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Creative Kindergarten

Creative Kindergarten

By Amanda

A podcast for teachers to find new ideas, hear stories and maybe learn something new.
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Creative KindergartenOct 13, 2020

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172 - Are you still excited about picture books?
Feb 20, 202413:30
171 - Updates to the Ontario Kindergarten Program Document
Feb 06, 202418:59
170 - Developmental Milestone Checklists
Jan 30, 202414:07
169 - Snow pants Weather
Dec 13, 202327:41
168 - Winter Holidays Reflection
Dec 06, 202313:50
167 - Answering Your Questions!
Nov 28, 202332:04
166 - High-Frequency Words Lessons
Nov 14, 202318:00
165 - Sight Words, High-Frequency Words, Irregular Words
Nov 07, 202319:38
164 - Explicit Instruction in a Play-Based Program with Kate

164 - Explicit Instruction in a Play-Based Program with Kate

In episode 164 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss explicitly teaching foundational skills in a play-based learning program with Kate Winn. We cover phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, content knowledge, writing and more! 

> Find Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katethismomloves/ > Find Kate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMomLoves 

> Find Kate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thismomloves 

> ONlit website: https://onlit.org/ 

> 7 Mighty Moves Book Study: https://onlit.org/event/seven-mighty-moves-books-club-session-1/2023-09-30/ 

> Reading Road Trip podcast: https://reading-roadmap.castos.com/ 

> Anita Archer Vocabulary Instruction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr7yRYegjb8 

> Bringing Words to Life book: https://amzn.to/45EicVw 

> Text Talk with chapter books: http://thismomloves.ca/2022/06/chapter-book-read-alouds-for-kindergarten.html 

> CKLA Units: https://www.coreknowledge.org/curriculum/download-curriculum/b 

> Writing Revolution book: https://amzn.to/3reYIYx 

> The Syntax Project: https://thesyntaxproject2022.squarespace.com/thegrammarproject 

> The Ladder of Reading: https://dyslexiaida.org/ladder-of-reading-infographic-structured-literacy-helps-all-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

Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda

Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com



Oct 10, 202354:17
163 - Outdoor Teaching and Learning with Maxine
Oct 03, 202352:01
162 - Finding Your Passion in Different Roles Outside of the Classroom with Jamie
Sep 26, 202301:06:42
161 - Busting Neuromyths with Veronica from Mme_Doyle
Sep 12, 202357:52
160 - Using Visuals with Krista from MrsReidsRoom
Sep 05, 202338:48
Ep. 11 Book Club - Conclusion
Aug 31, 202316:23
159 - Using a Sound Wall
Aug 29, 202326:44
Ep. 10 Book Club - Writing Development Among English Learners
Aug 24, 202319:06
158 - September Morning Routine
Aug 22, 202321:23
157 - Getting Ideas for Planning
Aug 15, 202319:46
Ep. 9 Book Club - Spelling Development Among English Learners
Aug 03, 202327:48
156 - Ontario Language Curriculum: What does this mean for kindergarten? (Part 2)
Aug 01, 202350:53
Ep. 8 Book Club - Reading Comprehension Among English Learners
Jul 27, 202317:25
155 - Ontario Language Curriculum: What does this mean for kindergarten? (Part 1)

155 - Ontario Language Curriculum: What does this mean for kindergarten? (Part 1)


In episode 155 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I dive deep into the Ontario Kindergarten Program literacy frame to discuss the changes that need to be made. I reflect on which steps you can take to align your lessons to a structured literacy approach and how we can ensure we are following the science of reading.

> Ontario Language Curriculum, Grade 1: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-language/grades/grade-1/home

> Comparing Science of Reading Courses podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/comparing-science-of-reading-courses-ep-115/ 

> Phonics Routine blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-phonics/

> 3-Day Read-Alouds blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-read-alouds/

> Oral Language Skills podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/oral-language-skills-and-thanksgiving-ep-87/

> UFLI phonics scope and sequence: https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/UFLI-Scope2.pdf

> Heggerty Phonological Awareness scope and sequence: https://heggerty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Kindergarten-Curriculum_Scope-And-Sequence.pdf

> Free 10-Part Video Series: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/ontario-kindergarten-program/

 

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: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda


Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

Jul 25, 202337:24
Ep. 7 Book Club - Vocabulary Instruction Among English Learners
Jul 20, 202323:51
154 - Professional Portfolio Update
Jul 18, 202321:43
153 - Professional Development
Jul 11, 202318:27
Ep. 6 Book Club - Reading Fluency Among English Learners
Jul 06, 202321:07
152 - Summer To-Do List
Jul 04, 202311:36
Ep. 5 Book Club - Phonics Development Among English Learners
Jun 29, 202326:19
Ep. 4 Book Club - Phonological Awareness Development Among English Learners
Jun 22, 202322:45
151 - End-of-Year Clean-Up
Jun 20, 202318:25
Ep. 3 Book Club - Components of Literacy Instruction for English Learners
Jun 15, 202321:50
Ep. 2 Book Club - Language and Literacy Development
Jun 08, 202321:35
150 - Reflections from the Year
Jun 06, 202329:06
Ep. 1 Book Club - Introduction to the Literacy Foundations for English Learners
Jun 01, 202317:20
149 - Ideas for the Last Weeks of School
May 30, 202318:00
148 - Making it to the End of the School Year
May 16, 202324:42
147 - Alphabet Countdown to the End of the School Year
May 09, 202312:30
146 - Supply Plans
Apr 25, 202318:29
145 - Educator and Part-Time Nurse
Apr 18, 202324:23
144 - Fine Motor Skills
Apr 11, 202315:46
143 - Spring in Kindergarten

143 - Spring in Kindergarten

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 enjoy the warmer weather (without snow pants!) I go over my spring ‘to-do list’ of activities that I love doing with my classroom every year.

> Butterfly Lesson: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Butterfly-Unit-with-Slideshow-Printable-Information-Pages-and-Student-Pages-6710101 

> Scholars Choice butterflies: https://www.scholarschoice.ca/butterflies 

> Incubator (this is not the exact one that we have, but it is similar. Please do your own research before purchasing an incubator): https://incubatorwarehouse.com/index.php/egg-incubators/combokits/hova-bator-1602n-combo-kits/hova-bator-incubation-beyond-2-combo-kit.html 

> Tomatosphere: http://tomatosphere.letstalkscience.ca/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsENv9ARf47QGaEtP8M2NhoEiS62wyF9ZvWFPfZOiH-DTbsRQV-V2vCRoCsxQQAvD_BwE 

> Tulip and daffodil provocation: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labelling-and-Provocation-Cards-and-Posters-for-Science-English-and-French-7283612 

> TPT science lessons:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten/Category/-Science-__________________________________________________-525348 

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: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda

Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com


Mar 28, 202316:37
142 - Earth Hour, Month, Day
Mar 21, 202319:12
141 - Problem-Solving Skills
Feb 28, 202323:07
140 - Pink Shirt Day
Feb 21, 202313:42
139 - Working Relationships in Kindergarten with Annabelle from Miss Perston
Feb 14, 202346:34
138 - Embedding Art Into Your Kindergarten Program with Sophia from Creative Kids Co.
Feb 07, 202354:31
137 - Teaching Self-Regulation Skills with Avery and Alannah from Gentle Teachers
Jan 31, 202347:13
136 - Setting Up Routines and Expectations for Outdoor Learning with Lauren from Mentoring Nature Connections
Jan 24, 202342:45
135 - Story Workshops with Marissa from Mme Marissa
Jan 17, 202338:05
134 - Decodable Books
Jan 10, 202320:28