(Teacher Tom) Storytelling: A Way to Connect with Our Preschoolers and Reflect on Our Teaching

(Musically Minded) Engage Preschoolers at Circle Time - with Jocelyn Manzanarez: If your circle times are chaotic and loud, and you find yourself drained and giving up, listen in for today’s tips on how to engage preschoolers at circle time! Circle time requires two things: 1) All the children gathered in one place and 2) All the children focused on one task. But you’re working with 3-5 year olds! Is that even possible? Yes it is, and we'll show you how! by Preschool All Stars

28 min listen

(PAS) Make More Money Than a Certified Teacher When You Start a Preschool - with Bethany Johnson: If you’re a certified teacher and you want to be your own boss and make more money than you can in the district, you should start a preschool! Bethany Johnson really wanted to be a stay at home mom, but she really wanted to have more of an identity than only being a mom and she also really wanted to have her own income. But the one thing she knew for sure was she was dissatisfied with her job teaching 1st and 2nd grades for the local school district. She wanted the freedom to be able to teach the way she wanted to teach. So, she decided to quit her job and start a preschool. by Preschool All Stars

26 min listen

You Are Enough - Day 3 of “Sign up 7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge: If your mind is racing with thoughts like, “Who am I to think I can start a preschool?” or “Why would anyone want to go to my preschool?” or even “I don’t have the right degree or experience to start a preschool…” I want you to know I hear you. Because I thought those exact same thoughts before I started my own preschool. So listen up, I’m about to show you that when you realize that you are enough… nothing can stop you! by Preschool All Stars

26 min listen

(PAS) Get Paid What You're Worth When You Start a Preschool - with Safaa Elamin: If you want to get paid what you’re worth, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Safaa Elamin had a Master’s degree and a wealth of experience in early childhood education, yet she didn’t get paid nearly enough. She found her niche though when she started teaching online preschool classes in Arabic and on the Quran. Truly, the sky is the limit when you share your talents! by Preschool All Stars

22 min listen

(The Best Ideas For Kids) Fun, Easy, and FREE Crafts - with Kimberly McLeod: If you want to make fun craft projects without breaking your pocketbook, tune in to today’s episode to learn how to do affordable (most of them are free!) craft projects with items you already have lying around your home! by Preschool All Stars

19 min listen

(Teach Preschool) Stop Preschool Behavior Problems Before They Start - with Deborah J. Stewart: If you’re exhausted at the end of the day because you’ve spent most of your time managing behavior problems in your preschool classroom instead of actually TEACHING… then you’re doing something wrong. The great news is, it’s not your fault… because you probably didn’t know there are 2 simple tricks you can implement to STOP behavior problems BEFORE they even start. by Preschool All Stars

38 min listen

Your Preschool Business Plan - Day 2 of “Sign up 7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge: You’re probably pretty excited about this idea of creating a successful preschool… and you’re likely a little overwhelmed as well. Will it work for you? Where do you start? Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” So listen up because I’m about to show you that first step—the preschool business plan. by Preschool All Stars

28 min listen

(The Kindergarten Smorgasboard) Ready for Kindergarten - with Greg Smedley-Warren: We’re all trying to get our preschoolers “ready for kindergarten,” but what does that actually mean? What skills are needed to truly find success in a kindergarten classroom? Join us today as we go behind the scenes and find out from a kindergarten teacher what skills preschoolers need to master to be ready for kindergarten. by Preschool All Stars

17 min listen

Your Dream Preschool… TODAY - Day 4 of “Sign up 7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge: If I asked you to tell me what your dream preschool would look like, some of you could immediately paint a vivid picture of exactly what your preschool classroom would look like… once you got your perfect building… And some of you would still be struggling to make up your mind about whether it would be online or local… once you got enough money to start… by Preschool All Stars

17 min listen

(PAS) Stay Home With Your Little Ones When You Start a Preschool - with Kristen Lucas Smith: If you want to stay home with your little ones, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Kristen Lucas Smith was a college professor who couldn’t fathom leaving her miracle baby in daycare. She prayed for a solution to stay home with him, and she was blessed with her dream job: an opportunity to share her love of God and the Spanish language with preschoolers online! by Preschool All Stars

22 min listen

(Usborne Books & More) Best Preschool Books - with Christine Sarvey: Books can be pricey, and as educators and parents, we want to stretch our budgets and get the best bang for our buck. Tune in to today’s episode where you learn all about the best, highest quality books for your preschool classroom and your home. by Preschool All Stars

19 min listen

(Sharing Her Journey) Invest In Yourself - with Collette, Kirsten, and Nicole: If you struggle to put yourself first and find that you’re constantly giving without taking time for yourself… tune in because we’re going to show you that it’s time to invest in yourself. This is your time! by Preschool All Stars

21 min listen

Your Founding Family Script - Day 5 of “Sign up 7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge: How long have you been wishing your life would be different? How long have you been praying for a solution to your problems? If you were given one opportunity to change your life today… would you take it? Listen up, I’m about to show you that one opportunity and I’m going to ask you to do one thing for me. Because when you post your Founding Family Script… you can truly take the first step to change your life! by Preschool All Stars

31 min listen

The Power of Why - Day 1 of “Sign Up 7 Students In 7 Days Challenge”: Have you ever felt stuck? Like you’ve exhausted all your options, resources, and maybe even a bit of your sanity, and yet, you still have little mouths to feed. My name is Joy Anderson, and I’ll be the first to raise my hand and offer a resounding yes! My story might sound a lot like yours. I was a SAHM with three young children and a crippling amount of debt. I remember lying awake at night not knowing how I would make it through to the next month. We were up to our neck in bills without a lifeline insight. And now? I’m a mom, wife, teacher, and business owner of a multi-million dollar company with the freedom to travel and spend my days with my family. Today, I’m sharing my story of why I decided to start my own preschool and how it completely changed my life! by Preschool All Stars

25 min listen

(This Is Why I Teach EC) Story Baskets - with Michelle Anderson: If you’re struggling to get your preschoolers engaged during storytime, and if you want to deepen their learning on any topic… join us as we teach you how to create a story basket so you can truly bring stories to life. by Preschool All Stars

19 min listen

(PAS) Find Your Purpose When You Start a Preschool - with Rebekah Golson: If you want to find your purpose when you’ve lost your way, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: preschool teacher Rebekah Golson felt lost after losing her mother. She knew there was more to life than she was living, but she didn’t know how to overcome the grief she was feeling. After driving 13 hours to attend one of our preschool summits, she finally found her purpose and began to heal as she started her own preschool. by Preschool All Stars

27 min listen

(PAS) Run a K-12 Program Online When You Start a Preschool - with Beth Koenig: If you want to run a K-12 program online, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Beth Koenig had a nonprofit for people with sensory impairments and autism, but she wanted to expand it to include teaching sign language to preschoolers. She was unsure how to expand her program until she started our online preschool challenge. Now she has a full online program that serves preschool through high school! by Preschool All Stars

26 min listen

(Hands On As We Grow) Growing Closer as a Family - with Jamie Reimer: If you’re struggling because your children are on electronics all day, and you’re pulling your hair out because you just want them to be engaged and having fun with each other and with life, we have a very special episode for you! Today, we’ll show you how to create fun and easy hands-on activities you can do with your kids at home! by Preschool All Stars

16 min listen

(PAS) Quit Your ESL Job When You Start a Preschool - with Melinda Williams: If you want to quit your ESL job, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Melinda Williams was a middle school teacher on the verge of burnout who was running out of options. She had come home to be with her son but needed an extra income, so she taught ESL in the middle of the night. Exhausted, she decided to start a preschool instead and enrolled 16 students in just one month so she could leave her ESL job behind! Listen in to discover how you can quit your ESL job, too! by Preschool All Stars

24 min listen

(PAS) Believe In Yourself When You Start a Preschool - with Rita Farina: If you've always wanted to start a preschool, but you're not sure if you'll be successful, listen to today's Preschool All Stars story: Rita Farina was a vice principal who wanted to start a preschool for 8 years, but always doubted her abilities, until one day she mustered enough courage to not sign her upcoming contract and instead to start the preschool she'd been dreaming about for years. by Preschool All Stars

32 min listen

(Fun Sensory Play) Diagnosis: Autism - with Chantal Lavergne: Getting an autism diagnosis is heart-breaking, but it’s not the end. In many respects, it’s just the beginning. And a diagnosis can often mark a pivotal moment in any mother’s life: before the diagnosis… and after the diagnosis. Join us today as two mothers of autistic children share their struggles, their trials, and their hope. by Preschool All Stars

32 min listen

(Fairy Dust Teaching) The Wonder of Play-Based Learning - with Sally Haughey: During the pandemic, we lost the ability to teach in classrooms... with materials... and in person. But what we didn't lose was our connection and our community. And in fact, what we gained was a deeper realization that when preschool is stripped to its very core... at the heart of it all is wonder. Join us today as Sally Haughey shares with us the wonder of play-based learning. by Preschool All Stars

18 min listen

(PAS) Don’t Start a Daycare... Start a Preschool Instead - with Cordelia Karn: If you’re thinking of starting a daycare, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Cordelia Karn thought that the only way to stay home with her kids and create income was to start a daycare. Until one day she came across Joy’s book and realized that there was a better option: she could start a preschool! Now she has an online preschool and she’ll be starting her local preschool in a few weeks. Listen in to discover how you can start a preschool instead of a daycare! by Preschool All Stars

28 min listen

(Zara & Ziggy) Just Like Me - with Dr. Casandra Henriquez: Children should never feel out of place, and it’s our responsibility to create an environment where they can see people that look just like them. Join me today as we celebrate diversity and find amazing stories to include in our classrooms so our children and students will feel powerful in their place in the world. by Preschool All Stars

13 min listen

(Classroom to CEO) Teacher Side Hustles - with Erica Terry: In addition to starting a preschool, as an educator you can bring in even more money to your family budget by adding in additional revenue streams. Join us today as we share our favorite teacher side hustles with you! by Preschool All Stars

29 min listen

(PAS) From Volleyball Coach to Preschool Owner - with Miranda Rodriguez: If you want to start a preschool but you don’t have the right degree, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Miranda Rodriguez was a volleyball coach who needed to find a new job after her family moved to a different state. She was already homeschooling and teaching her own children Spanish and English, so she thought she could add a few students and make some money. After joining Preschool All Stars she enrolled 28 students in her online bilingual preschool! Listen in to discover how you can start a preschool without the right degree, too! by Preschool All Stars

26 min listen

(PAS) Overcome Dyslexia and Fear When You Start a Preschool - with Becki Reed: If you’re struggling to find your purpose in life, you’ll gain strength hearing today’s Preschool All Stars story: Becki Reed was a dyslexic mom of 5 (who never considered herself a "Teacher") and decided to team up with another mom to create a thriving preschool! by Preschool All Stars

29 min listen

(PAS) Live a Fulfilling Life When You Start a Preschool - with Beverly Pope: If you want to live a fulfilling life, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Beverly Pope had worked for the government her entire life until one day she realized she wasn’t happy with where her life was headed. She wanted to be home with her children! She actually listened to the entire Start Your Preschool book one day in her car instead of going to work! Listen in to discover how you can find your calling, too. by Preschool All Stars

23 min listen

(The Childcare Success Company) Tried & True Preschool Marketing Strategies - with Kris Murray: If you’re desperate to fill your preschool classes, and you’ve tried every preschool marketing strategy under the sun, but nothing’s working... Well listen up. We need to have you go back to the basics. In today’s episode, we’ll share the marketing strategies and tactics that work time and time again so you can finally fill your classes. by Preschool All Stars

21 min listen

(PAS) Never Give Up When You Start a Preschool - with Anita Gerber: If you want to grow your preschool from your home into a preschool center, listen to today’s Preschool All Stars story: Anita Gerber was a public school teacher who went “all in” with her preschool! She gave up her teaching career so she could finally teach the way she knew kids learned best. Find out how she overcame all the trials that were placed in her way! by Preschool All Stars

27 min listen

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