Laurie McIntosh: Kindergarten Teacher, Author and Great Soul
In this episode, we visit with Laurie McIntosh who loves to share with others…create unique burgers with her students, and fundraise with little ones who want to make and have made a difference in the class and the community.
Laurie started her teaching career in Lacombe and moved to Lethbridge with the Holy Spirit School Division about five years ago.
The journey of learning starts at birth and continues throughout our lives; dozens of kindergarten students have been blessed to start their school journey in Laurie McIntosh’s class. In our visit, Laurie shares some of the magic experiences she has had with her students, parents and educators and a number of books and strategies we can all use in class and at home.
As Laurie shares titles, she expands on how the book(s) are used in the class, the conversations the student have, the takeaways that go home, and the activities that connect each other as we read.
So many of the titles shared could be used in support of the organizing ideas of Alberta’s Physical Education and Wellness curriculum, particularly Human Development and Character Development.
Books shared during our conversation:
Feeling Seen by Dr. Jody Carrington
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
My Suitcase by Christina Fox (Lethbridge area teacher and Kainai Elder) Personal lived experience in Residential School includes a Blackfoot glossary and teacher resources/supports. Provides suggestions on land acknowledgements for classrooms and individuals.
The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague
The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination by Brad Montague
This Story is Not About a Kitten by Randall de Seve and Carson Ellis
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Eggbert the Slightly Cracked Egg by Tim Ross
Grateful Peoples https://gratefulpeoples.com/
Laurie’s Website and Blog (the menu is a bit hidden in the graphics at the top)Kindergarten activities for at home.
Beautifully Me – Nabela Noor and Nabi H. Ali
The One Thing You Save by Linda Sue Park
Wolfpack Young Readers by Abby Walmbach
Everybody! by Elise Gravel – A conversation about what everyone needs and what individuals need that might be unique.
We Are Growing by Laurie Keller
Arnie the Donut by Laurie Keller
Potato Pants by Laurie Keller
Thank you Laurie and thank you to all who listen to our podcast and follow / subscribe on any of Apple, Google and the Spotify Podcast platform.