Preschool Made Easy is the podcast for busy preschool teachers and parents. It’s a show that will help you get success and confidence in teaching your children by keeping it simple! Each week, Chantal Macias and her guests will share easy tips and actionable steps that you need to start preschool and be successful all year long. You’ll learn how to set up your classroom and the best resources to use while saving time, getting organized and ditching the overwhelm. Let’s make your preschool experience a success and get your children ready for Kindergarten!
Chantal Macias is a Kinder teacher turned curriculum designer and preschool consultant. You can follow her on Instagram @chanty.macias. To work with Chantal and her team, head to chantymacias.com.
Is organization your jam or do you have all the right intentions every year with getting organized and somewhere along the road, it just doesn’t go as planned? I’m here to show you a few quick and ea…
This preschool journey is truly all about turning everyday moments into math adventures. So, let's embark on this math adventure together and find out how we can make math an exciting part of our pre…
So you wanna teach your child some math at home? As parents, we’re always on a mission to help our kiddos grow and we want them to learn as much as possible. So why not help them build a love of math…
So you wanna build a reading space at home? As parents, we’re always on a mission to help our kiddos grow and we want them to learn as much as possible. So why not help them build a love of reading, …
If the activities you’re trying to do with your students have a never-ending supply list, then you might not want to do it BUT if it’s short and sweet like the ideal faculty meeting, then it’s a winn…
Want instant relief, parents? Let’s simplify your little one’s toys and organize their play space. In Episode 25, we’re talking about what toys you really need and which ones you don’t, the research …
Do you know which lessons are the best? The ones that AREN’T planned. I’m talking about the ones where you let your preschoolers play with some materials and let their creativity and imagination run …
Winter break is in full swing and if you’re like us, you might be experiencing a mix of excitement and… well, chaos. In Episode 24, we’re diving headfirst into the whirlwind of emotions and adventure…
Have you been feeling the seasonal inner screaming and stress that can come with teaching in general this time of year? How exactly can we manage holiday chaos and restore routines that spread joy? I…
Every holiday season, the preschool routines unravel. There’s a never ending list of events and people to see, added stress with classroom happenings. It can definitely feel like way too much, especi…
So you wanna build a reading space at home? As parents, we’re always on a mission to help our kiddos grow and we want them to learn as much as possible. So why not help them build a love of reading, …
In this Parent Corner episode, I’m joined by my amazing friend, Kristina, and we are talking all about building a foundation of literacy and reading with your kiddos.
Kristina is a former kindergarten…
Tech or no tech in the classroom? There are many teachers who love using technology with their preschoolers and many who say “absolutely not!” After having used technology for years with my preschool…
Creating toddler and preschool reading routines can seem overwhelming but I promise, it’s not. With just a handful of simple and easy routines, our littles will be reading in no time, and loving it! …
One of the things I get asked about the most is independence. “How do I get my kid to be more independent?” Today, let's take a breather and have a real check-in about how our kiddos' independence jo…
If you've ever been curious about how to build responsibility and initiative in your littles, you're in for a treat. This month, we’re exploring different classroom management topics to help make you…
If you've ever felt like you're drowning in a sea of colorful crayons, glue sticks, and construction paper, you're not alone! This month, we’re exploring different classroom management topics to help…
Does the thought of managing a group of 12-18 little ones make you wanna pull your hair out or does it make you feel like a champ who’s just taken on an olympic challenge? I know you’re the champ bec…
When you think of classroom management, what comes to mind? Is it those magical tricks that turn chaos into organized cuteness? Preschool classroom management is a combination of methods and strategi…
Do you ever feel like rush-hour traffic is not only on the streets, but in your home, too? Like your routine when you get home is just nuts and could maybe use a little work? Yeah, me too. Welcome to…