15. Working Smarter, Not Harder in Kindergarten: A Conversation with a First Year Teacher

Back in November I had the pleasure of meeting with a first year kindergarten teacher, during one of my coaching sessions. Because I get so many questions regarding literacy, centers, writing…you name it, I felt it would be great to air this coaching session as an episode. I hope you find this conversation helpful with things you may struggle with in your classroom…especially if you are a first year teacher!In this episode we cover:Ways in which to not reinvent the wheel each and every lessonHow to keep students engaged during centersThe battle of blurting out during read alouds Tiny skills that can be the focus of a read aloudWhen to introduce trick words in kindergartenShould writing and reading be integrated? Advice on how to work smarter not harderSetting writing goals for studentsReading Resources Mentioned:Kindergarten Decodable PassagesKindergarten Decodable Readers BUNDLE!Reading Strategies PowerPoint BUNDLE!Writing Resources Mentioned:Writing Warm Up SlidesTeaching Writing in Small Groups BundlePhonics Resources Mentioned:Phonics PowerPoints Bundle!Sight Word Emergent Reader BUNDLE!!!Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/