One Tired Teacher
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsTeachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
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OTT: 184 The Do's and Don'ts of the First Week of School for Teachers
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThe first week of school is always an exciting time for teachers. After a long summer break, it's back to the classroom and a chance to start fresh with a new group of students. However, the first week can also be a bit overwhelming, especially for new teachers. To help you make the most of the first week back, here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind. Links Mentioned in the Show: Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher The Applicious Teacher on TpT Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning ...
OTT: 183 5 Hilarious Back to School Stories From Teachers
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIt's that time of year again! Teachers across the country are dusting off their desks and preparing for another year of teaching. And with a new school year comes a fresh batch of back-to-school stories. From hilarious to heartwarming, these stories always seem to bring a smile to our faces. So if you're in need of a little pick-me-up, take a break from your back-to-school preparations and enjoy these funny teacher stories. Links Mentioned in the Show: Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher...
OTT: 182 3 Encouraging Reasons for Teachers to Stay In the Classroom
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBFor every teacher that leaves the classroom, there are a thousand reasons why they did it. From the never-ending paperwork to the unruly students, it's no wonder that so many teachers are throwing in the towel. However, there are also a number of reasons why teachers should stay in the classroom, despite the challenges. First and foremost, teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession. Every day, teachers have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of their students. They al...
OTT 181: How Teachers Decide Whether to Stay in the Classroom or Leave the Classroom
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTwo seasoned teachers discuss the how and why of deciding whether or not to leave the classroom. Many people believe that being a teacher is one of the most rewarding professions. After all, what could be more gratifying than shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders? However, teaching is not always easy. In fact, it can be downright difficult at times. Teachers often have to deal with challenging classroom situations, unruly students, and demanding parents. As a result, it's not surprising t...
OTT 180: Five Helpful Things You Must Try This School Year
July 25, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and discuss the five helpful things you must try this school year. We hope you stick around! Links Mentioned in the Show: Link to 176 and 178 Yoga in the Classroom (Inside Cool Down Corner Kit) HeadSpace Go Noodle Reading Comprehension for Science Thematic Units Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to...
OTT 179: What is So Wrong With Clip Charts in the Classroom?
July 18, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and talk about the dreaded clip chart. Don't worry we BOTH have used them. AND we have very different ideas of what works and doesn't. So you are going to want to stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Why I Broke Up With My Clip Chart Back to School Packs Whole Brain Teaching Resources Brian Mendler Behavior Expert Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you t...
OTT 178: How do Elementary Teachers Master The Do Less to Get More Theory?
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and discuss the powerful do less and get more theory! We hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: 176 How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer? Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here f...
OTT 177: How do Terrific Teachers Set Up a Classroom On a Budget?
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and discuss setting up a classroom while on a budget. I mean let's get real. Setting up a Pinterest-worthy classroom is EXPENSIVE and takes A LOT of time. So come get some tips on making it a whole lot easier! Links Mentioned in the Show: Emergency Sub Plans for 2nd Grade Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episod...
OTT 176: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer?
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and discuss the necessity of setting boundaries this summer. Teachers work so hard. Every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else. Who are you saying no to? Come sit down with Leigh and I to hear ideas for setting boundaries. We get it! We are people pleasures, too! Links Mentioned in the Show: One Simple Way to Avoid Teacher Burnout Join Trina's Free Summer Workshop on Makerspace and Reading Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to...
OTT 175: What Do Makerspace and Literature Have to do With Innovation and Reading?
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBToday two tired teachers sit down and discuss the magic of reading, Makerspace, and innovation! I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Free ELA Book List By Standard for Makerspace Join Trina's Free Summer Workshop on Makerspace and Reading Mastering Makerspace: Easy-to-follow game plan that takes you from zero to AMAZING! Makerspace Moments in Literature Year-Long Bundle Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to ...
174 Is Two Tired Teachers More Than One Tired Teacher?
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday I welcome a special co-host making this Two Tired Teachers! Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher will be joining me on the podcast for the entire summer! I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Leigh Langton The Applicious Teacher The Applicious Teacher on TpT Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning on TpT TMAC Fitness. 20 Minute Home Workouts Beginner and Advanced Workouts. No equipment. Each Workout Ends with a Meditation. ...
OTT 173: 4 Sneaky Mistakes That Are Messing Up Your Summer Mojo
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBToday we are talking all about 4 sneaky mistakes that can steal our summer mojo. 1. Not having a plan for next year prior to leaving. 2. Treating your whole summer as a vacation. 3. Refusing to read anything. 4. Not being deliberate. Links Mentioned in the Show: Free End-of-the-Year Reader's Theater Superhero Themed Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch...
OTT 172: 3 Tweaks That Made An End of the School Year Difference
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBHey there! Happy Memorial Day! As I know many teachers are spending time with family and celebrating this National holiday, I will make this episode short and sweet. Today we will discuss three tweaks that made the end of the school year different. 1. Tweak number one: I've said it before, and I'll say it again- Theme weeks, people! 2. Tweak number two: Work at Work- that's right. Do school work at school. 3. Which takes me to tweak three- Set Boundaries! Links Mentioned in the Show...
OTT 171: What Do Teachers Think About a 4 Day School Week
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBSo I've seen the idea of 4 day school weeks come up a lot. I started wondering what teachers think of this. So I did a little digging, and I found out the scoop. Come take a listen! Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes. Now if you’...
OTT 170: What's Really Wrong With the School System From the Eyes of a Millennial
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn today’s episode, I have my daughter, Emily talking about what is wrong with the education system. Emily and I get deep and shed a few tears in this vulnerable discussion about education. We touch on a few things; What is wrong with education, what can be done differently in schools, and our perspectives on how education has hurt not only us but is not benefiting students today. I think this episode is a meaningful conversation to be had by all of us as teachers and educators. I hope you...
OTT 169: 4 Ways to Make More Time at the End of the School Year
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBThe end of the year can be super stressful. There is just so much to do and get done before the year wraps up. Plus, most of us are already feeling the pressure or possibly the enthusiasm of starting to plan for next year. For today I want us to focus on finding ways to make more time for ourselves at the end of the school year. I hope you stick around. Let's look at the first way to buy back time- 1. Keep the kids busy! 2. Batch end-of-the-year items. 3. Use podcasts or audiobooks to ...
OTT 168: How Do Teachers Really Feel About Required Team Planning?
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBOTT 168: How Do Teachers Really Feel About Required Team Planning? Today we are taking a closer look at how teachers REALLY feel about required team planning. First, let's better understand what teams are asked to do. Grade level teams are asked to plan for weeks or months of lessons to help students master the standards. I want first to clarify that a lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during class time. Before you...
OTT 167: 5 Detrimental Reasons Why Lesson Plans Should NOT Be Required a Year in Advance
April 25, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOTT 167: 5 Detrimental Reasons Why Lesson Plans Should NOT Be Required a Year in Advance A bill was proposed in Indiana - posting lesson plans a year in advance. This bill was created out of fear and scarcity. Here are my main points about this insane proposal; The Bill is too Rigid: does not allow for flexibility and response to students' needs in your class. It shows an outrageous expectation of our teachers: Would we ask any other professional to do this even with marketing plans and h...
05: An Administrator's Impact on School Culture
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBToday’s show takes a look at the impact of school administrators on the culture of schools. Rachel, a 2nd-grade teacher from Missouri, shares her truth about being a part of a school culture that values empathy and kindness towards one another, and it all starts with the leader of the school. 2:04 Introduction to Rachel 5:23 Rachel’s Amazing 9:46 Rachel’s Teacher Tired 10:43 Principal Perks 11:43 Community Service Project Idea 14:14 Whole School Morning Meeting 15:20 Moral Building 1...
OTT 166: 2 Fantastic Ideas for Adjusting Your STEM Lesson
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBOTT 166: 2 Fantastic Ideas for Adjusting Your STEM Lesson Mary Jo is here to discuss adjusting your STEM lesson for your classroom that isn't too hard or too easy; they are just right! Mary Jo gives us a taste of her excellent STEM con presentation on making adjustments when it comes to all things STEM. We talk about adding or taking away constraints, finding inspiration, making it the appropriate grade level, and adding related content. If you are interested in the plethora of informat...
OTT 165: 3 Essential Reasons to Attend STEM Con and Beyond This Year
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOTT 165: 3 Essential Reasons to Attend STEM Con and Beyond This Year Did you happen to catch STEM Con 2022 this past weekend?! It was AMAZING!! If you did I would love to hear about it in the feedback. If you missed it, my friend, you are in luck! It is STILL available on replay until the end of April. So hop on over to Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning.com/stemcon22! Because I am so jazzed up, inspired, truly motivated, and on fire, I am going to share with you 3 essential reasons to ...
OTT 164: How Elementary Teachers Start With Project-Based Learning
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBHow Elementary Teachers Start With Project-Based Learning Renee Heinrich & I put our heads together on this podcast to talk about project-based learning. What is project-based learning, and what does it look like in the classroom? Renee tells us how project-based learning differs from STEM and how to stretch the band-with of what we are teaching our students to go deeper in their projects & challenges. Renee explains an actual project that she has going on with her students currently! Li...
OTT 163: How Does STEM in Elementary School Teach Collaboration and Cooperation?
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHow Does STEM in Elementary School Teach Collaboration and Cooperation? What do collaboration and cooperation look like in the classroom when we incorporate STEM? Loren Thorp & I discuss "cooperation over competition" using STEM in the classroom. Is competition ever a valuable tool, or is it just a scarcity mentality on our students? When Loren and I talked, we discussed why it is essential for us as teachers to shift our mindset from the competition to build an environment where students...
OTT 162 Why is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM?
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWhy is it so Important to Teach Students About Careers in STEM? Erin Twamley is joining us today about STEM careers and allowing them to imagine what that may look like for them. Today on the podcast, we will discuss ideas and ways to motivate students to get excited about their future in the STEM workforce! Erin tells us about "The everyday Superheros," a series Erin has written about some of the careers we do not touch on in the classroom. Erin & I talk about some of the incredible oppor...
32: One Tired Teacher: Setting Up Your Makerspace (Copy)
March 20, 2022 18:34 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBToday we are talking all about getting your makerspace up and running in your learning space. We will discuss storage ideas, labels and signs, procedures to have in place, and student expectations all around a makerspace. This week concludes our series on makerspace. So if you aren’t sure why you need one visit episode 30 and if you need some tips and tricks on things you need to know before you launch a makerspace go to episode 31. Today we will talk about the nitty gritty of makerspace. ...
31: One Tired Teacher: Launching a Makerspace (Copy)
March 20, 2022 18:33 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBToday we talk all about the 5 fundamental steps you need to launch a makerspace in your learning environment. If you missed episode 30: Why Every Teacher Should Have a Makerspace, then check that out first. Links Mentioned in the Show Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning for Makerspace Monday {FB Lives- show up to be eligible to win a free makerspace moment in literature.} Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand 5 Astonishing Reasons Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace (with links to resources) ...
30: One Tired Teacher: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace (Copy)
March 20, 2022 18:33 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThere are five astonishing reasons every classroom needs a makerspace. Join me today to hear how classrooms can utilize engagement, critical thinking, discovery, and more with a makerspace. So this is when you might be thinking “What is a Makerspace?” A Makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. In a nutshell, it is an astonishing place to think and learn! Links Mentioned in the Show How the Curr...
28: Packing Up Your Classroom (Copy)
March 20, 2022 18:32 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB{Blog Post for Show Notes: https://trinadeboreeteachingandlearning.com/one-tired-teacher-blog/28} There is a love hate relationship with the end of the school year for teachers. We often hate all the tedious tasks we are asked to do like pack up our entire classroom just to unpack 2 months later, create class lists, and say goodbye to our kids and co-workers. We also love the idea of starting fresh in August, organizing our things, and getting a much needed break from the daily grind. In e...
24: 7 Ways to Survive and Thrive at the End of the School Year (Copy)
March 20, 2022 18:31 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBSurviving the end of the year is a difficult task for many teachers! Just ask a teacher which time in the year is hardest, and you will get the beginning of the year and the end of year tired is like no other teacher tired. So this week on One Tired Teacher, we are talking all about ways to survive the end and actually thrive during this time. From eating chocolate to planning theme weeks, you can make it to the last day of school! Join me as we talk through 7 ways to get you to the end. L...
OTT 161 How to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBHow to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning Have you wondered HOW you can cover EVERYTHING AND focus on social and emotional learning? Well, guess what my friend I have a very special guest and friend (who happens to be a genius and a learning theorist), Dr. Yen Verhoeven, who is on the podcast this week sharing how to use STEM to teach social and emotional learning. You have got to hear this! It will change your teaching. It is that good. Then join Dr. Verhoeven an...
OTT: 160 How to Successfully Fit STEM into Small Time Frames
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB160 How to Successfully Fit STEM in Small Time Frames OH, the agony of not having enough time! If you are a classroom teacher trying to teach STEM or you are a special area teacher with a limited schedule then you know what I am talking about!! It is brutal. How can we get to the best part of the revision and learning from failure if we have to constantly stop due to time constraints?! Today, my brilliant guest Kerry Tracy from Feel Good Teaching and STEM Con is here to talk to us all abou...
OTT: 159 Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull
February 28, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB159 Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull You have hit the jackpot in teaching when a child is actually having fun while learning! When learning feels like play the world makes more sense for children. Come join Carla Gull and me for a conversation around learning and playing. Links Included in the Episode: Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms on Amazon Loose Parts Nature Play Podcast Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I...
OTT: 158 5 Fundamental Ways for Teachers to Be a Good Friend to Themselves
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MB158 5 Fundamental Ways for Teachers to Be a Good Friend to Themselves Teachers need good friends now more than ever before. Times are difficult in the world of education. Teachers often feel alone and bogged down with pressure and judgment. Learning to be your own best friend can offer at least some reprieve in a world that feels like it is against you. Today we are continuing our discussion on mindset and self-care. And we are going to get a little uncomfortable. Being a friend to other...
OTT: 157 How Can Schools and Administrators Reduce and Prevent Teacher Burnout?
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB157 How Can Schools and Administrators Reduce and Prevent Teacher Burnout? Teacher burnout is something we hear a lot about these days. Burnout is real and is existing at a crisis level. How can schools, admins, and teachers themselves prevent or reduce burnout? Come take a listen. The most important message for teachers to hear is that burnout is not their fault. Yes, there are things we can do to help ourselves, and my guest Jennifer Rafferty talks all about this today. But there is als...
OTT: 156: Why Mindset Matters for Teachers and Why You Should Change Yours
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB156: Why Mindset Matters for Teachers and Why You Should Change Yours Today we are talking about mindset for teachers. This can be really tricky as we often think about the mindset of our students and we disregard our own. Today, I want to talk about your mindset and why you should change it. I hope you stick around. Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of b...
OTT: 155: How Can 2nd Graders Celebrate Black History Month?
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MBOTT: 155: How Can 2nd Graders Celebrate Black History Month? Black History Month is an annual celebration of the heritage and achievements of African Americans. It is also a time where we recognize the key roles our black and brown brothers and sisters played in U.S. history. Today we talk about ideas for the 2nd-grade classroom. I hope you will join me. Not only does black history month promote diversity, but it also celebrates diversity. Promoting diversity is bringing awareness to the...
154: 5 Magnificent Benefits from an Elementary Makerspace
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB154:5 Magnificent Benefits from an Elementary Makerspace Today we take a further look at the magnificent benefits of an elementary Makerspace. Today we are continuing our talk about Makerspace. As you may know, I just finished 4 days of live Makersapce Masterclasses. So much fun. I love talking to educators who are interested in the wonder of Makerspace. I also want to take this moment to let you know that my Makerspace course Mastering Makerspace: From Zero to Amazing is open and accepti...
OTT: 153: 5 Myths that Most Teachers Believe to Be True About Makerspace
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBOTT: 153: 5 Myths that Most Teachers Believe to Be True About Makerspace Lately, I've been hearing a lot about ideas, or myths if you will, around Makerspace. You know the ones where teachers say that Makerspace is just for play, or where the materials or loose parts are too expensive, or even worse Makerspace takes up too much time and is too messy. And while most educators who believe in teaching outside of the box push through these myths, there are often times that we end up believing ...
OTT: 152: Is Play an Essential Aspect of a Child's Learning Process in School?
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOTT: 152: Is Play an Essential Aspect of a Child's Learning Process in School? Today we are talking about play. You see, most educators have a love-hate relationship with the word “play”. We are often told to add more rigor to our lessons. And to be on the same page at the exact same time as our co-workers down the hall. (Oh, how I despise that!) We are also often told that play in school is a bad thing. Not TRUE. There is a real-world value to play. Through play, children have the opportu...
OTT: Episode 151: What Do Loose Parts & Makerspace Have to do with the New Year?
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBOTT: Episode 151: What Do Loose Parts and Makerspace Have to do with the New Year? What do Loose parts and Makerspace have to do with the new year? They are both all about having a mindset of exploration, adventure, innovation, critical thinking, and creativity. How will you bring that to your classroom? Listen to get started. Over Christmas break, I started reading Loose Parts by Carla Gull, Suzanne Levenson Goldstein, and Tricia Rosengarten. It is amazing! It is also completely aligned t...
150 OTT: It's Time for a Break
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB150 OTT: It's Time for a Break It's time for a small break. One Tired Teacher is taking a snooze. I will be back in January 2022. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Links Mentioned in the Show: Standards-Based Assessment Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chanc...
149 OTT: 3 Interesting Ideas for Halloween in Your Primary Classroom
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB149 OTT: 3 Interesting Ideas for Halloween in Your Primary Classroom Are you ready for Halloween in your classroom? If you have been opening your emails or listening to OTT, you will know that I have shared some great Halloween literature with you to spook up your classroom on Episode 148: More Halloween Books to Love and way back in Episode 50: 7 Sensational Halloween Books Kids Will Love. I also talked about 3 Tactics to Breath New Life Into Science in October on Episode 147. Idea # 1...
148: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your Makerspace Primary Classroom
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB148: OTT: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your Makerspace Primary Classroom Last week's episode shared 3 secret tactics for breathing new life into your science block. This really sparked my interest in fun Halloween stories that inspire science, STEM, and Makerspace. So today I want to share some more fun books to use for the month of October. Come take a listen as I share three more spooky fun Halloween books. Links Mentioned in the Show: Episode 147: 3 Secret Tactics t...
147: OTT: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in October
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB147: OTT: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in October So it is that time of year again! Fall has officially begun. Even if that means you just have fall decorations in your house in Florida as I do. So, today we will talk about 3 secret tactics for breathing new life into science in October. Secret Tactic #1 Incorporate Halloween or Fall Into Your Science Topics This first tactic is one of my favorite things to do. You look at your standards according to your pacin...
146: OTT: 3 Easy Tips for STEM Planning for the Elementary Classroom
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB146: OTT: 3 Easy Tips for STEM Planning for the Elementary Classroom So last week we talked about strategic steps for planning STEM units across the year. Today, I'm going to give you three tips to make it an easier and faster process. I hope you stick around! Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Units Pacing Guide for Second Grade STEM Units for Second Grade Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you ...
145: OTT: 5 Strategic Steps to Teaching STEM Throughout the School Year
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB145: OTT: 5 Strategic Steps to Teaching STEM Throughout the School Year Today I am going to break down 5 strategic steps to help you teach STEM throughout the school year. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Pacing Guide STEM Units of Study Halloween Matter Unit Christmas Matter Unit Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus e...
144: OTT: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom?
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MB144: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom? Today we are talking about WHY classrooms might want to include a makerspace. Come join me. Makerspaces are more than a dedicated space. They are a mindset. One of innovation, creativity, collaboration, community, and critical thinking. Makerspace should exist in every elementary classroom. Do you have a Makerspace? Links Mentioned in the Show: Fall STEM-stravaganza Free Makerspace Moments in Literature Mastering Makersp...
143: OTT: 3 Sensational Survival Tips for Back to School
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MB143: OTT: 3 Sensational Survival Tips for Back to School Back to school can be a hectic time for teachers. It is important for teachers to take care of themselves so that they in turn can take care of their students. Stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Back to School Resources Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if ...
142: OTT: How to Create a Labor Day Activity With Kids
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MB42: OTT: How to Create a Labor Day Activity With Kids Celebrating holidays and teaching children the history of special days in America is a great way to get kids excited about history and holidays! Today, we talk all about Labor Day. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: All About Labor Day Interactive Reader Bundle (Print and Digital) Labor Day LabBook Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I d...
141: OTT: 3 Tips to Helps Students Avoid Back-to-School Anxiety
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB141: OTT: 3 Tips to Help Students Avoid Back-to-School Anxiety In today's episode, I will share three tips for helping students avoid back-to-school anxiety. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: 140 OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School Back to School Packs on TpT Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’r...