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I'm Vanessa Levin and here on Elevating Early Childhood, we believe in leveling the playing field and bridging the gap between the world of preschool, pre-k, and K-12 education.

Elevating Early Childhood Vanessa Levin

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 234 Ratings

Are you ready to teach better, save time, and live more? Learn more about my membership program “Teaching Trailblazers” here: https://teachingtrailblazers.com/

I'm Vanessa Levin and here on Elevating Early Childhood, we believe in leveling the playing field and bridging the gap between the world of preschool, pre-k, and K-12 education.

    Preschool Circle Time Makeover

    Preschool Circle Time Makeover

    Check out my latest circle time area makeover, 2023 edition! Have you ever wondered what you should have in your circle time area? Or maybe you're wondering what's really necessary, and what's not.

    In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood I'll be unveiling my new circle time board for 2023-2024. You'll learn the must-haves, as well as the "don't bothers" so you can set yourself, and your students up for success all year long.

    • 39 min
    Preschool Writing Center Do's and Don'ts for the Beginning of the Year

    Preschool Writing Center Do's and Don'ts for the Beginning of the Year

    Welcome to another episode of "Elevating Early Childhood!" In this episode, we unravel the secrets to creating a successful preschool writing center from Day 1. 🍎✏️

    🔍 What You'll Learn:

    Why planning and setup are essential before the school year starts.
    The importance of organization: center signs, 'I Can' cards, and labels.
    Which supplies are a MUST at the beginning and why.
    Demonstrating and instilling proper procedures and routines.
    Pro tips on combining art and writing centers effectively. 🎨
    Common pitfalls to avoid for a seamless experience.
    Plus, special insight for those working in smaller classroom spaces!

    🖍️ Remember, nurturing young writers is a beautiful journey filled with discovery, creativity, and a little bit of messiness! Embrace the process and watch your little learners thrive.

    If you found this video helpful, don't forget to subscribe for more content on elevating early childhood education.

    • 29 min
    Preschool Circle Time Area Set-Up

    Preschool Circle Time Area Set-Up

    Today we're diving deep into setting up the perfect Circle Time Area for your little learners. Discover how to create a space that inspires, educates, and brings everyone together!

    • 30 min
    Must-Have Sensory Table Tools

    Must-Have Sensory Table Tools

    Does setting up your centers stress you out?

    Are you looking for ways to make your sensory table center more fun and engaging for your students?

    In this episode of Elevating Early Childhood we'll be looking at the best sensory bin tools to enhance sensory play and fine motor skills. We'll also discuss sensory bin fillers and there's even a free printable included to make setting up, planning for, and managing your sensory table a breeze!

    • 20 min
    Dramatic Play Center Tour

    Dramatic Play Center Tour

    Do you have questions about setting up the dramatic play center in your classroom?

    Are you looking for ways to make your dramatic play center more engaging and deepen the play and learning?

    Or maybe you just LOVE peeking into other teacher’s classrooms.

    If any of these describe you, then you’re in the right place. This episode of elevating early childhood is part of a series I’m doing called Learning Center Tours where I draw back the curtains on each center, so stick around until the very end so you won’t miss a thing!

    • 33 min
    Preschool Power-Up: Setting Up Your Block Center for Success

    Preschool Power-Up: Setting Up Your Block Center for Success

    In this impactful episode of Elevating Early Childhood with Vanessa Levin, we dive into the heart of the early childhood classroom with a focus on blocks – the cornerstone of creativity and cognitive development.

    Discover the intricacies of setting up your block center for unparalleled success in this center tour. Answering burning questions from my e-mail inbox, I'll will guide you through the crucial components of an effective block center set-up.

    Join me for this in-depth tour, showcasing real-life examples and the best tips and tricks to avoid catastrophe, before it strikes! I'll provide detailed insights on what to put on the shelves in your block center for the first day(s) of school, and expert troubleshooting tips to set yourself and your kids up for success in the block center.

    Tune in and empower your teaching journey with my comprehensive guide to creating a thriving block center. This episode is an absolute must for any educator looking to refine their approach and set up their block center for success. Let's leverage the power of blocks and shape our future one block at a time!

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
234 Ratings

234 Ratings

Joy Anderson- Preschool System ,

Best ECE podcast!!

If you want to learn developmentally appropriate practice from an amazing leader, this is the podcast! I’ve known Vanessa since she first started Pre-K Pages back in the day, and she’s the real deal!! Love everything she does!

SamAnn25 ,

Awesome Tips for ECE Workers!!!

Thanks for creating this podcast. It’s so relatable and bursting with actionable tips and suggestions. I work in an early childhood museum space and would love to hear tips you might have about interactions with littles who you might only see once and for a short amount of time. How do we as adults earn trust and accomplish goals if our time with young learners is fleeting? Thanks!

pacorcoran62 ,

So happy you have started this Podcast.

Hi Vanessa, You are so good at explaining ECE. Have been binge listening from the beginning. I have been in the classroom since 1986, and have been practicing all the great skills you explain, for many years. You have such a great way of explaining things so that other teachers can understand why we do the things we do in the classroom. You have a great way of bringing things into reach so everyone can be a great Teacher of Young Children. You are a light in the dark of the chaos that can be in the classroom. Thank you Patricia Corcoran.

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