Holiday breaks can be wonderful… and also wildly dysregulating for little nervous systems. Transitions, late nights, different routines — all of it adds up. We added a short, teacher-friendly handout that helps families: - keep routines predictable without being rigid - support regulation when emotions run high - make the return to school smoother for everyone It’s designed so teachers can explain it at pickup in under a minute, and families can actually use it (not just read it once and forget it). If your team is looking for a gentle way to support families without adding to teachers’ plates, this is an easy win to share before break. 👉 Find Holiday Break Routines for Little Ones in the Playbook Exchange → Classroom tab Sometimes the smallest, most consistent supports make the biggest difference.

We are super excited to welcome Temple Shalom Preschool to The Ultimate Preschool Playbook! We are prepping to onboard your teachers into UPP and are looking forward to getting to know them next Wednesday during The Playbook Porch! Welcome, @Eliza Cardoze -we are so glad you are here!

Today’s conversation started with some real talk about holiday overwhelm and how to show staff they’re truly appreciated… and it naturally opened the door to a powerful discussion about intentional hiring, thoughtful planning, and building the kind of school culture that genuinely supports staff and families. It aligned so seamlessly with what we teach inside The Ultimate Preschool Playbook — and by the end we were all saying, “I needed this today.” We know some of you hoped to join but preschool life had other plans… so the replay is ready whenever you are. Turn it on while you’re wrapping up a bit of paperwork and enjoy a perspective shift for the rest of your week.