Episode Details

A common mistake in kindergarten is starting writing too soon. In this episode, I’m walking you through what I actually do in the first month before introducing Writer’s Workshop - and why skipping these steps can lead to frustration for everyone (you included!). Writing in kindergarten is a journey and it takes time. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s confidence, progress, and connection. I’ll share how I set realistic expectations and build a strong foundation that leads to joyful, engaged writers later on.

In this episode I share:

• Build fine motor skills with my Cutting Academy 
• Teach drawing step-by-step using lines, shapes, and detail
• Strengthen oral storytelling and language skills with daily warm-ups

Resources:

• First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit | Back to School Activities Mega Bundle
• Fine Motor Skills Products BUNDLE - Handwriting & Learning to Draw & Cut
• Writing Warm Up Slides | Oral language development & oral literacy skills

Connect with Zeba:

• Instagram - @kindergartencafe
• Facebook - @kindergartencafe
• Website - www.kindergartencafe.org
• Tik Tok - @kindergartencafe

Mentioned in this episode:

Caring Critters Books

Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/ Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/