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Ever felt overwhelmed trying to plan phonics activities that don’t require too much preparation? Phonics does not have to involve complicated materials or long preparation time. In the early years, phonics learning is all about listening, noticing, and playing with sounds in a natural and enjoyable way. These simple activities focus on building early sound awareness using items and routines already available in the classroom, which means no late-night prepping or extra stress

If you're a preschool educator and have gone home feeling tired but fulfilled, overwhelmed but hopeful, or wondering if you've done enough, welcome. You're in the right place! The Gentle Classroom was created as a little corner on the internet for early childhood educators who believe that teaching doesn’t have to be loud, rushed, or perfect to be meaningful. It can be gentle. It can be thoughtful. And it can still be powerful. Why I Started This Blog I’ve been an early child