In this episode, we’re breaking down why friendship struggles actually increase as the school year goes on, why that’s developmentally appropriate, and what it really looks like to teach friendship skills as learned behaviors and not just remind kids to “be nice.”

Let's talk about what’s driving mid-year social conflict and practical, doable strategies you can start using right away.

Topics Discussed:

Why friendship drama increases as the year goes on
What friendship skills actually are
How to teach friendhip skills
Why mid-year is the perfect time to strengthen your SEL instruction
One simple friendship skill that you can intentionally teach this week

Related Resources:

Social Emotional Learning Lessons for Preschoolers

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Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com