Kickstart Your Kindergarten Year—On Your Schedule!
The back-to-school boost every Kindergarten teacher needs—now available on demand!
Originally hosted as a live event, Kindergarten Kickstart is now available anytime, anywhere. Whether you're prepping for a brand new year or refreshing your routines, this power-packed session is designed to help you confidently launch structured literacy from Day 1.
✅ Practical strategies
✅ Ready-to-use routines
✅ Print-and-go resources
✅ Real classroom videos
✅ And a clear plan for those first crucial weeks
What You’ll Get:
📘 1.5-Hour PD Replay: Get all the insights, tips, and real-talk from the original live session—on your own time.
📂 Launch Plan PDF: A week-by-week roadmap to guide your first 10 days of literacy instruction.
🧠 Bonus Planning Templates: Editable routines, checklists, and visuals to make your literacy block run smoothly.
📹 Classroom Conversations: Listen in to hear what my teachers have to say. Get tips, tricks and advice!
Why It Matters:
Starting the year with clear, consistent routines sets the stage for everything else—reading, writing, behavior, and more. This session breaks it all down, so you can stop second-guessing and start leading with confidence.
🎯 Perfect For:
New K teachers who want to start strong
Veteran teachers seeking a reset
Interventionists or coaches supporting early learners
Anyone building a structured literacy block with intention
Grab the replay and all the resources today—and give yourself the tools to make this year your best one yet.
Step 1:
Purchase your on demand ticket. Listen educators who are passionate about literacy instruction and committed to making a meaningful impact on student learning.
Step 2:
Mark your calendar for a day you can sit and soak up all the goodness. Hit play and watch on your own time.
Step 3:
Chat with your teacher bestie about all the things you learned and discuss how you can make the it work in your own classroom.
Step 4:
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to start the school year strong and inspire your students from day one.
A Closer Look at the Workshop Series
Day 1: Introduction and Alphabet Adventure Quest
Kick-off with a warm welcome and overview
Dive into the Alphabet Adventure Quest: a whole group instruction method to teach letters and sounds.
Establish effective classroom routines.
Bonus: Insights from a guest teacher on implementing Alphabet Adventure Quest
Day 2: Handwriting and Letter Formation
Discover the importance of handwriting in literacy development
Learn techniques for teaching proper letter formation
Implement effective handwriting practice routines
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their handwriting routines
Day 3: Phonics Kits and Phonemic Awareness
Introduction to the components and benefits of phonics kits
Strategies for incorporating phonics kits into daily lessons
Engaging activities to develop phonemic awareness
Bonus: Guest teacher demonstrates the use of phonics kits and phonemic awareness activities
Day 4: Scheduling Your Literacy Block
Plan a balanced literacy block with sample schedules
Integrate whole group, small group, and independent activities
Tips for managing transitions and maximizing instructional time
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their literacy block schedule and small group management tips
Day 5: Transitioning to Small Group Instruction
Transition from Alphabet Adventure Quest to small groups
Structure small group sessions for targeted instruction
Organize materials and manage the classroom during small group time
Bonus: Guest teacher shares their experience with transitioning to small group instruction
FREE Bonus Resources for Teachers
Adventure Quest Handwriting Sheets
Alphabet Parade Template for Parents
Phonics Toolkit (digital version)
Lesson Plan Templates
Scheduling Templates
Real advice from real teachers!
Hi there, I'm Amie
Your Literacy Coach (and cheerleader)
I'm a K-5 Literacy Coach who's passionate about creating hands-on + engaging literacy activities for the classroom. I’ve been a reading specialist since 2018 and am so very excited to share all the tried and true activities and methods I’ve seen successfully implemented in my school with all of you! I can't wait to see you elevate your coaching game!
Take care, I'm rooting for you!
- Amie