Episode 15: Go Slow to Go Fast – Encouraging Independence in Pre-K & Kindergarten

Episode 15: Go Slow to Go Fast – Encouraging Independence in Pre-K & Kindergarten It’s tempting to rush through routines in those first weeks. Especially when you could just tie the shoes, open the snack, or fix the problem yourself. But real classroom calm comes when we go slow first and build student independence from the ground up. In this episode, Alex shares how to create confident, capable learners by modeling expectations, using visuals, and resisting the urge to always step in. ✨ ...