r/preschool

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Affordable car seat with seatbelt installation?

We need a car seat to use as a spare in my moms/brother’s cars. Is there such a thing as a reasonably affordable toddler car seat that uses a seatbelt installation and not a LATCH system? Truly can’t find anything searching. Thank you!

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u/McSkrong — 1 day ago

Struggling to find good and entertaining activity worksheets for my twins toddlers

Anyone else struggle to find learning materials that feature twins? I made my own — starring two pink dino twin sisters and their baby sister Honey!

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u/Fresh_Excitement_309 — 2 days ago
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Do you help your kids with ideas for pretend play?

my kids get bored and when i stop their screen time. then i have to kickstart them by giving them ideas for pretend play. Does your kid do this at their own whim?

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u/Immediate_Topic_7885 — 2 days ago

Toddler Going to School

Hi!

My 3-year-old will be going to Prek-3 in September, and I'm worried about getting her ready for school/transitioning from home life. I work from home, and she doesn't go to day care. Any tips and anything I should do to get her ready?

Thank you!

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u/Shot_Total7165 — 3 days ago

How do children actually learn to be kind and empathetic?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.

We spend so much time focusing on academics for kids — reading, writing, numbers — but when it comes to things like kindness, empathy, and how they treat others (including animals), it feels much less intentional.

Most of the time, it seems to come from a mix of parenting, school, and stories… but I’m not sure what actually has the strongest impact at a young age (especially around 3–8 years).

For parents here:

  • How important is it for you that your child grows up kind and empathetic?
  • What do you think shapes this the most at an early age?
  • Do you feel stories or books actually influence how children behave and see others?
  • Or is it mostly something they learn just by observing adults?

I’m genuinely trying to understand how parents think about this — especially whether stories can play a meaningful role in shaping a child’s mindset.

I’ve also put together a very short 2-minute survey (optional) to understand this better:

- https://forms.gle/C8UJFMPHcx2Wy3su8

Would really appreciate any thoughts or experiences — not looking for perfect answers, just honest perspectives.

https://preview.redd.it/gfyz79x4ubyg1.png?width=1408&format=png&auto=webp&s=7562c159664c2f001bac069d7209f721c3d6b63e

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u/SeatGuilty4578 — 2 days ago
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Is my employer point blank LYING?

Like is this truly a requirement by law in Washington and my employer is literally gaslighting us and choosing to lie?????

u/HugzNotDrugzzz — 11 days ago
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Kid acting out for attention

I teach 2s at my school, and i have this one girl who’s increasingly gotten more violent. When i first started she acted out here and there for attention like making a mess or throwing a tantrum for small things. Ive had kids in the past that did this and i was able to help with avoiding giving their negative attention and really embracing their positive actions. Also talking things out with them and helping them to emotionally regulate in ways they understand.

However this girl has gotten worse. Shes been instead of throwing toys or making a mess or screaming shes started to hit other kids and try to harm them to get mine and my co-teachers attention.

We think its because her mom is pregnant and we’ve gotten like 5 new kids in our class. We both try to not “ignore” her but not give her the negative attention shes looking for- but its hard when shes actively harming other kids and sometimes us too.

Does anyone have any advice on how to navigate this situation? We have spoken to her parents several times and they havent shown any concern or bother for it and baby/coddle her. I try my best to encourage and celebrate her good behavior but i dont know what else to do.

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u/Bitter_Area3292 — 6 days ago
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FFN Provider- How To

Hi, I’ve been working in ECE for 10 years & have decided I’d like to open a micro pre-K preparedness group. I am thinking either half or full days, 4-6 kids max. From what I gathered, a ffn provider would be the route to go for registration.

Unfortunately my states website is completely disorganized & the information is hard to piece together as it is categorized incorrectly. I have called the dphhs multiple times & get conflicting info each time.

I am hoping that someone who has gone through this process could help me break down the steps. Thank you much in advance for any info!

Edited to add that the children would in-fact be children of friends, family & neighbors

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u/gardenworm_ — 2 days ago
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Coping with Sadness: Helping Students Host the "Heavy Guest" (No-Prep SEL)

The Problem: Sadness is a frequent visitor in every classroom, but it’s often the quietest one. It shows up as low energy, a "heavy" body, or a quiet voice, often causing students to withdraw from lessons and peers. Without Emotional Regulation tools, students can feel stuck in "the blues," making it impossible for them to focus on learning or social interaction.

The Solution: This Coping with Sadness SEL Presentation is a sensitive and essential module in the "When Emotions Visit" series. It rebrands sadness as a "visitor" that tells us we need comfort and extra care. Using a trauma-informed "Host and Guest" metaphor, students learn that it’s okay to be sad and—more importantly—how to use Self-Care to navigate those low-energy moments.

# Why This Sadness Resource is a Teacher Favorite:

  • Normalizes "Stormy" Emotions: A proactive tool that reduces the stigma of feeling sad and promotes healthy emotional expression.
  • Coping Skills for Sadness: Teaches concrete self-soothing strategies, like identifying a "support person" or using grounding breaths.
  • Behavior Intervention: An essential addition to your toolkit for supporting withdrawn, homesick, or highly emotional students.
  • Universal & Nurturing: Soft colors and high-contrast visuals make this the #1 choice for Special Education (SpEd) and ESL/ELL newcomers building their emotional vocabulary.

# How to Implement This in 15 Minutes:

  1. The Gentle Check-in: Use the slides to introduce "Sadness" as the guest who shows up when our hearts need a little extra rest or a hug.
  2. The Recognition Practice: Walk through the interactive slides to help students identify where they feel "heavy" (e.g., in their eyes, their chest, or their arms).
  3. The Self-Care Plan: Use the "What would you do?" scenarios to help students build a personal plan for what to do when this guest visits at school.

# Product Details & Standards:

  • Grade Levels: K-5 & Middle School
  • Subject: Social Emotional Learning / Mental Health for Kids
  • Series: Module 2 of 24 (The Stormy Guests Series)
  • Focus: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, and Empathy.

Find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Coping-with-Sadness-SEL-Emotional-Regulation-Morning-Meeting-Lesson-16105760

# Frequently Asked Questions

How do you explain sadness and low energy to elementary students?
This SEL resource uses the "Visitor" metaphor to simplify emotional intelligence. By treating sadness as a guest, students learn to identify the "heavy" feeling and develop specific self-care strategies, such as talking to a trusted adult or taking slow, mindful breaths.

Is this Sadness SEL lesson suitable for small group counseling?
Absolutely. It is a top-rated tool for school counselors and social workers focusing on homesickness, grief, or helping students manage their feelings in a healthy, expressive way.

Does this help with classroom culture?
Yes. By teaching the class how to "host" sadness, you build an empathetic community where students know how to support one another when someone is feeling low.

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u/OUAMA_ETSY — 4 days ago

Celebrating Joy: How to Build a Positive Classroom Culture (No-Prep SEL Slides)

The Problem: In the busyness of the school year, it’s easy for the classroom to become a place of "to-do lists" rather than "ta-da moments." When students forget how to recognize and savor Joy, engagement drops and the atmosphere can become heavy. Students need to understand that happiness isn't just something that "happens"—it’s a visitor we can intentionally invite and host.

The Solution: This Celebrating Joy SEL Presentation is a vibrant module in the "When Emotions Visit" series. It helps students identify Joy as a wonderful "visitor" and provides them with the Positive Mindset tools needed to nurture it through gratitude, connection, and celebrating small wins. It’s the perfect resource for building a resilient, happy classroom community.

# Why This Well-being Resource is a Classroom Essential:

  • Shifts Classroom Energy: A proactive tool to move your students toward optimism, school spirit, and a "can-do" attitude.
  • Nurtures Student Well-being: Helps students develop self-awareness regarding what brings them genuine fulfillment and how to "savor" the moment.
  • Balances "Hard" Emotions: Provides a framework for Self-Regulation by using positive memories and joy to balance out more difficult emotional visitors.
  • Inclusive & Engaging: Bright, high-contrast visuals make this the #1 choice for ESL/ELL newcomers and Special Education (SpEd) learners.

# How to Implement This in 15 Minutes:

  1. The Joy Check-in: Use the slides to introduce "Joy" as the guest who shows up when we notice something good, kind, or fun.
  2. The Celebration Practice: Walk through the interactive slides to help students identify and "toast" to a small win from their week.
  3. The Friday Finale: Use the built-in prompts as a perfect "End of the Week" reflection to send students home with a positive mindset.

# Product Details & Standards:

  • Grade Levels: K-5 & Middle School
  • Subject: Social Emotional Learning / Well-being
  • Series: Module 6 of 24 (Peaceful Guests Series)
  • Focus: Positive Mindset, Relationship Skills, and Self-Awareness.

Find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Celebrating-Joy-SEL-Positive-Mindset-Well-being-Morning-Meeting-Slides-16105711

# Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)

How do you teach joy and happiness to elementary students?
This SEL resource uses the "Visitor" metaphor to simplify emotional intelligence. By treating joy as a guest, students learn to identify the feeling of delight and develop mindfulness strategies to savor positive moments and build a long-term positive mindset.

Is this Joy SEL lesson suitable for all-year use?
Absolutely. While it is great for class parties or celebrations, it is a premier tool for daily reflection to maintain a healthy emotional balance and a supportive, joyful classroom community regardless of the month.

Does this help with student engagement?
Yes. Research shows that happy students are more "ready to learn." By explicitly celebrating joy, you create a dopamine-rich environment that increases focus and participation.

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u/OUAMA_ETSY — 5 days ago

Managing Disgust: Teaching Social Boundaries and Sensory Regulation (No-Prep SEL)

The Problem: When students feel the "Guest of Disgust," it often comes out as harsh judgment of others ("That’s gross!") or intense sensory overwhelm. These reactions can hurt feelings, break classroom social boundaries, and disrupt the learning environment. Most students don't realize that disgust is a physical signal that needs to be managed with kindness.

The Solution: This Managing Disgust SEL Presentation is a unique and vital module in the "When Emotions Visit" series. It helps students understand that disgust is a "protective visitor" while providing the Social Skills and Sensory Strategies needed to express discomfort politely and maintain a respectful classroom community.

# Why This Specialized SEL Resource is Essential:

  • Teaches Social Etiquette: Helps students navigate aversions without being unkind to their peers—essential for a trauma-informed classroom.
  • Sensory Regulation Support: A top-rated tool for helping students identify physical "ick" factors and manage sensory triggers.
  • Builds Social Awareness: Focuses on interpersonal skills and respecting the boundaries of others.
  • Universal & Inclusive: High-contrast visuals and simplified language make this ideal for Special Education (SpEd), Occupational Therapy (OT), and ESL newcomers.

# How to Implement This in 15 Minutes:

  1. The Concept: Introduce Disgust as a "Protective Guest" who tries to keep us safe, but sometimes talks too loudly.
  2. The Boundary Check: Use the interactive slides to discuss the difference between feeling "grossed out" and being unkind to others.
  3. The Calming Strategy: Walk through the "Polite Expression" scenarios to practice how to handle sensory discomfort respectfully.

# Product Details & Standards:

  • Grade Levels: K-5 & Middle School
  • Subject: Social Emotional Learning / Sensory Regulation
  • Series: Module 5 of 24 (The Hard Guests Series)
  • Focus: Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Self-Management.

Find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Managing-Disgust-SEL-Social-Boundaries-Sensory-Regulation-Morning-Meeting-16101139

# Frequently Asked Questions

How do you teach children about the emotion of disgust?
This SEL resource uses the "Visitor" metaphor to simplify emotional intelligence. By treating disgust as a guest, students learn to identify their "boundary" signals and develop social skills to express their discomfort politely and respectfully without hurting others' feelings.

Is this Disgust SEL lesson suitable for sensory-sensitive students?
Absolutely. It is a premier tool for school counselors and occupational therapists focusing on sensory regulation and helping students understand their physical responses to their environment.

Does this help with classroom inclusion?
Yes. By teaching students how to manage their reactions to things they find "different" or "unpleasant," you foster a more inclusive and empathetic classroom culture.

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u/OUAMA_ETSY — 6 days ago

Managing Fear: Teaching Students Bravery and the "Courage to Try" (No-Prep SEL Slides)

The Problem: Fear is a natural visitor designed to keep us safe, but in the classroom, it often shows up as avoidance. Whether it’s the fear of making a mistake, fear of a new social situation, or fear of failure, it can stop a student’s growth in its tracks. Students often think being brave means not being afraid, rather than knowing how to "host" fear while moving forward.

The Solution: This Managing Fear SEL Presentation is an essential module in the "When Emotions Visit" series. It helps students understand that fear is just a temporary "visitor" with a loud voice. By using the "Host and Guest" metaphor, students learn to identify their "scared" signals and develop the Coping Skills and bravery needed to face challenges one step at a time.

# Why This Courage-Building Resource is a Classroom Essential:

  • Building Bravery & Resilience: A proactive tool to handle phobias, the fear of failure, and nervousness during academic transitions.
  • Identifies Physical Signals: Teaches students to recognize fear in their bodies (shaky hands, fast heartbeat) so they can regulate before they shut down.
  • Promotes a Growth Mindset: Helps students move from "I’m too scared to try" to "I can be scared and brave at the same time."
  • Universal & Trauma-Informed: Visually-rich slides and supportive language make this the #1 choice for Special Education (SpEd) and ESL/ELL newcomers.

# How to Implement This in 15 Minutes:

  1. The Brave Intro: Use the slides to introduce "Fear" as the guest who is often just trying to look out for us, but sometimes gets a little too protective.
  2. The Courage Practice: Walk through the interactive scenarios to practice "bravery strategies"—like taking a deep breath or asking for a "helping hand."
  3. The Morning Meeting Hook: Use the built-in prompts to have students share one "Brave Thing" they want to try this week.

# Product Details & Standards:

  • Grade Levels: K-5 & Middle School
  • Subject: Social Emotional Learning / Character Education
  • Series: Module 2 of 24 (The Stormy Guests Series)
  • Focus: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, and Resilience.

Find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Managing-Fear-SEL-Building-Bravery-Courage-Coping-Skills-Lesson-16107030

# Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)

How do you explain fear and bravery to elementary students?
This SEL resource uses the "Visitor" metaphor to simplify emotional intelligence. By treating fear as a guest, students learn to identify their "scared" signals and develop bravery strategies to face challenges while staying regulated.

Is this Fear SEL lesson suitable for test anxiety?
Absolutely. It is a premier tool for school counselors and teachers focusing on resilience and helping students manage their fears during high-pressure academic moments or transitions.

Does this help with students who "refuse" to work?
Yes. Often "work refusal" is actually a fear of failure. This lesson gives students the vocabulary to express that they are hosting the "Guest of Fear" so you can help them through it.

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u/OUAMA_ETSY — 4 days ago

Happy Kids Integrated or Young Brighter Learning Center

Hello, sa mga nakatira around countryside or sta lucia/de castro, which one is better na school for pre-school? Thank you

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u/Still_Condition3268 — 1 day ago

Anger Management: Helping Students Host the "Fiery Guest" (No-Prep SEL Slides)

The Problem: We’ve all seen it—the "flipped lid." When anger visits, it can quickly turn into an outburst, a disruption, or a physical reaction. Most students feel overwhelmed by the intensity of anger and don't know how to catch the "spark" before it becomes a fire. Without Self-Control Strategies, one student's anger can derail the entire class's learning.

The Solution: This Anger Management SEL Presentation is a high-impact module in the "When Emotions Visit" series. It uses a trauma-informed "Host and Guest" metaphor to help students externalize their anger. By viewing anger as a "fiery visitor," students learn to recognize their triggers and use Emotional Regulation tools to stay in control of their actions, even when their feelings are hot.

# Why This Anger Management Resource is a Classroom Must-Have:

  • Proactive De-escalation: Teaches students to recognize the "warning signs" in their bodies (hot face, clenched fists) before an outburst happens.
  • Self-Control Strategies: Provides a concrete "Cool Down Toolbox" including breathing techniques and mindful "pausing" strategies.
  • Trauma-Informed Practice: Focuses on safety and regulation rather than shame or punishment, making it ideal for behavior intervention (BIP).
  • Universal & Accessible: Visually-rich slides and clear, bold text ensure that ESL/ELL newcomers and Special Education (SpEd) students can master these vital social skills.

# How to Implement This in 15 Minutes:

  1. The Fiery Intro: Use the slides to introduce "Anger" as a visitor who has a lot of energy and needs a "strong host" to keep things safe.
  2. The Trigger Check: Walk through the interactive slides to help students identify their own "anger sparks" (e.g., being teased, losing a game, or feeling unheard).
  3. The Cool Down: Practice the built-in "Cooling the Fire" breathing exercises as a whole class to build muscle memory for when the guest actually visits.

# Product Details & Standards:

  • Grade Levels: K-5 & Middle School
  • Subject: Social Emotional Learning / Anger Management
  • Series: Module 2 of 24 (The Stormy Guests Series)
  • Focus: Self-Management, Self-Regulation, and Responsible Decision-Making.

Find this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers here:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Anger-Management-SEL-Self-Control-Strategies-Emotional-Regulation-Lesson-16107028

# Frequently Asked Questions

How do you teach anger management to elementary students?
This SEL resource uses the "Visitor" metaphor to simplify complex emotional intelligence. By treating anger as a guest, students learn to externalize the feeling, which reduces shame and allows them to practice self-control strategies to stay regulated.

Is this Anger SEL lesson suitable for behavior intervention (RTI/BIP)?
Absolutely. It is a premier tool for school counselors and special education teachers focusing on Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior supports. It provides the vocabulary needed for de-escalation and restorative conversations.

Can I use this for Morning Meetings?
Yes. It is designed as a "project-and-teach" digital lesson, making it perfect for your daily SEL block or responsive classroom check-ins.

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u/OUAMA_ETSY — 4 days ago