Creative Kindergarten

In episode 103 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss how noticing and naming learning during play-based learning centers can impact your teaching. As educators, we should be taking the time to look for the learning that is happening throughout the classroom.

> Saint-Patrick’s Day Activities blog post:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/st-patricks-day-fun-kindergarten-math-and-literacy-activities/

> Saint-Patrick’s Day Centers:

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In episode 102 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on my practices in the kindergarten classroom around the expectations I set for students. Are we putting too many restrictions on students’ behaviour? Why do we set these expectations? Are they developmentally appropriate? Join in reflection with me!

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In episode 101 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I walk you through how I am teaching vowel sounds to my students. We have finished learning the alphabet and now I am focusing on the skills I know my students need.

> Structured Literacy Instruction: https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/77---Structured-Literacy-Instruction-e14lucm

> Learn the Vowels: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Learn-the-Vowels-Digital-Slide-Deck-for-PowerPoint-and-Google-Slides-7621878

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In episode 100 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer the questions that I get asked the most about running kindergarten centers. I go through how they run, when we do them, for how long and so much more.

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In episode 99 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I interview Jenn from Books & Bytes about how she gets kindergarten students excited to log into computers. She shares her tips, tricks and centres that she does with them.

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Find Jenn from Books & Bytes:

> Computer Login Tips for Kindergarten blog post: https://www.booksandbytescanada.com/blog/computer-login-tips-and-ideas-for-kindergarten-and-primary-students

> 5 Compter Login Centers You Need to Try: https://www.booksandbytescanada.com/blog/log-in-centers

> Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksandbytes/

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In episode 98 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about all the different events and observances that are happening in the month of February. We have Lunar New Year, Groundhog’s Day, Valentine’s Day, 100th Day of School, and more!

It is also Black History Month, so I share my learning and thoughts around how kindergarten educators can engage students in learning about Black History.

Resources for Black History Month:

> Unpack Your Impact: https://amzn.to/3geMw0M

> Follow @alyssagtyghter on Instagram, listen to her podcast: Teachers Like Us

> Find more resources in this blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/anti-racism-resources/

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In episode 97 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share my ideas and learning around outdoor education! I give my thoughts about what it can look like, different versions of outdoor learning, the nature deficit and creating a sense of place.

Outdoor Learning podcast episode:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/43--Outdoor-Learning-ejkukg

Natural Curiosity 2:

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In episode 96 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss some of the professional goals I am setting for myself for this upcoming school year.

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In episode 95 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share resources on how to teach math in kindergarten.

Episode 60: Math in Kindergarten:

https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/60--Math-in-Kindergarten-eqr3ug

Get the Most Out of Your Kindergarten Math Lessons:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-math-lessons/

Number Talks:

https://creativekindergartenblog.com/number-talks/

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In episode 94 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on classroom management and some of the teaching tools that I am using this year.

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