EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 14 MIN
What to Send Home This Summer (That Kids Will Actually Use)
from Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast
The summer slide is real. But turning summer into “homework season” is not the answer.In this episode, we’re talking about a better way to support preschool learning at home through simple, play-based activities families will actually use. If you’ve ever sent home workbook packets only to wonder if they ever left the backpack, this conversation is for you...Because preschoolers learn best through play, connection, conversation, and hands-on experiences, not pages of busywork.Topics Discussed:Why traditional take-home packets don't work for preschoolersWhat young children actually need to keep skills fresh over breakHow play-based family activities build math, literacy, and fine motor skillsDone for you take-home activities Related Resources:Family Learning KitsConnect 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
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