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Schoolutions: Teaching Strategies to Strengthen School Culture, Empower Educators, & Inspire Student GrowthAuthor: Olivia Wahl
Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and effective learning environments.In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom management challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl brings insights from more than 100 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.Tune in every Monday for actionable coaching and teaching strategies, along with inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on the students and teachers you support. Start with one of our fan-favorite episodes today (S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Education for Kids, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Stories Live Everywhere: The Writers Playshop Approach
Episode 22
Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Part One of my S5E22 @schoolutionspodcast conversation, Katie Keier shares how her Writers Playshop is changing kindergarten writing through play. Learn about effective teaching strategies and how to create a dynamic classroom environment where children thrive. In this episode, 33-year veteran teacher Katie Keier shares how a five-year-old revolutionized her entire approach to teaching writing. Discover why she refuses to spell words for children, how materials serve as story catalysts, and why black pens matter more than you think.Researchers & Educators:➡️Katie Wood Ray➡️Donald Graves➡️Lucy Calkins➡️Nancy Atwell➡️Matt Glover➡️Loris Malaguzzi➡️Vivian Gussin Paley➡️Susan Harris MacKay and teachers at OPAL School➡️Carl AndersonBooks & Publications:➡️Catching Readers Before They Fall ➡️Catching Readers Blog ➡️Writers Playshop: Joyful Play in KindergartenPedagogical Approaches:➡️Reggio Emilia Approach➡️The Hundred Languages in Ministories (Reggio Emilia concept)➡️OPAL School Story WorkshopsCHAPTER TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction: Welcome to Solutions Teaching Strategies 1:00 - Katie's Background & the Birth of Writer's Play Shop 3:00 - Meet Katie Keier: 33 Years of Teaching Excellence 4:00 - Research Foundations: Standing on Giants' Shoulders 6:00 - From Writers Workshop to Writers Playshop 7:00 - Stories Live Everywhere: First Day of Kindergarten 9:00 - Materials as Story Catalysts: Invitations to Create 11:00 - Structure & Time: How Writer's Play Shop Works Daily 13:00 - The Teacher's Role: Curious Audience & Support 14:00 - Joy & Infinite Possibilities in Kindergarten 15:00 - Why Katie Never Spells Words for Children 17:00 - Ownership & Agency: Children Reading Their Own Work 18:00 - Representational Drawing & Multilingual Learners 19:00 - Lightning Round: Misconceptions About Kindergarten Writers 20:00 - Essential Materials: Black Pens, Blank Books, Loose Parts 21:00 - Meeting Standards Through Meaningful Writing 23:00 - Building Confidence: From Kindergarten to High School 24:00 - Closing & Preview of Part Two🎧 New episodes every Monday & Friday with bite-sized Wednesday reel bonus content.📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com🎵 Music: Benjamin WahlWhen coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
