Spatial reasoning skills are an important part of students learning geometric thinking. This cognitive process involves constructing mental images of shapes and predicting the effect of rotating or flipping a shape in one’s mind. Reinforcing spatial reasoning skills will also help students develop in other areas as well. Knowing that it is such an important …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on doing an alphabet countdown to the end of the year: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 147 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go over what I have done in the past for my Alphabet Countdown to the end …
My students recently finished learning the alphabet! We used a phonics routine to learn each letter and the sound it spells. They were so proud of themselves (and so was I), so we had a party to celebrate! I asked them what they wanted to do, and we tried checking everything off their left. You …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on supply plans: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 146 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go through the information that I leave for a supply educator in my handbook. What I think is important, tips I’ve picked up from …
On my Instagram page, I hosted a giveaway from one of my favourite math books: All Sorts by Pippa Goodhart. In the comments,. I asked everyone to share their favourite math books. I got so many amazing responses that I had to share them! I have sorted them into different types of books and linked …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on being a part-time nurse in kindergarten: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 145 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the need to know basic first-aid, and how to calm a student down when they are hurt. I …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on fine motor skills: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 144 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on all the important fine motor work I have done with my students to ensure that they are developing the necessary skills. …
Releasing butterflies at the end of the year is my favourite way to make memories with my students. We raise them from caterpillars, watch them turn into chrysalises and metamorphosis into butterflies. While this is happening, I love to engage my students in butterfly activities for kindergarten. Here are some of the things we did …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on Spring in Kindergarten: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 143 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I celebrate the arrival of spring! I love this time of the year with my students when we are able to get outside and …
Click play to listen to my thoughts on Earth Hour, Month, Day: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 142 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I share my thoughts around teaching during Earth Hour, Month and Day. How can we ensure that our students are engaged in authentic …
