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OTT 161 How to Successfully Use STEM to Teach Social and Emotional Learning
One Tired Teacher - March 14, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHow 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 Verhoev...
OTT: 160 How to Successfully Fit STEM into Small Time Frames
One Tired Teacher - March 07, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings160 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 t...
OTT: 159 Inspiring Play in Young Children: A Conversation with Carla Gull
One Tired Teacher - February 28, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings159 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...
Redefining ADHD
Radically Creative - February 27, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsI share what came to me during my state of burnout and how I discovered a hidden gem in ADHD that makes me excited about the road ahead. Say hello! Contact me at: https://susanbeckdesigns.com/contact
OTT: 158 5 Fundamental Ways for Teachers to Be a Good Friend to Themselves
One Tired Teacher - February 21, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings158 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 leas...
Welcome to Radically Creative!
Radically Creative - February 20, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDear Listener, This little guide tells of my twisty-turny journey of the first 7 episodes of this podcast in which I'm getting my bearings and figuring out, as I go, what this is all about. Music Credits: "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
OTT: 157 How Can Schools and Administrators Reduce and Prevent Teacher Burnout?
One Tired Teacher - February 14, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings157 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 i...
OTT: 156: Why Mindset Matters for Teachers and Why You Should Change Yours
One Tired Teacher - February 07, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings156: 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...
OTT: 155: How Can 2nd Graders Celebrate Black History Month?
One Tired Teacher - January 31, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOTT: 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 abo...
Creativity, ADHD and Burnout
Radically Creative - January 25, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsReflecting on things from inside my bubble of exhaustion. Say hello! Contact me at https://susanbeckdesigns.com/contact
154: 5 Magnificent Benefits from an Elementary Makerspace
One Tired Teacher - January 24, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings154:5 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 talkin...
OTT: 153: 5 Myths that Most Teachers Believe to Be True About Makerspace
One Tired Teacher - January 17, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOTT: 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 ...
Pivoting into Productivity
Radically Creative - January 13, 2022 01:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHow a simple painting experiment inconveniently turned my life upside down and eventually led me to a creative process that's exponentially more satisfying. Say hello! Contact me at: https://susanbeckdesigns.com/contact
OTT: 152: Is Play an Essential Aspect of a Child's Learning Process in School?
One Tired Teacher - January 10, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOTT: 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 ou...
OTT: Episode 151: What Do Loose Parts & Makerspace Have to do with the New Year?
One Tired Teacher - January 03, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOTT: 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 ...
150 OTT: It's Time for a Break
One Tired Teacher - October 25, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings150 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 ...
149 OTT: 3 Interesting Ideas for Halloween in Your Primary Classroom
One Tired Teacher - October 18, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings149 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: Mor...
148: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your Makerspace Primary Classroom
One Tired Teacher - October 11, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings148: 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 w...
147: OTT: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in October
One Tired Teacher - October 04, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings147: 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...
146: OTT: 3 Easy Tips for STEM Planning for the Elementary Classroom
One Tired Teacher - September 27, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings146: 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: STE...
145: OTT: 5 Strategic Steps to Teaching STEM Throughout the School Year
One Tired Teacher - September 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings145: 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 Chri...
144: OTT: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom?
One Tired Teacher - September 13, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings144: 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 thi...
143: OTT: 3 Sensational Survival Tips for Back to School
One Tired Teacher - September 06, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings143: 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 Subscri...
142: OTT: How to Create a Labor Day Activity With Kids
One Tired Teacher - August 30, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings42: 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 ...
141: OTT: 3 Tips to Helps Students Avoid Back-to-School Anxiety
One Tired Teacher - August 23, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings141: 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 an...
140: OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School
One Tired Teacher - August 16, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings140: 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… Subsc...
139: OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Tips for Back-to-School
One Tired Teacher - August 09, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings139: 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 th...
138: OTT: How to Successfully Integrate Science Into the Second Grade Classroom
One Tired Teacher - August 06, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings138: 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 ...
137: OTT: How to Plan Your Meet The Teacher Night Using Digital and Print
One Tired Teacher - July 26, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings137: 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 Ment...
136 OTT: Three Non-Negotiables For An Effective Makerspace In Your Classroom
One Tired Teacher - July 19, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings136 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...
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