Episode 12: Make Your Day Count – Early Childhood Schedule Tips

Trying to fit everything into a Pre-K or Kindergarten day can feel like solving a puzzle… blindfolded… with snack time looming. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone!

In this episode, Alex shares practical tips for building a classroom schedule that actually works—one that supports connection, play, learning, and calm (yes, even with clean-up time and pull-outs on the horizon).

✨ You’ll hear:

1. The 5 key components of an effective early childhood schedule
2. Why there’s no perfect layout - and that’s actually a good thing
3. How to balance whole-group and small-group instruction
4. Encouragement if your days feel too short or too packed

Plus, a free tool to help you figure out what to teach and when.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

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https://thekindergartenconnection.com/free-mega-list-of-themes-and-skills-for-pre-k-and-kindergarten-lesson-plans/

(A full year of monthly theme and skills inspiration for Pre-K and Kindergarten!)

📖 Related blog posts:

1. Kindergarten Daily Schedule
2. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Schedule

🧰 Inside the Print and Play Club:

1. ✅ Pre-planned centers and activities by theme + skill
2. ✅ Visual schedule tools and classroom management support
3. ✅ Monthly planning help to save time and reduce overwhelm

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📲 Continue the conversation on Instagram: @thekindergartenconnection

If this episode helped you rethink your daily flow, share it with a teacher friend who could use the support!

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.

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