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Kindergarten Cafe Podcast: Simple Tips for Teaching Kindergarten

Zeba McGibbon
Classroom Management
Kindergarten Education
Social Emotional Learning
Teaching Strategies
Kindergarten Teaching
Phonics
Literacy
Kindergarten
Social Emotional Skills
Social-Emotional Learning
Emotional Intelligence
Science Of Reading
Positive Reinforcement
Social Studies
Education
Self-Regulation
Number Sense
Growth Mindset
Teaching the Alphabet
Classroom Community

Are you an overworked or overwhelmed kindergarten teacher? Or maybe you're just a kindergarten teacher looking for fresh, new ideas. You are in the right place. The Kindergarten Cafe podcast will share weekly tips and tricks to help you save time, work smarter (not harder) and support students with engaging and purposeful lessons. I'm here to help you with everything you need from arrival to dismi... more

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Jake Dorr
Principal with five years in the role in the same district
Elementary School Principal
Episode: 129. What Principals Really Want You to Know About Hiring, Interviews, and Getting the Job
Melanie Jeffrey
Phonics coach for moms; host of Phonics Rules for Kids
Phonics Rules for Kids
Episode: 126. Making the Shift to Systematic Phonics Intruction with Melanie from Phonics Rules for Kids
Jenna Everetts
Classroom management expert and coach
Episode: 122. Navigating Tricky Team Dynamics w/ Jenna from @ThatStrongTeacher
Melissa Morrison
Expert on literacy focusing on writing instruction
Teaching to Transform
Episode: 114. A Developmental Approach to Teaching Writing with Melissa from Teaching to Transform
Kristina Harrill
Creator of Sweet for Kindergarten, which helps teachers and parents with phonics and phonemic awareness instruction.
Sweet for Kindergarten
Episode: 74. Phonemic Awareness in Action: Tips from Kristina Harrill
Unnamed Kindergarten Teacher
Fellow kindergarten teacher discussing challenges with math curriculum
Episode: 68. Supporting Missing Skills in Kindergarten Math
Sara Yessenow
Former teacher and Behavior Analyst specializing in young children's behavior
Episode: 64. De-Escalation Strategies to Stay Calm and In Control During Emotional Outbursts with Sara Yessenow
Denyse Walker
Illustrator of the Caring Critters series and Zeba's cousin
Episode: 61. Introducing Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle with Illustrator, Denyse Walker

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Zeba
Host and founder of Kindergarten Cafe, providing practical kindergarten teaching tips and resources.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • TIPS You Can Actually Use!

    Zeba is a seasoned Kindergarten teacher who gives you actual phrases you can say back to your Kindergarten students to problem-solve anything from self-regulation and big feelings to, “He took my marker!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanie Anne J
    Canada4 months ago
  • Essential!

    I have listened to every episode (some several times) and implemented so many tools to help with teaching and SEL in the classroom. I also love Zeba’s store with high quality teaching tools. It’s made my job so much easier. She is the mentor every kindergarten teacher needs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kidsandplantsandeggplants
    United States5 months ago
  • Love the Kindergarten Cafe!

    As a newer teacher to Kindergarten, I appreciate Zebas down to earth and friendly advice and ideas. She is helping me feel less overwhelmed and I find all her content practical and relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SNP1979
    Canada6 months ago
  • Incredibly helpful & practical

    I just switched to kindergarten right before school started. Zeba’s podcasts have been a lifesaver. The episodes are short, practical, and I love how she includes the science and research behind the advice. I listen to them during my commute to help solve problems that popped up during the day or help structure the class overall. Highly recommend this podcast and her TPT resources- they have saved me so much time when I need something quickly that is also effective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djaor
    United States7 months ago
  • Highly recommend!

    This is my 10th year teaching but my first teaching full day Kindergarten, I've been listening to this podcast all summer and have learned so many helpful tips and tricks, I highly recommend this for anyone (including seasoned teachers)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bree Ritts
    United States10 months ago

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125. Kindergarten Addition Tips and Extensions
Q: The first question about addition says, Hi, Zeba, I could really use your advice, my class just isn't getting addition.
Zeba outlines a progression from concrete counting with ten frames and counters to explicit modeling of 'all together' and encourages repeated, explicit demonstrations before moving to abstract representations, plus strategies to elicit and check students' explanations.
122. Navigating Tricky Team Dynamics w/ Jenna from @ThatStrongTeacher
Q: What has your experience been like working with grade level teams?
I've worked with many teams of varying dynamics, some were supportive while others were challenging due to communication and personal styles.
113. Managing Math Expectations and Math Materials
Q: What should students realistically be able to count and write to by this point?
Students should ideally be able to count to 21 and recognize teen numbers by mid-December, with more concern if they can't count to 10.
113. Managing Math Expectations and Math Materials
Q: Hi Zeba, do you do counting collections in your classroom?
Counting collections are effective for students to practice counting and can be organized using various classroom materials.
74. Phonemic Awareness in Action: Tips from Kristina Harrill
Q: Would you do the phonemic awareness routine before teaching all letters and sounds?
Yes, start blending as soon as possible to build skills early in the year.

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Practically focused tips for early childhood educators, with a heavy emphasis on social-emotional learning, growth mindset, classroom management, and literacy. Episodes frequently cover concrete classroom strategies, from pre-teaching language to handle mistakes and build resilience, to structuring centers, small-group reading, and phonics instruction. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate research into ready-to-use activities, templates, and routines suitable for busy kindergarten classrooms. The format often features solo guidance, guest experts, and real-world examples, which likely appeals to teachers, tutors, and education professionals seeking efficient, evidence-informed ideas. The show seems especially useful for new... more

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