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110 - Teach Coding Skills
Creative Kindergarten
05/17/22 • 21 min
In episode 110 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the different coding activities that I do with my students. I give no tech ideas, app recommendations and my thoughts on different robots.
> Episode 62: Coding
https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/62--Coding-esm545
> Episode 21: Offline Coding
https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/21--Offline-Coding-Activities-ea6bfv
> Teach Coding in Kindergarten blog post:
https://creativekindergartenblog.com/coding-in-kindergarten-why-what-when-how/
> Offline Coding Activities blog post:
https://creativekindergartenblog.com/offline-coding-activities/
> How to Teach Coding in Kindergarten video:
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Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt
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54- Books
Creative Kindergarten
01/12/21 • 28 min
In episode 54 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on the books that educators include (or do not include) in their classrooms. Looking at Dr Bishop’s essay Mirrors, Windows, Sliding Glass Doors and the intent versus the impact that we have with the books that we choose.
Links I mention in this episode:
Dr Bishop’s Mirrors, Windows, Sliding Glass Doors
https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf
Unpack You Impact (affiliate link):
Follow on Instagram:
@diversereads
@thetututeacher
@apron_education
@readlikearockstar
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
92 - Mental Health and Well-Being
Creative Kindergarten
11/16/21 • 15 min
In episode 92 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss the importance of mental health for educators. I dive into how I take care of my own well-being so that I can continue to support my students in the classroom.
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
69- Trying Something New
Creative Kindergarten
05/11/21 • 25 min
In episode 69 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about how I try new tools in my kindergarten classroom. We go over how to introduce the tool and what to do if things don’t go according to plan.
Books Podcast Episode (Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Glass Doors):
https://anchor.fm/creativekindergarten/episodes/54--Books-eorivr
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
77 - Structured Literacy Instruction
Creative Kindergarten
07/20/21 • 34 min
In episode 77 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I think about what Structured Literacy Instruction will look like in a play-based kindergarten classroom. How do you fit everything in? What resources should you use? I will try to cover everything!
Graphic on the breakdown of skills by The Reading Universe (click on the button that says: “click here to download the grid):
https://www.readinguniverse.org/
Reading Rockets’ Reading 101 course:
https://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/welcome-reading-101
Phonics YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/xUP5fEGfa70
Ramped-Up Read Aloud (affiliate link):
Heggerty:
https://heggerty.org/product/phonological-awareness-early-pre-kindergarten-2021-english/
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
88 - Flow of the Day
Creative Kindergarten
10/12/21 • 26 min
In episode 88 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I go over what our school day schedule is like and what it looks like in comparison to the flow of the day. It is important to set your students up for success by reflecting on, and changing things up when needed.
Kindergarten Phonics Routine:
https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/
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
56- Virtual Classroom
Creative Kindergarten
01/26/21 • 30 min
In episode 56 of The Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk about the pressure that educators have to create a virtual classroom, and how we can extend grace to ourselves, families and our students.
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
Ep. 1 Book Club - Introduction to the Literacy Foundations for English Learners
Creative Kindergarten
06/01/23 • 17 min
Welcome to Creative Kindergarten’s first episode of Book Club! I am so excited to embark on this amazing professional development with you and read an amazing book that will further my understanding of teaching English learners. In this first episode, I discuss the first chapter of the book: “Teaching Literacy Skills to English Learners”, and share my experiences as a language learner growing up in Québec.
I hope you join the professional conversations about the book on the forum, and share your experiences and your ‘why’: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/forum-2/?frame-nonce=a712f1a029
Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W
Ep. 6 Book Club - Reading Fluency Among English Learners
Creative Kindergarten
07/06/23 • 21 min
In episode 6 of Creative Kindergarten’s Book Club, we read and reflect on chapter 6 of Literacy Foundations for English Learners. I haven’t put much thought into building fluency with my kindergarten students, and this chapter gave me some perspective and some ideas to think about. I love the focus on the foundational skills needed for readers to build fluency and the different ways we can work on building fluency through whole and small-group lessons.
Go to the forum to answer this week’s reflection question, or to share your thoughts on this chapter in general: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/forum-2/?frame-nonce=a712f1a029
Grab a copy of the book to join in the learning and conversation with me: https://amzn.to/3I3FZ6W
Creative Kindergarten Podcast Episode 8: Homework in Kindergarten
Creative Kindergarten
10/01/19 • 14 min
In Episode 8 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I urge you to think about homework, and what that looks like in your classroom. I discuss the different reasons for having or not having homework, and I tell you about how homework has worked in my classroom.
Links I talk about in this podcast:
Homework in Kindergarten blog post:
https://creativekindergartenblog.com/homework-in-kindergarten/
Homework Challenges product:
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How many episodes does Creative Kindergarten have?
Creative Kindergarten currently has 184 episodes available.
What topics does Creative Kindergarten cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Creative Kindergarten?
The episode title '110 - Teach Coding Skills' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Creative Kindergarten?
The average episode length on Creative Kindergarten is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Creative Kindergarten released?
Episodes of Creative Kindergarten are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Creative Kindergarten?
The first episode of Creative Kindergarten was released on Aug 12, 2019.
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