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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!
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20. How to Reduce Calling Out in Kindergarten Chatter Challenge
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May 20, 2026 |
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19. How to Survive End-of-Year Behavior in Kindergarten (Without Starting Over)
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May 13, 2026 |
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18. Why Kindergarten Classroom Management Still Feels Hard
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May 06, 2026 |
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17. 3 Things Every Kindergarten Classroom Management System Needs
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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16. What Kindergarten Classroom Management Looks Like When It’s Working
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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15. Why Behavior Strategies Work and then Suddenly Stop
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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14. Phonemic Awareness That Works in Kindergarten
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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13. How to Introduce the Alphabet in Kindergarten
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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12. Consequences for Behavior in the Kindergarten Classroom
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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11. Writing 5-Star Sentences in Kindergarten
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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10. Teaching How to Write a Sentence in Kindergarten
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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9. What to do When your Kindergarten Behavior System Stops Working
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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8. How to Stop Constant Interruptions During Small Groups in Kindergarten
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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7. How to Get Kindergarten Students to Follow Directions the First Time (Using Visuals and Consistent Routines)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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6. How to Reduce Tattling in Kindergarten Without Ignoring Real Problems
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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5. Why Kindergarteners Freeze at the Writing Center (And How Simple Tasks Like Labeling Fix It)
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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4. 100th Day of School in Kindergarten Without Stress or Tons of Prep
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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1. Getting Kids to be Quiet
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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2. Lining Up Without Chaos
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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3. How to Stop the “I Don’t Know What to Write About” Excuse
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Welcome to The Kindergarten Toolbox Podcast!
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Jan 05, 2026 |