In episode 93 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I tell you about the dramatic play area in my classroom. I recently added 2 items to it that have drastically deepened the play that takes place there. Listen to this episode to hear about what they are, and how I plan to continually improve this space for my students.

Books podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/54--Books-eorivr

Classroom library podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/82---Classroom-Library-e16btef

Scarves (affiliate link):

https://amzn.to/3kWwhbC

Mirrors (affiliate link):

https://amzn.to/3kXJFwa

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In episode 92 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss the importance of mental health for educators. I dive into how I take care of my own well-being so that I can continue to support my students in the classroom.

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In episode 91 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I give my advice for conducting stress-free interviews. What I do to prepare, what I say (or don’t say), and my tips for their success.

Previous Parent-Teacher Interview podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/Creative-Kindergarten-Podcast-Episode-12-Parent-Teacher-Interviews-e8asvf

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In episode 90 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on my Structured Literacy Instruction. I talk about things that I am learning, what I hope to improve and how it is going.

Kindergarten Phonics Routine:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

Heart Words:

https://www.reallygreatreading.com/heart-word-magic

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In episode 89 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about how we had to hit the reset button with our class. Setting up a foundation of expectations and routines is so important - but what happens when that falls apart? I talk about what we did!

Kindergarten Phonics Routine:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

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In episode 88 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go over what our school day schedule is like and what it looks like in comparison to the flow of the day. It is important to set your students up for success by reflecting on, and changing things up when needed.

Kindergarten Phonics Routine:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

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In episode 87 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on two different topics that have come up in our classroom this past week. I discuss how we are working on phonics and oral language skills with our students. I’m also thinking about what we will be doing for Thanksgiving in our classroom.

I Am Thankful activities:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Education-I-Am-Thankful-Activities-Thankfulness-Tree-Activity-4828629

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In episode 86 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about what I am planning for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in my kindergarten classroom. I also go over the notion of separating play and learning in our classrooms and how we can rethink traditional classroom philosophies.

Indigenous Writes by Chelsea Vowel (affiliate link):

https://amzn.to/3kJxDXp

Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society:

https://www.irsss.ca/donate

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In episode 85 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about my first week back to school and what I did with my students. I had a great time reflecting and looking back on the first 2 days 2 with students and what I am focused on moving forward.

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In episode 84 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer questions about kindergarten back to school time! I talk about flow of the day assessment, outdoor learning, routines, writing and more.

Self-Regulated Centers blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/free-choice-centers-kindergarten/

Teaching students to write blog posts:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/get-students-writing/

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/our-kindergarten-writing-center/

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/knowing-when-to-slow-down/

Class books blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/make-class-books-with-you-kindergarten-students/

Natural Curiosity 2 book:

https://www.naturalcuriosity.ca/englishbook

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