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The Confident Classroom

Inspiration and resources for early
childhood educators

Highlights Early Learning works hand in hand with preschool educators to nurture young
children’s curiosity, creativity, caring, and confidence. This collection is filled with time saving
tips and solutions that empower center directors and teachers to create educational
environments where young learners can become their best selves.

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Small Acts, Big Ripples: A Collaboration Rooted in Kindness
Small Acts, Big Ripples: A Collaboration Rooted in Kindness

One small act of kindness can ripple far beyond the classroom. Join Rachel Giannini and Highlights Early Learning in celebrating educators’ kindness and swap stories at upcoming events.

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Kindergarten Readiness = Kindness
Kindergarten Readiness = Kindness

When most people think of kindergarten readiness, they picture letter recognition, counting skills, or the ability to sit in a circle and follow directions. While those are important, they rest on a deeper — and often overlooked — foundation: social skills and emotional intelligence.

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Planting Seeds of Kindness: A New Chapter of Kindergarten Readiness for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, FL
Planting Seeds of Kindness: A New Chapter of Kindergarten Readiness for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, FL

What if the key to kindergarten readiness isn’t letters or numbers, but kindness? That’s the insight driving Florida's Early Learning Coalition of Polk County’s new Kindergarten Bridge initiative, in partnership with Highlights Early Learning to nurture empathy and well-being as the foundation for children’s success.

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Why Resilience Matters in Preschool — and How We Help Children Build It
Why Resilience Matters in Preschool — and How We Help Children Build It

Resilience starts in early childhood. Discover how playful, relationship-based strategies help preschoolers build emotional strength, optimism, and problem-solving skills for lifelong success.

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15 Ways to Celebrate and Encourage Kindness in Your Preschool Classroom
15 Ways to Celebrate and Encourage Kindness in Your Preschool Classroom

Education is an integral part of teaching preschoolers about kindness and incorporating kind acts into the classroom. Here are 15 ways to celebrate and encourage kindness in preschool classrooms.

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Starting the Preschool Year with Kindness: Why It Matters from Day One
Starting the Preschool Year with Kindness: Why It Matters from Day One

The first days of the school year shape everything that follows. Building a foundation of kindness from the outset creates calmer classrooms today and stronger readiness for kindergarten tomorrow.

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5 Tips for Successful Preschool Classroom Management
5 Tips for Successful Preschool Classroom Management
It’s important to clearly establish and consistently stick to classroom policies and procedures when working with children. Here are 5 teacher-approved methods of successful preschool classroom management.
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Why Social and Emotional Development Is Essential to Kindergarten Readiness
Why Social and Emotional Development Is Essential to Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten readiness is about more than letters and numbers — it starts with strong social and emotional skills. Discover why emotional intelligence is the true foundation for school success.

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Resilience: Tips for Helping Preschoolers Regulate and Bounce Back
Resilience: Tips for Helping Preschoolers Regulate and Bounce Back

Here are seven ways to help preschoolers build resilience and learn essential self-regulation skills. 

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6 Ways to Get Preschoolers Moving Mindfully
6 Ways to Get Preschoolers Moving Mindfully
Used for exercise, stress-reduction, and mood improvement, mindful movement in the preschool classroom has a host of benefits. Here are 6 ideas that will get preschoolers moving mindfully in their classrooms.   
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How to Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers
How to Teach Self-Regulation Skills to Preschoolers
Co-regulation and direct instruction make a great pair when teaching self-regulation skills. Here are six ways to teach self-regulation skills to preschoolers. 
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Highlights Preschool With a Purpose

Check next year’s curriculum off your to-do list, and help your teachers unlock the best learning environment for students!

  • Highlights Preschool With a Purpose is a full curriculum with ready-to-go materials that can be quickly adapted by teachers of all experience levels.
  • The curriculum includes 10 months of themed instruction designed for children ages 3 to 5. Flexible lessons and activities can be easily tailored to each child’s learning requirements.
  • A convenient digital planner simplifies lesson planning and team coordination for busy teachers and center directors.
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Highlights Preschool With a Purpose