alison for a discussion about the signs, impact, and strategies related to childhood loneliness.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, includin
379: The Dangers of Crying It out with Cindy and Alison
379: The Dangers of Crying It out with Cindy and Alison May 11, 2026 1047 For generations, and still today, there has been a belief that young children need to "cry it out" when they are upset. We now know the long-term impact of crying it out on children's psyches as they head toward adulthood. Are you trying to get someone to understand why you don't let your child "cry it out?" Then, this episode is for you!Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit
378: How They View You with CIndy and Alison
378: How They View You with CIndy and Alison May 4, 2026 1274 In this episode of the How Preschool Teachers Do It Podcast, Cynthia and Alison discuss the stages through which children perceive their caregivers. Join us to see you through their eyes and discover how we can support their changing perspectives on who we are and what we do for them.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.fa

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