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Preschool Made Easy

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.

Education Kids & Family How To Education For Kids Parenting
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
14 minutes
Episodes
51
Years Active
2023 - 2024
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30. Want to Organize Yourself, Your Preschool Classroom, and Your Life in 15 Minutes?

30. Want to Organize Yourself, Your Preschool Classroom, and Your Life in 15 Minutes?

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…

00:19:55  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
29. How to Support Preschool Parents and Help Them Teach Their Child Math at Home

29. How to Support Preschool Parents and Help Them Teach Their Child Math at Home

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…

00:09:29  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
28. [Parent Corner] Let's Make Math Fun with Simple Activities for Preschoolers at Home

28. [Parent Corner] Let's Make Math Fun with Simple Activities for Preschoolers at Home

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…

00:17:51  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
27. [PARENT CORNER] Light-Up Audio Toys VS Open-Ended Creativity For Preschool Playtime

27. [PARENT CORNER] Light-Up Audio Toys VS Open-Ended Creativity For Preschool Playtime

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, …

00:11:56  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
26. How to Teach Your Preschoolers with Everyday Materials You Already Have

26. How to Teach Your Preschoolers with Everyday Materials You Already Have

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…

00:14:14  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
25. [Parent Corner] The Power of Simplifying Toys and Organizing Your Preschooler’s Play Space

25. [Parent Corner] The Power of Simplifying Toys and Organizing Your Preschooler’s Play Space

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 …

00:18:41  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
24. 5 Simple Open Ended Materials You Need for Preschool

24. 5 Simple Open Ended Materials You Need for Preschool

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 …

00:14:18  |   Mon 01 Jan 2024
23. [Parent Corner] Parenting Tips for Surviving Winter Break Chaos

23. [Parent Corner] Parenting Tips for Surviving Winter Break Chaos

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…

00:13:39  |   Mon 18 Dec 2023
22. How Preschool Teachers Manage Holiday Chaos and Restore Routines that Spread Joy

22. How Preschool Teachers Manage Holiday Chaos and Restore Routines that Spread Joy

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…

00:11:20  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
21. Navigating Difficult Preschool Emotions with Simple Teacher Strategies

21. Navigating Difficult Preschool Emotions with Simple Teacher Strategies

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…

00:13:48  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
20. [PARENT CORNER] Create the Best Reading Corner at Home for Your Preschooler

20. [PARENT CORNER] Create the Best Reading Corner at Home for Your Preschooler

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, …

00:11:08  |   Mon 27 Nov 2023
19. [PARENT CORNER] Fun and Simple Literacy-Building Activities for Preschool Parents with Kristina Harrill

19. [PARENT CORNER] Fun and Simple Literacy-Building Activities for Preschool Parents with Kristina Harrill

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…

00:24:05  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
18. Using Technology to Build Preschool Literacy Skills

18. Using Technology to Build Preschool Literacy Skills

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…

00:11:56  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
17. Creating Toddler and Preschool Reading Routines to Build Early Literacy

17. Creating Toddler and Preschool Reading Routines to Build Early Literacy

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! …

00:11:44  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
16. [PARENT CORNER] Growing Pains and Gains: Preschool Independence Check-In

16. [PARENT CORNER] Growing Pains and Gains: Preschool Independence Check-In

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…

00:08:58  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
15. Building Responsibility and Initiative in the Preschool Classroom

15. Building Responsibility and Initiative in the Preschool Classroom

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…

00:08:53  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
14. Let’s Manage Your Supplies with Preschool Classroom Organization

14. Let’s Manage Your Supplies with Preschool Classroom Organization

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…

00:09:05  |   Mon 16 Oct 2023
13. 5 Preschool Behavior Management Tips that Build a Class Family

13. 5 Preschool Behavior Management Tips that Build a Class Family

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…

00:11:18  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
12. Mastering Your Preschool Clean Up Routines

12. Mastering Your Preschool Clean Up Routines

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…

00:11:23  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
11. [Parent Corner] Creating a Balanced After-School Schedule for Preschoolers

11. [Parent Corner] Creating a Balanced After-School Schedule for Preschoolers

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…

00:13:30  |   Mon 25 Sep 2023
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