Many programs and schools have a strict no-gun-play policy. That’s common—and completely understandable.
But here’s what we also know from child development experts:
Even in settings where it’s banned, this kind of play still shows up.
It’s natural.
Pretend Gun Play in Preschool
Challenging Behavior Scenarios: Using Games Like the Floor is Lava
Are you facing challenging behavior scenarios during group time?
Children refusing to come to the rug 🧍♂️🚫🪵
Rolling, wrestling, or talking through calendar or stories 🤸♂️🤼♀️🗣️📚
Constant disruptions and interruptions 🙋♂️🔄🔊
Things escalating when you remind children—“no!”, swearing, running off, aggression ❌🗯️🏃♀️💥
After a few months together, large group time should feel smoother.
Supporting Challenging Behavior When You and Your Co-Teacher Don’t Agree
“I’ve Tried Everything!” – Why Behavior Is Still a Struggle in Preschool Classrooms
Build Trust with Challenging Kids Using This One Simple Move
Preschool Teachers: How Do You Build Trust with Hard-to-Reach Kids?
Preschool Challenging Behaviors: Avoid These 3 Mistakes!
I’m going to spill the tea on the three biggest mistakes I see when it comes to handling challenging behavior in preschool classrooms.
After working with thousands of amazing teachers, I’ve noticed a few common missteps that hold people back from getting the results they’re working so hard for. So let’s shine a light on what not to do—and what to do instead 👇
Early Childhood Educators: Let’s Talk About Facing Our Fears
Early Childhood Educators: What Do You Need NOW?
What do you need right now as an early childhood teacher?
Hope. Strategies. Love. Encouragement. A day off?
More money I’m sure (but I also know that’s not the reason you got into this).
Honestly I’m feeling a tad lost in how to support you all right now so can you let me know?
Share your what-I-need-now thoughts in the comments below.
Of course, first and foremost let me know about things you think I might actually be able to help you with - information, cheerleading, a training, a certain kind of strategy, behavior guidance, etc…
…but sometimes it’s helpful to just identify and state your needs even if those of us listening likely can’t do or change much; so feel free to write *whatever* came up when I asked.
Thank you for the work you do to support children and families.