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Nov 2023

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165 - Sight Words, High-Frequency Words,...

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In episode 172 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on the decline in excitement around new picture books for educators! What do you think? I really want to hear from other educators! > Scarborough’s Reading Rope podcast episode: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/li ... Show More

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In episode 171 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I am so excited to talk about the announcement to update the Ontario Kindergarten Program! > Listen to the announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/kdjPXuhI_5Q?si=YhiAaDgQpYENPGhK > Ontario Language Curriculum (part 1): ... Show More

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