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 …
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 …
Whenever I am teaching or reinforcing skills with my students, I always think to myself: “How can I add fine motor practice to this activity?” Fine motor skills greatly impact our students’ abilities: writing, self-help skills, coordination, and so much more! That’s why I knew I had to figure out a way to work on …
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 …
