The SCDSB Early Years team welcomes all educators and administrators to listen to the First 20 Days of Kindergarten and Beyond podcast which supports the First 20 Days of Kindergarten and Beyond Guidance Document.

The first episode will go into detail about who we are, the purpose of the podcast and what to expect moving from episode to episode. 

This episode is under 10 minutes. 

Each episode after this will be 30 minutes or less and will offer current and relevant strategies and support for Kindergarten to Grade 3 educators. 

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The SCDSB EY team will be discussing the classroom environment and welcome SCDSB educators to talk about their experiences, journey and next steps. We dive into materials, microenvironments and the environment as the third teacher. Let's explore the many different perspectives together in under 17 minutes. 

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The SCDSB EY team will be discussing the flow of the day and the benefits of large blocks of time for play exploration. If you are like many of us, struggling to fit ALL THE THINGS into the day, this episode will provide some insight. We welcome SCDSB educators to share their experiences and provide insight to how they "fit it all in." This episode under 19 minutes. 

Flow of the Day Document

Rethinking the Flow of the Day Strategy Byte

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The SCDSB EY team will be exploring how Kindergarten and Primary educators establish routines and relationships in the first 20 days and beyond. Whether you are new to Kindergarten/Primary or not, establishing routines and relationships is one of the key elements of a successful program. SCDSB educators provide insight into how they develop routines and relationships. This episode is under 20 minutes. 

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The SCDSB EY team fully acknowledge the importance of self-regulation- in the Early Years. Our aim with this episode is to support educators early on with effective tips, strategies and support. 

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