The Kindergarten Connection

• Episode 18: Managing Big Emotions – A Must-Try Social-Emotional Tip September 15, 2025
  Helping young children handle big feelings is one of the most important and often most challenging parts of early childhood teaching.  In this episode, Alex shares one powerful, simple strategy that helps students build emotional awareness and empowers them to self-regulate. Whether you’re working with Pre-K, TK, or Kindergarten, this tip is easy to implement and creates meaningful moments of connection […]
• Little Red Riding Hood Activities for Pre-K & Kindergarten September 9, 2025
  Bring the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood to life in your classroom with these engaging printable activities! Perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten, this pack of Little Red Riding Hood Activities combines literacy, math, science, gross motor, and crafts, all connected to the story students love. With chants, sequencing, hands-on practice, and playful […]
• Episode 17: How to Handle a Loud Class (Without Losing Your Voice or Mind) September 8, 2025
  If your classroom volume feels out of control or you’ve found yourself saying “Inside voices!” more times than you can count… this episode is for you. In this quick, supportive pep talk, Alex shares practical tips for lowering noise levels in your Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom without relying on yelling or constant shushing.  It’s all about proactive […]
• Episode 16: 3 Simple Ways to Practice Name Writing September 1, 2025
  Helping young learners write their names is one of the first big milestones of the year. One that builds both confidence and classroom routines. But it doesn’t have to involve fancy prep or stressful drills. In this episode, Alex shares 3 low-prep, meaningful ways to help students practice name writing throughout the day; without taking away from […]