Creative Kindergarten

In episode 63 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I think back on the professional learning that I have done this past year, and look to the future at what my goals are for myself. Professional development is so important for educators, but how do you get excited about it and how do you pick what to learn about?

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda

Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 62 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I focus on how to teach coding in kindergarten. I go through what I teach first, what I use and some tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way.

Links I mention in this episode:

Offline Coding Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/offline-coding-activities/

Coding in Kindergarten Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/coding-in-kindergarten-why-what-when-how/

Binary Name Coding Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/take-a-look-back-72/

Offline Coding Activities Podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/21--Offline-Coding-Activities-ea6bfv

Unplugged Coding:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unplugged-Coding-Bundle-12-Activities-for-a-whole-year-of-STEM-Eng-French-4537016

Complete the Code Boom Cards:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Complete-the-Code-Directional-Coding-Activities-Bundle-6290755

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Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 61 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look back on all the projects I have created for the classroom. Using different materials like wood, felt, rocks and more can be such a great way to add a variety of fun resources to your classroom.

Links I mention in this episode:

Wood Gems Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/wood-gems-for-kindergarten/

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In episode 60 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss math learning in kindergarten. I go into long range plans, learning opportunities and classroom tools. There are so many things to think about when it comes to teaching math and I reflect on a few of them.

Links I mention in this episode:

Everything You Need to Know About Math Centers blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/math-centers/

My List of Useful Kindergarten Classroom Tools blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/classroom-tools/

How to Effectively Use Small Groups blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/small-groups-kindergarten/

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 59 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I delve into CVC words: what they are, how to teach them, why they are important.

Links I mention in this episode:

CVC Word Typing:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/cvc-word-practice-type-them/

Hands-on CVC Word Practice:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/take-a-look-back-72/

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 58 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss having a classroom building center and some of the essentials to have in it.

Links I mention in this episode:

First Building Center Podcast Episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/29--Block-Center-and-Small-World-Play-ebcrhm/a-a1lt018

Building Center Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-building-center/

Colourful Blocks Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/colorful-blocks-for-building-center/

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 57 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I give you some ideas to do for online learning. Even if you are teaching in person, some of these activities would be perfect for reengaging your students in their learning.

Links I mention in this episode:

Teach Like Us Podcast:

https://podtail.com/en/podcast/teachers-like-us/the-mlk-colouring-pages-are-back/

Jamboard Tutorial:

https://youtu.be/n1Fg4gDb4iM

Google Slides Activities:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten/Category/Google-Slides-Activities-492840

Google Jamboard Activities:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten/Category/Jamboard-Activities-492839

Boom Cards:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten/Category/BOOM-Cards-319602

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 56 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the pressure that educators have to create a virtual classroom, and how we can extend grace to ourselves, families and our students.

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

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Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 55 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss small groups in the kindergarten classroom. I revisit this topic and discuss what I have done in my classroom, and how I use guided groups to teach a variety of skills to my students.

Links I mention in this episode:

First podcast episode about guided groups:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/25--Small-Groups-in-Kindergarten-eaop8r

Small Groups Blog Post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/small-groups-kindergarten/

Documentation podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/42--Documentation-in-Kindergarten-ej9euk

Class Books Blog Post:

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

Free Choice Centers podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/Creative-Kindergarten-Podcast-Episode-3-Free-Choice-Centers-e51k3b

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda

Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

In episode 54 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on the books that educators include (or do not include) in their classrooms. Looking at Dr Bishop’s essay Mirrors, Windows, Sliding Glass Doors and the intent versus the impact that we have with the books that we choose.

Links I mention in this episode:

Dr Bishop’s Mirrors, Windows, Sliding Glass Doors

https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf

Unpack You Impact (affiliate link):

https://amzn.to/3sfeeiP

Follow on Instagram:

@diversereads

@thetututeacher

@apron_education

@readlikearockstar

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