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96. What to Teach the First Month: Getting Kindergarten Off to a Great Start
The first month of kindergarten is not easy!! Not going to sugarcoat it…there’s a reason people compare it to herding cats! But it does get better, and how you use this first month truly sets the tone for the rest of the year.
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what to focus on during those first few weeks - from establishing routines to introducing materials, building classroom community, and keeping things playful and developmentally appropriate. I’ll also share how I ease into academics because it’s not about jumping into the curriculum right away.
In this episode I share…
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