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The Kindergarten Connection

Happy Teaching with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!

Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.

Subscribe now and start teaching with confidence and joy!

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Episodes

71 episodes

  1. Episode 70: Using Fidgets in the Classroom 13:04
  2. Episode 69: Sensory Bins Made Easy 10:31
  3. Episode 68: Make Sub Plans Easier 9:49
  4. Episode 67: Who’s Missing? A Circle Time Game 7:40
  5. Episode 66: Meaningful Classroom Transitions 7:33
  6. Episode 65: Rethinking Classroom Jobs 9:17
  7. Episode 64: Simple Brain Break Songs for the Classroom 7:57
  8. Episode 63: Songs for Smoother Classroom Transitions 7:16
  9. Episode 62: Using Songs to Teach Classroom Routines 7:39
  10. Episode 61: Name Games & Songs for Back to School 7:53
  11. Episode 60: Making the Most of Classroom Volunteers 10:21
  12. Episode 59: Simple Center Storage Ideas for Teachers 11:45
  13. Episode 58: Building Strong Partnerships with Paraeducators 12:52
  14. Episode 57: The First Week of School: Go Slow to Go Fast 12:40
  15. Episode 56: Parent Communication Made Easier 12:47
  16. Episode 55: Using Book Boxes to Build Independence 10:53
  17. Episode 54: What If I'm Not Allowed to Play 9:59
  18. Episode 53: Why Play Is Never "Just Playing" 9:55
  19. Episode 52: What Are Free-Flowing Centers? 12:15
  20. Episode 51: Community Supplies: Why They Actually Work 10:39
  21. Episode 50: Why Your Classroom Layout Matters 8:30
  22. Episode 49: Playful Classroom Areas That Support Learning 11:27
  23. Episode 48: Beating the Sunday Night Blues 8:07
  24. Episode 47: Walking in Line Without the Chaos 9:36
  25. Episode 46: Struggling with Dismissal? Try These Simple Shifts 12:07
  26. Episode 45: A Simple Alphabet Party That Feels Fun (Not Stressful) 10:21
  27. Episode 44: Four Corners: The Easiest Brain Break Your Class Will Love 6:34
  28. Episode 43: Should You Limit How Many Kids Are in Each Center? (Let’s Rethink This) 11:21
  29. Episode 42: AI for Teachers: Simple Ways to Save Time and Reduce Stress 14:39
  30. Episode 41: Giving Directions Kids Can Actually Follow (2 Simple Teacher Tips) 11:02
  31. Episode 40: 7 Signs You’re Definitely a Kindergarten Teacher 8:21
  32. Episode 39: 3 Tips to Make Morning Arrival Easier 8:57
  33. Episode 38: What to Do When Kids Won't Keep Their Hands to Themselves 10:13
  34. Episode 37: How to Re-engage Students with Classroom Materials 6:49
  35. Episode 36: Easy Ways to Add Music/Movement to Circle Time 9:45
  36. Episode 35: Valentine’s Day in Pre-K & Kindergarten- What Really Matters 8:56
  37. Episode 34: When a Student Refuses to Work - Try This! 10:55
  38. Episode 33: Let’s Talk Small Groups: Keeping It Simple in Pre-K & Kindergarten 7:48
  39. Episode 32: Tackling Parent Teacher Conferences 12:33
  40. Episode 31: Mid-Year Motivation: A Pep Talk for Teachers 8:36
  41. Episode 30: 5 Routines to Review After Winter Break 9:13
  42. Episode 29: #1 Tip for Teaching in December 8:01
  43. Episode 28: Slow Down & Celebrate: A Self-Care Pep Talk for Teachers 9:13
  44. Episode 27: How to Calm Down After Transitions 5:42
  45. Episode 26: How to Actually Teach Sharing in Pre-K & Kindergarten 10:51
  46. Episode 25: Let’s Talk About “No More Criss Cross Applesauce” 10:10
  47. Episode 24: Off-Topic Stories at the Worst Times? Try This. 7:04
  48. Episode 23: Consequences That Actually Work in Pre-K & Kindergarten 12:54
  49. Episode 22: What to Do When Kids Pout 11:58
  50. Episode 21: How to Build an Independent Art Center in Pre-K & Kindergarten 10:35