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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140: OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MB140: OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School Today I will share two tips to get your school year started. I hope your year is excellent! Links Mentioned in the Show: 139 OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Back-to-School Tips Back to School Decor, First Week Team Builders, and More… 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 i...
139: OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Tips for Back-to-School
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB139: OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Tips for Back-to-School Back to school can be a struggle for sure. But not if we have just the right procedures in place AND we have the winning mindset. Join me today as I talk to you about rocking the first week of school! Links Mentioned in the Show: Trina Deboree Thinking and Learning on TpT Back to School One Tired Teacher Episode 43: First Week Activities for Back to School Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? I...
138: OTT: How to Successfully Integrate Science Into the Second Grade Classroom
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB138: OTT: How to Successfully Integrate Science Into the Second Grade Classroom It is so easy to feel like there are not enough hours in the day to cover all the standards that we need to cover as 1st and 2nd-grade teachers. Often primary teachers in general feel like their number one task are to teach children how to read and how to add and subtract. We know that is priority number one. So what does that mean for our content areas like science and social studies? This is where integratio...
137: OTT: How to Plan Your Meet The Teacher Night Using Digital and Print
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB137: OTT: How to Plan Your Meet The Teacher Night Using Digital and Print Take some notes from your virtual meet the teacher night and bring them into your face-to-face Open House. Today we are talking about preparing for Meet the Teacher Night. Save some valuable time, and join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: 89: How to Plan a Virtual Meet the Teacher Open House Meet the Teacher Digital and Print Virtual Open House Meet The Teacher Packet on TpT Subscribe and Review: Are you subscr...
136 OTT: Three Non-Negotiables For An Effective Makerspace In Your Classroom
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB136 OTT: Three Non-Negotiables For An Effective Makerspace In Your Classroom Today we talk about the 3 non-negotiables you will want in your classroom or school Makerspace. Come and join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace: The 5 Fundamentals to Getting Started (FREE Masterclass) Mastering Makerspace: From Zero to Amazing 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 ...
135: OTT: Makerspace Tinkering: How Tinkering Works Like Magic in Your Makerspace
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB135: OTT: Makerspace Tinkering: How Tinkering Works Like Magic in Your Makerspace Today I am thrilled to have three very special guests, Lisa Oden, Angela Stanford, and Julie Quast authors of Tinkering With Tales sit down with me and talk all about how tinkering and makerspace can make a significant impact on learning and thinking. Come take a listen. Links Mentioned in the Show: Save My Seat Inside Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace (Free Masterclass for Teachers) Tinkering With Tales b...
134 OTT- What is Makerspace and Why Does It Matter in the Classroom?
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBOTT 134 What is Makerspace and Why Does It Matter in the Classroom? Most Makerspaces are spaces where kids can investigate, tinker, discover, create, and build. And yes, they can be anything and anywhere. They don't just have to be in a special space in your school like a media center or a Makerspace room. Often Makerspace is tied to things like STEM, but it doesn't have to be limited to just these subjects. It can exist to deepen the experience with literature, practice soft skills, and ev...
133 OTT- 3 Crucial Reasons to Create a Makerspace in Your Classroom Post Pandemic
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB133 OTT- 3 Crucial Reasons to Create a Makerspace in Your Classroom Post Pandemic Today on the podcast, I share 3 crucial reasons for creating a Makerspace in your classroom now that the restrictions have been lifted. Come join me... Makerspace is more than space or materials and tools that exist within the area, it is a mindset. The maker mindset embraces creation, collaboration, critical thinking skills, and communication. And after social distancing and masks and soooo much screen time...
132: OTT: 7 Steps to an Easy Big-Picture Plan for Second Grade Teachers
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB132: 7 Steps to an Easy Big-Picture Plan for Second Grade Teachers On today's podcast, I share 7 steps to big-picture thinking to help balance detailed oriented planning. Make planning easier and more efficient by using both picture-picture and details in your planning this school year. Links Mentioned in the Show: 131: 5 Energizing Ideas for Hard-Working Teachers to Fully Disconnect From School Reading Across the Year for Second Grade Science Across the Year Digital and Print STEM Uni...
131: OTT: 5 Energizing Ideas for Hard-Working Teachers to Fully Disconnect From School
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB131: OTT: 5 Energizing Ideas for Hard-Working Teachers to Fully Disconnect From School Do you need some energizing ideas to help you disconnect from school? I know it is so hard to let go of the school year. I was recently in a FB group where a third-grade teacher was feeling GUILTY about not working in the summer! I wanted to take that sweet teacher by the hand and give her a huge hug and then send her on a cruise! Is this you? Are you struggling to disconnect? It can happen to us all. I ...
130: OTT: 3 Tremendous Reasons to Include Makerspace This Summer
June 07, 2021 18:18 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB130: OTT: 3 Tremendous Reasons to Include Makerspace This Summer Summer makerspace for kids can encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration during the summer. Come join me to talk about makerspace ideas for the summer. Links Mentioned in the Show: Summer Makerspace/STEM Whole Teacher Eclectic Con 2021 Ricky the Rock That Could Not Roll Makerspace Moment Ricky the Rock That Could Not Roll on Amazon Roller Coaster Makerspace Roller Coaster on Amazon Subscribe and Review...
129: OTT: How to Create a Memorable Masterpiece for Father's Day
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB129: OTT: How to Create a Memorable Masterpiece for Father's Day Creating a Father's Day craft for Father's Day can be fun and memorable for kids and dads. Come join me as I share how to create a Father’s Day lap book. Links Mentioned in the Show: Father’s Day Lap Book 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 sub...
OTT: 128: 5 Genuine Reasons Teachers Should Plan a Summer Vacation THIS Year
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBOTT: 128: 5 Genuine Reasons Teachers Should Plan a Summer Vacation THIS Year Teaching during a pandemic was ROUGH. Teachers have shown up in a big way. Now is the time for teachers to take a much-needed vacation. Where will you go this summer? Come take a listen to why teachers SHOULD plan a vacation this summer! Links Mentioned in the Show: Whole Teacher EclecticCon 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...
OTT: 127: How to Avoid End-of-the-Year Meltdown for Teachers
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBOTT: 127: How to Avoid End of the Year Meltdown for Teachers Meltdown can happen to us all. Especially at the end of -the year! Things are hectic. Our to-do list is overflowing. So how can we avoid the embarrassing meltdown that can sometimes happen at school?! Come take a listen and save your end-of-the-year sanity! Links Mentioned in the Show: One Tired Teacher Episode 126: 5 Captivating Themes for Your End-of-the-Year Bonanza Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? I...
126: OTT: 5 Captivating Themes for Your End of the Year Bonanza
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB126: OTT: 5 Captivating Themes for Your End of the Year Bonanza Getting to the end of the school year comes with a mixture of feelings. I know I’ve experienced overwhelm with all the looming things that need to be done. I’ve felt frustration at the lackluster attitudes my kids have displayed, and I’ve even felt a deep sadness as the days counted down. Other years, I have to admit, I’ve felt relief. Some years you are just ready to end. There are just so many feelings. So how do you combat...
125-OTT- How Elementary Teachers Survive the End of the School Year
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHow Elementary Teachers Survive the End of the School Year As the school year winds down, teachers find themselves with a laundry list of things to do and not a lot of energy. So how do teachers end the year while celebrating learning and getting to all the tasks required of them? They have to get creative! That’s for sure. It’s not an easy time. Teachers and students are tired and feeling like the last day of school can’t come soon enough. How do teachers manage to keep kids learning unti...
124: OTT: The Most Memorable and Impressive Takeaways From STEM Con 2021
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB124: OTT: The Most Memorable and Impressive Takeaways From STEM Con 2021 STEM Con 2021 was just as incredible as I had imagined! In fact, some might say it was just as amazing as last year. And some might say better! Join me for the big moments from the conference. The good news is STEM Con 2021 is available for just a few more days! You will certainly want to get your hands on it. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con & Beyond 117: OTT: How Do We Start an Educational Rebellion in the C...
123 OTT-How to Jumpstart Your STEM Classroom with Genius Ideas Using Building Bricks with Anita Goodwin
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB123 OTT-How to Jumpstart Your STEM Classroom with Genius Ideas Using Building Bricks with Anita Goodwin Today fellow STEM Con 2021 presenter and I sit down to talk about the genius ideas that can be used with building bricks. I hope you will join us! Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Anita Goodwin on Instagram Goodwinnovate Goodwinnovate Anita Goodwin 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 do...
122 OTT-Help Kids Learn to Fail- A Path Towards Unwavering Resilience
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB122 OTT-Help Kids Learn to Fail- A Path Towards Unwavering Resilience Failure is success in progress. Yet, many teachers and students don't feel that way. Today, I sit down with Kerry Tracy from Kerry Tracy Feel Good Teaching and talk all about the gift of failure. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Kerry Tracy Feel Good Teaching TpT Shop Kerry Tracy Feel Good Teaching Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to en...
121 OTT: How to Get to Real World Thinking Through Long Term STEM Projects
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB121 OTT: How to Get to Real World Thinking Through Long Term STEM Projects Today we are talking about how to get to real-world thinking and problem-solving through the use of long-term STEM projects with Claire M from Vivify STEM. Clair is an Engineer educator. She is a real engineer who found a passion for reaching children through STEM. She is incredible and brilliant. But she is also down to earth and has a passion for sharing her love of engineering and science with children. If you hav...
120 OTT- 5 Surefire Organizational Tips to Maximize Your Sensational STEM Classroom
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB120 OTT- 5 Surefire Organizational Tips to Maximize Your Sensational STEM Classroom On today’s show, I sit down with Carol Davis from Teachers Are Terrific to talk all about organization! Organization is a surefire way to maintain your sanity in your STEM Classroom. Carol talks about doing a classroom edit The Home Edit way! You won’t want to miss these sensational organizational tips. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Teachers Are Terrific The Home Edit 15 Items You Need From...
119 OTT: Why should teachers include inspiring Read Alouds in the STEM classroom?
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB119 OTT: Why should teachers include inspiring Read Alouds in the STEM classroom? Finding stories that inspire students is the goal of primary teachers around the world. What you do with them after you have found the perfect books is where the magic lies. Today Brooke Brown from Teaching Outside the Box sits down with me to talk all about literature and STEM. You won't want to miss it! Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Teaching Outside the Box Makerspace Moment in Literature Fr...
118 OTT-How to Teach Simple STEM for Independent Learners For Maximum Engagement
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB118 OTT-How to Teach Simple STEM for Independent Learners For Maximum Engagement Very often as we start our journey into teaching with an interdisciplinary mindset such as STEM, we get overwhelmed with how to integrate a variety of disciplines. The key really is to just start somewhere. Renee Henrick from Science Schoolyard talks to us about simple STEM ideas and how to nurture independent learners. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Episode 76: The Bigg...
117: OTT: How Do We Start an Educational Rebellion in the Current System?
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB117: OTT: How Do We Start an Educational Rebellion in the Current System? Isn't it time for an educational rebellion? Today I sit down with Dr. Yen Venverhoeven to talk about transcurricular STEM integration and we wind around to the most important topic of all- an educational rebellion. Come join the movement! And I have to say this, teachers, you're not pawns in this game, no matter what the system tells you, you are the most highly trained and qualified players in that game. You are que...
Episode 116 - OTT: How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing in the Classroom with Natasha Nurse Clarke
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 116 - OTT: How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing in the Classroom with Natasha Nurse Clarke Natasha Nurse Clarke has so much to share with us today! She talks about her past as a nurse and how it has prepared her for college-level teaching. She also reveals many methods to get her students to open up and get the creative juices flowing. She stresses the importance of getting students involved in class and how it can lead to a future passion for them. Whether you teach elementary o...
115: Why Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB115: Why Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace Makerspace is an excellent way to engage kids in thinking and learning. Today I give you a peek into my free Makerspace Training- Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace. Then we talk about the 5 fundamentals to getting yours up and running. I hope you stick around. The doors are officially open to Mastering Makerspace: From Zero to Amazing. Bring a Makerspace to your learning environment and help your students fall in love with learning. Links Ment...
114: OTT: All About Running a Makerspace in a School
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB114: OTT: All About Running a Makerspace in a School This week Gretchen Campbell shares with us how to create a Makerspace STEM Lab! She asked one question and it led to the creation of a school-wide Makerspace. She even reveals her own mobile STEAM Makerspace, STEAM on Wheels! Stick around, you won’t want to miss it! Links Mentioned in the Show: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace: The Five Fundamentals to Getting One Up and Running Makerspace Thinking and Learning With Trina Deboree ST...
113: OTT: A Conversation About Makerspace
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB113: OTT: A Conversation About Makerspace Join me today as I speak to a fellow educator and a Makerspace teacher from Arkansas. We talk all about Makerspace- the mindset, the materials, the barriers, and the enthusiasm they bring to schools. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Free Makerspace Masterclass: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace: The 5 Fundamentals to Getting Started STEM Con 2021 Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I wan...
112: OTT: All About Makerspace Materials in the Classroom
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB112: OTT: All About Makerspace Materials in the Classroom Short on materials for your Makerspace? No worries! There are several inexpensive ways to gather materials for your classroom. From asking those who are willing for donations to keeping simple arts and crafts on hand, the possibilities (and supplies) are endless! Links Mentioned in the Show: Episode 111: How Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace - The Five Fundamentals to Getting Yours Up an...
111: How Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace in the Classroom
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHow Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace in the Classroom Many educators can get hung up on the lack of space they have for a Makerspace in their classroom. But you don't have to! There are several solutions to your space issues. So don't allow your space (or lack of it) to define your Makersapce in your classroom. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Register for STEM Con 2021 Free Makerspace Start-Up Kit Episode 30 - Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace Episode 3...
110: All About Choice Boards in the Classroom
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB110: All About Choice Boards in the Classroom Loren Thorpe joins us today all the way from Australia! She is sharing her ideas for choice boards and shares her “50 Ways of Using Choice Boards in your Classroom.” She also shares the different options you could use on your choice board for different grade levels. Join us as we explore the benefits of choice boards! Links Mentioned in the Show: MakerSpace Thinking and Learning FB Group Blue Sky Designs by Mrs. T TPT Blue Sky Designs by Mr...
109: Mindset in the Classroom: What This Means for Teachers
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB109: Mindset in the Classroom: What This Means for Teachers What does having a growth mindset mean in your classroom for you as the educator? We talk about growth mindset for our classroom with the terms of our students and what we want for our students, but what about ourselves? We want to teach our kids to see the big picture. We want them to better understand where they are in their learning process. We want them to learn from their mistakes and to see failure as a success turned inside...
108: 5 Teacher Goals for the New Year
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB108: 5 Teacher Goals for the New Year Happy new year. It is 2021. It's hard to believe that we are actually in the new year. I know there are so many teachers out there that are feeling so thankful that we have ended 2020, and we are now moving into 2021. There's a lot of expectations for this year and a lot of hope. We are ready for something new, change, something different. Goal #1: I want you to take care of yourself. I want us all to be kind to ourselves and to really take care of ...
107: OTT: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break
December 17, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB107: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break Today we talk all about the 4 necessary things to do before you leave for winter break. These items will ensure your 2021 starts off on the right foot and prevents you from going into January with a feeling of dread and overwhelm. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: Download Free New Year's Task Cards 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love Episode 58: 5 Blissful Ideas to Make This Holiday Spectacular for T...
106: 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB106: OTT: 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love Today I sit down and share 7 of the most engaging children's Christmas books. Finding the right book to read the last few weeks before Christmas can be tough when you are wiped out. So let me help you find the perfect stories to tell your students. Sit back and enjoy the show, will you? The Top 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love: (These are affiliate links that do not change the price for you.) Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus by Chris Pleha...
105: OTT: Countdown to Christmas
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB105: Countdown to Christmas The last few weeks before Christmas can be tough in the Elementary Classroom. Today we talk all about ways to make the last few weeks meaningful and fun! We are counting down to Christmas. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar Activity Christmas Makerspace Christmas Around the World Lapbook Holidays Matter- Christmas States of Matter Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re ...
104: Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MB104: Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s show, I want to tell you how grateful for you and your support. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones and are getting so much-needed rest. If you are in need of some Christmas activities, check out my Christmas section in my shop on TpT: Christmas Activities 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...
103: Systems and Organization in the ESE Classroom with Sabrina Crews
November 19, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB103: Systems and Organization in the ESE Classroom with Sabrina Crews Today we have s special guest, Sabrina Crews from Ms. Crews Classroom Creations. Sabrina has been teaching students with special needs for eight years. Ms. Crews has two MEd’s in curriculum and instruction with a focus on special education and literacy. Sabrina shares a wealth of information on organizational systems for the ESE classroom. However, these systems are relevant for all classrooms. Systems help teachers bet...
102: How to Embrace Thanksgiving in Your Makerspace
November 12, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB102: How to Embrace Thanksgiving in Your Makerspace How do you bring Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude to your makerspace? Today we talk about the practice of gratitude and creating moments for kids to think and build based on literature with a Thanksgiving theme. All the activities discussed in this episode take a closer look at growth-mindset elements like working through challenges, practicing being thankful, believing in the power of yet, and so much more. Thanksgiving is a g...
101: 6 Attributes for Creating an Amazing Makerspace
November 05, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB101: 6 Attributes for Creating an Amazing Makerspace Today we take a closer look at six attributes to creating an amazing makerspace to include all types of learners. Come take a listen. 6 Attributes: 1. Tailored to Your Community 2. Embrace Critical Thinking 3. Inclusive 4. Differentiated 5. Clear Vision 6. Inspiring Links Mentioned in the Show: Piggie and Gerald Makerspace Challenge Cards Piggie and Gerald Books on Amazon Makerspace Moments in Literature Subscribe and Review: ...
100-5 Genuine Components of Developing a Maker Mindset
October 29, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB100-5 Genuine Components of Developing a Maker Mindset Today we are talking all about the genuine components of developing a maker mindset. A maker mindset begins with believing in the possibilities of making. Most importantly we need to remember that the space and tools don't define a makerspace. It is actually the ability to see the possibility. Links Mentioned in the Show: Makerspace Start-Up Kit and Procedure Bundle Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re ...
99- How to Reframe Our Understanding of Why Children Act Out
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB99- How to Reframe Our Understanding of Why Children Act Out Teaching is at an all-time level of difficulty. Throw behavior challenges into the mix and you have a recipe for disaster. How can teachers keep their sanity and also better understand where these behaviors are coming from and why they are occurring. Join Leslie Belvins and I for a conversation on behavior function and how to look at the behavior with empathy and grade while also taking care of the rest of the class and yourself. ...
98: 13 Remarkable Ideas to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading
October 15, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB98: 13 Remarkable Ideas to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading I've sadly seen a lot of children resisting reading in the past 5 years. It has been heartbreaking. When we lose the passion for something, we stop doing it. I believe there are things we can do to create passionate lovers of reading. I hope you stick around. 13 Remarkable Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading: Read to them! Model a passion for reading Give them lots of choices. Bring them to the Media Center/Library ...
97: 7 Dreadful Ways to Kill the Love of Reading
October 08, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB97: 7 Dreadful Ways to Kill the Love of Reading Today we are talking about the ways in which we kill the love of reading in our children and students. This episode is based on a very upsetting incident that occurred when I was reading with a group of fifth-graders recently. I hope you will join me. The Seven Ways that We Unintentionally Destroy the Love of Reading for Children: * Test Everything * Eliminate Choice * Use Reading as a Punishment * Force Kids to Read * Require Kids to Ke...
96: Halloween and Makerspace in the Elementary Classroom
October 01, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB96: Halloween and Makerspace in the Elementary Classroom Makerspace and Halloween can go hand in hand with just the right literature to set the stage. Finding books that engage students and make them think is half the battle. The creation of solutions is the fun part! This episode takes a closer look at several different books that can be used in October or for Halloween. Students work through literacy standards and then extend their understanding by having them work through the engineerin...
95: How to Incorporate Piggie and Gerald Into Elementary STEM
September 24, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB95: How to Incorporate Piggie and Gerald Into Elementary STEM Using literature to inspire children to think and create is a powerful way to integrate STEM into the classroom or media center. Links Mentioned in the Show: Elephant and Piggie Makerspace Challenge Cards 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 subscri...
94: 3 Important Reminders for Teachers
September 17, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB94: Three Important Reminders for Teachers Today I want to take this time to remind teachers of three important life habits that they cannot let go of during challenging times. I hope you will join me. 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 ...
94: Three Important Reminders for Teachers
September 17, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB94: Three Important Reminders for Teachers Today I want to take this time to remind teachers of three important life habits that they cannot let go of during challenging times. I hope you will join me.
93: Which LMS works the best for my Elementary Classroom?
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB93: Which LMS works the best for my Elementary Classroom? Choosing an LMS, a learning management system during e-learning can be difficult. There are so many things to consider such as the end-user experience, assignment submission, the ease of the platform, and organization, and so much more. Today, we take a look at three popular platforms and break down the pros and cons of each. I hope you will join me. What is an LMS? An LMS is a learning management system that delivers content for t...
92: The Truth About Elementary STEM Club: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes
September 03, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB92: The Truth About Elementary STEM Club: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes Elementary STEM Club is a group that includes over 800 educators and STEM experts who believe in learning and growing together around STEM topics. If you are not a member, you are missing out. Join me for an in-depth look at Elementary STEM Club. What’s included in Elementary STEM Club: Support and connections to educators and STEM experts Resources and lessons based on three themes- Teambuilding, The Engineering D...