Preschool Made Easy – Details, episodes & analysis

We know that creating a consistent morning routine can help ease the transition from home to school and set a positive tone for the day. In Episode 47, we’re talking about creating the best stress-free morning routine for your toddlers or preschoolers by giving you a sample routine for toddlers/preschoolers that are going to school and another sample routine for homeschooled toddlers/preschoolers or those staying home, some problems you might face along the way and solutions for them, and easy tips to help you get started today. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Sample morning routine for toddlers/preschoolers going to school

2. Sample morning routine for homeschooled toddlers/preschoolers or those staying home

3. Common problems you might face and solutions for them

4. Simple tips for starting a morning routine today

Resources Mentioned: 

4-Week Activity Planner

https://chantymacias.com/activityplanner

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Episode 40 next!

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

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This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

4 Weeks of FREE Preschool Lessons Plans

https://chantymacias.com/activityplanner

First-day jitters? Yeah, let’s leave those at home. It’s time to bring fun, confidence and peace into your new classroom this year. In Episode 46, we’re diving into a topic that's top of mind for many of you right now: preparing your classroom for the first day of school. I know this time of year can be incredibly hectic, balancing your personal life and the demands of setting up a welcoming and effective learning environment. So, let’s make this as smooth and stress-free as possible! We'll cover everything from organizing your space to creating a positive atmosphere for your little learners.

Episode Highlights:

1. Typical class setup and 1st day of school concerns for preschool teachers

2. Common problems and solutions like how to handle clutter overload, classroom flow and layout, AND managing first-day jitters for you and your students

3. Simple actionable steps for preparing your classroom for the first day of school

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

4 Weeks of FREE Preschool Lessons Plans

https://chantymacias.com/activityplanner

I’ve decided to create an episode for you each month all about preschool themes. We’re all about keeping it simple here, so let’s name this the Preschool Themes Series. I’ll give you theme examples for that month and ideas for activities that are already done for you. It’ll help get your planning, set-up, and prep done in record time. In Episode 37, I’m going to give you some super fun and easy summer themes to learn with and ideas of simple indoor and outdoor activities you can do with your little ones this summer.

Episode Highlights:

1. What thematic units are and how we use them

2. List of summer themes

3. Examples for indoor and outdoor activities that would make your theme really fun

Resources Mentioned: 

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop

Educate & Rejuvenate Conference

https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/?aff=168

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

In this Parent Corner episode, I’m joined by my incredible friend, Kelsey Sorenson, and we are talking all about how to create an intentional schedule and actually stick to it. We’re getting into how to manage urgent vs important tasks and the urgency matrix, creating an ideal week and planning out your weekly schedule.

Episode Highlights:

1. What an intentional schedule is and why parents need it
2. Managing urgent vs important tasks and the urgency matrix
3. Creating an ideal week and planning out our weekly schedule
4. Doing time audits
5. Why we feel so busy yet never get anything done
6. #1 tip for helping preschool parents

Connect with today's guest:

Book waitlist: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/educate-rejuvenate-book-waitlist-optin-org/?aff=168 

Amazon link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Educate-Rejuvenate-Three-Step-Revitalize-Teaching-ebook/dp/B0D4N2JCP7/

Podcast: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educateandrejuvenate/

Connect with your podcast host:

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

The kids are out of school, we get to make memories with them doing things we usually don’t have time to do throughout the school year, and we get to stay up late! So, what can we do this summer to help get our kiddos ready for school? In Episode 35, we’re talking about the exact areas you should focus on when getting your child ready for Kindergarten, strategies for us (parents) to use with our children to prepare them, and 3 ways you can focus on these skills this summer. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Kindergarten Readiness domains and areas of development

2. Strategies for us (parents) to use with our children to help them get ready for K

3. 3 ways you can focus on these skills this summer

Resources Mentioned: 

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness 

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop/preschool

Episode 32-34

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

Let me paint a scene for you: it looks like Christmas threw up all over your house with toys everywhere, mismatched and loose socks in the drawers, half-eaten snacks in an open lunchbox, and why is that light always turned on!? Sound familiar? Yeah, this was my reality too! That is, of course, until my daughter (and my client’s son) learned some serious independence skills and we got it under control. In Episode 34, we’re talking about instilling independence, responsibility and confidence in our kiddos, a story about my client and her son who was struggling to show responsibility, and their success in overcoming their challenges. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Instilling independence, responsibility and confidence in our kiddos

2. A story about my client and her son who was struggling with responsibility

3. Their success in overcoming their challenges

Resources Mentioned: 

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness 

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop/preschool

Episodes 32 + 33

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

What if I told you we could create the perfect routine for your family right now and you would still have time to get all your household responsibilities done, have time for yourself, and you would be setting your child up for success WAY before they start Kindergarten? How awesome would that be? In Episode 31, we’re talking about creating your ideal homeschool routine for toddlers and preschoolers, my #1 tip for teaching your preschoolers at home, and 3 ways you can teach your littles while working a full-time job outside of your home. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Practical tips for building independence

2. Transitioning to Kindergarten and navigating pushback

3. Creating a support system

Resources Mentioned: 

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness 

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop/preschool

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

We all know our kiddos do so much more on their own than we expect at school, so why don’t they do the same at home? What if you could get your kids ready for Kindergarten but focus on building their independence, more specifically, before they start Kinder? In Episode 32, we’re talking about what Kindergarten Readiness actually means, why independence is so important at this stage, and how we can help our kiddos with self-regulation and doing tasks independently. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. What Kindergarten Readiness actually means

2. Why independence is so important at this stage

3. How we can help our kiddos with self-regulation and doing tasks independently

Resources Mentioned: 

You'll love this workshop | Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop/preschool

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

What if I told you we could create the perfect routine for your family right now and you would still have time to get all your household responsibilities done, have time for yourself, and you would be setting your child up for success WAY before they start Kindergarten? How awesome would that be? In Episode 31, we’re talking about creating your ideal homeschool routine for toddlers and preschoolers, my #1 tip for teaching your preschoolers at home, and 3 ways you can teach your littles while working a full-time job outside of your home. These Parent Corner episodes are where I share my experiences and expertise as a teacher and parent to help you navigate this preschool journey.

Episode Highlights:

1. Your Ideal Homeschool Routine for Toddlers and Preschoolers

2. My #1 Tip for Teaching Your Preschoolers at Home

3. 3 ways you can teach your littles while working a full-time job

Resources Mentioned: 

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness 

Preschool Activity Packs

www.chantymacias.com/shop/preschool

Episode 30

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

www.chantymacias.com/workshop

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35

Is organization your jam or do you have all the right intentions every year with getting organized and somewhere along the road, it just doesn’t go as planned? I’m here to show you a few quick and easy steps to get organized and stay organized all year long. In Episode 30, we’re getting our spring cleaning on by organizing ourselves, our classrooms, and our life. You ready? Let’s do this!

Episode Highlights:

1. Organize yourself by planning, getting your supplies in check and setting up rules and routines that work for you

2. Organize your class with my STORE, LABEL, SIMPLIFY, ROTATE system

3. Organize your life with easy strategies you can do at home and at work

Resources Mentioned: 

Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

https://chantymacias.myflodesk.com/kreadiness

Episode 8

Check out all of my favorites for preschool and beyond:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/chantymacias

Connect with your podcast host:

https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias

https://www.chantymacias.com/contact

This show/post may contain affiliate links. We only share what we absolutely love so if you decide you love it too, I may earn a small commission when you purchase from the link I shared. Thank you!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab your Kindergarten Readiness Checklist Today!

Did you grab your K readiness checklist yet? Teachers love having this tool on their desk because it tells them exactly what they should work on with their students and parents go WILD for this tool because it gives them easy strategies they can do at home with their littles. It walks you through the 7 areas of development so you can track progress and provide support along the way. Did I mention it’s free? Grab your copy of my Kinder Readiness Checklist so you can rest knowing your kiddos are prepared to rock Kindergarten. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6070813a1717a7a075fd2e35