Confetti Moments

Episode 15: The Most Random Heartful Episode Ever

March 31, 2020 22:52 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Hi Friends. Today I share my heart with you. I share the good, the bad, and the helpful. We are in this together. Thank you for being here and opening the magic with me! instagram.com/ramonarecommends Open The Magic, Courtney --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

Meeting Your Student's Hearts

March 23, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

with Crystal Oswald of The Balanced Teacher. On this episode of Confetti Moments, Crystal and I discuss the importance of SEL curriculum in classrooms or digital classrooms all over the world. Folks, if you aren't doing it, please please do! During this national crisis, we need to be there for our kids and each other. Using picture books to help heal the hearts of our students is paramount. Crystal shares great recommendations for you to use. She delivers truth ladies and gentlemen. You ca...

Episode 14: Meeting Your Student's Hearts with Crystal Oswald

March 23, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

On this episode of Confetti Moments, Crystal and I discuss the importance of SEL curriculum in classrooms or digital classrooms all over the world. Folks, if you aren't doing it, please please do! During this national crisis, we need to be there for our kids and each other. Using picture books to help heal the hearts of our students is paramount. Crystal shares great recommendations for you to use. She delivers truth ladies and gentlemen. You can find Crystal on instagram @thebalancedteacher...

Episode 13: Reading is an Experience with Melissa Tallman

March 16, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

On Today's episode, I talk with Melissa Tallman from Teacher Thrive on the importance of understanding fluency. What does fluency really mean? Do I read faster? How do I help my kids understand how to read fluently. reader. It is powerful stuff, ladies and gentleman. Best part she teaches all of us about 3 new books that in to be in classrooms. You can find Melissa HERE: teacherthrive.com and instagram.com/teacherthrive Come OPEN THE MAGIC with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podc...

Reading is an Experience

March 16, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

Reading is an Experience with Melissa Tallman. On Today's episode, I talk with Melissa Tallman from Teacher Thrive on the importance of understanding fluency. What does fluency really mean? Do I read faster? How do I help my kids understand how to read fluently. reader. It is powerful stuff, ladies and gentleman. Best part she teaches all of us about 3 new books that in to be in classrooms. You can find Melissa HERE: teacherthrive.com and instagram.com/teacherthrive Come OPEN THE MAGIC w...

Meet My Mom

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB

In this episode, my mom shares advice to parents on how to help struggling readers. She also shares how to open the magic in a high school English class and what did to make reading fun at home. Ya'll she is adorbs and you can tell she is SUPER excited to be here. My favorite comment she made was illustrations are the glue to any book. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hi...

Episode 12: Meet My Mom

March 09, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode, my mom shares advice to parents on how to help struggling readers. She also shares how to open the magic in a high school English class and what did to make reading fun at home. Ya'll she is adorbs and you can tell she is SUPER excited to be here. My favorite comment she made was illustrations are the glue to any book. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

Episode 11: Reaching High Achievers One Book At a Time with Mary Montero

March 02, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

On today's episode, we discuss how to reach our high achievers during reading rotations, building the love of reading, chocolate chip cookies, and the Titanic. You can find Mary at teachingwithamountainview.com or @teachingwithamountain on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

Reaching High Achievers One Book At a Time

March 02, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

with Mary Montero of Teaching with a Mountain View. On today's episode, we discuss how to reach our high achievers during reading rotations, building the love of reading, chocolate chip cookies, and the Titanic. You can find Mary at teachingwithamountainview.com or @teachingwithamountain on instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

Break the FEAR barrier with Picture Books

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MB

Bethany Barton and I sit down and discuss how to kick fear to the curb with facts, empathy, and of course picture books. Get ready for an episode you will never forget. We might as well go be stand up Comedians. You can find Bethany @ Twitter: @awesomebarton Instagram: @bethanybarton and @bethanybartonart --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

Episode 10: Break the FEAR barrier with Picture Books— Bethany Barton

February 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Bethany Barton and I sit down and discuss how to kick fear to the curb with facts, empathy, and of course picture books. Get ready for an episode you will never forget. We might as well go be stand up Comedians. You can find Bethany @ Twitter: @awesomebarton Instagram: @bethanybarton and @bethanybartonart --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

How To Get Your Readers to Think

February 17, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

On this episode, I share my number one resource that I use in my classroom to get my students to dive deeper into their reading. It involves a song, symbols, and great literature. You can find my Talking with Text resource here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

Episode 9: How To Get Your Readers to Think with Courtney Hinshaw

February 17, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

On this episode, I share my number one resource that I use in my classroom to get my students to dive deeper into their reading. It involves a song, symbols, and great literature. You can find my Talking with Text resource here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

March Madness PICTURE BOOK EDITION

February 10, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

On today's episode I share one of my favorite ways to promote literacy in classroom. Not only do I love March Madness but I love when I do my March Madness Picture Book Edition bracket in my classroom. Come learn how I introduce each book, explain the process, show them how to vote, and teach them that books rock! Want to bring MMPB your classroom you can find it right here in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Here is my in action bracket in my classroom: that I love so so so much. CLICK H...

Episode 8: March Madness PICTURE BOOK EDITION

February 10, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

On today's episode I share one of my favorite ways to promote literacy in classroom. Not only do I love March Madness but I love when I do my March Madness Picture Book Edition bracket in my classroom. Come learn how I introduce each book, explain the process, show them how to vote, and teach them that books rock! Want to bring MMPB your classroom you can find it right here in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Here is my in action bracket in my classroom: that I love so so so much. CLICK H...

Episode 7: Sparkles, Pom Poms, and Books with Megan Siclare

February 03, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

On today's episode, I interview Megan Siclare a 3rd grade teacher from New Jersey. Megan is the dearest person and shares about how she opens the magic in here classroom and also what Valentine's Day books you need in your classroom. We laugh, talk about Sparkles and Pom Poms, and share our love about reading and building relationships. If you are looking for a teacher smile, this episode is for YOU! My favorite comment on the episode about books, "I look for books that give a good hug." Y...

Sparkles, Pom Poms, and Books!

February 03, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MB

On today's episode, I interview Megan Siclare a 3rd grade teacher from New Jersey. Megan is the dearest person and shares about how she opens the magic in here classroom and also what Valentine's Day books you need in your classroom. We laugh, talk about Sparkles and Pom Poms, and share our love about reading and building relationships. If you are looking for a teacher smile, this episode is for YOU! My favorite comment on the episode about books, "I look for books that give a good hug." Y...

Love All with Maria Dismondy

January 27, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MB

On today's episode, I interview Maria Dismondy author, former teacher, now publisher at Cardinal Press. She shares the importance of teaching social emotional learning in the classroom, why technology has changed conversation, and her favorite book coming out in 2020. You can find Maria here: Instagram @mariadismondybooks www.mariadismondy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Episode 6: Love All with Maria Dismondy

January 27, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

On today's episode, I interview Maria Dismondy author, former teacher, now publisher at Cardinal Press. She shares the importance of teaching social emotional learning in the classroom, why technology has changed conversation, and her favorite book coming out in 2020. You can find Maria here: Instagram @mariadismondybooks www.mariadismondy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

I Can't Wait To Buy This Picture Book

January 20, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 35 MB

with Todd Nesloney On today's episode of Confetti Moments, I sit down with Todd Nesloney a former elementary teacher and principal. He is currently speaking around the United States helping administrators thrive and writing books that make you have confetti moments. We discuss all the things in this episode especially his favorite picture book and how he made his mother proud. You do not want to miss this episode: I cried three times during our interview. If you love picture books as much...

Episode 5: I Can't Wait To Buy This Picture Book with Todd Nesloney

January 20, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

On today's episode of Confetti Moments, I sit down with Todd Nesloney a former elementary teacher and principal. He is currently speaking around the United States helping administrators thrive and writing books that make you have confetti moments. We discuss all the things in this episode especially his favorite picture book and how he made his mother proud. You do not want to miss this episode: I cried three times during our interview. If you love picture books as much as we do, PRESS PLA...

Episode 4: Picture Book Organization

January 13, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Picture Book Organization is my middle name. How do I organize my picture books so I know what I have? Where do I buy my picture books? How do I know which standards go with which picture book? All of these questions are ones I answer on today's episode. Below you find links to resources I share in this podcast episode. At the end, I share one of my favorite books you NEED in your classroom. You can hear it in my voice that THIS book SHOULD be REQUIRED for ALL teachers to READ to their STUDE...

Picture Book Organization

January 13, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Picture Book Organization is my middle name. How do I organize my picture books so I know what I have? Where do I buy my picture books? How do I know which standards go with which picture book? All of these questions are ones I answer on today's episode. Below you find links to resources I share in this podcast episode. At the end, I share one of my favorite books you NEED in your classroom. You can hear it in my voice that THIS book SHOULD be REQUIRED for ALL teachers to READ to their STUDE...

Episode 3: January 2020 Picture Books GOALS

January 06, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode, I share 4 picture books that I think are vital for creating community within your classroom and help your students grow their best self in 2020. Below you will find the titles of the 4 picture books I discuss on this episode. All the links below are amazon affiliate links. Remember this is no extra cost to you, but helps me bring more picture books to you at Ramona Recommends. I Wonder: K.A. Holt It's Your World Now! : Barry Falls There's Only One You! : Kathryn Heling a...

January 2020 Picture Books GOALS

January 06, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode, I share 4 picture books that I think are vital for creating community within your classroom and help your students grow their best self in 2020. Below you will find the titles of the 4 picture books I discuss on this episode. All the links below are amazon affiliate links. Remember this is no extra cost to you, but helps me bring more picture books to you at Ramona Recommends. I Wonder: K.A. Holt It's Your World Now! : Barry Falls There's Only One You! : Kathryn Heling a...

Ramona and Confetti Moments

December 30, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

On this episode of Confetti Moments I will share what is a confetti moment and why my name is not Ramona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

Episode 2: Ramona and Confetti Moments

December 30, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode of Confetti Moments, I will share what a "Confetti Moment" is and why my name is not really Ramona. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

Episode 1: Courtney Hinshaw—My Story

December 23, 2019 16:35 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Meet Courtney Hinshaw the teacher behind Ramona Recommends. Listen to my story and how I fell in love with picture books and helping kids thrive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-hinshaw/support

My Story

December 23, 2019 16:35 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

Meet Courtney Hinshaw the teacher behind Ramona Recommends. Listen to my story and how I fell in love with picture books and helping kids thrive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtney-hinshaw/support

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