Creative Kindergarten

In episode 162 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I chat with Jamie about how to find different roles in education that you can take on outside of the classroom. We share tips and advice about the different ways we have been able to connect with other educators and how that has impacted our careers.

> Find Jamie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.teaching.learner/

> Find Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-philip-9a29a22b/ 

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In episode 161 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk with Veronica about different neuromyths that are popular in the education world. We discuss learning styles, dyslexia, how much of our brain we use, and so much more. 

> Find Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mme_doyle/  

> Dispelling the Myth: Training in Education or Neuroscience Decreases but Does Not Eliminate Beliefs in Neuromyths article: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01314/full 

> Teaching to Diversity by Jennifer Katz: https://amzn.to/45q9pWM

> Sometimes Reading is Hard by Robin Bright: https://amzn.to/3YCdfK3 

> Building Brains Together: https://www.buildingbrains.ca/

> Building Brains free online courses: https://www.buildingbrains.ca/courses

> Brain Story free course: https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/training/

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In episode 160 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk with Krista about using visuals in the classroom to support students. We go through the what, where, how and who of using visuals so that you can feel comfortable using them in your classroom!

> Find Krista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsreidsroom/ 

> Krista’s TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mrsreidsroom 

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In episode 11 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, I reflect on the learning that I have done throughout the book, and how it has changed and enhanced the literacy program in my classroom. I share my biggest take-aways and the routines that I’ve started to implement!

Go to the forum to answer this week’s reflection question, or to share your thoughts on this chapter in general: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/forum-2/?frame-nonce=a712f1a029 

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In episode 159 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer all of your questions about setting up and using a sound wall in your kindergarten classroom. I go over the why, when, how and what of sound walls!

> Create a Sound Wall blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/sound-wall/ 

> Sound Wall Posters and Headers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Phonics-Posters-and-Word-Wall-or-Sound-Wall-Headings-7021171 

> Reading Rockets Sound Wall article: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/phonological-and-phonemic-awareness/articles/transitioning-word-walls-sound-walls 

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In episode 10 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 10 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I think back to all the elements that we have been learning about, and how they have to work together to develop writing skills.

Go to the forum to answer this week’s reflection question, or to share your thoughts on this chapter in general: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/forum-2/?frame-nonce=a712f1a029 

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In episode 158 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go over my September morning routine. The activities and songs I do, the routines I teach and everything else that goes into planning my morning meeting.

> Morning Meeting Ideas blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/morning-meeting/ 

> Good Morning Train song: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjC-un4j1V0/ 

> First Letter of Your Name song: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ciw9SIrDuCV/ 

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In episode 157 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the different ways that I find ideas when I am planning activities and centers for my students. Coming up with new learning experiences can seem overwhelming, but there are lots of ways we can make it easier.

> Creative Kindergarten’s Monthly Idea List #1: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-with-Centers-and-Provocations-8254303 

> Creative Kindergarten’s Monthly Idea List #2: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-2-with-Centers-and-Provocations-9802308 

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In episode 9 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 9 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I discuss the difference in teaching spelling patterns and spelling development among native English language speakers and English language learners (spoiler: not much!)

Go to the forum to answer this week’s reflection question, or to share your thoughts on this chapter in general: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/forum-2/?frame-nonce=a712f1a029 

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In episode 156 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look at the Ontario Grade 1 Language curriculum through the lens of kindergarten. What does it change about our program? What does it mean for whole and small group instruction? What are my thoughts on the changes? Listen to find out!

> Ontario Language Curriculum, Grade 1: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-language/grades/grade-1/home

> Part 1 of the Ontario Language Curriculum podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/ontario-language-curriculum-what-does-this-mean-for-kindergarten-part-1-ep-155/ 

> Language Foundations Continuum: https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/fbd574c4-da36-0066-a0c5-849ffb2de96e/40b5962e-3559-4e59-ba47-0b26f689b0e0/Foundations%20Continuum_2023.pdf 

> Heggerty phonemic awareness assessment: https://heggerty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Form-A-Kindergarten-Phonemic-Awareness-2021.pdf 

> Next STEPs in Literacy Instruction book: https://amzn.to/3O2Ja1n

> 3-Day read-alouds blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-read-alouds/

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