How to Effectively Manage Kindergarten Math Centers ~ Ep. 71
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
21h ago
Centers are the perfect way to help students practice the math skills that you are teaching them. They are developmentally appropriate. They are hands on engaging when you have choice to them, whether the kids are choosing, how long they’re staying, which center they’re going to, what they’re doing there. Zeba from Episode 71 of […] The post How to Effectively Manage Kindergarten Math Centers ~ Ep. 71 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Building Math Fluency Beyond Memorizing Facts ~ Ep. 70
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
6d ago
When we talk about number decomposition, we mean that children are able to break apart numbers into different numbers into different parts. So knowing that the number five can be split into three and two, or that three and two can be combined to make five, that is all number decomposition. It’s super important because […] The post Building Math Fluency Beyond Memorizing Facts ~ Ep. 70 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Building Strong Number Relationships in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 69
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
2w ago
Whenever you’re counting forwards, always count backwards because you know that if they struggle with number relationships, number order. It’s really important to have that flexibility of forward and backwards of more and less. ~ Zeba from Episode 69 of The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast Episode Summary In this episode, I discuss essential number relationships and […] The post Building Strong Number Relationships in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 69 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Supporting Missing Skills in Kindergarten Math ~ Ep. 68
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
3w ago
I’m noticing it’s starting to become a pattern where I’m like, oh, are they missing something from a previous unit or lesson that might be now rearing its head? ~ Kindergarten Teacher from Ep. 68 of The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast Episode Summary Finding support in Kindergarten is always a necessity. In this episode, I speak […] The post Supporting Missing Skills in Kindergarten Math ~ Ep. 68 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Engaging Families in Supporting Struggling Learners ~ Ep. 67
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
3w ago
Parents are our partners. – Zeba McGibbon from The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast ~ Ep. 67 Episode Summary In this episode, I discuss strategies for supporting struggling students at home, explaining the importance of early communication with families to build a collaborative support system. I share practical tips for integrating fun learning activities into daily routines, […] The post Engaging Families in Supporting Struggling Learners ~ Ep. 67 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Essential Math Skills Every Kindergartener Needs ~ Ep. 66
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
1M ago
You can get so much information just from watching kids count. – Zeba McGibbon from The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast ~ Ep. 66 Episode Summary Teaching math in Kindergarten is no easy feat. You are beginning the foundation of all other math skills yet to come. In this episode, I explain essential math instruction for kindergarten […] The post Essential Math Skills Every Kindergartener Needs ~ Ep. 66 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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A Week of Engaging Morning Meeting Ideas ~ Ep. 65
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
1M ago
We’re not just showing that we’re listening. We’re actively listening and remembering so that we can use that information when we think about our friend. When we talk to them again, we can ask them more about it. – Zeba McGibbon from The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast ~ Ep. 65 Episode Summary In this episode, I […] The post A Week of Engaging Morning Meeting Ideas ~ Ep. 65 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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De-Escalation Strategies to Stay Calm and In Control During Emotional Outbursts with Sara Yessenow ~ Ep. 64
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
2M ago
“It’s important to remember that the number one priority in these moments is de escalation, which means doing what’s necessary to keep the child and everyone else safe, even though that means you will be giving the child a certain amount of what that child wants.” ~ Sara Yessenow on The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast Ep. […] The post De-Escalation Strategies to Stay Calm and In Control During Emotional Outbursts with Sara Yessenow ~ Ep. 64 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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5 Creative Winter Play Ideas for Your Classroom ~ Ep. 63
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
2M ago
You’re going to put them out and set it up and the kids will make of it what they will and they will take it and run with it. And it may not be exactly what you had in mind, but that’s okay because when they’re making the play their own, when they’re guiding the […] The post 5 Creative Winter Play Ideas for Your Classroom ~ Ep. 63 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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Balancing Curriculum and Development: Teaching with Young Learners in Mind ~ Ep. 62
Kindergarten Cafe
by Zeba McGibbon
2M ago
Children have very short attention spans and when we ask them to work longer, sit longer than they should, it leads to misbehavior, it leads to disengagement. ~ Zeba from The Kindergarten Cafe Podcast, Episode 62 Episode Summary How do we balance developmentally appropriate practices and the structured nature of elementary-focused curricula in early childhood […] The post Balancing Curriculum and Development: Teaching with Young Learners in Mind ~ Ep. 62 appeared first on Kindergarten Cafe ..read more
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