Finding support in Kindergarten is always a necessity. In this episode, I speak with a fellow kindergarten teacher about implementing a scripted math curriculum while addressing students' essential skill gaps. We discuss structuring classroom routines with engaging warm-ups and effective partner work, as well as the challenges of managing small groups in a fast-paced setting. Ultimately, we reinforce that teaching is an evolving practice, offering insights and encouragement for those facing math instruction challenges in early education.

In this episode I share:

• Seeking Help for Small Group Strategies
• Identifying Foundational Skills
• Targeted Support Strategies
• Importance of Center Time
• Addressing Missing Skills
• Navigating Curriculum Challenges
• Collaborating with Other Classes
• Daily Touchpoints for Struggling Students

Previous Episodes:

• Exploring Counting Math Centers in Kindergarten Classrooms - Ep. 8
• Exploring Number Relationships: Creative Activities for Kindergarten Math - Ep. 13
• Working Smarter, Not Harder in Kindergarten: A Conversation with a First-Year Teacher - Ep. 15
• How to Best Manage Centers as a Classroom Teacher: Part 2 of a Conversation with a First-Year Teacher - Ep. 16
• Math Intervention for Kindergarten - Ep. 18
• Loving Teaching While Using New Curriculum ~ Ep. 29
• Using Seesaw for Improving Family Communication ~ Ep. 39
• Essential Math Skills Every Kindergartener Needs ~ Ep. 66
• Engaging Families in Supporting Struggling Learners ~ Ep. 67

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