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115. Kickstart the New Year with Growth Mindset Strategies
Episode 115
New year, new mindset! In this episode, we're talking all about growth mindset. What it actually looks like in a kindergarten classroom and how you c…
9 months, 1 week ago
114. A Developmental Approach to Teaching Writing with Melissa from Teaching to Transform
Episode 114
Let’s talk about the real kind of kindergarten writing, where every student is on their own unique journey.
In this episode, I’m joined by literacy co…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
113. Managing Math Expectations and Math Materials
Episode 113
This week, I’m answering two real questions from teachers like you, all about math in kindergarten.
If you've been wondering how to organize counting …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
112. A Kindergarten Social Studies Year-Long Plan
Episode 112
What should kindergarten social studies actually look like across the school year?
In this episode, I’m giving you a big-picture breakdown of how I te…
10 months ago
111. A Kindergarten Social Studies Unit: Families
Episode 111
Teaching about families in kindergarten is about so much more than who lives at home. It’s an opportunity to build empathy, celebrate diversity, and …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
110. Honest Talk on Handling Teacher Burnout and Difficult Students
Episode 110
Some years in the classroom just feel harder than others. This one’s for the teachers who’ve cried in the car, vented to their partner, or counted do…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
109. Kindergarten Case Study: Supporting Students With Big Emotions
Episode 109
If you’ve ever felt at a loss for how to support a student who cries over everything… or melts down in frustration when things don’t go their way… th…
11 months ago
108. How to Teach Emotional Intelligence in Kindergarten
Episode 108
One of the most important things we can teach in kindergarten isn’t academic…it’s emotional. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to teach em…
11 months, 1 week ago
107. Creating Meaningful Parent-Teacher Partnerships
Episode 107
If you've ever wondered how to build better communication and trust with your students' families, this episode is for you. I’m sharing practical, rea…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
106. Kindergarten Small Groups for Teaching Letter Sounds
Episode 106
Small groups don’t have to look like “reading groups.” Especially when your students aren’t ready for reading yet. You’re still building those founda…
11 months, 3 weeks ago