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The Kindergarten Toolbox
Welcome to The Kindergarten Toolbox Podcast, your go-to guide for creating calmer classrooms and more confident writers in the wonderfully unique world of kindergarten.
I’m Amy Murray — former kindergarten teacher, Type C “organized-in-piles” human, and vanilla-latte enthusiast. After years of helping teachers streamline their classroom routines with tips and tools that actually make sense for 5- and 6-year-olds, I created this podcast to support you with the practical strategies you’ve been craving.
Each episode is short, actionable, and designed to help you:
✔ simplify classroom management
✔ reduce behavior chaos with systems that stick
✔ teach writing in a way that meets beginning writers where they are
✔ build routines that make your day flow
✔ use visuals, tools, and expectations that really work in K
Whether you’re a brand-new kindergarten teacher or a seasoned pro looking for clarity and calm, you’ll find step-by-step support to help you feel more confident and in control.
Because kindergarten isn’t just the new first grade, it’s a world all its own, and you deserve tools that actually work.
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Here’s to calmer days and more confident writers!
The Kindergarten Toolbox
Latest Episodes
26. Community Supplies or Individual Supplies? What Works Best in Kindergarten
Should kindergarten students have individual school supplies or community supplies?It's one of the biggest classroom setup decisions kindergarten teachers make before the school year begins. In this episode, we're breaking down the pros ...
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25. What to Teach During the First Week of Kindergarten (And What Can Wait)
If you're planning for the first week of kindergarten and feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to teach, this episode is for you.One of the biggest mistakes kindergarten teachers make is trying to jump straight into academics befor...
24. New Kindergarten Teacher? Here's What I Wish I Knew Before My First Day
Are you a new kindergarten teacher preparing for your first year in the classroom? Or maybe you're switching grade levels and wondering what makes kindergarten so different from every other grade?In this episode, I'm sharing my biggest p...
23. The 5 Classroom Management Decisions Every Kindergarten Teacher Should Make Before School Starts
Before school starts, there are five classroom management decisions every kindergarten teacher should make.Too often, we spend our back-to-school time organizing supplies, decorating bulletin boards, and planning lessons while putting of...
22. The Real Secret to Successful Kindergarten Classroom Management
Do calm kindergarten classrooms have better-behaved students?Not always.In this episode, we're talking about the real secret to successful classroom management in kindergarten. It isn't a complicated behavior system or the latest ...