Rhythm makes ideas stick. Simple beats = steadier focus. We’ve added a Classroom Rhythm Toolkit resource to The Playbook Exchange under the Classroom tab. It’s a menu of beat patterns and movement rhythms you can drop into lessons (math, literacy, even lunch). If you have a song, chant, or beat that works at your site, please post it in The Playbook Exchange so other directors can benefit too.

Executive Function = getting started, holding a step, stopping, and switching plans. We’ve added a three-page EF Red Flags — Quick Look to The Playbook Exchange for you to share with staff. It’s a heads-up list (not a diagnosis): notice what you see and look for patterns over time—where, when, and how often it shows up. Have something that’s working at your site—a one-pager, checklist, or visual you created? Please post it in The Playbook Exchange so other directors can borrow it. Short and simple is perfect.

*You'll find this resource within the Classroom tab (above). Scroll down to find The Playbook Exchange and click on it. We're building a resource library. We'd love for you to contribute to build out the resources that you find valuable. Just send me a DM with the resource link and I'll add it into The Playbook Exchange. 🚩Today's resource is a quick look for your teachers to learn to spot sensory red flags. 🚩 Use it as a heads-up list (not a diagnosis): notice what you see and look for patterns over time—where, when, and how often the behavior shows up. And a good reminder for everyone: Sensory signals are information, not misbehavior. 🩷

*You'll find this resource within the Classroom tab (above). Scroll down to find The Playbook Exchange and click on it. We're building a resource library. Please feel free to contribute! Kids stay calmer when the day feels predictable — and teachers stay calmer when they’re not expected to hold it all together during constant surprise. Two tools that help: 1. A simple visual schedule or First → Then board kids can point to. 2. Saying the change out loud and staying connected: “Our plan is different today. We’re staying inside instead of playground. I’ll show you which activities are available.” Today we’re sharing a 1-page handout you can use with staff: “Predictability + Flexibility in Preschool: Why Both Matter.” Print it, post it, email it, or just screenshot and text it to your lead teachers, and let us know what changes you notice.

This space is all about sparking collaboration and inspiration among leaders who support early learning teams. We know that teachers (and children!) thrive most through hands-on exploration—not stacks of worksheets—so this is where we share what brings play, connection, and creativity back into classrooms. 💡 What to share: - Professional development ideas or team activities that nurture creativity and curiosity - Classroom strategies, routines, or setups that have supported regulation and engagement - Resources you’ve shared with staff that brought fresh energy or new perspectives 📸 Snap a photo, link a resource, or jot a quick note about what’s working in your center (or what you’re still figuring out!). Sharing helps other leaders strengthen their own teams too. Together, we’re building a collection of play-based, connection-centered ideas that help teachers—and children—flourish. 🌱