EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 14 MIN
When They Won’t Nap: A 3‑Phase Plan for Rest Time Success
from The Teacher's Lounge For Early Education · host The Teachers Lounge
In this episode of The Teacher’s Lounge, Isa tackles one of the most common challenges in early childhood classrooms: what to do when children simply won’t nap. Instead of offering another basic “quiet activity list,” Isa breaks down the real reasons some toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre‑K children struggle during rest time — and introduces a simple, research‑supported 3‑phase model that helps teachers support regulation instead of forcing stillness. With practical strategies, sensory‑friendly ideas, and outside‑the‑box solutions, this episode gives educators the tools to create calmer, more responsive rest‑time routines that work for every child, not just the sleepers. LET'S CONNECT!We would love to connect with you! Here are all the ways we can support you in your early education career!The Teacher's Lounge Website: theearlyeducationteacherslounge.comPodcast: The Teacher's Lounge For Early EducationFacebook: The Early Education Teacher's LoungeInstagram: @eecteachersloungePinterest:
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In this episode of The Teacher’s Lounge, Isa tackles one of the most common challenges in early childhood classrooms: what to do when children simply won’t nap. Instead of offering another basic “quiet activity list,” Isa breaks down the real reasons some toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre‑K children struggle during rest time — and introduces a simple, research‑supported 3‑phase model that helps teachers support regulation instead of forcing stillness. With practical strategies, sensory‑friendly ideas, and outside‑the‑box solutions, this episode gives educators the tools to create calmer, more responsive rest‑time routines that work for every child, not just the sleepers. LET'S CONNECT!We would love to connect with you! Here are all the ways we can support you in your early education career!The Teacher's Lounge Website: theearlyeducationteacherslounge.comPodcast: The Teacher's Lounge For Early EducationFacebook: The Early Education Teacher's LoungeInstagram: @eecteachersloungePinterest:
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