Creative Kindergarten

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/ Homew...

In Episode 7 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer your questions from Instagram! After filming this podcast, I was inspired to write a blog post about how I stay organized: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/?p=9607 To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten Instagram: @creativekinde...

In Episode 6 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast , I talk about a *scary* teaching topic: coding. From what it is, to how I teach it, to tips on how to integrate coding in your classroom. Links I talk about in this podcast: Unplugged Coding: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Unplugged-Coding-Bundle-12-Activities-for-a-whole-year-of-STEM-4537016 Coding in Kindergarten Podcast: creativekindergart...

In Episode 5 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast , I discuss my tips and tricks to build a great relationship with your co-workers. If you work in a kindergarten team, within a division, or in a school community, I hope this advice will help you build strong relationships. To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/...

In Episode 4 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast , I give you the top 5 apps that I use in the classroom. These apps are great to use during centers, and are perfect for engaging students in their learning. Links I talk about in this Podcast: Boom Cards: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten/Category/BOOM-Cards-319602 Blog posts I mention: My Top 5 iPad apps for Kindergarten: cr...

In episode 3 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I look at free choice centers. I answer some of the questions I have received about free choice centers, and explore how that works for all learners. 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 Facebook:...

In episode 2 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast , I talk about the first day of school. In particular, the first day of kindergarten. I give my top tips for having a successful day, and how to prepare yourself for your new students. Links I talk about in this podcast: How I Colored on the First Day of school: Early Writers:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Memory-Books-Early-Wri...

In my first episode of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast , I share with you my thoughts on classroom set-up. As we are headed back to school, explore what your classroom environment means to you, and how it serves the needs of your students. Classroom Tour blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/2018/07/12/our-kindergarten-classroom-tour/ To join in on the conversation with me, you can fin...

Welcome to my new Creative Kindergarten Podcast . This first episode is just an introduction to me, and what I hope this podcast can become- a conversation! I want to connect with other educators, and discuss early childhood education!  To join in the conversation with me, you can find me on: Teachers Pay Teachers:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten  I...