Latest Thirdgrade Podcast Episodes
From Overwhelmed to Accomplished: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Your Prep Time
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - April 06, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for elementary teachers who often feel burnt out and overwhelmed! In this episode, we are going to discuss the number one way to get more done during your prep time. As teachers, we are experts at planning every moment of our students' day, but we often forget to plan ...
Unleashing Your Potential: How to Be a Great Teacher on Your Own Terms
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - April 05, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome to the Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast, where we empower and inspire elementary school teachers to love teaching again! In this episode, we’re going to discuss how to define success as a teacher and work smarter, not harder. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re never doing enough, work...
How to Cut Your Lesson Planning Time in Half: Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Teachers
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - April 04, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsAre you tired of spending hours upon hours lesson planning each week? In this episode, we're sharing 5 time-saving hacks that can help you cut the time it takes to lesson plan in half. From batching your lesson plans to using routines, year-long bundles, lesson plan templates, and pacing g...
Become a Happier Teacher: Start Your Accomplishment Bank Today
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - April 03, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome to this episode of our podcast for burnt out and overworked elementary school teachers. Today, we'll be discussing the importance of celebrating your wins each week and how this can be a catalyst for continued success in the classroom. As teachers, it's easy for us to celebrate oth...
Connecting with Students Online with Jennifer Serravallo
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - February 22, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! I have a really special treat for you today. If you are teaching students online, whether it’s virtual or hybrid, this is the episode for you. Today’s guest, Jennifer Serravallo, is a literacy consultant and speaker and has three New ...
A Simple Problem-Solving Strategy That Works Every Time
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - February 15, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Word problems... Yuck! They can be such a struggle. Today, we are going to be chatting about math word problems and I am going to give you a fantastic strategy to use with your students. This strategy will become a routine in your c...
Giving Students Feedback About Their Writing
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - February 08, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Today we are talking all about how to give students feedback about their writing. You know how much I love to talk about writing, but did you know that when I was a new teacher, I actually dreaded teaching writing? I just didn't know...
Virtual and Socially Distant Valentine's Day Activities for the Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - February 01, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Are you excited for Valentine’s Day this year? If you told me a year ago that I'd be doing a Valentine's episode about socially distant Valentine's Day activities, I probably would have laughed at you. Now it is totally normal though...
How to Use Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - January 25, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Are you looking for a new way to keep your students engaged and motivated? Today we’re going to be talking about how to use project-based learning in the classroom. I fell in love with project-based learning when I first start...
A Fun and Free Inauguration Day Resource
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - January 18, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! You asked for an Inauguration Day resource, so I’m delivering. Today on the podcast, I am walking you through a resource for you to use with your second, third, fourth, or fifth graders on Inauguration Day. Talking about anythi...
Starting Writing Fresh at the Beginning of the Year
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - January 11, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do your students forget everything over winter break? I think that’s pretty normal for all of us. You’re likely going to need to review classroom routines and procedures with them anyway, so there is no better time to refresh your wr...
Improving the Quality of Student Work in Centers
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - January 04, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do you think of centers as time-wasters? Today we’re talking about centers and why I’ve loved them ever since my first year of teaching. I love an activity that stretches my students’ learning, but they also think it is fun, a...
How to Use Writing Prompts (and a Year of Free Prompts)
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - December 14, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! I have a special gift for you today. I have 60 free writing prompts for you in two different formats. A printable PDF or Google slides that you can use in the classroom. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Jamie, you HATE...
5 Ways to Spend Less Time At School
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - December 07, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Are you a teacher who spends a little too much time at school or even a little too much time working at home? Then this is the episode for you. I want to challenge the idea that the only way that you can be a good teacher is if you wo...
Teaching Students with ADHD with Jillian Starr
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - November 30, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do you have students with ADHD in your classroom that you wish you could support better? Well wishes come true. Today’s guest, Jillian Starr, is a struggling student turned passionate educator. Her dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory/auditor...
Teaching Students to Edit Their Own Writing
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - November 16, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Today we are talking about one of my very favorite topics: writing. I know that writing isn't everyone's favorite subject to teach, but it is my favorite topic to help teachers with. Whenever I go on social media and ask what your le...
Using Genre to Create Highly Engaged Readers
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - November 09, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do you love teaching reading? Whether your answer is yes or no, I know you will find so much value in this episode! I invited a good friend of mine, Sara Marye, to join us on the podcast today. Sara is a former teacher and administrat...
Teaching Grammar: Free Mini-Course for Teachers
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - November 02, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do you find teaching grammar kind of a nightmare? Are you scouring the internet for new fun grammar activities every week? Yeah, I was you once too. Until I found a much easier way to teach grammar that saved me time and made l...
5 Things You Don't Have to Do When Teaching Writing
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - October 26, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Are you feeling a bit exhausted from perpetually being told what to do as a teacher lately? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and you deserve a break! That’s why, in this episode, I’m going to be sharing a handful of things that you proba...
What You Need to Know About Teaching Math Problem Solving with Brittany Hege
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - October 19, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Is teaching math kind of a struggle sometimes? I have just the girl for you. Today we are joined by Brittany Hege from Mix and Math. Brittany has a Master’s in Elementary Mathematics Education and she is incredibly passionate ...
4 Ways to Make Reading Lessons Engaging (Virtually or In-Person)
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - October 12, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Are you struggling to get your students excited about reading? Today, I am going to be sharing some of my very favorite ways to make reading lessons more engaging for your students. Deciding what to talk about on the podcast has...
Teaching About the Election (Without Getting Political)
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - October 05, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Today we’re going to talk about the election. Did you groan? If you did, I don’t blame you. I get it. But I want this to be exciting for you to talk about, because it is for me! We’re going to explore how to talk to your students abo...
Book Clubs in a Virtual Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - September 28, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Do you miss book clubs with your kids since going virtual? Maybe you’ve never done book clubs before at all but want to start? Well, I heard you guys asking, so I’m here to bring some answers. Today on the podcast, we are going to cha...
7 Ways to Make Virtual Teaching Easier
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - September 21, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! So…….. virtual teaching. How are you feeling? A little overwhelmed? Yeah, I see you. I know that you feel like you’re drowning with all the new technology, new strategies, and new concerns that come with teaching virtually. I have hea...
7 Ways to Make Virtual Learning More Fun
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - September 14, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Raise your hand if you went to college to major in virtual education. Anyone? No, didn’t think so. In this episode, I want to chat about ways that you can make learning fun, even if you're teaching virtually. In fact, I'm going to be...
Teaching Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - August 31, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Have you ever heard a student in your classroom say something like this? “I'm not good at math” or “it's too hard” or “I can't.” Yep. Me too. Did you know, research shows that students in the US commonly give up quickly on...
Hybrid Teaching With A Flipped Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - August 24, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Is your school implementing a hybrid teaching model this year? It's basically a combination of in-person and virtual learning, usually with students split into two groups, each of them spending some time learning in the classroom and some time ...
Teaching Writing Virtually
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - August 17, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Lots of teachers are faced with this new challenge: "How do I teach writing virtually?” The best thing you can do for your students, if you are going to be teaching virtually for long, is to teach the writing lessons yourself. I know that it ...
Using Digital Math Centers
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - August 10, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! Our team has been hard at work this summer and we are SO excited that our new digital math centers have been released and are ready to go! We've had lots of questions about this popular new resource, so today I'm answering your questions about us...
3 Simple Ways to Integrate the Arts Into Your Classroom
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - August 03, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 204 ratingsWelcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! In this episode, I'm chatting with long-time teacher and author, Elizabeth Peterson, about how valuable the Arts are to students and how to integrate them into your classroom in simple ways. In her 20 years of teaching, Elizabeth has been a hug...
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