Holiday weeks amplify everything—sensory needs, emotions, transitions, and parent anxiety. As leaders, you feel it first. And in these high-stress weeks, clarity and connection in our communication become the difference between a calm end-of-day handoff… and a simmering misunderstanding that lingers. Here’s what effective communication really protects during holiday season (and all year): 1. It stabilizes the child’s nervous system. When home and school share consistent messaging, kids feel predictable care. Predictability → regulation. Regulation → better engagement. 2. It prevents unnecessary conflict with families. Parents aren’t trying to be difficult—they’re overwhelmed. Short, steady updates prevent small concerns from becoming big confrontations. 3. It preserves teacher energy. Clear communication reduces the repeat explanations, hallway clarifications, and emotional labor your staff carries.A regulated teacher = a regulated classroom. 4. It strengthens your leadership presence. When you model grounded, non-reactive, relationship-first communication, your teachers copy it—and your families feel it. This is culture-building work, not “extra work.” Let's talk communication: What communication challenge tends to spike for your team during holiday weeks—and what strategy (big or small) has helped you keep things steady?

What a way to kick off our Collaboration Corner live sessions! We had such a rich discussion and a fun chat with @Sandibel Santizo today. I gave you a quick tour of the Skool platform so you can find things a little more easily in the classroom and on the calendar. We had two GREAT questions submitted that we discussed (thank you to those who submitted questions), and we welcomed Sandy in to the Ultimate Preschool Playbook family! 🩷 Check out the recording (it's 39 minutes long) and let us know your thoughts.

We’ve put together 5 Whole-Class Motivation Ideas Every Preschool Teacher Can Use — simple, low-prep strategies that bring more joy and cooperation to your classrooms. No extra supplies needed! They’re easy to share with your team and perfect for staff meetings or those “we need something fresh” moments. 👉 [Grab the two-page guide here}