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68. Supporting Missing Skills in Kindergarten Math
Episode 68
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
Finding support in Kindergarten is always a necessity. In this episode, I speak with a fellow kindergarten teacher about implementing a scripted math curriculum while addressing students' essential skill gaps. We discuss structuring classroom routines with engaging warm-ups and effective partner work, as well as the challenges of managing small groups in a fast-paced setting. Ultimately, we reinforce that teaching is an evolving practice, offering insights and encouragement for those facing math instruction challenges in early education.
In this episode I share:
- Seeking Help for Small Group Strategies
- Identifying Foundational Skills
- Targeted Support Strategies
- Importance of Center Time
- Addressing Missing Skills
- Navigating Curriculum Challenges
- Collaborating with Other Classes
- Daily Touchpoints for Struggling Students
Previous Episodes:
- Exploring Counting Math Centers in Kindergarten Classrooms - Ep. 8
- Exploring Number Relationships: Creative Activities for Kindergarten Math - Ep. 13
- Working Smarter, Not Harder in Kindergarten: A Conversation with a First-Year Teacher - Ep. 15
- How to Best Manage Centers as a Classroom Teacher: Part 2 of a Conversation with a First-Year Teacher - Ep. 16
- Math Intervention for Kindergarten - Ep. 18
- Loving Teaching While Using New Curriculum ~ Ep. 29
- Using Seesaw for Improving Family Communication ~ Ep. 39
- Essential Math Skills Every Kindergartener Needs ~ Ep. 66
- Engaging Families in Supporting Struggling Learners ~ Ep. 67
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