{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Imagine This - Ideas & Stories for Creative, Meaningful Teaching","title":"Finding Your Voice: How One Kindergarten Class Uses Nature and Technology to Tell Their Stories","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3038,"description":"How do you teach five-year-old students not just to speak, but to communicate with purpose? In this episode of Imagine This, Dylan sits down with kindergarten teacher Caterina Gabriele to explore how intentional language routines, outdoor learning, and purposeful technology use can transform even the youngest learners into confident communicators.From daily “I can” messages to a powerful outdoor soundscape project, Caterina shares how she builds the foundations of communication in her classroom. We talk about how her students learn to give meaningful messages, reflect on their experiences, and connect their emotions to their learning, all before they can fully write it down.The conversation also dives into a standout project at Cates Park, where students use iPads to document the world around them through sound, video, and reflection. What starts as a simple science field trip quickly becomes something much deeper: a cross-curricular, inquiry-driven experience that brings out the best in every learner.This episode is full of practical strategies and inspiring moments for educators looking to build student voice, foster authentic reflection, and use technology with purpose, not as a reward, but as a tool for learning. About Caterina Gabriele Caterina Gabriele is a kindergarten teacher in North Vancouver with a passion for early literacy, communication, and student well-being. With a background in dance and a Master of Education from UBC, she brings energy, structure, and creativity into her classroom. Caterina is deeply committed to helping young learners develop the language and confidence they need to express themselves, advocate for their needs, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. In this episode, you’ll hear:[00:00:16] Introduction to Caterina and the energy of a Friday afternoon recording[00:01:10] Caterina’s journey into teaching and why she chose kindergarten[00:06:13] Using performance and storytelling to build classroom buy-in[00:07:34]...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TPvf0RaL7cU2BkGfXxV7sfEevEpXsS5-4276iv0U_BU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjll/YzBhZjczMjcyMjFh/ZGI5NjI4YzIxOTNj/Y2I3NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}