Classroom Stories
Is toilet training really an age milestone?
As a preschool teacher, this is one of those conversations that seems to arrive with the changing seasons. We have started welcoming children from the toddler room for their transition visits before September, and one topic comes up again and…
Have I Already Written the Ending?
In my previous post, I wrote about how often we interrupt children while believing we are helping them. I have been wondering if we do something similar when we redirect children. Not because redirection is wrong. Sometimes it is necessary.…
Transitions aren’t hard… until we make them.
I’ve been hearing a lot about transitions over the years that I have been in this field and for some reason the question(s) never change. “How do we make them smoother?” “What strategies actually work?” “Why do toddlers struggle so…
Are we supporting regulation… or interrupting it?
When I first started this blog, I wrote a whole series on emotional intelligence, and I found myself returning to self-regulation again and again—how it develops, how we support it, and why it feels so important in the early years.…
Who is this really challenging?
In room meetings, I often hear the words — usually between discussions about interests and upcoming events — “We need to talk about a challenging behaviour.” And almost every time, my first thought is: What challenging behaviour? Not because nothing…
I See You – A Story About Slowing Down and Looking Closer
When you're new in a preschool classroom—especially one with 36 tiny humans—it's safe to say it takes a minute to get your bearings. You’re learning names, routines, the daily snack preferences, and which child is deeply committed to wearing one…
A Lap, A Leak, and the Importance of Emergency Underwear
You’d think it goes without saying, but let me just say it louder for the people in the back: preschool teachers should always have an extra set of clothes. Like, full set. Socks included. Because when you spend your days…
