How to Simplify the Teaching Process Without the Overwhelm

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How to Simplify the Teaching Process Without the Overwhelm

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Dec 7, 2021

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In this episode of The Preschool Podcast we chat with Aja McNair, Education Consultant and Founder of Everything Aja. Aja provides our listeners how they can master teaching strategies without feeling overwhelmed.

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Dec 7, 2021

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The Preschool Podcast, by HiMama, is a platform for learning from leaders in early childhood education. If you work in a child care or preschool setting, the podcast will provide you with practical advice and thought-leadership for all things early education.

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