Parhaat Elementary Teacher Podcastit (2024)

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298- Where I've Been Lately 11:43

3d ago11:43

11:43

Where have I been the last 6 months? Listen in to find out what's been going on in my life and how I'm pivoting in my business and with this podcast. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab your free⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: What You Really Need to Know About Teaching Elementary Music⁠⁠…

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169. Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for January 17:36

6d ago17:36

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With winter break just around the corner, we want to do everything we can as teachers to be prepared and enjoy our break from school. In last week’s episode, we walked you through how to plan your end of December and start of January lessons in advance. However, finding the time to actually plan is the tricky part. So in today’s episode, we’re shar…

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Episode 85 Writing Strategies Series-Independence 13:23

5d ago13:23

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Raise your hand if you have students coming up to you or sitting and staring or raising their hands during independent writing time! There are so many reasons why students are not fully independent writers, and this episode provides a variety of ideas and strategies for creating a classroom full of writers who are! Melissa shares four ideas for sup…

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Episode 84 Conferring Series: Writer's Inquiry Conference 23:52

12d ago23:52

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Welcome to the first episode in the Conferring Series! This series will discuss a variety of conference types for writing to help you feel more confident in meeting one-on-one with your writers in order to meet their needs. This first conference, the Writer's Inquiry Conference is all about getting to know your writers. It is extremely helpful for …

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168. How Teachers Can Get a Jumpstart on a Stress-Free Winter Break 26:51

13d ago26:51

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When December hits, it seems like a long road until you’re on winter break. So when break finally arrives all you want to do is relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy doing things you love! Then as break nears the end, you get stressed and overwhelmed with all the work you still need to do when school resumes in January. In order to r…

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Ep 83 Writing Strategies Series- Engagement 21:08

19d ago21:08

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This episode is the beginning of the Writing Strategies Series and is all about supporting students with the most foundational aspect of writing- Engagement! Just as with any learning-academic to athletic-learners must be engaged in order to progress. Drawing from educational research and expert Jennifer Serravallo, I discuss the multi-dimensional …

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167. How Teachers Can Kiss the Sunday Scaries Goodbye with Kelsey from Educate & Rejuvenate 33:00

20d ago33:00

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On Sunday afternoon and evening, do you ever feel anxious about the upcoming week? This recurring feeling that you’re experiencing is actually called the Sunday scaries. Since many people have this feeling, it’s important to learn what’s happening to your mind and body and strategies to move past it. To give us a better understanding of it all, gue…

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Ep 82 A Few Things to Know for the Upcoming Series 18:29

23d ago18:29

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This episode shares the understandings needed in order to get the most out of the two upcoming series: Strategies for Writing and All About Conferring There are a variety of common struggles for our writers and I hope to help you by sharing specific strategies for each of them in the upcoming podcast series. Conferring is a topic I have not yet tho…

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166. Making the Most of Classroom Jobs in Your Elementary Classroom 24:37

27d ago24:37

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In order for a classroom to run smoothly, sometimes it takes more than just the teacher to make it happen. Getting students involved provides them with responsibility and ownership of the classroom and building its community. One of the best ways to achieve this is by incorporating classroom jobs. But like with everything, class jobs have their own…

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Episode 81 Four Tips for Finding Explicit Writing Lessons 23:14

1M ago23:14

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You've gotten to know your students as writers, and you've chosen goals for your class. Now what? It's time to find strategies for writing that your writers can use to meet their goals! In this episode, Melissa shares four techniques for finding and choosing teaching points. Leveraging Your Own Writing Experience Mining Mentor Texts Thinking Outsid…

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165. Keeping Students Engaged All Year Long, No Matter the Season 27:46

1M ago27:46

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Did you know that just like there are four seasons in a year, there are seven seasons in a school year? And just like there are positives and negatives to each environmental season, the same applies to the seasons of school. But one thing that stays consistent is the need to engage your students. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing tips for keepin…

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Episode 80 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Part 2 21:49

1M ago21:49

21:49

Part 2 with Dana Teague is here! Dana's energy is contagious, and she shares so many ideas for supporting your student writers. Listen in to hear: Why you don't need to be a perfect writer to teach your writers Ways to get to know your writers Free Writing Assessment Helping writers use AI effectively I hope you enjoy the episode! About Melissa: Me…

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Introducing The Holiday Headstart 31:00

1M ago31:00

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We have an exciting treat for you today! We're introducing you to our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart. If you like the thought and care that we put into planning for back-to-school, you're going to love the way we plan for Christmas (and other holidays!). 🎄 Tune in to hear an episode of The Holiday Headstart where we deep dive into the importanc…

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164. Why You Need a Classroom Carpet and How to Manage Student Behavior 23:17

1M ago23:17

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There are several spots inside a teacher’s classroom that are special and impactful for students. However, none build a classroom’s culture or relationships more than the classroom carpet! This designated gathering space is the heart of the classroom, which is why having specific procedures and routines for it is vital. So in today’s episode, we’re…

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Episode 79 Writing in Special Education with Dana Teague Pt 1 31:43

2M ago31:43

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I know this episode (and its sequel) will have you nodding your head in agreement again and again! Ms. Dana Teaque is an experienced and passionate educator who will make you feel seen and inspire you to do what is best for your students. Listen in to hear: Dana's educational journey Writing strategies for diverse learners Fostering student growth …

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163. The 6 Key Ways to Boost Student Engagement Every Day 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Whenever teachers plan their lessons and activities, besides making sure the content is right, their next priority is student engagement. We’ve talked many times before on the podcast about the idea of balancing the structure and novelty in your classroom. However, we’ve never fully explained what it is and how to effectively use it. So, in today’s…

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Episode 78 But What if They Write it Wrong? 10:05

2M ago10:05

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You may not have had said this out loud, but I know it has been in the back of your mind. It is there each time you make a decision to: -provide a structure graphic organizer for planning Or -have students "check in" before moving ahead in the work In this episode, I encourage teachers to consider the purpose of their fear and provide less structur…

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162. Handling Parent Teacher Conference Headaches: Our Best Tips for Teachers 23:04

2M ago23:04

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When it comes to the profession, a lot of teachers get nervous and struggle to communicate with parents, so when parent-teacher conferences come around, it makes a lot of teachers anxious. We felt the same way when we were in the classroom but have since learned a few tips and tricks along the way. In today’s episode, we’re troubleshooting some com…

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Episode 77 Let Your Students be the Prompts 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Writing Prompts- they can be cute but looks can be deceiving! Yes, they have their place and may be a needed activity for our elementary and middle school students in order to prepare for testing or other situations, BUT They should not be the only writing students are doing on a daily basis! In this episode, I explain the limitations of prompts, s…

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161. How to Get Students Actively Engaged: 5 Teacher Approved Techniques 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Raise your hand if you’ve spent time planning a lesson, but it flopped when you taught it in front of your student. We’re raising our hands high! It can feel deflating when a lesson doesn’t keep the interest of your students. However, there are things you can do to increase student engagement when presenting a lesson. So, in today’s episode, we’re …

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Episode 76 4 Easy to Implement Techniques for Writing Across the Curriculum 18:49

2M ago18:49

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I have had many questions recently regarding content area writing instruction. Although writing across the curriculum is not a new term in education, most content area teachers still have little training in how to incorporate effective writing practice and instruction into their subject area. This episode shared 4 techniques to not only help get mo…

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160. 4 Dismissal Routine Tips for Teachers to Calm the End-of-Day Chaos 23:00

2M ago23:00

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You’ve made it to the end of the day smooth sailing but hit the rough waters of chaos right before your students leave. You’re tired, exhausted, and unsure why there’s turmoil at this every day. If this sounds like you, there’s a disconnect in your daily routine. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing how to troubleshoot this routine and giving four…

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159. How to Set up Successful Learning Centers at the Beginning of the Year 26:22

3M ago26:22

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As you all know by now, we love having efficient and effective procedures and routines. We believe they’re the backbone of your classroom management and the key to having everything else in your classroom run smoothly. However, there’s one routine we’ve neglected to discuss, which is setting up your centers. The complexity of successfully run cente…

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Episode 75 Volume Volume Volume! Let them Keep Writing! 14:44

3M ago14:44

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We all know practice is necessary for all of us to grow in any capacity. Whether you are a writer, athlete, construction worker or musician, the more you practice your skills the more skilled you become at your craft. I often find that in the classroom, this practice is limited for students as writers. This may be due to teachers' lack of time, or …

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158. Back-to-School Classroom Management: Are You Working Smarter or Harder? 24:45

3M ago24:45

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One of the biggest struggles as a teacher, especially when you’re new to the profession, is managing your classroom. With so much going into classroom management, the main component being student behaviors, you want to find ways to keep students motivated and exhibit positive behaviors in your classroom. And one of those ways is through class rewar…

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157. Teach Consequences Like You Teach Procedures 25:03

3M ago25:03

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Every Thursday this summer, we've been bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. And today is our last Thursday tips episode for the summer! This week's tips are: [00:49]: Tip #1 - Ways for teaching class consequences to your students. [06:22]: Tip #2 - …

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156. Starting the School Year with Surprise and Delight: 5 Easy Ideas 21:18

3M ago21:18

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If you are anything like we were, one of our main goals at the beginning of the year was to build positive relationships with our students. We know the countless benefits having positive relationships can have on your students and classroom, so we always did the typical getting-to-know-you activities at the start of the year. However, we needed to …

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155. Mastering the Teacher Look for Nonverbal Classroom Management 21:19

3M ago21:19

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [00:52]: Tip #1 - How to master the art of the “teacher look.” [05:04]: Tip #2 - How to have effective classroom management using attention signals. To hear more about …

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Episode 74 Let's Energize Writing with Cassandra Williams 22:10

3M ago22:10

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If you are looking for inspiration for teaching writing, this is the episode for you! My guest, Cassandra Williams, owner of Educational Innovation 360 brings her energy and passion for literacy and supporting teachers. Listen in to hear us discuss: -Cassandra's observations of writing programs in various districts -Bringing real-world writing into…

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154. 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure Success 19:48

3M ago19:48

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If you’ve been listening to us long enough, you know how much we love procedures. We’ve covered the importance of establishing them, how to teach them, how to plan them, and how to fix them. However, we’ve never discussed putting all that information together with a few simple steps. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing how to make classroom proce…

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153. How Teachers Can Thrive During the Back-to-School Season - Our Best Strategies 22:53

3M ago22:53

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [01:16]: Tip #1 - How thriving at back-to-school starts with a clean slate. [06:00]: Tip #2 - Give yourself the space to live in your season during back-to-school. To h…

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152. The 3 Things You Need to Plan for the Best First Week of School 24:22

3M ago24:22

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We’ve talked a lot over the last few weeks about how to effectively plan your first week of school. We like to think of these first few days as a launchpad for a successful school year. With so much you need to think about, we’ve decided to help you create and organize a way to manage it all. In today’s episode, we’re sharing the three lists you ne…

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151. Teacher Work Smarter Tip: Plan for Inside Recess Now 22:09

4M ago22:09

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [00:49]: Tip #1 - 3 reasons why you should make your inside recess plan now. [03:46]: Tip #2 - Our best teacher-approved tips for inside recess activities. To hear more…

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Episode 73 Beginning of Year Writing: Setting the Stage 15:22

4M ago15:22

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In this episode, I invite you to consider how you are setting the stage for writing in your elementary or middle school classroom in the first few days of school. Do you want your writers to be excited, confident and ready to engage in writing? How you begin writing time-the words you say and the activities you ask your students to do-needs to supp…

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150. Perfect Your Classroom Procedures with the Help of Our Guiding Questions 22:05

4M ago22:05

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If you’ve been with us long enough, you know how much we value procedures. We truly believe establishing clear and concise procedures and routines leads to an efficient classroom and decreases behavior problems. But with the number of procedures you need throughout the school day, it can be challenging to think through it all. So, in today’s episod…

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149. Go Time: 10 Things to Do After You Get Your Class List 23:31

4M ago23:31

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [02:24]: Tip #1 - 10 teacher-approved tips for when you get your class list. [08:13]: Tip #2 - Why affirming is the most important goal at the start of the year. To hea…

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148. How to Build Positive Relationships with Your Students at Back-to-School 23:37

4M ago23:37

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At the start of every school year, we talk a lot about establishing and incorporating your ATTABOY goals into your lessons and activities during the first few weeks of school. And while we believe in the training component of your goals, the most important goal is actually affirming. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing some practical takeaways fo…

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147. Teacher Approved Tips: How to Plan Ahead for Future Problems! 12:17

4M ago12:17

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [00:47]: Tip #1 - Ways you can start planning for future problems now. [05:05]: Tip #2 - Guest Tip from Ashleigh of Rainbow Skies for New Teachers - Gather supplies for…

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Episode 72 Easy and Effective ways to Engage Writers with Hannah Roudebush 48:35

4M ago48:35

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You will enjoy this episode with my guest, Ms. Hannah Roudebush! Hannah was a teacher who truly cared for her students and did everything she could to make learning "relevant, engaging, and perhaps the most important aspect of that, enjoyable." Hannah is passionate about getting learners participating in the learning process and in this episode, sh…

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146. Never Pick up Another Stray Crayon: Why We Love Guided Discovery 27:31

4M ago27:31

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If you are anything like us, we loved setting up our classrooms with all our brand-new supplies and materials. They were clean, organized, and had all the right parts. However, by winter break (and realistically, sooner than that!), all our supplies were dirty, disorganized, dried out, and missing the majority of their caps. We eventually found a s…

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145. Our Best Tools for First-Day Planning 19:04

4M ago19:04

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [00:47]: Tip #1 - A list of our best first-day-of-school tools to help make the day successful. [04:45]: Tip #2 - How using a first-day-of-school script will be your fa…

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144. How to Plug-And-Play Your First Day of School Plans 22:59

4M ago22:59

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Even though we’ve both been out of the classroom for a while now, we still remember the overwhelming chaos that the first day of school can bring. Meeting new students for the first time, covering essential procedures and routines, laying the foundation for class community, and engaging in meaningful academic activities, all while talking non-stop …

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143. The Easiest Back to School Tip 24:55

5M ago24:55

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [01:20]: Tip #1 - Why you should plan for the second day of school now. [03:57]: Tip #2 - Our favorite first-day-of-school tip from our community. To hear more about th…

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Episode 71 Choosing and Implementing Writing Mentor Texts 11:04

5M ago11:04

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Sometimes using a mentor text to teach writing seems scary, but I promise you, it is not! In this episode, Melissa covers: ~The what and Why of Mentor texts for writing ~How to choose a mentor text for writing ~Using your own library or Read Alouds as mentor texts ~Ideas for strategies to teach using a mentor text Your young writers need to see wri…

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142. Are You Ready for the New School Year? Here’s How to Know! 21:57

5M ago21:57

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We’ve got one question: Are you ready for the school year to begin again? While most of you are happy it’s summer and not thinking about the start of school, some of you are chomping at the bit to get into your classroom and start preparing for the new school year. So, if you’re in the latter group, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, we’r…

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141. A Fun and Easy Gift for Your Future Self 25:57

5M ago25:57

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [05:20]: Tip #1 - Start creating an idea bank of independent activities that your students can do. [09:23]: Tip #2 - Steps for getting planning done in December without…

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140. 8 Steps to Craft a Perfect Daily Schedule for Your Elementary Classroom 25:17

5M ago25:17

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There’s a lot that goes into creating your daily classroom schedule. Trying to figure out how to effectively fit all the events you can’t control, where to put instructional time, and the smaller transitional moments can be extremely tricky. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! In today’s episode, we’re sharing eight steps to intentionally craft yo…

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139. Welcoming a New Team Member 28:48

5M ago28:48

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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. This week's tips are: [01:51]: Tip #1 - Welcoming a new grade level team member [03:31]: Tip #2 - Ways to support new teachers with Ashleigh from Rainbow Skies for New Teachers To hear more …

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Episode 70 How and Why to Implement Shared Writing Effectively 34:49

5M ago34:49

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Shared Writing is a highly-effective writing instructional practice for elementary and even middle school students in which the teacher holds the pen while collaboratively composing a piece of text with their students. Students are involved in all stages of the writing process with support from the teacher. Students need a high number of opportunit…

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138. Collaboration: How to Have the Best Grade Level Team in the School 26:12

5M ago26:12

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Being elementary teachers, we’re constantly working with our grade level team to enhance student learning, schedule grade level events, analyze student data, and so much more. You also know that the type of team you have can make or break your enjoyment at work. So whether you have a successful or dysfunctional team, this episode is for you! We’re …

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