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The Teacher’s Toolkit – Powered by Kidz Exec Excellence

Discover how Kidz Exec Excellence’s free preschool lesson plan templates can simplify planning for both new and experienced teachers. These templates provide a strong outline, comprehensive activities for whole child development, and flexible options for customization. Learn how to use them as a ready-to-go guide or adapt them to fit your unique classroom needs, making lesson planning easier, more intentional, and more impactful.

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Identifying If Your Child Needs Additional Developmental Support

This post helps parents understand how to identify if their child may need additional developmental support during their first months of school. It explains the role of teacher check-ins, developmental assessments like the ASQ-3, ASQ: SE-2, and DRDP (2015), the importance of early intervention, and why staying engaged with the school ensures children receive the support they need to thrive.

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Helping Your Child Adjust to the First Day of School

This post offers practical tips to help parents prepare their child for the first day of school. From starting conversations weeks in advance to visiting the classroom ahead of time, it covers how to answer questions, keep goodbyes short and positive, be consistent with pick-up times, choose comfortable clothing for learning, and build a strong relationship with the teacher. These strategies help children feel confident, secure, and ready to thrive in their new school environment.

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Teacher Child Interactions

I have worked with children for the past eighteen years and have learned the critical importance of providing strong, meaningful teacher–child interactions. Research and practice consistently show that children who experience positive interactions with their teachers develop stronger social skills and exhibit lower levels of anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.

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