Latest Elementary education Podcast Episodes
#70-Administrator to Classroom Teacher: 4 BIG Lessons I've Learned
The Teachers Impact - September 12, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesHave you ever wondered what it would be like for an administrator to step into a teacher's shoe? Well, my friends, on this episode you will find out. On this episode I talk about the 4 BIG lessons I learned going back to the classroom after five years. Let me tell know, there were some major shi...
97: All About Student Writing Conferences with Whitney of Learning with Crayons
Shared Teaching Podcast - September 07, 2023 02:00 - 28 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started. Whitney holds two ...
#69- Why Classroom Management Issues may not be your fault
The Teachers Impact - September 05, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesou've tried everything under the sun when it comes to classroom management. Every idea, incentive and even pleading with your students but you still can't get a handle on certain students. This can happen to the best teachers. Are you wondering whether it's your fault? I've been there, my friend...
Episode 37: And We're Back!
Get Off The Dotted Line! - September 03, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutesWelcome to Season 2 and Episode 37 where today we are going to talk about what’s new for Season 2 and where we’ve been for the past few months. Season 2 is all about presenting different educational topics and unpacking them from various angles so that we, as teachers, can make the best decision...
96: My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
Shared Teaching Podcast - August 30, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Before starting your narrative writing unit, listen to this episode first! Choosing a good mentor text will provide your students with a model piece of writing to emulate during the unit. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedte...
95: Best Advice for New Teachers - Fall Edition
Shared Teaching Podcast - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you are a new teacher looking for support this fall, you've come to the right episode. Today I'm sharing my advice for new teachers for the busy back to school season. We'll discuss: How to focus on building student relationships ...
94: Parent Engagement Ideas for Back to School
Shared Teaching Podcast - August 10, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! One of the keys to a successful school year will rely on the families of your students. Having them become engaged and active with their students makes your job easier. In today's episode you'll learn: The importance of a parent eng...
93: 5 Meet the Teacher Ideas That You'll Love
Shared Teaching Podcast - August 02, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Meet the teacher night can be very stressful when you don't know what to do and feel unprepared. This is your chance to make a great first impression which can make you feel even more stressed. In today's podcast episode you'll learn ...
92: My Back to School Must Haves
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 30, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! It's almost that time - end of the summer and the start of a new school year. I go back in 3 days so I guess it's time to start thinking about what I'm doing for the beginning of the year. In today's episode I'm sharing my must haves:...
91: Using a Writing Pre-Assessment
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 26, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! A writing pre-assessment is the most important first step in your writing plans. Just like other subjects, the writing pre-assessment will inform your direction for lessons. In today's episode we're talking about: Why you should use ...
#68- What's the Deal with ChatGpt?
The Teachers Impact - July 25, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutesThis new AI tool has been all the rage lately. It's being talked about as the new technology that will revolutionize the world. Are you as excited and intimated as I am? You probably are, but that's why I'm glad you're here! On this episode, I talk about my experience and trial with ChatGPT, so ...
90: Making a System for Writing Lesson Plans
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 22, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! One of the best hacks to save time when writing lesson plans is to make it a system. Having a system in place makes writing your lessons go faster - saving your time and your sanity! In today's episode we'll discuss: The format of yo...
89: Self-Care for Teachers: Sustainability, Systems, and Support with Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed.
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 19, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator who is a teacher resilience and sustainability strategist for burnt out teachers. As someone who has faced being burnt out in the teaching profession, Brittany is empoweri...
#67- 3 Diverse Children's Books that Promote Critical Thinking
The Teachers Impact - July 18, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesTired of using and reading the same old books? Well, you're in the right place, my friend. I'll be honest; I'm a creature of habit but after reading these books; I got really excited because these books will freshen up your collection and get your students' thinking. So, grab a cup of coffee or ...
88: Email Organization for Teachers
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 15, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Just like most things in our classroom, we need a system to improve our email productivity. I spend way too much time in my email and that’s going to change with these tips. In this episode I'll share some email quick wins. The Pomod...
87: Classroom Organization Tips for Creating Systems
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 12, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Every classroom should have a well-thought out system. Systems are the secret behind most classroom organization tips. Without thinking through your systems first, all the cute bins and rolling carts will not help tame all your clutter...
86: Beginning of the Year Writing Lessons
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 09, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Before launching writer’s workshop, there are some beginning of the year writing lessons you’ll want to teach first. In today's short episode I'm going over the lessons I would teach my own class in the first few weeks of school befo...
85: Launching Writer's Workshop at the Beginning of the Year
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 05, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Starting writer’s workshop is probably the most important set of lessons you’ll give during your writing time all school year. Launching your workshop is more about procedures and expectations than actually writing. In this podcast e...
84: Try Student Created Games for High Reading Groups
Shared Teaching Podcast - July 01, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you missed this week's main Wednesday episode, I talked about 5 activities for your higher readers. One of those options was for student games. Today's bonus episode will be going deeper into how to incorporate student created games...
83: Beyond Book Clubs: Activities for Your Higher Students
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 28, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! On today's podcast episode I am discussing 5 activities that go beyond the traditional book club for your students. Leesuh, a regular listener, inspired this episode with her question of how to help her higher students when she is hold...
82: Word Study Activities and Routines in My 2nd Grade Classroom
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! The last two years of teaching second grade has shown me there is a serious decline in students' spelling and phonics abilities. Adding in word study activities to my classroom is essential to help get students caught up to where they ...
81: Sight Word Interactive Notebook - Making Them Work in Less Time
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 21, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! It’s been a few years since interactive notebooks exploded in the teaching world. They are amazing and fun but incredibly time consuming. Today I’m sharing how I made my sight word interactive notebook work in less time than traditiona...
80: Tweaking Your Sight Word Work to Fit the Science of Reading
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 17, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you listened to my last episode, Why Sight Words Are Important, you are hopefully feeling better about continuing to incorporate sight words into your literacy block. Sight words are still important and needed for many students but ...
79: Why Sight Words Are Important
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 14, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Although the Science of Reading can be traced back as far as the 1800s it is recently gaining in popularity in current educational practices. It makes sense that we may wonder why sight words are important or if they conflict with thes...
78: 3 Alternatives to Clip Charts
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 11, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Using a behavior clip chart is an outdated method of managing your classroom behaviors. Today's episode will share why the clip chart should be replaced and provide my favorite 3 alternatives to clip charts. This is the first in my s...
77: Best Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition
Shared Teaching Podcast - June 07, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Calling all brand new teachers! This episode is my best advice for teachers on things to do for the summer before you begin your first teaching job. I strongly suggest starting with getting to know your new curriculum and creating a...
76: How to Integrate Writing Across All Subjects in the Primary Classroom
Shared Teaching Podcast - May 31, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! When I heard the news that my school district was taking away writing time next year with the expectation teachers would have to integrate writing in content areas, I was saddened. I’m sure this is not the first district or classroom t...
75: End of the Year Celebration Ideas for Elementary Teachers
Shared Teaching Podcast - May 24, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Get 10 ideas for a quick and easy end of the year school celebration in today's episode. Glow parties, airplane races, and trivia games are just the start. Listen to find the perfect way to wrap up your school year. SHOW NOTES / BLOG ...
74: Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
Shared Teaching Podcast - May 17, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Organizing your classroom can take some planning and time. Creating a working system is key to having an organized classroom year round. The end of the school year is the perfect time to rethink current systems or create new ones so y...
73: Building Writing Skills with the Science of Reading
Shared Teaching Podcast - May 10, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutesShare what you thought about the episode by sending a text! As elementary teachers, we all know that writing is an essential skill that our students need to master. However, teaching writing can be a challenging task, and we often find ourselves struggling to help our students develop their wri...