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The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

In today’s episode of the Classroom Collaborative Podcast, Deedee and Adam sit down with the creative genius that is Jerry Kolber!

Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group. He is also an Emmy-nominated co-creator and showrunner of Nat Geo’s biggest hit series Brain Games and Netflix’s Brainchild with Pharrell Williams.

Beginning his career within the production auditing department of New York Undercover, Jerry dove in headfirst when it came to working in the entertainment field with networks as varied as Disney, Bravo, HBO, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and MTV. Overall, Jerry has written, produced, supervised, and run over 400 episodes of various premium television and streaming content pieces.

Today, Jerry is focused on education – specifically changing the game to create a system that helps children learn without stamping them all out of the same mold along the way.

He is the voice behind Who Smarted? a podcast that’s aimed at children aged 6 to 10. Each episode teaches kids something new through humor, stories, and even interactive games. Within just one year, they’ve hit 3 million downloads for the show.

You can find Jerry:

On Twitter: @JerryKolber
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerkolber/
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Find ways to help hook for kindergarten, first and second-grade students with the content found on Who Smarted? podcast and it is free!

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Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

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Meet Your Hosts

Deedee Wills and Adam Peterson have a love for all things teacher-y! Join them every Monday for the latest episode of The Classroom Collaborative Podcast.

Deedee Wills is an early childhood educator, instructional coach, and international educational consultant. She is also the author of the award-winning blog, Mrs. Wills Kindergarten.

Adam Peterson is a kindergarten teacher, nationally recognized speaker, children’s book author, and educational consultant. He is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel, TeachersLearn2.com.

Podcasts for Kids! Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

Podcasts for Kids! Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

Podcasts for Kids – Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

In today’s episode of the Classroom Collaborative Podcast, Deedee and Adam sit down with the creative genius that is Jerry Kolber! Jerry is the

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Podcast 2

Teacher Professional Development Teachers Sliding Into Summer!

Elementary teachers in summer! How are you taking a break and how can you fill your teacher bucket? Adam and Deedee talk about some professional

Deedee and Adam continue their discussion on the Science of Reading. Specifically, they discuss blending and segmenting best practices. Deedee was asked by a kindergarten teacher if teachers should include alphabet cards that include the key sound picture (mnemonics) on the card to practice blending and segmenting.

Deedee and Adam continue their discussion on the Science of Reading. Specifically, they discuss blending and segmenting best practices. Deedee was asked by a kindergarten teacher if teachers should include alphabet cards that include the key sound picture (mnemonics) on the card to practice blending and segmenting.

Phonics Blending Best Practices – Blending Practices that Yield Better Results

Deedee and Adam continue their discussion on the Science of Reading. Specifically, they discuss blending and segmenting best practices. Deedee was asked by a kindergarten

How Much Time Should a Phonics Lesson Take? Deedee and Adam discuss an article by Tim Shanahan where he answers the question about phonics lesson length and best practices. Deedee and Adam talk about phonics instruction AND application in kindergarten and first-grade classrooms through the lens of the Science of Reading.

How Much Time Should a Phonics Lesson Take? Deedee and Adam discuss an article by Tim Shanahan where he answers the question about phonics lesson length and best practices. Deedee and Adam talk about phonics instruction AND application in kindergarten and first-grade classrooms through the lens of the Science of Reading.

Daily Phonics Lesson Length – How Much Time Should a Phonics Lesson Take?

How Much Time Should a Phonics Lesson Take? Deedee and Adam discuss an article by Tim Shanahan where he answers the question about the length

Sound walls

Sound walls

Word Walls or Sound Walls in a Science of Reading Classroom

Deedee and Adam continue to talk about the Science of Reading and specifically get into the differences between sound walls and word walls in kindergarten

Science of reading guided reading

Science of reading guided reading

Science of Reading – Is Guided Reading Dead?

Deedee and Adam discuss the Science of Reading and how it affects leveled texts in kindergarten and first grade. Many teachers continue to use guided