S2 E29: Finding Joy with Kindergarteners: A Conversation with Mr. Greg Smedley-Warren, Creator of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
04/03/23
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Kindergarten teacher extraordinaire "Mr. Greg" of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard and ELEVATE Conference shares why being a teacher matters most. Listeners will leave inspired by Greg's hilarious tales from the classroom and practical tips to try right away with their students!
Episode Mentions:
Greg's Recommendations:
- Greg HIGHLY recommends a doorbell for the classroom
- Greg HIGHLY recommends glue sponges to replace glue sticks
- Here is a great DIY sensory bin idea
- ABC Bootcamp is one of the most effective ways to teach letters & sounds in early elementary. The HOW & WHY
Connect and learn with Greg:
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Chief of Operations and Lead Writer for Two Writing Teachers, Stacey Shubitz, and Two Writing Teachers Co-Author, Melanie Meehan share beliefs, practices, and research around the benefits of teaching writing through a workshop approach. Stacey and Melanie also shine as authors of groundbreaking professional books and co-hosts of the Two Writing Teachers Podcast!
Episode Mentions:
- Stacey’s Publications
- Melanie’s Books & Resources
- Katie Egan Cunningham
- Carol Snook
- Ron Berger 4Ts
- Allison Zmuda - Roles of the Teacher
- Donald Graves
- Frank Smith (Psycholinguist)
- Steve Graham (A Meta-Analysis of Writing Instruction for Students in the Elementary Grades)
- The Literacy Studio by Ellin Oliver Keene
- The Literacy Workshop by Maria Walther & Karen Biggs-Tucker
- The College Essay Is Dead by Stephen Marche
- ChatGPT & Education Slide Deck by Dr. Torrey Trust
- ChatGPT may doom high school English classes like mine. Maybe that’s not so bad by Ben Berman
Connect with Stacey & Melanie via:
- Websites: Stacey & Melanie
- Twitter: Stacey & Melanie
- Facebook: Stacey & Melanie
- Instagram: Stacey & Melanie
- Pinterest: Stacey & Melanie
- LinkedIn: Stacey & Melanie
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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A.J. Crabill lives by his mantra: "Student outcomes don't change until adult behaviors change ." In this episode, A.J. explains why changing adult behaviors (especially regarding school boards) requires new mindsets, knowledge, and skills. His latest book, Great on Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Be Effective, provides a step-by-step guide to transforming student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, knowledge, and skills -- starting with our own.
Episode Mentions:
- Pamela "Mama" Dawson - Choir Director at DeSoto High School (just won a Grammy)
- Mrs. Murphy (A.J.'s Economics Teacher)
- Document for Coding Board Minutes
A.J.'s Recommendations:
- Learn more about the book or get it: http://www.GreatOnTheirBehalf.com
- Read a preview of the book: http://tinyurl.com/Great-On-Their-Behalf-sample
Get in touch and learn with A.J.:
- via Website & Blog
- on Twitter
- on Instagram
- on Facebook
- on Pinterest
- on YouTube
- on LinkedIn
- on Vimeo
- on Goodreads
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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