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Kindergarten Cafe

Welcome to Kindergarten Cafe - your home for teaching ideas, activities, and strategies across all content areas! I am Zeba McGibbon and I love creating resources for teachers and sharing my teaching experience with others. Kindergarten Cafe is aimed for kindergarten, but teachers of Preschool-First grade can find resources here for their students! I love to connect with other teachers so please reach out and say hello!

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Earth Day Magic in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 30

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Math

Loving Teaching While Using New Curriculum ~ Ep. 29

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PODCAST

The Chick Life Cycle Unit is Pure Kindergarten Magic

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Early Childhood Education

Child-Led Play and Learning with Melysa from PRE-K Spot Talks ~ Ep. 27

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What to Do When a Child Won’t Stop Crying ~ Ep. 26

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Dramatic Play

The Power of Dramatic Play in the Classroom ~ Ep. 23

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Apple Spotify Amazon Music Episode Summary In this episode of the Kindergarten Cafe Podcast, we discuss the importance of having a dramatic...

7 Tips for Organizing The Classroom: Supplies

Classroom DesignZeba McGibbon

As teachers prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year, organizing the classroom and supplies becomes a top priority. A well-organized classroom promotes independence, cleanliness, and efficient learning. In this blog post, we will explore seven tips for organizing the classroom supplies, focusing on...

The Kindergarten Must-Haves: Classroom Supplies and Materials

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Preparing for the start of a new school year can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to stocking up on supplies for your kindergarten classroom. To help you get organized, we've put together a list of must-haves that will ensure your students have everything...

Setting Up a School Dramatic Play Center is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Dramatic PlayZeba McGibbon

Changing up your dramatic play center is the best way to increase engagement and be more purposeful in the play your students are participating in, and a school dramatic play center is a perfect first set up for children. A school dramatic play center...

Why is dramatic play important?

Dramatic PlayZeba McGibbon

Dramatic play has so many benefits and is often left out of early childhood classrooms as more and more academic activities get pushed in. But why is dramatic play important? I’ll share five important benefits to dramatic play and some easy ways to include...

Classroom Decoration Ideas: The Do’s and Don’ts

Classroom DesignZeba McGibbon

When thinking of classroom decoration ideas, it can be easy to be distracted with the pretty things we see on pinterest or social media. However, it’s important to come back to what is most important - getting ready for your students! I’ll share some...

Easy, Peasy, Pizza Dramatic Play Center

Dramatic PlayZeba McGibbon

Students love changing out the dramatic play center and one of my students’ favorites is a pizza dramatic play center! They love being able to make and sell the pizzas, as well as pretend to be the customers and order their favorite pizzas. The...

7 Tips for Thinking of your Classroom Set Up for Kindergarten

Classroom DesignZeba McGibbon

When thinking about your classroom set up for kindergarten, it can be overwhelming to think about all the things you have to do! Maybe different from other grades you have taught or maybe this is your first time setting up a classroom that is...

Bakery Dramatic Play Center: Full of Learning and Fun!

Dramatic PlayZeba McGibbon

Children always love the kitchen aspect of dramatic play and so turning it into a bakery dramatic play is a natural transition. The set-up is beyond easy and the children will have so much fun playing baker and selling their baked goods to their...

Vets Office Dramatic Play- an Easy Set Up for Kindergarten And Preschool!

Dramatic PlayZeba McGibbon

If you are looking to change up your dramatic play center, your students will probably love a vets office dramatic play center! This center combines the children’s love for stuffed animals and animals with their love of playing doctor! Plus, it took me all...