Author: Amanda B.

3-Day Kindergarten Read-Alouds

When considering my structured literacy program, I want to ensure that I provide my students with all the skills they need to become readers. In kindergarten, read-alouds are an essential way to build comprehension and vocabulary skills. I have been using a 3-day interactive read-aloud plan, and it has been great for helping me plan …

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Problem-Solving Skills [Ep. 141]

Click play to listen to my thoughts on problem-solving skills: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 141 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on my own practice when teaching problem-solving skills to my students. How can we explicitly teach the strategies needed for our students to …

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Pink Shirt Day [Ep. 140]

Click play to listen to my thoughts on Pink Shirt Day: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 140 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss Pink Shirt Day and the implications it has for our practice all year. How can we teach our students to be upstanders …

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Embedding Art Into Your Kindergarten Program with Sophia from Creative Kids Co. [Ep. 138]

Click play to listen to my thoughts on embedding art into your kindergarten program: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 138 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk with Sophia about introducing art materials and techniques with Sophia from Creative Kids Co. We dive into some tips …

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2D Shapes Winter Activity FREEBIE

Need a fun way to reinforce identifying 2D shapes with your students? These free winter-themed cards are the perfect pairing for a variety of activities. (this post contains affiliate links) 2D Shapes Cards You can use these math cards with loose parts, play dough, in a sensory bin, and salt/sand tray. There are so many …

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Teaching Self-Regulation Skills with Avery and Alannah from Gentle Teachers [Ep. 137]

Click play to listen to our thoughts on self-regulation: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 137 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss self-regulation skills with Avery and Alannah. We talk through strategies that we use and the learning that we’ve done around teaching our young learners …

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Setting Up Routines and Expectations for Outdoor Learning with Lauren from Mentoring Nature Connections [Ep. 136]

Click play to listen to my conversation with Lauren about Outdoor Learning: SPOTIFY | APPLE | GOOGLE | AMAZON What This Episode is About: In episode 136 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I have an inspiring conversation with Lauren from Mentoring Nature Connections about outdoor learning. Setting ourselves and our students up for success is …

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