Get Off The Dotted Line!
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Welcome to Get Off The Dotted Line! A podcast that gives elementary teachers simple, step-by-step tools, guidance, and advice on how to make teaching more creative without sacrificing high-quality content, instruction, skills, and amazing learning potential for your students.
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Episode 39: Book Project
October 01, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBDr. Paige interviews Dr. Fran Spielhagen about their collaborative book, "Catalysts for Change: Baby Boomers Reflect on Their Legacy to Public Education." The book explores the mindset of the baby boomer generation and their commitment to giving back through education. The editors discuss how the assassination of President John F. Kennedy influenced the Boomer Generation's desire to make a difference. They also touch on the current challenges in education and the hope that their book will c...
Episode 38- Repeat of "Teachers, Please Consider..."
September 17, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis is a repeat podcast from August, 2022 that I believe, needs repeating. As we approach a new school year, I wanted to take a moment to say “thank you.” Thank you for getting your classrooms and work projects ready for a brand new year of eager students. This year is going to be great- Hopefully this podcast and other tools you have come across this summer will help you think about, plan, and create lessons and units that will enhance high-quality learning experiences for your students. M...
Episode 37: And We're Back!
September 03, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.64 MBWelcome to Season 2 and Episode 37 where today we are going to talk about what’s new for Season 2 and where we’ve been for the past few months. Season 2 is all about presenting different educational topics and unpacking them from various angles so that we, as teachers, can make the best decisions for ourselves and our students and create a space for the most informed and highest quality of learning potential to begin. In Season 2, I also hope to bring in some of my amazing colleagues, frien...
Episode 36: Social Studies Instruction in 4 Dimensions
December 07, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this podcast, I will discuss each of the 4 Dimensions from the C3 Framework for social studies put out by NCSS. These Dimensions will help you plan for and create deeper, more connected learning experiences in social studies for and with your students. And I’ll include some additional tips and questions to help you get started. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have a better understanding of 4 Dimensions within social studies that will help you, the teacher, have a role ...
Episode 35: The C3 Framework from the NCSS
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThe National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) states, “The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.” Social studies should be the study of: -how citizens make decisions, -the lives of others, -the environment, -how to use this knowledge to make wise decisions. Without social studies, we are lost as a n...
Episode 34: The Social Studies Curriculum: A Teacher's Role
October 30, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday, we are going to discuss the teacher’s role in the social studies curriculum taught in schools. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have a better understanding of how you, the teacher, have a role in what social studies is taught and how it is taught in your classroom, school, school district, and state. You really have the power to define the social studies curriculum and I’ll give you 5 ways in which you can become a curricular leader in social studies and other conten...
Episode 33: Who Controls the Social Studies Curriculum?
October 16, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBYou may already know the answer, or an answer to this question- Who controls the social studies curriculum? because it’s printed in the textbook you were handed to teach from or on the outside of the curriculum box sitting on your shelf as you’re listening to this podcast. But I firmly believe it’s important to go beyond the printed obvious and dig a bit deeper. Because who knows, maybe we are headed for a radical change in this sector of education in the near future (my humble prediction) a...
Episode 32: The 8 Types of Curriculum
October 02, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn Episode 31 we began our discussion of What is the social studies curriculum? by talking about its definition. Today’s podcast is going to deviate from our direct understanding of What is social studies? in order to better understand this term I keep using: “curriculum.” I think it’s important to understand this term because it dictates how social studies is debated, taught, and ultimately learned in our classrooms. As an added bonus- our curriculum discussion will help you unpack what mak...
Episode 31: What is Social Studies?
September 18, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about what social studies is- and fair warning- it may get a bit philosophical. This podcast is the first part in a 3-part series answering the following question: What is social studies ? Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 30: Scaffolding and Tiered Lessons
August 21, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn today’s episode I’m going to talk about and unpack scaffolding and tiered lesson planning. We’ll discuss these two teaching strategies together because, well, they actually relate to each other. I’ll let you in on what scaffolding and tiered lessons are by breaking down their components and giving some tips on how to use them in your elementary classroom. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 tips that will help you understand and be able to use scaffolding or tiered...
Episode 29: Teachers, Please Consider...
August 07, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAs we look forward to an amazing new school year, I’m going to talk about something that came to my attention on social media but also resonated with me as a former first grade teacher. Today, I’m going to share some insights I believe all elementary teachers should consider before assigning a common back-to-school writing assignment. And, stay tuned for the “Cut That Out!” section of this podcast, where I’ll give you access to a handout so you can remember the topics we talked about and u...
Episode 28: Orbital Studies
July 24, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today’s episode I’m going to talk about orbital studies. I mentioned in passing the term “orbitals” otherwise known as “orbital studies” in Episode 22. I am a firm believer that in the field of education, we use and speak of many different terms and acronyms without fully and completely knowing what they mean, what they are, and how and when to implement them into our teaching practices. This episode will again break that trend. In this episode, I promised to define orbital studies, desc...
Episode 27: Mathematical Rotations
July 03, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn today’s episode I’m going to talk about math rotations. I’m purposefully not calling them centers because they are true rotations of students from one station to another during your math instruction time. But maybe you could use these tips today as a modified version of your Language Arts Centers- although I have discussed at length Language Arts Centers in Episodes 5 Parts 1 & 2. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 tips to set up simple, math rotations for your cla...
Episode 26:IES and WWC for Math Instruction
June 19, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHave you ever heard of the IES? Or the WWC? There are so many different acronyms in the field of education but I wanted to bring two of them to your attention today- particularly in the area of mathematics- but these resources can be used for all subject areas. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will know what IES and WWC mean, how to access them, what types of information you can get from them, and some real tips for teaching math in your elementary classroom. And, stay tuned fo...
Episode 25: Cognitively Guided Math Instruction
June 05, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about the Cognitively Guided Instruction Model or CGI. This model was discussed and unpacked in a 1996 research paper by Carpenter, Fennema, and Franke. The authors’ main purpose in this paper was to use the CGI model to help teachers interpret, transform, and reframe their informal or spontaneous knowledge about their students’ mathematical thinking. Simply, children come to school with some real, present mathematical knowledge and teachers may nee...
Episode 24: Creating Mathematical Pathways for All Students
May 22, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about a series of 5 steps that when strung together, create a plan for your mathematics classroom that elevates the learning for all students, allows students to work at their own pace, and allows you, the teacher, the ability to know exactly where your students are mathematically. These topics are adapted from the Modern Classrooms Project. The Modern Classrooms Project is an organization that offers resources, professional development for teachers, ...
Episode 23: What?!? You're Done Already?
May 08, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn Episode 22, I tried to provide an important question to ask ourselves before we trouble-shoot why are students are finishing their work early in math class. I’m focusing on math class because that's where we are right now- still and for good reason. The question from the last episode was: Why is a student finishing their work early? In my attempt to answer that question with you, it’s important to have some tools to actually do something with this dilemma. So, in today’s podcast, we ar...
Episode 23: What?!? You're Done Already?
May 08, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBIn Episode 22, I tried to provide an important question to ask ourselves before we trouble-shoot why are students are finishing their work early in math class. I’m focusing on math class because that's where we are right now- still and for good reason. The question from the last episode was: Why is a student finishing their work early? In my attempt to answer that question with you, it’s important to have some tools to actually do something with this dilemma. So, in today’s podcast, we ar...
Episode 22: Why Are You Finished So Early (With Your Work)?
April 24, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about what to do when students finish early in math class. I’m focusing on math class because that's where we are right now. But maybe some of these tips will be helpful for any of the content times during the day- like during social studies or science class. I'm doing something a bit differently this week and addressing the question: Why is the student finishing their work early? because I think this is where we, as teachers, should start when thin...
Episode 21: Math, It's All About the Story
April 03, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about the connection between mathematics and storytelling. Right off the bat, you may be thinking, “Dr. Paige, now you want me to add a story to all of the math concepts and problems you want me to teach? That sounds like a lot of additional work.” Well, I’m here to tell you it isn’t really because many times the story appears all by itself- if you know where to look. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 reasons to add stories t...
Episode 20: Boosting Mathematical Skills in Early Childhood
March 20, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about how elementary teachers can boost mathematical learning in early childhood. Even though I’m going to mention “early childhood” a lot today, this discussion will be good for all levels of elementary instruction as the tips are universal for K-5. In addition, some of these tips will focus on English-Language Learners and students struggling with mathematical understanding due to a deficit in their Pre-K instruction. So, by the end of this episode...
Episode 19: Yes, Please Teach Mathematics Every Day
March 06, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about how important mathematics instruction is in the early grades and 5 mathematical instructional components you should think about and use to engage those young children in mathematics instruction every day. These 5 mathematical instructional components also come with corresponding practical classroom ideas you can implement right away! Even if you currently teach 3rd through 5th grades, this podcast provides information that is applicable for high...
Episode 18: Talking Mathematics With Your Students
February 20, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to discuss how to better and more effectively talk about mathematics with your students. This podcast will give you 5 simple and creative phrases that you can implement into your mathematics instruction time right away! I’m also going to talk about the necessary steps to implement these phrases to help you and your students get the maximum benefit from them during instruction time. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 enhanced ideas you ...
Episode 17: Intentional Mathematics Instruction
February 06, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about intentional mathematics instruction. This podcast will help you and your students move beyond memorization of math facts and drill -heavy worksheets toward really learning math in ways that are creative, engaging, and culturally rich. And a bonus, these 5 ideas I will review today can be applied toward other content areas like science, social studies, and even literature studies in Language Arts. They are that important to do! So, by the end ...
Episode 16: Visual Teaching Strategies in Mathematics
January 23, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about 5 visual teaching strategies- those strategies your students can see, touch, and manipulate- that can help increase the mathematical knowledge of your students and help make mathematics more creative, engaging, and culturally rich. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 creative, engaging, and culturally rich mathematical teaching strategies for your students. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation ...
Episode 15: Why We Teach Math
January 09, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about why we, as elementary teachers, teach mathematics. This concept seems a bit juvenile to be discussing, however, today I’m going to discuss five reasons we should teach math, and teach it well, and 5 ideas you can use to help make mathematics creative, engaging, and culturally rich for your students. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 enhanced ideas you can use to help make mathematics creative, engaging, and culturally ri...
Episode 14: Think-Pair-Share: Enhanced
December 19, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about the Think-Pair-Share teaching and learning technique. Many of you out there already know a lot about this technique and use it in your classrooms often. Today I’m going to briefly define this technique but mainly discuss some ways to enhance this technique so that all of your students can benefit from it being used in your classroom. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5 enhanced tips for implementing Think-Pair-Share into ...
Episode 13: Interview With A 2nd Grader
December 05, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThis episode is slightly different as I interviewed a 2nd grader... my son! I hope you enjoy hearing some thoughts about school, educating students, and future tips from someone who knows a lot about the topic. :) Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 12: Talking About Texts
November 21, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about talking about book texts with your students. In Episode 11, I mentioned very briefly, about allowing for some part of your Independent Reading time during your Language Arts block to be dedicated to student-teacher conferences and/or small group book discussions. So I got to reading- and found that there is some literature out there on talking about books. Most of what I found had to do with talking about Read-Aloud books, or those books and sto...
Episode 11: Independent Reading Tips
November 07, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about independent reading. We have already discussed guided reading in Episode 9 and shared reading in Episode 10 and as part of a balanced approach to teaching Language Arts, independent reading completes our process. I’m going to discuss what independent reading is, how it fits into a balanced Language Arts instructional approach, why you should incorporate independent reading time as part of your instruction, and five creative, easy tips for making...
Episode 10: Whole Class Shared Reading
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about shared reading or the act of reading that is shared between the teacher and the students. I’m going to discuss what shared reading is, how it fits into a balanced Language Arts instructional approach, why you should adopt shared reading as part of your instruction, and five things to do when you have students in a shared reading group in front of you. And, I’m going to give you some creative, easy tips for making your shared reading super effect...
Episode 9: Guided Reading Groups
October 17, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about guided reading groups. I’m going to discuss what guided reading groups are, why you should have them as part of your Language Arts instruction, and a few things to do when you have those students in your guided reading group in front of you. And, I’m going to give you some creative, easy tips for making your guided reading groups super effective and worth the time in your classroom. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation ...
Episode 8: Educational Debate- Word Wall and Sound Wall
October 10, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to discuss the details, similarities, positives and pitfalls of both a Word Wall and a Sound Wall. This podcast is different from others I have done as there are no new tips for you to implement, rather, I just thought it good to have a discussion about these two types of Language Arts teaching strategies. So let’s dive in- the Word Wall and the Sound Wall. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Inst...
Episode 7: Understanding the Sound Wall
October 03, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about a Sound Wall- what it is, why you should make one, and how to use it. I’m going to give you some creative, easy tips for making your Sound Wall super effective, usable, and worth the time and space in your classroom. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 6: Word Walls
September 26, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about a Word Wall- what it is, why you should make one, and how to use it. I’m going to give you 5 creative, easy tips for making your Word Wall super effective, usable, and worth the time and space in your classroom. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 5- Part 2: Language Arts Center Logistics
September 19, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn today’s Part 2 we will discuss center logistics including: a bit of content you can put into your centers and tips on how often the centers should change. Today, I’m going to talk about some example content for your Language Arts centers and possible times to change your centers in an easier, no fuss way! Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 5- Part 1: Setting Up Language Arts Centers
September 12, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to discuss center-based learning in 2 parts. This podcast and the next will give you some great advice and tips for Language Arts centers. Part 1 will discuss: why use centers, why use centers for Language Arts instruction, and 5 basic tips to set yourself and your students up for success. So, by the end of this episode, I promise you will have 5, solid steps to set up your Language Arts centers that you can implement into your classroom tomorrow! Contact me...
Episode 4: Morning Routine
September 05, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBIn today’s podcast, I’m going to talk about how a simple, 5-step morning routine- one that happens directly after the students enter into the classroom (or online classroom)- can be creative, fun, and get the job done! Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 3: Morning Meeting
August 22, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to talk about calendar time- or, if you are teaching upper elementary grades, maybe you call it morning meeting. Whatever you call it, this is probably the first time your students are coming together as a group to learn something and set the tone for the school day. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 2: Let's Stick To The Routine!
August 15, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to discuss routines- why we have them, why we like them, why they are good for our students, and some go-to routines in an elementary school classroom. And I’m here to tell you that routines can actually help you and your students become more creative. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 0: Introduction
July 23, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBWant to know who is behind the newest podcast for elementary teachers? And what’s with the title Get Off the Dotted Line!? In today’s very first episode, I’m going to introduce myself, share a bit about my background, and talk about how this podcast came to be and why you should listen. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!
Episode 1: So Glad You're Here!
July 23, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MBIn today’s podcast, we are going to start at the beginning- before the students walk into the classroom door- with a genuine way to greet your students each day. Sometimes being a bit more creative than a “hi” or “hello” in your greeting to your students will help make a bigger impact, engage those students who might not always be so engaged, and start the day off right! Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrP...
Podcast Trailer
July 23, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBWelcome to Get Off the Dotted Line! A podcast that gives elementary teachers simple, step-by-step tools, guidance, and advice on how to make teaching more creative without sacrificing high-quality content, instruction, skills, and amazing learning potential for your students. Contact me! paigehendricks.com #podcast #elementaryeducation Connect on: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter @DrPaigeHGetOff Thanks for listening!