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Nov 2023
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167 - Answering Your Questions!

AMANDA
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In episode 167 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I answer the questions I get asked most by kindergarten educators. Let’s talk free-choice centers, transitions, and vocabulary instruction!

> Join me for Camp K3’s Snow Day: https://camp-kinder-snow-day.teachery.co/ck3-snow-day?a=emDLf7QR 

> Free Choice Centers blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/free-choice-centers-kindergarten/ 

> 3-Day Read-Aloud blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/kindergarten-read-alouds/ 

To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on:

Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten

Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda


Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

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