Creative Kindergarten

In episode 8 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 8 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. Since our kindergarten students are still learning how to read, modeling reading comprehension strategies through read-alouds is a great tool that we can use. I have been doing this through my 3-Day Read-Aloud routines this year, and I have seen a significant increase in my students’ comprehension skills.

Links I mention in this episode:

> 3-Day Interactive Read-Alouds podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/3-day-interactive-read-alouds-ep-129/

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

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 

Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W

In episode 155 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I dive deep into the Ontario Kindergarten Program literacy frame to discuss the changes that need to be made. I reflect on which steps you can take to align your lessons to a structured literacy approach and how we can ensure we are following the science of reading.

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

> Comparing Science of Reading Courses podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/comparing-science-of-reading-courses-ep-115/ 

> Phonics Routine blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

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

> Oral Language Skills podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/oral-language-skills-and-thanksgiving-ep-87/

> UFLI phonics scope and sequence: https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/UFLI-Scope2.pdf

> Heggerty Phonological Awareness scope and sequence: https://heggerty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Kindergarten-Curriculum_Scope-And-Sequence.pdf

> Free 10-Part Video Series: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/ontario-kindergarten-program/

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

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In episode 7 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 7 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. Vocabulary has been one of my main focuses for literacy instruction in my classroom this past school year. I am committed to ensuring that I am embedding vocabulary instruction into all areas of my classroom. While reading this chapter, I reflected on how I can continue to support my English learners in gaining rich vocabulary knowledge.

Links I mention in this episode:

> 3-Day Interactive Read-Alouds podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/3-day-interactive-read-alouds-ep-129/

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

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 

Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W

In episode 154 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go through my Professional Portfolio and update it with you. This document highlights my strengths as an educator and is a useful tool in my professional career.

> Professional Portfolio blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/my-professional-portfolio/ 

> Professional Portfolio podcast episodes:

Episode 33: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/professional-portfolio-ep-33/ 

Episode 74: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/updates-to-my-professional-portfolio-ep-74/ 

Episode 114: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/updating-my-professional-portfolio-ep-114/

> Canva tutorial: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/free-nature-number-printable/ 

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

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In episode 153 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the professional development that I have done this past year and what I am looking forward to accomplishing this upcoming year.

> 3-Day Read-Alouds Scholar’s Choice Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/266/5vpx0f0n 

> Sign up for Camp Kinder: https://bit.ly/CKCK23 

> Comparing Science of Reading Courses podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/comparing-science-of-reading-courses-ep-115/ 

> Free 10-Part video series: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/ontario-kindergarten-program/ 

> Canadian Geographic Education Summer Conference: Professional Development | Canadian Geographic Education (cangeoeducation.ca)

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

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In episode 6 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 6 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I haven’t put much thought into building fluency with my kindergarten students, and this chapter gave me some perspective and some ideas to think about. I love the focus on the foundational skills needed for readers to build fluency and the different ways we can work on building fluency through whole and small-group lessons.

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 

Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W

In episode 152 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I am preparing for my summer break by organizing and reflecting. I want to set myself up for success and recharge over the next two months, so I do some things that help me with that!

> 3-Day Read-Alouds Scholar’s Choice Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/266/5vpx0f0n 

> Sign up for Camp Kinder: https://bit.ly/CKcampkinder23 

> Professional Portfolio: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/my-professional-portfolio/ 

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 5 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 5 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I am so excited to be talking about phonics! Ensuring that my instruction meets the needs of all my students is so important to me, and I think about the different ways that I can differentiate my lessons so that my English learners can continue to learn and thrive!

Links I mention in this episode:

> Phonics routine blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

> The ABC’s and All Their Tricks book: https://amzn.to/3XoFBoZ 

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 

Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W

In episode 4 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 4 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I reflect on my growing understanding of phonological awareness skills, and how I can ensure my English learners start to build a strong foundation in these important 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 

Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W

In episode 151 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about how I clean up the classroom for the end of the school year! It’s almost time for summer break, and I am ready to pack up for summer break. What does this look like for me? I’ll let you know in this week’s episode!

> 3-Day Read-Alouds Scholar’s Choice Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/266/5vpx0f0n 

> Sign up for Camp Kinder: https://bit.ly/CKcampkinder23 

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