Creative Kindergarten

Creative Kindergarten

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Creative Kindergarten episodes

  • 123 - A Look Back on the First Weeks of School

    In episode 123 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look back on the first week of school. What were some of the positives? What did we do? What are we looking forward to? Let me tell you all about it in this week’s episode!

    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

    23 min
  • 122 - Set Up Provocations

    In episode 122 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about setting up provocations for learning in my kindergarten class. How do I know what to set up? What materials do I use? What do I do once it’s set up? Have a listen to find out!

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    > Provocation and Labelling pack

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labelling-and-Provocation-Cards-and-Posters-for-Science-English-and-French-7283612

    > Inquiry Ideas Made Easy blog post

    https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-inquiry-ideas/

    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

    29 min
  • 121 - Advice for New Kindergarten Educators

    In episode 121 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share my advice for new (or returning) kindergarten educators. I also read advice that other educators gave. Listen to this episode as we start the school year to be ready to welcome your students to the classroom!

    > FREE Monthly Idea Lists:

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-with-Centers-and-Provocations-8254303

    > Ontario Kindergarten Program 10-Part Video Series sign-up:

    https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a56ed1190027fea2869a6f

    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

    27 min
  • 120 - Classroom Set-Up

    In episode 120 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I give my thoughts on setting up your classroom. As we start looking at the beginning of the school year, you can start reflecting on what your own pedagogy is and how it can be reflected in the classroom space you create.

    > FREE Monthly Idea Lists:

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-with-Centers-and-Provocations-8254303

    > Free Welcome Bulletin Board:

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

    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

    18 min
  • 119 - What My Day Looks Like

    In episode 119 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I outline a schedule of my school day to give you ideas on how you  can structure it. I talk about what I’m doing, what my students are doing, how I do small groups and so much more!

    > FREE Monthly Idea Lists:

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-with-Centers-and-Provocations-8254303

    > Flow of the Day podcast episode:

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/O0z6nSBLksb

    > Spaces and Centers podcast episode:

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UygSsVBLksb

    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

    28 min
  • 118 - Ideas for Back-to-School

    In episode 118 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss what I do to get ready for back-to-school season. I give my tips and advice for the first week of school, and talk about what I like to do with my students.

    > FREE Monthly Idea Lists:

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Kindergartens-Monthly-Idea-List-with-Centers-and-Provocations-8254303

    > Memory Books and Journals:

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Memory-Books-and-Journals-Beginner-Writers-Monthly-Activity-for-Kindergarten-8367689?ref=feed/seller_updates_page_product

    > Back-to-School Books:

    https://creativekindergartenblog.com/back-to-school-books/

    > Welcome Bulletin Board:

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

    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

    24 min
  • 117 - What I Want to Start, Stop and Continue Next Year

    In episode 117 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look back on last school year and think about what I want to start, stop or continue! What will you bring into the next school year?

    > Sound Wall:

    https://creativekindergartenblog.com/sound-wall/

    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

    18 min
  • 116 - Professional Development Goals

    In episode 116 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I think about the professional development goals I want to set for myself this year. I let you know some of the books on my TBR list and look forward to what I want to accomplish!

    > Natural Curiosity 2:

    https://www.naturalcuriosity.ca/englishbook

    > Resurgence:

    https://goodminds.com/products/resurgence-connecting-indigenous-narratives-and-cultural-expressions-with-the-k-12-classroom

    > Colour Matters

    https://amzn.to/3PgNARZ

    > Love Builds Brains

    https://amzn.to/3uZZ5F7

    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

    9 min
  • 115 - Comparing Science of Reading Courses

    In episode 115 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss the 3 Science of Reading courses that I have completed. I hope to give you a better understanding of the three so you can make an informed decision about what you want to do for your professional development.

    > Ontario Kindergarten Program 10-Part Video Series sign-up:

    https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a56ed1190027fea2869a6f

    > Reading Rockets Reading 101:

    https://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/welcome-reading-101

    > Shifting the Balance and The Six Shifts:

    https://thesixshifts.com/

    > The Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools:

    https://www.tools4reading.com/top-10-tools

    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

    29 min
  • 114 - Updating my Professional Portfolio

    In episode 114 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go through the updates that I am making to my professional portfolio this year. Every summer, I make sure my portfolio is up-to-date so that I can be ready for any opportunity that presents itself. Take a peek inside my binder and find out what I include!

    > Ontario Kindergarten Program 10-Part Video Series sign-up:

    https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62a56ed1190027fea2869a6f

    > My Professional Portfolio blog post:

    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

    25 min

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A podcast for teachers to find new ideas, hear stories and maybe learn something new.