Simply Teach
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsThe Simply Teach Podcast is a podcast by teachers for teachers. The goal of Simply Teach is to encourage classroom teachers right where they are with practical and simple tools to use in your classroom.
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091: Final Episode of Simply Teach + A Guide for New Listeners
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, I share big news on the future of The Simply Organized Teacher. Plus, I break down the top: Downloaded Simply Teach episodes Classroom Organization episodes Classroom Management episodes Time Management episodes First-Year Teacher episodes If you need help with the following areas, here are some resources to help you! Need help organizing classroom papers? Join The Classroom Paper Course. Want to stay up-to-date with The Simply Organized Teacher? Head h...
091: A Guide for New Listeners of Simply Teach...Start Here!
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, I share big news on the future of The Simply Organized Teacher. Plus, I break down the top: Downloaded Simply Teach episodes Classroom Organization episodes Classroom Management episodes Time Management episodes First-Year Teacher episodes If you need help with the following areas, here are some resources to help you! Need help organizing classroom papers? Join The Classroom Paper Course. Want to stay up-to-date with The Simply Organized Teacher? Head h...
090: 6 Ways to Simplify Classroom Organization in the Middle of the Year
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWhen we think about organization, of our house or our classroom, it's a daunting thing to think about! I tend to get lost in the weeds when it comes to getting organized. That's why, I think, so many of you struggle to get your classroom organized. It's not that you can't get your classroom organized but that there is SO much to do, many teachers don't know where to begin. In this post, I am sharing 6 things you can do to get your classroom organized in the middle of the year. Links from...
089: The 4 Part Framework You Need to be an Organized Teacher
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAs little kids, we dream of the jobs we want to have when we are grown-ups- a lot of you reading this probably always knew you wanted to be a teacher. But then, when you actually got into the classroom, it wasn’t at all what you had hoped it would be. Way more work, way more time, way more responsibility, and way more clutter than you probably anticipated. In this post, I am sharing how important it is to create an organized classroom. Believe it or not, an organized classroom can help wi...
088: 3 Must-Have Management Tips for Right Now!
December 01, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBSince we are just a couple of weeks away from the break, I want to help you manage your class these last couple of weeks. In this episode, I share some things you can do to improve your classroom management. These tips come from a full list of 9 Classroom Management tips that you can get here. Links from show: Episode 088 Shownotes 9 Classroom Management Tips Download Get Your Pretty On Wardrobe Challenges The Organized Teacher Framework™ opens up next week! Let's Con...
087: Your Lesson Planning Workflow
November 24, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat are your thoughts on writing lesson plans? Do you love it or hate it? The idea of writing lesson plans can make some people shut down and become so overwhelmed. Today I want to share ways to write lesson plans quickly, organize your materials effectively, and save you time! Links from show: Episode 087 Shownotes The Organized Teacher Framework™ 10 Productivity Tips for Teachers Let's Connect!: Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Get weekly organiz...
086: 10 Fun and Guilt-Free Classroom Party Ideas
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAs teachers, I think it is part of our responsibility to teach them how to make healthy choices that will provide them with healthy bodies. When we give them tons of junk food options and celebrate the idea that junk food = fun, I think we are doing them a big disservice. So today, I am sharing 10 fun and guilt-free classroom party ideas that you can do any time of the year without feeling like you are loading up your kiddos with unnecessary sugar. Links from show: Episode 086 Shownot...
085: Your Classroom Organization Questions Answered: Digital Learning
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is the second time I have done a Q&A episode on the podcast and it is so much fun to answer your questions! This week I am answering your classroom organization questions and a lot of them had to do with one very important topic right now- digital learning! Here are the seven questions: How can I organize all of the data for my SPED students? How do I know where to put things? How do I know what to keep and what to get rid of? Google Classroom is overwhelming...HELP! Thoughts...
084: Smart Strategies to Organize and Manage IEP Paperwork with Brandie Rosen
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAs teachers, we have tooooons of papers to deal with. And when it comes to IEP paperwork for our students in Special Education, the paperwork load is immense. A lot of this data and paperwork is necessary for supporting our students but can become overwhelming. That's why it's important to talk about special education teacher organization strategies that are easy to implement. Many of you have reached out to me to ask about organizing Special Education paperwork, RTI interventions and alll...
083: Best Products for Organizing Your Classroom Papers
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWhen it comes to organization, everything needs a home. If you watched The Home Edit on Netflix, you heard them talk about “containing.” We are doing the same thing here, we are just containing our items into different homes. Homes are created by using boxes and bins, really ANYTHING, to house a certain type of material. In this case, we are talking about the best products to create homes for classroom paper organization. Links from show: Episode 083 Shownotes Classroom Organizati...
082: 4 Ways to Conquer the Classroom Paper Mess
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOn an *almost* weekly basis, a teacher reaches out to tell me that they are struggling with papers. They want to know what to do with all of the papers or how to organize them. But what if we looked at it differently? What if, instead of figuring out how to organize papers, we figured out a way to reduce classroom papers so there was less clutter to deal with? Links from show: Episode 082 Shownotes Get Your Pretty On Student Paper Workflow Guide TSOT 2020 Survey Help suppor...
Racism in Education 5: How to be an Ally
October 16, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn the final episode of this series, Brittany tells us the things she is doing the ensure that she is creating a safe space for all her students, especially her students of color. Get all the links and information on this series here.
Racism in Education 4: Voting as a Way to Make Progress
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn part four of this series, I talk with Sarah and Beth from Pantsuit Politics about what things we, as educators, can be looking for in candidates up and down the ballot. Get all the information here.
Racism in Education 3: Teaching Students How to be Anti-Racist
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Kay Valdez talks to us about the social justice standards and how we can incorporate them into our daily lessons. Get more information and all the links here.
Racism in Education 2: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Library
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, Charissa Duncanson shares with us the importance of honoring our students' identities through the books in our classroom libraries. Get more info here.
Racism in Education 1: How It Plays Out
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this interview with Sharhonda Bossier, we talk about different ways racism plays out in the education system. Get all the links for this episode here.
Introduction to the Racism in Education Series
October 11, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBStarting Monday, October 12th, a 5-part series will release each morning on racism in education. Here is a quick intro to what you can expect over the next five days. All the links, women I interview, and information you need can be found here.
081: Setting Teacher Goals with the PowerSheets Planner
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBI believe, so deeply, in the power of goals. And not just your typical new year's resolution type goals. But goals that actually help you accomplish the things you want to look back on in 20, 30, even 40 years and say "that helped me get here." Teachers care A LOT about their students. As educators, we want to do everything we can to provide the absolute best opportunities for our students. That means teachers are constantly putting themselves on the back burner. And you know what happens ...
Top Books of 2020...so far!
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTeachers are leaders and leaders are readers! I think, as teachers, it is so important we read. Not only to model to our students but also to grow our own understanding of things outside of "our" world. Today I am sharing some of my top books of 2020 and all time. These books have brought me joy and they have challenged me to think about things outside of my circumstances. ALL of them are worth reading! Links from the show: Episode 80 Shownotes (get all the links to all the books here!...
080: Top Books of 2020...so far!
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBTeachers are leaders and leaders are readers! I think, as teachers, it is so important we read. Not only to model to our students but also to grow our own understanding of things outside of "our" world. Today I am sharing some of my top books of 2020 and all time. These books have brought me joy and they have challenged me to think about things outside of my circumstances. ALL of them are worth reading! Links from the show: Episode 80 Shownotes (get all the links to all the books here!...
079: My Biggest Mistake with Work-Life Balance and How You Can Avoid It
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen I started out in the classroom, I didn't have a good handle on work-life balance. In fact, when I left the classroom in 2018 to move abroad I have up more than 20 days of paid leave. That's why I am so passionate about talking with people about work-life balance for teachers. It is crucial educators have a plan in place to manage their time, practice self-care, and achieve "balance." Links from show: Episode 079 Shownotes Teacher To-Do List Training Prep Dish- Meal Planning an...
My Biggest Mistake with Work-Life Balance and How You Can Avoid It
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen I started out in the classroom, I didn't have a good handle on work-life balance. In fact, when I left the classroom in 2018 to move abroad I have up more than 20 days of paid leave. That's why I am so passionate about talking with people about work-life balance for teachers. It is crucial educators have a plan in place to manage their time, practice self-care, and achieve "balance." Links from show: Episode 079 Shownotes Teacher To-Do List Training Prep Dish- Meal Planning an...
TSOT Update: I Need Your Help!
September 18, 2020 15:03 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThis episode is a quick update on all things TSOT and Simply Teach. Links mentioned in the update: 2020 TSOT Survey Donate to Simply Teach Shop the TSOT store Email me at [email protected] Read the update here (same info in podcast, just in word form)
078: Pinterest vs. Practical Classrooms: Which is Better?
July 07, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAlright teacher friend, answer the question. Which is better? A Pinterest classroom or a practical classroom? I know what you are thinking “practical, duh!" But if that’s true, why do we spend so much time pinning those Pinterest classrooms and regramming those Instagram classrooms? Let's chat practical classroom organization ideas that will help you have an organized classroom all year long. Links from show: Episode 078 Shownotes Cora Feminine Products Master Your Classroom in 2020...
077: Quiz: Do you Have these Components of an Organized Classroom?
June 30, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThere are four components when it comes to creating an organized classroom. I want you to think of these components as a wedding or tiered cake- you have the plate that it sits on, then the layers going up. I specifically structure the components, and the framework course, this way because I believe you need the things on the base to support the things on the top. Links from show: Episode 077 Shownotes Get Your Pretty On Master Your Classroom in 2020 The Organized Teacher Framew...
076: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up Your Classroom
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDo you ever feel like you just need to take everything you can see and stow it away in a plastic tub and deal with at a later date? That all has to do with how you prioritize setting up your classroom. In today’s episode, I am sharing 7 common mistakes I see teachers making when they set up a classroom and how you can do it a bit differently! Links from show: Episode 076 Shownotes Cora Feminine Products Master Your Classroom in 2020 Prep for the First Day 3 Day Challenge Le...
075: How to Continue Growing as an Educator
June 16, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhether you are a brand new teacher or have been in the profession for fifteen years, it's important to continue growing as an educator. Learn why you should find mentors and helpers as well as how to grow as a teacher even after your first few years of teaching. Links from show: Episode 075 Shownotes Erin Condren Teacher Planner Master Your Classroom in 2020 Training Let's Connect!: Connect with me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Get weekly organization inspiration ...
074: Handy Tips from Bridget Spackman to Establish Daily Routines
June 09, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBI brought Bridget on to talk about daily teacher routines. Like I just said, she teaches grades 4 through 6. She has a YouTube channel, a podcast, a membership site, shes in Graduate School earning her Masters Degree, she has a husband and children. I am sure I am forgetting something. She does SO much (and you can find it all right here). What better person to talk about routines and keeping life organized than someone who is doing a lot. Links from show: Episode 074 Shownotes Get You...
073: YOUR Classroom Organization Questions Answered!
June 02, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDo any of these questions sound familiar? "How do I keep up with everything?" "I struggle with throwing things away- what do I keep and get rid of?" "What do I do with all the papers?" These are questions I get most frequently which means you have probably wondered about them too. In today’s episode, I answer some of your most pressing questions. Links from show: Episode 073 Shownotes Cora Feminine Products Free Guide on How to Set Up a Classroom Let's Connect!: Connect wi...
072: A Guide to Small Group Teaching Organization
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBSmall group teaching is a great way to meet your kids at the level they are on and give them the instruction they need. But first you need to get your resources and materials in place. Typically, a small group lesson is only 15 to 20 minutes. That isn't a lot of time and you need to make the most of it. This episode shares some things to keep in mind as you organize a small group teaching area in your classroom. Links from the show: This episodes notes (Head here for all the picture...
071: Secrets to Elementary Station Organization
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToday I am going to share some practical ways you can organize stations in general as well as how to organize your math and literacy stations. Links from show: This episodes notes >>> https://thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/stations Classrooms that Spark Joy Virtual Training >>> https://thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/lp-classrooms-spark-joy/ 9 Management Tips for Teachers >>>https://thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/9-classroom-management-tips/ Let's Connect!: C...
070: Elementary Classroom Library Organization Tips
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAn organized classroom library makes it easy for the students to access, pleasing to the eye, and ultimately- it entices your little readers to devour books on books on books! We are going to talk through four steps today. How to fill your classroom library with books Ways to organize your library How to make it cozy and "hygge" Thoughts on maintaining the library organization Links from show: This episodes notes >>> How to Organize Your Classroom Library Pack Up Training ...
069: Why Organized Packing is SO Important
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBAnother year has flown by and it is time to start thinking about packing up your classroom. As important as it is to ensure that your classroom is organized all year long, I think it is equally important to ensure that your classroom is organized as you pack it up. That's why I've put together a slew of posts on packing up as well as this end of year classroom pack up checklist. When you come back at the start of next year, you want to be able to find everything easily. I suggest packing l...
068: Getting Organized for Guided Reading
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWhen it comes to getting organized for guided reading you need three key things. You need your guided reading planning materials, your materials or tools to use with your kids, and your structure. This episode will show you how to do that with ease! Links from the Show: Classrooms that Spark Joy Classroom Pack Up Checklist Simply Teach # 11 (Must Have Management Plans) Simply Teach #13- (Implementing Management Plans) Debbie Diller book on Guided Reading Read the full show notes ...
067: Ways to Stay Productive While Teaching from Home
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBApril 2020 is a crazy time, y'all! Who thought 2020 would be the year of a global pandemic, social distancing, and canceling school?!? All of us are teaching from home right now and it can be a little difficult to find the motivation to do more than sit on the couch and eat chips all day. When it comes to working from home, I wouldn’t say I am an expert, but I have been doing it for over a year now and it has been trial and error, for sure. But I have found some things are a must when it c...
Simply Teach and TSOT 2020 Update!
January 14, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.93 MB1. Follow me and connect with me 1:1 @thesimplyorganizedteacher 2. Fill out the survey (www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/survey)and tell me exactly what Classroom Organization help you want in 2020 3. Join my email list and stay up to date with all things TSOT
066: Why it's Okay to Change Things Mid-Year
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBDon't be afraid to change things like your classroom arrangement or even behavior management plan mid-year. As long as you have a plan to implement the changes in your class, you will be golden! This week's episode (and final episode of Season 5) will help you navigate that process. Head to iTunes to listen in :) www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedteacher https://pages.convertkit.com/72312d8...
065: The Importance of Honoring Student Names with Tania Davis
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBIn this week's podcast, we talk about honoring students' names. In full honesty, I have had some students with really difficult names for me to pronounce. Tania and I discuss the importance of figuring out ways to remember how to say those challenging names. She also gives us some practical tips you can use to make sure you are saying students' names correctly! www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedt...
064: Social Emotional Learning with Carolyn
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBToday I am talking to Carolyn, a former kindergarten teacher, who is passionate about social emotional learning and educating her students (and own child!) in a way that honors them but also holds them accountable for their actions. www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedteacher https://pages.convertkit.com/72312d887c/dfad803296
063: 5 Ways to Incorporate Hygge in the Classroom
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBHygge is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). This podcast is inspired by my recent trip to Denmark and all that I learned about the hygge culture. If you want to find some ways to make your classroom feel warm and cozy, then this episode is for you! www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesi...
062: Lesson Planning Live Coaching Session
November 12, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBYou are listening to the final installment of the live coaching session with Jordan. Jordan is well into her second year of teaching and was a lucky winner of the free coaching session after purchasing the Kickstart Your School Year Course. We talked about her classroom organization needs back in episode 56 and her classroom management plans in episode 59. Today we will wrap up the session talking about ways to improve her lesson planning routine. I recommend making some time to listen to ep...
061: The How and Why to Implement a Classroom Economy with Thom Gibson
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBToday I am chatting with Thom, who is a secondary teacher at a private school in downtown Austin, Texas. He teaches some seriously cool classes. Even though I don’t teach in the setting he teaches in (and I’m assuming a lot of you don’t either) I still had a ton of ideas of how I could implement this classroom economy and his techy ideas into my own classroom. www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedte...
060: My Top 10 Favorites for Teachers
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBI’m excited about today’s podcast, it’s a bit different than my regularly scheduled episodes but I think it will be fun. This episode I am going to talk about some things I am loving that help me with my self-care and might be able to help you too! I am going to share 5 of my favorite classroom related things and then 5 personal things. www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedteacher https://pages.con...
059: Classroom Management Live Coaching Session
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBYou are in for a treat today. We are sharing the second portion of my live coaching session with Jordan. Just as a quick refresher, Jordan is going into her second year of teaching and was a lucky winner of the free coaching session after purchasing the Kickstart Your School Year Course. We talked about her classroom organization needs back in episode 56 so if you haven’t listened to that one yet, I recommend going back and listening to that. Then coming here and listening to us talk abou...
058: Tips for Pre-Service Teachers (and for working with them!) with Dr. Sam Fecich
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBBefore you can step out into the world of education, you have to spend time as a Pre-Service teacher learning from those ahead of you. Today on the podcast I am talking with Dr. Sam Fecich, a college professor for Pre-Service teachers. We talk about the fact that it is okay to change your career in education even if you always thought being in the classroom was your destiny. We also talk about her book, Edumagic, and all the different ways pre-service teachers (and, let's be honest, current ...
057: Top 3 Areas to Organize in Your Classroom
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBI always ask teachers what their biggest pain points are when it comes to teaching and more specifically, organization. There are overarching themes I see day in and day out. One of the biggest being “where do I start?!?” I always recommend starting small, with an area that is easy to organize in a matter of a few minutes and then working up to bigger things. Also, don’t feel like you have to reorganize your whole classroom in one weekend. It’s a gradual thing. It should be. Too much at on...
056: Classroom Organization Live Coaching Session
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBWelcome to episode number 56! I am super pumped to share with you my live coaching session with Jordan. Jordan is going into her second year of teaching and was a lucky winner of the free coaching session after purchasing the Kickstart Your School Year Course. Over the course of the season I am going to be dropping bits and pieces of our coaching session to help YOU as you work through the school year. Today’s episode we are talking about my favorite, classroom organization. www.thesimplyo...
055: Virtual Learning for Teachers with Edverything Education
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBThe ladies, Nicole and Danielle , from Edverything Education are the real deal when it comes to teachers! They are so kind and compassionate and they are doing amazing things in the education world to help teachers just like you and me grow and improve on their teaching practices. Today we are going to talk about high school teaching tips, teacher side gigs, the Total Teacher Summit, organization for high school teachers and SO MUCH MORE! www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.face...
054: 5 Things to do to Avoid Teacher Burnout
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBToday I am going to give you an excerpt from my course, Kickstart Your School Year. Now I know the school year has already started and yes, the course is designed to help you kick-start your year. But the things I talk about in the course are valuable at any time of the year. While I would always recommend you start your year out organized, sometimes it doesn’t happen but the good news is, you can do it even in the middle of the year! It may take a little bit longer and you might have to sca...
053: Season 4 Wrap Up + A Free Virtual Training
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIt’s been a while since you have heard from me and that is because Season 4 officially wrapped up with episode number 52. I am knee deep in prepping for Season 5 so I wanted to take a minute to share with you a few highlights from season 4 and let you know what is ahead for season 5! Also, stick around till the end, I want to make sure you know about the free virtual training going on this weekend, August 24th and 25th. www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/group...