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The Kindergarten Connection
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Happy Teaching with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

  1. 4日前

    Episode 46: Struggling with Dismissal? Try These Simple Shifts

    In this episode, Alex tackles one of the most chaotic parts of the school day — dismissal. Even with a plan in place, dismissal can feel rushed, stressful, and overwhelming. You'll hear simple, practical strategies to help you create a smoother, calmer dismissal routine so you can end your day feeling more in control (and actually enjoy those final moments with your students). ✨ You’ll learn: Why “pack up and go home” is too many directions for young learnersHow to break dismissal into simple, teachable stepsWhen (and how) to practice routines so they actually stickHow chants and routine stacking can simplify transitions💡 This episode will help you rethink your dismissal routine so it feels more structured, less stressful, and easier to manage. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎧 Looking to improve the start of your day, too? Check out this episode for simple arrival strategies 👉 3 Tips to Make Morning Arrival Easier ☀️ The P.L.A.Y. Course (Summer Training): Ready to create calmer days from start to finish? The P.L.A.Y. Course walks you step-by-step through routines, systems, and strategies that actually work in early childhood classrooms. 👉 Sign up to learn more and be the first to know when enrollment opens! 🎉 Print and Play Club - Get access to ready-to-use routines, centers, and classroom systems that support independence and make your day run more smoothly. Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    12分

  2. 4月13日

    Episode 45: A Simple Alphabet Party That Feels Fun (Not Stressful)

    In this episode, Alex shares a simple, low-prep way to celebrate the end of the year with an Alphabet Party. If you’re feeling the end-of-year crunch, these easy ideas still feel fun and special without adding more to your plate. ✨ You’ll learn: Simple ways to turn snacks or manipulatives into hands-on learning activitiesEasy games like Alphabet Bingo and a “mystery letter” gameHow to keep the day engaging with songs — without things feeling chaotic💡 This episode is a reminder that it’s not about how big the party is, but the energy you bring to it. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎧 Related podcast episode: Episode 2: Let’s Make the End of the Year Fun (Without Losing Our Minds) 🔤 Turn snack time into a fun letter activity 👉 FREE Alphabet Snack Printables Alphabet Gummy SnacksAlphabet Cookies🎉 Alphabet Bingo (Print and Play Club Exclusive): Grab the ready-to-use Alphabet Bingo game inside the Print and Play Club — perfect for adding fun, hands-on learning to your classroom. Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    10分

  3. 4月5日

    Episode 44: Four Corners: The Easiest Brain Break Your Class Will Love

    In this episode, Alex shares a simple, go-to game that every teacher needs in their back pocket, especially during those high-energy, “we need something different right now” moments. Whether you’re dealing with spring fever, indoor recess, or filling in for PE, Four Corners is an easy, low-prep game that gets students moving, engaged, and having fun in minutes. ✨ You’ll learn: How to set up and play Four Corners with minimal materialsHow to keep the game moving so students stay engagedEasy ways to teach sportsmanship and handling disappointmentHow the game builds turn-taking, patience, and social skills💡 This episode is a quick win you can use right away to bring energy, structure, and connection into your classroom. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 📚 Print and Play Club 👉🏽 Looking for more support with classroom management, routines, and engaging activities? The Print and Play Club gives you ready-to-use resources and tools to make teaching easier. Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    7分

  4. 3月29日

    Episode 43: Should You Limit How Many Kids Are in Each Center? (Let’s Rethink This)

    In this episode, Alex challenges a common classroom practice: limiting how many students can be in each center. Before you think, “There’s no way that would work in my classroom”... stick with this one. This episode is all about shifting perspective and rethinking how much control we actually need during center time. ✨ You’ll learn:  Why limiting centers may be more about control than student need How removing limits creates real opportunities for problem-solving The difference between behavior issues and the number of students How natural limits (like materials) can replace teacher-imposed limits💡 This episode will stretch your thinking and help you reflect on how your classroom structures may be impacting independence, engagement, and social growth. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 👉🏽 Check out the related blog post: Must-Try Tips for Pre-K and Kindergarten Center Time Limits ⭐ The P.L.A.Y. Course (Coming this summer!) Ready to create a calmer, more independent center time without constant management? The P.L.A.Y. Course walks you step-by-step through routines, systems, and strategies for successful play-based learning. 👉 Sign up to learn more and be the first to know when enrollment opens! 🎉 Print and Play Club - Get access to ready-to-use centers, routines, and classroom systems that support independent learning and meaningful play. Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    11分

  5. 3月22日

    Episode 42: AI for Teachers: Simple Ways to Save Time and Reduce Stress

    In this episode, Alex breaks down AI in a way that actually feels manageable for teachers. Whether you’re excited about AI, completely overwhelmed by it, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you shift your mindset and see how it can support you — without taking over your teaching. ✨ You’ll learn: How to use AI as a simple tool to support (not replace) your teachingWhy starting small can reduce overwhelmHow better prompts lead to better resultsWays AI can help lighten your mental load and decision fatigue💡 This episode is all about helping you feel more confident and in control so you can use AI in a way that supports you, not overwhelms you. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🤖 Poppy — Your Teacher Assistant (Available exclusively in the Print and Play Club) Poppy is built specifically for early childhood teachers and trained on Print and Play Club resources. She can help with lesson ideas, classroom management, routines, and quickly finding what you need inside the club. Print and Play Club members can log in and start using Poppy today to brainstorm ideas, problem-solve, and save time. Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    15分

  6. 3月15日

    Episode 41: Giving Directions Kids Can Actually Follow (2 Simple Teacher Tips)

    In this episode, Alex shares two simple shifts that can dramatically improve how students respond to directions in your classroom. If you’ve ever given instructions and looked around to see students doing something completely different, or felt like you’re constantly saying “Don’t do that” or “Stop running” — this episode is for you. ✨ You’ll learn: Why we often give too many directions at once without realizing itHow breaking instructions into 2–3 simple steps helps students succeedA powerful classroom strategy: turning directions into songs or chantsHow rephrasing directions into positive language improves student responses💡 This episode is a great reminder that small shifts in language and structure can reduce chaos during transitions and make classroom routines run much more smoothly. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: Related blog post 👉🏽 Simple Strategy for Improving Classroom Management📚 Print and Play Club Inside the Print and Play Club, members have access to classroom management training videos and professional development to help with common challenges like transitions, directions, and student behavior. Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    11分

  7. 3月8日

    Episode 40: 7 Signs You’re Definitely a Kindergarten Teacher

    In this fun and relatable episode,  Alex shares seven classic signs you might be a Kindergarten (or early childhood) teacher. From hoarding office supplies to decoding student writing that looks like hieroglyphics, it’s a lighthearted look at the little things only Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten teachers truly understand. ✨ You’ll Hear:  The irresistible pull of a good office supply sale Why early childhood teachers become masters of repurposing everything The mysterious teacher bag that travels between home and school The superpower of decoding early phonetic spelling Why Kindergarten teachers turn everything into a song or chant💡 This episode is a reminder that the quirky little habits of early childhood teachers are actually part of what makes this work so special. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:  Check out the related post on the blog 👉🏽 7 (funny) Signs You Are a Kindergarten Teacher📚 If those “teacher bags” full of work feel a little too familiar, the Print and Play Club can help lighten the load with ready-to-use centers, routines, and classroom resources created specifically for Pre-K, TK, and Kindergarten teachers. Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    8分

  8. 3月1日

    Episode 39: 3 Tips to Make Morning Arrival Easier

    In this episode, Alex shares three simple, practical strategies to help you calm the chaos of morning arrival. If your day starts with ringing phones, attendance stress, parents needing you, kids arriving at different times, and you already feel overwhelmed ten minutes in — this episode is for you. Because just like adults, kids feel it when a morning starts off rocky. And when we can create a predictable, calm beginning to the day, everything else tends to run more smoothly. ✨ You’ll Hear: Why consistency in your arrival routine builds independenceHow keeping the routine the same every day reduces reliance on youWhy open-ended morning activities work better than worksheetsThe power of daily check-in tasks like sign-in boards or The Cutting Jar💡 This episode is a reminder that starting the day strong sets the tone and small shifts in your morning routine can make a big difference in your entire day. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned: Related Blog Post 👉🏽 3 Teacher Tips for Morning Arrival RoutinesThe Cutting Jar ✂️ A simple, powerful fine motor routine that builds scissor skills consistently (and kids love it). It’s an easy, low-prep way to strengthen scissor skills daily without endless cutting worksheets. Grab it here 👉🏽 https://thekindergartenconnection.com/simple-scissor-skills-practice-for-the-classroom/⭐ Print and Play Club Members: Find the Cutting Jar PLUS ready-to-use math bins, literacy centers, and open-ended activities that make mornings easier to manage, all included inside your membership — just log in and download them from your resource library! Not a member yet? Click here to join the club! The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

    9分
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番組について

Happy Teaching with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!  Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.  Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy! ... Connect with The Kindergarten Connection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekindergartenconnection Visit us online: https://www.thekindgergartenconnection.com Join us at https://www.printandplayclub.com

情報

  • クリエイター
    The Kindergarten Connection
  • 配信期間
    25年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    47
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Happy Teaching
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Happy Teaching

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