Are you an overworked or overwhelmed kindergarten teacher? Or maybe you're just a kindergarten teacher looking for fresh, new ideas. You are in the right place. The Kindergarten Cafe podcast will share weekly tips and tricks to help you save time, work smarter (not harder) and support students with engaging and purposeful lessons. I'm here to help you with everything you need from arrival to dismissal. Let's get started!
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Philosophie des Kindergarten Business | Einblick in meine Geschäfte | Interviews mit Startups | made for Homo sapiens with business instincts
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Important welcome information
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A podcast for teachers to find new ideas, hear stories and maybe learn something new.
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Heard Kindergarten Team
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We are passionate about early childhood education!
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This is a podcast for book readings, messages and kindergarten based information.
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Kindergarten in Baltimore City, MD
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Quick technology integration tips for kindergarten students.
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Welcome to the Kindergarten Announcements Podcast! Your destination to find out what's happening this week at Hawthorn Academy. Cover art photo provided by Fancycrave on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@fancycrave
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Here you will be able to listen to a kindergarten teacher share about the features of fiction text and what story elements we look for. This is geared towards kindergarten students and to help them learn through the use of technology!
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Benefits of using podcasts in kindergarten.
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Keys to Kindergarten Readiness: Activities for Preschoolers, Worksheets, Learning Games, Learn How to Read, Developmental Milestones, Sight Words, Positive Parenting, Christian Mom, Life Skills
Shannon Ali, M.A., CCC-SLP Christian Certified Teacher & Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Kindergarten Readiness Teacher
Hey Mama! Welcome to Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I’m Shannon Ali. Daughter of the King, Wife, mom of 3 littles, teacher, speech-language pathologist, and kindergarten readiness expert! I remember what it felt like during the Covid lockdown in 2020, my husband was still working, and I was home by myself with our 3 year old, 1 year old, and a newborn baby girl all while still teaching school online. Needless to say, it was a crazy time, but I am thankful for God’s grace and lessons during t ...
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Mr. Dicken (The Kindergarten Guy), a kindergarten teacher, reads books.
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A casual conversation where the audience interacts with a new weekly teacher and a room full of Bitcoiners. Hosted by: @My_Livin_Truth & @weinicus Live Show Every Wednesday 9PM EST https://btckindergarten.com
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A podcast for little girls to not only find magic in the world, but also find the magic within themselves. Indigo Blu shares tales from her kindergarten class. Mrs. Jefferson is her favorite teacher because everything in her classroom is so magical. Magical pencils, magical water, and even magical rooms. Come along with Indigo Blu as she shares her amazing kindergarten classroom experience. This podcast is suitable for ages 4 to 7. New stories posted every week☺️
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Another big milestone is right around the corner: your little one’s first day of school. In just a short time, they’ll discover a brand-new world as they start kindergarten. In this special edition podcast, you’ll find everything you need to tackle this important new chapter with confidence. See also a list of resources to support you in this transition in episode 14. Happy listening!
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49. Inside My Lesson Planning Process
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In this episode I discuss my approach to lesson planning as a kindergarten teacher. I highlight the significance of structured curriculum from the district, emphasizing the creation of a social-emotional curriculum to support fellow teachers. I share insights on balancing prescribed curriculum with personalized lesson planning, stressing adaptabili…
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59// How to Teach Reducing Screentime Using Children's Bible Stories, Idols , VBS
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My boys seem like they are obsessed with video games, and I absolutely cannot stand it. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that we all have something we can become addicted to if we are not careful. During VBS this summer, I had the opportunity to teach all the children about this very thing. This world is full of idols and one of our…
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48. Balancing Curriculum and Play in Your Kindergarten Schedule
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In this podcast, I discuss the importance of play in kindergarten, schedules, recommending at least 45 minutes of purposeful play daily. I differentiate between playful learning and purposeful play, offering practical tips for incorporating both in the classroom. Despite challenges, I emphasize the benefits of balancing play, literacy, math, and ha…
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47. The Magic of Back to School Scavenger Hunts
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In this episode I share four engaging back-to-school scavenger hunts aimed at getting students up, moving, and familiar with their classroom and school surroundings. The hunts include a classroom scavenger hunt for basic items, a supply scavenger hunt with math tools, a Pete the Cat themed hunt combining reading and a school tour, and a Brown Bear,…
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58: Which Letters Should I Teach My Child First to Learn to Read? The Fastest Way to Start Learning to Read
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Are you confused about which letters to teach your child first? You are not alone, Momma. If you were to go into a room of teachers and ask this question, many of them would have a different answer. I have used various teaching orders such as ABC order, s,a,t,i,p,n, and more. Honestly, all of them have worked, BUT today I am going to give you the f…
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46. Launching Morning Meeting in Kindergarten
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How do I introduce morning meeting to my students? That’s what this episode is about. I discuss the detailed process of implementing morning meetings in kindergarten, following the Responsive Classroom approach. The morning meeting includes key elements such as greetings, calendar discussions, and sharing activities, all crucial for building a sens…
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57//Start Doing These 5 Things to Prepare Your Kindergarten Child for Back-to-School
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I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by. It feels like we just got out for the break. Here in Louisiana, my kids start school this upcoming Thursday. It’s crazy early! I know your kiddo might not start until after Labor Day, but this is the perfect time to get ready for back-to-school season. If you don’t want to be that hot mess expr…
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45. Avoid These 5 Beginning of the Year Kindergarten Mistakes
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So many of you are gearing up to go back to school. So in today's podcast episode, I want to talk to you about the five things that you should avoid doing during the first month of kindergarten. These are great lessons for teachers who have never taught kindergarten before. Maybe you've taught another grade before, or you're new to teaching in gene…
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56//Kindergarten Test Practice Questions: DIBELS, CKLA, & iSteep
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You’ve just received your letter with your child’s kindergarten test date, and you have no idea what to expect. What if she doesn’t know any of the answers? What if the teacher says he is not ready for kindergarten? If you listen to today’s show, you will have all the tools you need to help your child do well on kindergarten beginning of the year t…
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44. 7 Activities for Your First Month of Kindergarten
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In this episode, we discuss 7 vital activities for a successful kindergarten year. We highlight building a classroom community, introducing alphabet concepts, math exploration, social-emotional learning, preparing for guest teachers, and providing a First Month of Kindergarten Survival Kit. In this episode I share: Building Classroom Community Intr…
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55: 3 Ways to Quickly Teach Sight Words When Flashcards Don’t Work
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I had a grandmother reach out to me recently about how to help her granddaughter learn her tricky words for kindergarten. She said they had practiced the tricky words using several different fun activities such as magnetic letters, writing the words with different marker colors, bingo, but her granddaughter was still struggling with several of the …
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43. Building Strong Classroom Management
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Get rid of the clip charts and public behavior displays! We need to understand behavior as communication and advocate for a problem-solving approach. In this episode, we explore effective classroom management strategies, and highlight the inefficacy of quick-fix systems. It is important to invest time in proactive measures rather than implementing …
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54 How Auditing Your Time Can Help Your Child Quickly Learn How to Read
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Do you constantly say to yourself, ”I wish I had more time to help my child learn how to read?” My children learned to read at age 3, but our daughter didn’t have as strong of reading skills as her older brothers. During that time, I was so overwhelmed with work and life that I rarely read her any bedtime stories. It wasn’t until I audited my time …
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42. Do’s and Don’ts of Classroom Decor
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In this episode, we discuss classroom decoration dos and don'ts from a kindergarten teacher's perspective. We want to create purposeful decor, avoiding overstimulation, and prioritizing student needs over personal aesthetics. Tips on cost-effective decoration and fostering student ownership are shared, encouraging a student-centered approach to cla…
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53: Making SMART Reading Goals for Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide
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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall Setting goals is a fundamental aspect of teaching your child to read. However, simply having goals is not enough; they must be structured in a way that makes them achievable and meaningful. I …
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41. Back to Basics: Classroom Organization
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This episode covers key insights on effective classroom organization for kindergarten teachers. I discuss the importance of using visual labels to aid student independence and emphasize font readability and supply organization based on traffic flow and subject areas. I also explore strategies for managing shared materials, stressing the separation …
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52: What Does My Child Need to Know to Be Successful Starting Kindergarten? All About DIBELS Testing
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BOOK YOUR 1:1 KINDERGARTEN READINESS COACHING CALL TODAY: Save $75 off for July ONLY! https://calendly.com/keystokindergartenreadiness/kreadinesscoachingcall I am BACK! On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness, I give you all the details you need to know to help your child with the 4 subtests on the DIBELS. This is the reading test that…
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40. Drama Games in the Classroom with Sam from Pocketful of Drama
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Join me on Kindergarten Cafe as I chat with Sam Marsden about the magic of drama games for young learners. We explore the benefits of imaginative play, the power of repetition, and how drama boosts empathy and confidence. Sam shares tips for hesitant teachers and introduces her book "Drama Games for Early Years." In this episode we share: Benefits …
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39. Using Seesaw for Improving Family Communication
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In today's episode, we explore the benefits of using Seesaw as a communication tool among teachers, students, and families. I discussed how Seesaw facilitates the sharing of students' learning experiences with their families, promoting engagement and connection. By guiding the integration of Seesaw into the classroom, I highlighted the importance o…
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38. Bringing Cooperation Into the Classroom with Cara from Transforming the Toddler Years
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In today’s episode, I have Cara from @core4parenting here to discuss the importance of the four C's in managing conflicts in the classroom and nurturing teacher-student relationships. We emphasize mutual respect, open communication, and honesty to build strong connections with students, encouraging collaborative problem-solving for impactful learni…
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37. Misconceptions of Early Childhood Educators
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Today I want to talk about the misconceptions that people have about early childhood educators and kindergarten teachers. Specifically my biggest pet peeves when it comes to the responses I get from telling people I teach kindergarten. I wonder if we have the same responses. I'm so curious. Make sure you send me a DM after the episode @Kindergarten…
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36. Easy Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged in Lessons with Lindsay from Sweet 'N' Sauer Firsties
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In this episode, I chat with my Instagram friend, Lindsay from Sweet ‘N’ Sauer Firsties about strategies for enhancing student participation. Lindsay is a first-grade teacher with a decade of experience, who emphasizes engaging all students in learning through techniques like giving think time before answers and incorporating movement activities. S…
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35. 10 Movement Breaks for the End of the Year
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We have come to that time of year where attention spans are few and far between. Curriculum is wrapping up and we find extra time in our day with highly energized kiddos. In this episode I want to discuss the importance of movement breaks for engaging kindergarten students, especially towards the end of the school year. I provide you with various a…
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In this episode of Kindergarten Cafe, I share effective strategies for maintaining student engagement during lessons, particularly as the school year progresses. I provide practical tools and tips for teachers to use when students show signs of losing focus. You can enhance engagement by adjusting volume, speech speed, and incorporating interactive…
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33. Creating a Child - Centered Classroom with Holly from Research and Play
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In this episode, I have my teacher friend, Holly, from Research and Play on the Kindergarten Cafe Podcast. We explore the significance of purposeful classroom setup, focusing on child-centered approaches including the Reggio Emilia method. Holly stresses designing rather than decorating the classroom, using natural materials to stimulate learning. …
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32. Stress-Free End of the Year Tips
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Join me in this episode for strategies on ending the school year stress-free. Keep students engaged with choices and themed days. I also provide many tips to help you prepare for the next year by decluttering and communicating with parents. Cherish moments with students and share this episode with fellow teachers for more tips. In this episode I sh…
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31. Strategies for Teaching English Learners
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In this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, we explore the topic of supporting multilingual learners in the classroom. We highlight the importance of fostering strong relationships and creating a safe environment for these students. Strategies such as using gestures, visuals, and pair work are discussed to help newcomers feel included and com…
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We’re delighted to bring you a podcast dedicated to a key moment in your child’s life: starting kindergarten. Featuring the voices of Paula Costain, Geneviève Doray, Mizinga Mwinga, Adrianne Richards, and Arun Varma.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Another big milestone is right around the corner: your little one’s first day of school. In just a short time, they’ll discover a brand-new world as they start kindergarten.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Kindergarten: A Place That’s Different from Daycare
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Your little one is about to enter a whole new world. Here’s a look at the main differences between daycare and kindergarten and the types of changes your child will face.Oleh Naître et grandir
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There are many activities and small things that will help your child make a successful transition to kindergarten. Here's what they can do before the school year starts.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for both you and your child! Luckily, visiting your child’s school before classes begin will help you get ready for this new adventure.Oleh Naître et grandir
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What will a typical day or week of kindergarten be like for your child? Here’s a look at how your little one will spend each day with their friends and teacher.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Don’t be surprised if your little one spends a lot of time playing in kindergarten. Children learn a lot through play! Find out what skills your child will develop in kindergarten at ages 4 and 5.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Working together with your child’s teacher can help your child integrate into kindergarten more easily. But where do you start?Oleh Naître et grandir
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There are several things to plan before your child starts kindergarten. Will they go to daycare? Will they take the school bus? What will happen at lunchtime? It’s best to find out as much as you can so you can plan ahead.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Starting kindergarten and entering the “big kid” world can trigger a number of fears—both for children and for their parents. Here’s how to overcome them.Oleh Naître et grandir
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As a parent, you have an important role to play in helping your child enjoy school. Every day, with the little things you do, you can instill a thirst for learning and help your child adjust to kindergarten.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Teacher Tips for a Positive Start to School
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Everything’s set. Your child is about to start school! Here are some tips from kindergarten teachers to help your child get through these first days of class.Oleh Naître et grandir
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10 Q&A for a Healthy Start to School!
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What aspects of your child’s health should you have checked before the start of kindergarten? How can you help make sure your little one is in the best shape for school? Find out by reading the following answers to 10 frequently asked questions.Oleh Naître et grandir
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Did you enjoy this content? See also a list of resources for parents and children.Oleh Naître et grandir
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30. Earth Day Magic in Kindergarten
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In this episode of Kindergarten Cafe, I discuss the significance of Earth Day. I share how I incorporate Earth Day activities into my classroom to teach students about environmental awareness and taking action to care for the planet. From observing nature and cleaning up litter to planting and creating art projects with earth-friendly messages, I p…
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29. Loving Teaching While Using New Curriculum with Mona from Honest Math Chat
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This week I have Mona from Honest Math Chat on to discuss navigating new math curriculums. Mona is a former math avoider, teacher & instructional coach in Chicago. Her passion for math came when she discovered how to engage every student in a subject she, too, disliked. Through intentionally changing her math class to help students BE mathematician…
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28. The Chick Life Cycle Unit is Pure Kindergarten Magic
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Join us in this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, where we dive into the enchanting world of the Chick Life Cycle Unit, a magical experience for students and educators alike. We explore the journey of hatching chicks in the classroom, from sourcing eggs to nurturing the hatchlings. I share personal experiences and educational insights, guid…
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27. Child-Led Play and Learning with Melysa from PRE-K Spot Talks
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In this episode, I chat with Melysa, a Pre-K teacher, discussing the essence of child-led teaching. Melissa shares insights on balancing play and curriculum, incorporating student interests into learning, and the magic of letting children explore and discover. She highlights the importance of fostering curiosity and independence, showcasing the bea…
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51: Fun, Cheap, Easy Spring Break Activities for Kids
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to having a low-key, yet fun spring break with your kiddos. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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26. What to Do When a Child Cries All the Time
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This episode is a sneak peek at a workshop I did on what to do when a child cries all the time. We explore effective strategies for supporting children who cry frequently and the importance of recognizing crying as a form of communication in children. I offer tips on how to respond calmly and empathetically. This portion of the workshop introduces …
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50: How to Prep Your Child for Gifted Testing Pt 2
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On today's episode of Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I give you my top tips to preparing your child for the full preschool gifted test. Let's Dig In! Purchase my online Kindergarten Readiness course: https://bit.ly/KMagnetPrepOnline GET TO KNOW ME Connect: keystokindergartenreadiness@gmail.com Community: KTKR Community Facebook Page: Keys to Kinder…
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25. How to Teach Addition in Kindergarten
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In this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, I go into the foundational aspects of teaching addition to kindergarteners. Emphasizing the progression from concrete objects to abstract representations, I want to stress the importance of utilizing diverse strategies like counting all, counting on, and drawing to foster understanding. We also disc…
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24. Using Writing Goals to Empower Young Writers
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Today on the Kindergarten Cafe podcast, I explore the benefits of implementing writing goals to support young writers in kindergarten. Writing goals are instrumental in helping students focus on specific skills during the writing process, enabling them to track and improve their progress. These goals act as reminders for both students and teachers,…
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