The Difference Between Telling and Teaching

There is a big difference between telling children what to do and teaching them how to do it.In preschool, we give directions all day: “Clean up,” “Wash your hands,” “Choose a center,” And when children don’t follow those directions, it’s easy to think, “But I already told you!”The truth is, telling communicates an expectation. Teaching gives children the skills to meet it.In this episode, we are talking about the difference between telling and teaching.Plus, check out the new Center Expectation Visuals resource linked below!Topics Discussed:Why simple directions aren't always simple for preschoolersHow classroom routines and behaviors need to be explicitly taughtThe question to ask when you find yourself constantly correctingWhy teaching, reteaching, and practicing are necessary for independenceHow investing time in teaching routines now can reduce repeated corrections laterRelated Resources:Visual Procedure CardsThe First Six Weeks PlaybookCenter Expectation Visuals *NEW!Related Blogposts/Episodes:How to Teach Classroom ProceduresThe Preschool Classroom Mistakes That Create Chaos LaterConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre 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