In episode 133 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go over my literacy instruction and how I embed Scarborouh’s Reading Rope into my day. Listen along as I discuss each strand and what I do in my classroom to explicitly teach for each skill.

> Scarborough’s Reading Rope article

> Vocabulary Instruction podcast episode

> 3-Day Interactive Read Aloud podcast episode

> Shifting the Balance book

> Heggerty program

> Phonics Routine slide deck

> Heart Words

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In episode 132 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share the activities that we did to celebrate learning the alphabet! We learned the basic consonant and vowel sounds, so we decided to have a party to mark the occasion. Listen to find out what we did!

> Phonics routine podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/imSTN9J5Hvb

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

> Walk and See ABC book: https://amzn.to/3VQmqo1

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In episode 131 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share my thoughts and reflections on how Christmas is celebrated in kindergarten classrooms. How are educators explicitly and implicitly centring the holiday in their classroom environment? I also delve into the use of Elf on the Shelf and teaching Christmas Around the World.

> Teach and Transform on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachandtransform/

> De-Centering Christmas Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClhmQsBMPBa/

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In episode 130 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look at what my next steps are in my literacy instruction for my students. I discuss what I am doing with my class to get them reading or ready to read. This is a big step for children as they develop their literacy skills and start their journey to becoming readers.

> Next Steps in Reading Instruction book: https://amzn.to/3UdVRre

> Flyleaf Publishing: https://portal.flyleafpublishing.com/instructional-resources/

> Journeys Decodable books: https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/journeys2014/na/gr1/extra_support_9780547896304_/launch.html

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

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In episode 129 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about how I have incorporated a 3-day interactive read-aloud into my classroom routines. After being inspired to try it by many different educators, I have been blown away by the results with my students. Listen as I explain what it is, how I plan for it and how it works in my classroom.

> Reading Rockets Repeated Interactive Read Alouds in Preschool and Kindergarten: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/repeated-interactive-read-alouds-preschool-and-kindergarten

> The Ramped Up Read Aloud by Maria P. Walther: https://amzn.to/3O19Lvz

> Rebellious Read Alouds by Vera Ahiyya: https://amzn.to/3UzuZmH

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In episode 128 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I get inspired to go outside and find balance in my teaching life with Kat from Je Me Demande. We discuss how you can stop feeling overwhelmed by teaching and how outdoor education can transform your classroom!

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In episode 127 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reaffirm my love of loose parts with Sarah from Loose Parts of Kinder. We discuss how to store, use, share and collect items for your classroom loose parts collection! Such a fun and inspiring conversation that will get you excited to play with loose parts.

> Follow Loose Part of Kinder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loosepartsofkinder/?hl=en

> Loose Part Collection Letter: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Loose-Part-Collection-Letters-for-Parents-4771645

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> Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.ca/loosepartsofkinder/

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In episode 126 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk communities and dramatic play with Sydney and Nicole from Kind Kindies. We had such a fun time talking about the parallels between kindergarten in Ontario and British Columbia!

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In episode 125 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I have a fantastic conversation with Mme Amy from 123 Petits Pas. We discuss involving families in their child’s learning and using music for teaching in the classroom. Listen as she gives amazing advice and shares her knowledge!

> Follow 1,2,3 Petits Pas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/123petitspas/

> Find French activities and music: https://123petitspas.com/

> Listen to Amy on her podcast: https://123petitspas.com/french-learning-podcast/

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In episode 124 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I work through my reflections on the follow-up activities that kindergarten educators love to do! Read a book? Follow-up activity. Learn about a new topic?  Follow-up activity. But do we really need them? Listen as I work through my own thoughts on this topic.

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