Creative Kindergarten

In episode 43 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on outdoor learning and how to successfully use your outdoor space.

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In episode 42 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I take a look at the documentation in kindergarten. I go over how what and why I document in the classroom. This brief overview allows me to think about the process of documenting student learning.

The link I mention in this episode:

OneNote Documentation from Books and Bytes:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Four-Frames-Documentation-Notebook-for-OneNote-3382648

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In episode 41 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer some of the questions that I was asked over on my Instagram! I talk about some personal things and my thoughts on different topics in kindergarten.

Links I mention in this episode:

Coding in Kindergarten

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

OneNote Documentation from Books and Bytes:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kindergarten-Four-Frames-Documentation-Notebook-for-OneNote-3382648

Co-Teaching in Kindergarten Tips:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/co-teaching/

In episode 40 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss what homework looks like for me. I talk about how I came to develop my Homework challenges and a home reading program.

Links I mention in this episode:

Monthly Homework Challenges:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/homework-in-kindergarten/

Bookmark Reading Logs:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/reading-logs-made-easy/

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In episode 39 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk with my friend Jenn from Books and Bytes about how she gets kindergarten students to log on to computers. It is a struggle every year to get students to be able to log on to computers on their own, but she has some really great tips and tricks to make your life easier!

Links I mention in this episode:

Jenn’s blog post filled with tips and ideas:

https://www.booksandbytescanada.com/blog/computer-login-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-primary-students

Find Jenn:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksandbytes/

Website: https://www.booksandbytescanada.com/

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In episode 38 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss how to set up classroom routines at the beginning of the school year. We are going to be introducing a lot of new routines to our students, so I give you my best advice on how to make it as easy as possible!

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In episode 37 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I start reflecting on the first day of kindergarten. I give some advice and think about what I might do to make the first day of school successful for me and my students.

Links I mention in this episode:

Tips to Make Your First Day of School Successful Blog Post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/tips-to-make-your-first-day-of-kindergarten-successful/

First Day of School Activities for Kindergarten:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/free-bulletin-board-printable/

Kindergarten Centers You Need for Back to School:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-centers-you-need-for-the-beginning-of-the-school-year/

Boom Cards:

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

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In episode 36 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on setting up a kindergarten classroom for Back to School. Rethinking our learning spaces, and what we put in them. I ask questions and ask you to think about your classroom environment.

Links I mention in this episode:

Kindergarten Classroom Tour:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/our-kindergarten-classroom-tour/

Free Bulletin Board Printable:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/free-bulletin-board-printable/

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In episode 35 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I give you some of my favourite tech tips that I have been using. Like how I am using Google Drive better, some great Chrome extensions, and more!

Links I mention in this episode:

My affiliate link for Canva:

https://www.canva.com/join/mast-leader-drapes

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In episode 34 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on the policies surrounding attendance in schools. Perfect Attendance policies are put in place in some school or classrooms to encourage students to attend class every day. I take a look at these kinds of policies and discuss my views on why I do not think they have a place in kindergarten.

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