Letters and sounds are the foundation of literacy, and it all starts in kindergarten! Don’t let all the noise around the science of reading and teaching phonics keep you from teaching the alphabet in a
Finding effective consequences for kindergarten behavior can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t taking away recess. Fortunately, there are some tried and true natural consequences that can work pretty well as long as you
Once you’ve taught your kindergarteners what a sentence is (a group of words that tells us something – learn more in episode 10), it’s time to teach them proper conventions. In our classroom, we used
This episode might ruffle a few feathers, but here it is: If your kindergarten students do not know what a sentence is, or they do not know their letter sounds yet, they should not be
Has your kindergarten behavior system suddenly stopped working? Are sticker charts, marble jars, or clip charts losing their power? In this episode of The Kindergarten Toolbox Podcast, Amy breaks down why classroom behavior systems fade
If your small group time in kindergarten feels more like constant interruptions than focused instruction, you are not alone. In this episode of The Kindergarten Toolbox Podcast, we’re breaking down why interruptions explode during small
How to Get Kindergarten Students to Listen the First Time Let’s be honest. Sometimes kindergarten students don’t follow directions because they are not listening. Not because they are confused. Not because the task is too
Tattling in kindergarten can feel nonstop disrupting lessons, interrupting small groups, and draining teacher energy. In this episode of The Kindergarten Toolbox Podcast, Amy breaks down why constant tattling isn’t just a classroom management problem,
If your kindergarten writing center looks adorable on Pinterest but in real life your students are sitting frozen, wandering around the room, interrupting you during small groups, or doing everything possible to avoid writing, you
If you’re finally settling back into routines after winter break, glance at your calendar and realize the 100th day of kindergarten is just around the corner, you’re not alone. For many teachers, this moment brings
