Back by popular demand! Catch the pre-recorded sessions!
The live sessions for Kindergarten Kick Start took place last year. Below you will find the replays and resources for the entire week on demand! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have! We are always here to help!
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), Option to purchase physical toolkit
Lesson Plan Templates
Scheduling Templates
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