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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

7. How to Get Kindergarten Students to Follow Directions the First Time (Using Visuals and Consistent Routines)

from The Kindergarten Toolbox · host Amy Murray

If you feel like you’re constantly repeating directions and kindergarten students still aren’t listening, this episode is for you. In this episode, we break down why kindergarteners struggle to follow directions the first time and why it’s not about better wording or louder reminders.You’ll learn how using visuals, structure, and consistent routines helps kindergarten students listen, remember directions, and work more independently, leading to calmer classrooms and fewer interruptions.Show Notes: https://kindergartentoolbox.com/episode-7-how-to-get-kindergarten-students-to-follow-directions-the-first-time-using-visuals-and-consistent-routines/Resources Mentioned:Classroom Visuals BundleCheck out my website: https://teachingexceptionalkinders.com/Follow me on Instagram @teachingexceptionalkinders

If you feel like you’re constantly repeating directions and kindergarten students still aren’t listening, this episode is for you. In this episode, we break down why kindergarteners struggle to follow directions the first time and why it’s not about better wording or louder reminders. You’ll learn how using visuals, structure, and consistent routines helps kindergarten students listen, remember directions, and work more independently, leading to calmer classrooms and fewer interruptions. Sh...

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