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Introduction
Introduction
2:08
What to Expect with Kindergarten
Behaviors, Needs, and Abilities
8:21
Basic Routines and Supplies
Teaching Basic Routines
6:12
Basic Kindergarten Supplies
2:47
Best Instructional Strategies
Using Books for Instruction
6:14
Basic Kindergarten Skills
4:36
Strategies for Early Finishers
6:01
Setup and Logistics
Strategies for Art on a Cart
3:08
Simple Clean-Up Ideas
5:49
Drying and Display Options
4:20
Talking About Art with Kindergarteners
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:54
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Finding Success with Kindergarten
2 PD Hours
1 Explore methods for staying organized with your youngest students.
2 Learn how to support choice and differentiation for early finishers.
3 Discover how to plan for, organize, and implement kindergarten strategies in your classroom.
Make kindergarten your favorite grade to teach! Gain specific ideas to excite students through engaging projects and organized routines and procedures. Learn why it’s important to provide every student a successful start and how simple changes make big impacts for the littlest of students. It’s everything you need to keep your kindergarten classes running smoothly!
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
5. Engagement
A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers that connect with student interests and backgrounds
B. Designs scaffolded instruction to facilitate student learning
C. Develops questioning techniques to encourage higher-order thinking skills
6. Differentiation
B. Designs instruction to address student background knowledge and ability levels
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
10. Expectations
A. Creates and communicates clear expectations and consequences
B. Creates and communicates clear routines and procedures
Megan Dehner
Senior Editor at AOEU and PRO Facilitator
Megan Dehner is the Senior Editor of the Art of Education University Online Magazine. She has a background in teaching elementary art and holds a B.A. in Spanish and a B.F.A. in Printmaking from the University of Iowa. She is passionate about giving all learners a chance to practice their creativity, regardless of language and abilities.
Discussion
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10 Tips for Teaching Kindergarten
Eyes On Me Poster
Peanut Butter, Jelly Time Poster
Hands on Top, Everybody Stop Poster
Routines to Teach
Best Supplies for a Cart
Best Books for Kindergarten Content
Basic Color Wheel
Types of Lines
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Learning to Love Kindergarten (Ep. 006)
3 Things You May Not Know About Your Youngest Students
A Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning Your Kindergartners to...
4 Early Childhood Activities to Build Basic Skills
3 PD Hours
24 Videos
8 Resources
