Blog Posts - Kindergarten Cafe

You can't teach the child without teaching the WHOLE child! Welcome to Kindergarten Cafe, LLC - your home for teaching ideas, activities, and strategies to support you in teaching the whole child! I am Zeba McGibbon and I love creating resources for teachers and sharing my teaching experience with others. Kindergarten Cafe is aimed for kindergarten, but teachers of Preschool-Second grade can find resources here for their students! I love to connect with other teachers so please reach out and say hello!

Mistakes in Teaching Letters and Numbers ~ Ep. 151

Literacy

Teaching Letters and Numbers in Kindergarten: Mistakes That Can Slow Student Progress Teaching letters and numbers in kindergarten is about more than getting through lessons...

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Why Students Fall Behind Early ~ Ep. 150

Literacy

Kindergarten Foundational Skills: How to Recognize Learning Gaps Early Kindergarten foundational skills do not have to be firmly in place on the first day of...

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Fixing a Classroom With No Routines ~ Ep. 149

Back to School

It is never too late to reset classroom routines. Whether you are two weeks into the school year, returning from a long break, or...

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How I Launch Math and Literacy Centers ~ Ep. 148

Back to School

Launching centers can feel intimidating, especially during the first few weeks of school. You want students working independently, making good choices, and staying engaged,...

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5 Back to School Classroom Routine Mistakes That Lead to Chaos All Year ~ Ep. 147

Back to School

Building strong back to school classroom routines is one of the most important things you can do during the first few weeks of kindergarten....

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Why Your Routines Aren’t Working Yet ~ Ep. 146

Back to School

If your kindergarten classroom routines are not working yet, don't assume you're doing something wrong. The keyword is yet. Kindergarten students need time, repetition,...

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Your One Week Before School Starts Plan (What to Do and What to Skip) ~ Ep. 145

Back to School

The final week of summer can bring a mix of excitement and pressure. You may feel like there are still dozens of things left...

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How Nice Should You Be in Kindergarten? An Intro to Kindergarten Classroom Management~ Episode 144

Back to School

You've probably heard the old teaching advice: "Don't smile until December." It has been shared for years as a way to establish control in...

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Stop Over-Preparing Your Kindergarten Classroom ~ Ep. 143

Back to School

Summer often feels like the perfect time to prepare every possible lesson, organize every supply, and decorate every corner of your classroom. It can...

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What Actually Matters Before The First Day of Kindergarten ~ Ep. 142

Back to School

Summer is full of possibilities, especially when you're preparing for a new school year. It's easy to think you need a perfectly decorated classroom...

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