The Teaching Made Easy Podcast

Phonics is a crucial skill for young learners to develop in order to become proficient readers. By learning the relationship between letters and sounds, students are able to decode words and read with greater fluency and comprehension. If your first grader is just starting to learn phonics, or if they need extra practice to solidify their skills, there are plenty of fun and engaging activities you can do to help them. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 of my favorite activities to help your students with phonics at home or in the classroom. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

Reading is a fundamental skill that we are constantly working to strengthen. Using close readings in first grade is a simple way to boost reading comprehension. When you use close reading, you are asking students to analyze a text, pay attention to details, and make connections between the text and the reader’s knowledge and experiences. Many people think of high school and college literature courses when they think of close reading. However, it is a valuable skill that can and should be taught in all grade levels. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important aspect of a child's education and overall development. It involves teaching children to understand and manage their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and make responsible decisions. These skills are crucial for success in school and in life, and they can be developed through a variety of strategies. Links and Show Notes

Does math class get you and your students down? Math can be a difficult subject for many students, but it doesn’t have to be! You can make learning math more fun and engaging for students by using fun math games for kids! Here are five of my favorite interactive and educational activities for students to practice and master key math concepts while having a blast! SHOW NOTES and LINKS

As a first-grade teacher, it’s important to find ways to engage your students so they can develop important skills. One skill that students can always use a bit more of is critical thinking. A simple way to integrate critical thinking skills into your classroom is through hands-on first-grade science projects and experiments. Show Notes

As an elementary school teacher, you know that reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to have! It not only helps them understand and enjoy books, but it also lays the foundation for success in other academic areas. However, sometimes we hit a reading comprehension slump and we just need a little push. Today, I am going to give you 10 simple but powerful tips for enhancing reading comprehension in elementary students. SHOW NOTES

In today's episode, will explore strategies for incorporating multicultural materials into literacy centers in order to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for English language learners in the elementary classroom. We will discuss the importance of cultural diversity in the classroom and how using multicultural materials can support language development and cultural awareness. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or education professional, this post will provide practical tips and resources for building inclusive literacy centers that support the success of English language learners. Show Notes and Links

Using technology in the elementary classroom can be a great way to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. However, it's important to use it responsibly and effectively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some do's and don'ts you should consider when incorporating technology in your elementary classroom. SHOW NOTES

Are you wondering which method is better for teaching reading - phonics or whole language? In this blog post, we debunk the myths surrounding both approaches and provide a comprehensive guide to help you decide which method is right for your students. Show Notes

Math isn’t just about the numbers. Math vocabulary is important to understanding mathematical concepts and processes. If math language isn’t explicitly taught, students will learn to disregard math words and only pay attention to the numbers? In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for teaching math vocabulary in your classroom!  SHOW NOTES

Phonics instruction is an important component of literacy instruction. Recently, phonics instruction has gotten way more attention as schools work to implement strategies based on the science of reading. But phonics is its own beast! And when your school hasn’t adopted a specific phonics curriculum or set aside a part of your schedule for explicit phonics instruction, it can be difficult to fit it into your schedule. In today’s episode, I’m going to share some ways you can integrate phonics instruction into your daily schedule! SHOW NOTES

Differentiation in the classroom is very important to help students excel at their individual learning levels.  However, it can be hard to find activities that cover the same content while reaching students of all levels. Today I am going to share some of my favorite ways to differentiate using your math and literacy centers. SHOW NOTES

As a teacher, you know that planning for a substitute due to planned absence or unexpected circumstances can be stressful. There’s so much information that a substitute teacher needs from class information, easy-prep activities, extra time fillers and more. In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips for prepping for a sub that will help you maintain your sanity and make your sub’s job easier when you have to be absent from your classroom. SHOW NOTES

Fact fluency refers to a student's ability to identify the solution to basic math facts accurately and efficiently. Depending on what grade level you teach, your standards might include mastery of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division…or a combination of several of these. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 5 tips for teaching fact fluency in your classroom! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Vowel teams are tricky businesses and are overwhelming for struggling readers. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into what they are and my tips for teaching them. Show Notes

Planning centers each week in addition to your lesson plans can seem like so much work! But what if I told you that planning and prepping centers for the week could be done in about 30 min on a FRIDAY before leaving for the weekend? In today’s episode, I’m going to share how I planned and prepped centers each week in only 30 min a week! SHOW NOTES

Classroom management systems can have some negative social-emotional effects and not to mention the dent they can make in the good old bank account. What can you do to make your elementary classroom management system work? By keeping it simple with these simple classroom management ideas that work.  SHOW NOTES and Links Mentioned

Small group math instruction allows you to truly differentiate your lessons. Breaking your math block up into key areas is only the first step to implementing guided math. Next, you have to plan what you will teach your students when they arrive at your small group table. In today’s episode, I am going to share how I organize the lesson inside my small group math lesson. SHOW NOTES

You have your small group literacy block scheduled! You know what you will include in your mini-lesson to address phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and comprehension. You even have your centers organized and ready to go. But now comes the small group instruction. What do you actually do when students rotate through your table? In today’s episode, I am going to break down a small group lesson plan to show you how and what I taught in small groups during my literacy block. Show Notes

Implementing math and literacy centers in your elementary classroom involves lots of papers, tools, printable activities, and more. Staying organized is key to successfully implementing centers during your small group instruction. So how do you keep all your centers organized so that you can easily plan, prep, and execute math and literacy centers in your small group block? In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips for getting your centers organized so you can calm the chaos and help you plan and prep with ease! SHOW NOTES Steps to Organizing Math and Literacy Centers Organize Your Manipulatives Organize Centers Not in Use Organizing Individual Center Activities Organizing Centers Students are Using Important Links for Organizing Math and Literacy Centers Organize Your Centers Guide  Kindergarten Centers  First Grade Centers  Second Grade Centers Third Grade Centers  Fourth Grade Centers Fifth Grade Centers Connect With Us If you want more tips, strategies, and simple systems to take back into your classroom to make your teacher life easier, make sure you check out our Facebook page, and blog, then join the VIP Group for exclusive tips and freebies! Email: support@farrahhenley.com

While the perfect math block schedule would be 75 minutes just like your literacy centers, it’s just not that simple. No matter how much time you have for your math block, you can make your math blocks meaningful by incorporating some important steps. Today's episode is full of tips and strategies to make your math block run smoothly! SHOW NOTES

Science of Reading is all the craze right now! The reality is, that it’s the way I taught phonics and reading for most of my career. It just has a name and pretty bow on it now! If you are ready to dive into teaching science of reading aligned curriculum and you are trying to figure out how to schedule your literacy block, in today’s episode I am going to share some tips and strategies to help you! SHOW NOTES

Need some simple tips for grouping students for small group instruction? As educators, we spend the first few weeks of school creating rules and routines in our classroom. We practice and rehearse how to complete work and move around our classroom. At some point, it is time to move on and begin your small group instruction. SHOW NOTES

Nothing is more frustrating than getting to Sunday night only to realize that your math centers aren’t ready to go for the week and you are scrambling to get SOMETHING together for your small group instruction. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 3 tips for prepping your math centers that will save you time and have you kissing those SUNDAY BLUES goodbye! Show Notes and Links

Have you ever spent all weekend getting your center activities ready to go cutting them out, laminating them, and organizing them just to have Monday come and chaos ensue? You might be sitting there thinking, where did I go wrong? You might be thinking, I had all the center activities organized and ready but my students aren’t staying focused, they don’t understand the activities, and they keep interrupting your small group time. While this might all be done, you might have forgotten to make a plan to easily manage reading centers. How can you manage reading centers? By following these four simple tips. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS MENTIONED

You have spent the last 180 days learning with students and making amazing memories with them! When the last week of school comes, you want to make sure to celebrate all of the milestones and memories that took place! While you’re celebrating these milestones and memories, it’s a great opportunity to make one more memory with those students before they move onto the next step. I have had some incredible teacher friends help me make my last week of school not only memorable but simple. How? With these four activities for the last week of school. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Teachers everywhere are always excited for summer. However, they are a little nervous too. Why? Not just because we are worried about students reading skills sliding, but their math skills might take a hit too! Many people think having students do school work over the summer is cruel. But, a simple summer math review can help your students from losing crucial skills. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

Avoid the summer slide! Research has shown that students who don’t read over the summer lose up to 20% of their reading level. That is up to three months of important skills that they learned during the school year. This makes it twice as hard for students to catch up once the new school year comes around. With the gaps that your students are already trying to overcome, this summer could be critical to their success. Show Notes and Links

I had the privilege to sit down and talk with a good friend of mine Trina Deboree from Teaching and Learning. Not only is Trina an educator, she is also a parent of a student with dyslexia. If that weren’t enough to make her expert, Trina lives with dyslexia every day. With all of her amazing experience, Trina blessed us with a wonderful conversation about students with dyslexia. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Everyone loves a good field trip except possibly the person who has to plan it! Field trips can become a logistical nightmare in a hurry! What if I told you there was another way you and your students could visit and experience in person? Virtual field trips for students can take your potentially nightmarish field trip to a whole new level! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

While physical manipulatives are powerful tools, there is a place for digital manipulatives that we can’t overlook. In today’s episode, I am going to share with you 5 reasons digital manipulatives should be a part of your classroom as well as some of my favorite digital manipulatives resources. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

One of the best things about math and literacy centers is they are easy to change to go along with whatever it is you are teaching. Because your students are always growing their knowledge, your centers are going to change to help your students continue to grow. April is here; therefore, it’s time to change out those math and literacy centers! In today's episode, we take a sneak peek inside our April math and literacy centers for grades K-5. Show Notes and Links Organize Your Centers: https://farrahhenley.com/organizedcenterspdf

Looking for simple activities for early finishers in your classroom? No matter what kind of fast finisher you have in your classroom, you need some great activities for them so they don’t disrupt students who are still working. In this episode, I share some of my favorite activities for fast finishers in my classroom! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Are you looking for math test review activities for the upcoming assessments or end-of-grade tests? Struggling to find review activities that aren’t a classroom management nightmare and allow for critical thinking? In this episode, I am going to share three tips to consider when planning your math review and my favorite resources to use with your students. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

The words “test prep” can make even the most veteran of teachers queazy! But whether we like it or not, test prep is upon us and keeping your students engagement up during this time can be a challenge. In today’s episode I’m going to share some of my favorite activities and resources for test prep that were a huge hit with my students!  Show Notes and Links

Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, I’m in Texas so one day it’s cold the next it isn’t…Mother Nature is definitely confused.  Regardless, there are multiple reasons why the weather can keep us inside at recess and I thought I would share some activities that are great for indoor recess because, after a few days stuck inside, your students can get a little wild. In today’s episode/video, I am going to share 7 of my favorite indoor recess ideas to help you maintain your sanity! Show Notes and Links

When students walked into my classroom and found “science” listed on the daily schedule, their faces would light up and their energy levels went up a few levels. My students loved hands-on science activities and they begged for lessons that allowed them to learn in a kinesthetic way, making predictions and investigating. The problem was, that with our lengthy math and reading blocks, science was one of those subjects that sometimes got pushed off, or its time allotted was cut way down. Because of this, I was always looking for opportunities to blend science into other subjects. In today’s video, I am going to share with you some activities that you can do with your students to blend science into your math block. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Social studies is often a “if we have time” subject in elementary school because it isn’t generally assessed on the state tests. However, the state tests do test informational text skills…and what better way to teach non-fiction reading strategies than through topics that are culturally relevant to the world our students live in?  Today, I am going to share with you some tips that will help you integrate social studies instruction into your reading block and everyday classroom routines. Show Notes and Links

Breaks are great for getting much-needed rest and recharging your batteries! This is true whether you are on break for a holiday, because you needed to take a few days off for your mental health, or you are stuck at home due to an illness. However, getting back to “normal” in your classroom can be a challenge. How do we combat this without having to start back at square one? By taking the time to review classroom procedures after a break. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

While the word “games” has gotten a bad reputation, games can actually be incredibly engaging for students. Whether you are teaching math or phonics, you can use games in the classroom to enrich learning. Here are my three favorite phonics games for beginners.  SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Getting your students focused on learning can be difficult as we keep getting deeper into the year. Why? Well, we are getting deeper into content and we haven’t had a break for a while. Therefore,  it can become harder for students to keep up, especially in math class. Math is one of those classes that can be difficult to master and harder to make fun. However, this is where review and enrichment activities are important! I like to use easy elementary math games to keep math exciting when the focus is down. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

From story problems to textbooks, students are going to be reading in some capacity. How do we ensure our students are getting better at reading? Through small group instruction and guided reading! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

It is inevitable that you will have unfinished student work in elementary classrooms. Teaching is no easy task. We are responsible for teaching life lessons, standards, and everyday skills. One of the biggest skills we teach our students is to be responsible for their work. Because of this, unfinished student work in elementary classrooms is one of the most important things we can tackle. How do you help unfinished student work get finished? These are five easy tips for dealing with unfinished student work. Show Notes and LINKS

How many of you have wasted a whole day assessing students on reading or math so you know which group they belong in? I know that I have! Progress monitoring in elementary classrooms, assessing, and reassessing students can be time-consuming for any teacher unless that teacher is using ESGI assessments. ESGI is a guided instruction tool that help keep track of where your students are and where they are going. Need to know more about this amazing assessment tool? Keep on reading! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

It’s the end of the day. You’re packing up to head home. What do you have to reach for?  A stack of papers. As teachers, we always have papers to grade. Sometimes we have so many papers that we put them in “file 13.” However, grading doesn’t have to consume your life! I have 6 simple grading tips to thin your teacher bag out! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

Let’s face it, last school year was a dumpster fire, a train wreck, a hot mess! However, with every dumpster fire, there is a silver lining. There were so many tech tools for teachers to discover and created! We learned how to use technology and new technology was developed! I know this probably didn’t feel like a “gift” to all teachers last year, but now that we know how to use tech tools, we can use them to make our in-classroom experiences better and make our lives easier! Here are six simple tech tools for teachers that can make a world of difference! SHOW NOTES

If you’re a new teacher or your classroom management system hasn’t been working, here are three simple classroom management systems that will work and two that never did.  Show Notes and Links

Are you struggling to find a balance between teacher life and your home life? If you’re like most teachers, your work-life is getting so much love but your home-life might need a little bit of TLC. Now, if you’re like me and struggle with getting balance, start by asking yourself why you became a teacher in the first place? You became a teacher to help your students grow and learn not only academically but also as people. However, we do not set great examples for that. We work, work, and work some more to the point where students think we live at the school! Teachers all over the world let being a teacher become your identity, but you’re more than a teacher! Finding a teacher work-life balance will help you at school and at home. Show Notes and Links

Math and literacy centers can be your favorite tool during your small group instruction or they can be the thorn in your side that makes you want to pull your hair out!  In our year-long bundles, we have done the hard work for you to create easy math and literacy centers that ACTUALLY WORK and provide your students with the review and enrichment your students need. Show Notes and Links

This week I sat down with Jamie Sears from Not So Wimpy Teacher to share some tips and strategies for taking writing instruction in your classroom from CHAOS to CALM! She shares her WILDLY SIMPLE approach to teaching writing and an opportunity for a FREE TRAINING you can get in on if you act fast!  Check out the shownotes for links: https://farrahhenley.com/episode315 

This year has been tough rockstars...but we are here to celebrate YOU! I have teamed up with Katie and Holly this summer for The Teacher Road Trip and we are here to share all the details!  Sit back, grab your calendar, and then jump over and grab your tickets!  Best of all, the EVENTS and participation are TOTALLY FREE!  Check it out here: https://theteacherroadtrip.com Follow Katie and Holly on their journey on Instagram: @teacherroadtrip Shownotes: https://farrahhenley.com/episode314

This week I sat down with former fifth-grade teacher turned first-time kindergarten teacher to talk about how she has successfully implemented small group instruction with math and literacy centers in her kindergarten classroom while teaching first virtually, then HYBRID, and now preparing her students for returning face to face!  She did it using the Easy Centers Framework I teach inside our program Learning Centers Made Easy! Show Notes and Links

This week I sit down with third-grade teacher, Alexis Atwood, as she shares how her math classroom, specifically her small group math block, has been transformed with a simple system that she learned in my signature program Learning Centers Made Easy!   Want more information? Click HERE to join in our FREE TRAINING that is coming soon! Shownotes and Links

Centers are only for lower elementary grades, right? Busy work. That’s all centers are! I have heard it all before, and I am here to tell you it’s a pack of lies! There are so many misconceptions about math and literacy centers. So why are these misconceptions heard all the time? Easy, they are believable. In fact, they are so believable that I thought all these misconceptions were true, but not anymore! Today, I’m going to bust the misconceptions and bring centers into all your classrooms! Show Notes and Links

When you need to add the cherry on top of a concept, what are you going to do? Go to centers! When you are trying to test prep for the upcoming state testing season, how are you going to review? Go to centers! Centers are one of the most versatile tools that we have in our arsenal. They can be perfect for reviewing new and old concepts. Using centers for enrichment can take your students' mastery to the next level. Show Notes and Links

Are you afraid to use centers right now because it’s just not safe? Centers are great for so many things! Review! Test prep! Enriching material! Collaboration! The list really goes on and on. However, there are times when we want students to be on their own to see specifically what that student knows. In order to do that, you need independent center activities for elementary students that will keep them engaged, and, in today’s world, healthy. Show Notes and Links Mentioned HERE

When you start working on anything whether it’s in your centers or just in class, some students are inevitably going to get done faster than others. Therefore, some students are going to have extra time to do, well nothing. This happens in the morning which is why we have morning work to combat the chaos. However, what do we do when students are early finishers during centers or independent work time? Well, if you don’t have an early finisher activity for them to do, chaos ensues. In order to keep everyone focused, you’ll want to have early finisher activities for students when they are in centers and doing independent work. Links Mentioned and Show Notes

Centers are great for differentiation, collaborative work, test prep, reviewing material, and enriching learning that is already taking place. However, all of this is only possible if you have all your ducks in a row. Setting up centers in a way that is easy for students to follow and you to maintain is going to be vital for the overall center's success. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

Are you struggling to get your centers organized? Today I share some tips and strategies for organizing your centers so your set-up and consistency are simple and easy! LINKS MENTIONED in the SHOW NOTES

While the world of teaching was flipped, so was the world of being a student. Therefore, social emotional learning became more important than ever to integrate into your day, but where? You can integrate social emotional learning in centers and make your students' mindset a priority too! SHOW NOTES

How do you begin grouping your students in centers? Grouping students is not easy, but here are a few ways. SHOW NOTES

Worksheets are a great tool for teachers to use in order to understand just where students are in their understanding. However, worksheets can get tiresome and tedious after too much use. So, how do you get away from the worksheet? We find ways to get creative and go beyond the worksheet in your student learning process. SHOW NOTES

Are your math and literacy centers CHAOS? You probably don't have a simple easy framework! The best way is to use this easy centers framework for learning centers: keep it stink’n simple! KISS your worries goodbye with this easy centers framework and watch your math and literacy centers blossom! SHOW NOTES and LINKS

Variety is the spice of life. When we are teaching students, we are teaching individual people who happen to be in the same room. All of these little individuals have their own learning style, and it’s our job to reach all of them to the best of our ability. How can we cater to all of their needs at once? Math and literacy centers are a great way to enhance student learning and reach a variety of learning styles. SHOW NOTES HERE

2020 was CRAZY YALL!  But we are back with Season 3 and ready to rock 2021!  Come listen in as I share what is in store for you here at the Teaching Made Easy podcast!

Math, the four-letter word that can have some students running for the bathroom, the nurse’s office, or anywhere to escape. Math can be one of the hardest subjects in school for students. Because it can be difficult for students, we need to find fun ways to make it stick! Easy kindergarten math games will have your students ready to add, subtract, and multiply in no time! SHOW NOTES

Literacy, a piece of education that shows up in all the subjects we teach. From English class to story problems in math literacy is literally everywhere in education. When students struggle to read, it can make several other tasks difficult to do as well. How do we build strong literacy skills in our students to help them embrace their learning instead of struggling with the words? Here are six easy literacy development strategies for teachers. SHOW NOTES

Differentiation is a big word in the world of education. But what does this mean? In a nutshell, this “big word” means you are thinking of all of your students’ individual needs as well as the needs of the whole group. Differentiation is the process all teachers go through with all of their students but especially their special needs students. When you work with special needs students, you get to work with special needs education teachers. How can you do this without a hiccup? Follow the guide below for tips to seamlessly work with special education teachers. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

Classroom assistants are literal angels sent down from the superintendent or principal as a gift to you. Having an extra pair of eyes, ears, and hands in the classroom can be a Godsend! If you’ve never had a classroom assistant before or tend to be a bit of a control freak, you might not know what to do with your classroom assistant. Check out seven things you can have your classroom assistant do to help you keep your best friend busy. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

When a kindergartener walks into the classroom, what kind of reading skills do expect them to have? From the time they were born all the way through preschool, students have been developing literacy skills. While they may not be able to read and write per se, they do have some level of emergent literacy skill developed before you even show them that first sight word. SHOW NOTES AND LINKS

When we are in our classroom, it’s “us against the world.” There are times in the classroom when we have too many questions to answer, but if we have a good teaching aid to reference, the number of students who need help might go down. Teaching aids are great to have around the room, in special binders, in centers, and on the walls.  In addition to the students needing help, the teacher might need a little help behind the scenes as well. What do you do when there’s so much to be answered and done and there’s not enough time to do it all? Find teaching aids to help you and your students. Here are five teaching aids worth having in your classroom. SHOW NOTES and LINKS

The ever amazing word wall … the place where sight words hang and sometimes never get used. Word walls are amazing tools to have in your classroom, but are you working your it to its full potential? If not, check out these fun ways to make your display work for you! SHOW NOTES

In our society, teachers are often held to a higher standard. While this is flattering, we are all bound to falter here and there. Whether that’s forgetting about having a morning duty or saying something at the wrong time to the wrong student, we are all going to make mistakes in the classroom. The most important part of making mistakes is learning from them. Here are the top five classroom mistakes all teachers make and how to fix them. SHOW NOTES

Have you ever gotten really sick or had one of your own kiddos get really sick last minute? Has there been a family emergency you had to attend to? Have you ever had a day where you are barely hanging on and it’s only 8:15 AM? If the answer to either of these questions is “Yes,” then keep reading! If the answer to either of these questions is, “No,” either you are a superhero or you need to think back a little further! We all have days where things just don’t go as planned. When we have these days, a classroom binder can be your best friend. SHOW NOTES

When a storm hits and your field trip gets postponed hours, maybe minutes before take-off who are you going to call? Your room a parent! This classroom asset is a great resource to help you bridge the communication gap between everyone in your educational life. SHOW NOTES

What do you think of when you hear the word trauma? For many of us, we may think of death at a young age, abuse, or bad accidents that result in a life-changing event. When you talk about trauma-informed teaching, we aren’t talking about the one-time traumas that we all encounter in life. Trauma-informed teaching is being aware of the “trauma” students are facing every day that are out of the teacher’s control. SHOW NOTES

When you teach your students to read, you open the door to endless possibilities. Not only will your students have a stronger vocabulary, but their imaginations will also grow as well. One of the best ways to turn your students into excellent readers is to work sight words into your daily routine. Resources Mentioned Dolch Sight Word Bundle Email: support@farrahhenley.com Show Notes

The bell rings and your students are ready to start the day but are you? So many things happen when the day officially begins and it can be overwhelming. Your students are getting ready to start the day while you are taking attendance, getting a lunch count, answering questions, tying a shoe, and on and on and on. With everything going on, your students are bound to get a little restless. To combat this restlessness, today I share morning activities for students to do during the first moments each day. Find all the links mentioned in the SHOWNOTES!

Welcome to the all NEW Teaching Made Easy Podcast!  We are super pumped you are here and can't wait to kick off the new school year with you here on the podcast! Today I wanted to take a moment and share with you the reason for the shift here to the new podcast as well as what you can expect each week! Grab your favorite beverage and welcome to the show! SHOW NOTES CLICK HERE

Keeping customers happy is a huge part of any business. If you want your business to thrive, check out these five secrets to happy customers.  Due to character constraints...please see show notes HERE!

An out of control classroom can come in many forms and at any time during the school year. Typically, an out of control classroom presents itself in any of the following ways: Out of control behavior Unclear procedures/practices A lack of learning time. The bell rings. Students flood into your room. Questions are being thrown at you left and right and you can’t seem to catch a Hail Mary Pass. If every day is starting to feel more trying than the last, you might have an out of control classroom. All of the above can happen for a variety of reasons such as: A “different” class Bending procedures Lack of organization The good news is, if you have an out of control classroom, it is still possible to lasso up those students and create a classroom of peace and active learning. Due to character limitations, the links and resources can not be listed here...please jump over to the SHOW NOTES to grab those links!

When you start your journey as an edupreneur, one of the first things you’re going to want to figure out is your brand. Your brand is what will set you apart from others who are creating similar products and give your “company” a name. To effectively brand your company, you first have to find your brand voice. Due to character limitations..find the full show notes at the link below! https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-31/

Close Reading' has been used as an educational “buzzword” for the past few years but the Common Core Standards don’t do a very good job of explaining exactly what close reading is. In this episode, I share some tips and strategies for rocking your close reading instruction! Due to character limitations, not all links and show notes can be listed here!  Please visit HERE for the shownotes!

As teachers, we are all well aware that it is far easier to be at school than it is to spend our time prepping for a substitute teacher so we can be gone. Inevitably, there will come a day when dragging our flu-ridden selves out of bed is just not possible. On this day, your wonderful students, who may or may not remember that all the rules still apply even when you are gone, cannot be trusted by themselves as experience has shown us maybe more than once. Due to character limitations, the links and resources can not be listed here...please jump over to the SHOW NOTES to grab those links!

Hiring help for your business can be overwhelming and a daunting task. It can sometimes feel like just continuing to do it all yourself will be less stressful. However, hiring help can save your sanity and help your business grow. In this episode, I sit down with my right hand girl Alexandrea Harrelson, from Harrelson Media, for a real and raw chat about hiring help. This is part two of our sit down chat, be sure and check out last week’s episode for part 1...they are both full of so much valuable information for hiring help in your business. Due to character limitations, the links and resources can not be listed here...please jump over to the SHOW NOTES to grab those links!

Hiring help for your business can be overwhelming and a daunting task. It can sometimes feel like just continuing to do it all yourself will be less stressful. However, hiring help can save your sanity and help your business grow. In this episode, I sit down with my right hand girl Alexandrea Harrelson, from Harrelson Media, for a real and raw chat about hiring help. This is part one of our sit down chat, be sure and check out next weeks episode for part 2...they are both full of so much valuable information for hiring help in your business.  Due to character limitations, the links and resources can not be listed here...please jump over to the SHOW NOTES to grab those links!

Everyone walks around with a computer in their pocket which means everyone always has access to social media. It’s true social media has made us a little less social than we would like to be. However, it does link us to customers all over the globe which is great for being an edupreneur. While you are all familiar with social media as a tool to connect to family, friends, etc., running social media for edupreneurs may look a little different. (Show Notes)

Sometimes letting students struggle is the best strategy.  Wait what?  Stay with me here.  You wake up in the morning and your alarm is screaming at you while the dog barks. Your kid throws up, and you realize you forgot to put the clothes from the washer into the dryer. On mornings like this you know “the struggle was real.” But have you ever stopped to think that there was a benefit or several benefits to that struggle? As teachers, we see students struggle to grasp various concepts daily and we want to get in there and save them from frustration. In this episode, I share four benefits to letting your students struggle and how you can help them reach their full potential going forward in education and life. Show Notes

If you are an edupreneur then you have probably experienced low funding and budgets in our school systems.  Your teacher audience is facing this, too.  With more and more teachers spending out of their own pockets to provide for their students, we need to be concious of this when creating our teacher resources. Show Notes

In a time when were a struggling sometimes just to get a note signed by parents and sent back to school, parents who are overly involved in their child’s day to day school life can seem like a dream come true. However, dealing with helicopter parents has its struggles as well. Show Notes

If time vs money is a constant battle in your life...these tips are some of the ways I have found to battle this problem. These tips and strategies have helped me get a handle on this struggle in my own business.

A lot of teachers are ditching the desks and opting for flexible seating in the classroom. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Should you make the switch? In today’s episode, we take a look at flexible seating and the benefits and struggles in implementing this new trend. See the show notes her: https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-21

Today we chat about some of the best and most helpful mentors and coaches for me along my edupreneur journey! Find the show notes here: https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-20

Traveling full time takes some prep and planning!  One way that my husband and I began our research is watching YouTube channels that focus on full-time travel! Today I am sharing my top choices of channels on YouTube for full-time travelers. Show Notes

Get some Tips and Strategies for getting your Donors Choose Project funded and getting needed items for your classroom! Find the show notes over at https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-18

This journey as an edupreneur has been an adventure! Through the ups and downs I have made a list of things I would do different if was starting it all over again! In this episode I share 5 of the things I would do different as an edupreneur. Find the show notes at https://thefieldtripteacher.com/episode-17

Find the Show Notes at: https://thefireldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-16

In today's episode we take a look at how you can make your end of the year go smoothly and get you on the fast track to enjoying those summer days! Show Notes

Welcome Back Field Trippers!  In this episode we take a look at the importance of finding the right business community to help you grow and scale your business!   Find the Show Notes HERE

Do you think you and your spouse could live together 24/7/365 in a small tiny space?  In this episode, we dive into our life, some mistakes we made, and some tips for how you and your significant other can take the leap and hit the road in an RV all while keeping your relationship solid. Show Notes: EPISODE 13

Let’s be real!  When you are teacher, stress comes with the job.  But when you are a teacher during testing season, that stress is 10 fold.  Your daily schedule is thrown for a loop, your classroom routines are completely derailed and you and your students feel like strangers in your own classroom. Testing season brings out the worst in you, your teammates, and you students. But it doesn’t have to. Today I am going to share with you some tips for surviving testing season as a teacher. SHOW NOTES

 Today we are going to have a frank discussion about the online business that has allowed my husband and I to leave normal and travel full time living our dream life.   Find the show notes here: The Field Trip Teacher Podcast - Ep 11

What do you do when life hands you lemons? Suck on the sour fruit or make a cold glass of sweet lemonade? Today's episode is all about taking lemons and not just making lemonade but the BEST LEMONADE on the market. Find the show notes at: The Field Trip Teacher Podcast

This week I sit down with Trina Deboree of Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning to chat about all things travel, work, and podcasting!  Find the show notes HERE!

In this episode, we will explore some ways to make money while traveling and living your dream life.  You can view the show notes here for links to anything mentioned in the episode. Show Notes

Welcome to the Episode 7 of The Field Trip Teacher Podcast!  Today's episode is for my fellow creatives looking to take their work flow on the go and get things done for their business whenever and wherever they want! Find the show notes for this episode HERE!

In this episode I share two of my favorite games to use in the classroom to enhance learning in the classroom!   Show Notes can be found HERE!

This is a longer episode but we wanted to give you a front row seat to an intimate conversation with my business bestie Kelly from Mrs. Avery's Island.   We discuss 9 reasons that you need your own business bestie in your job!  Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss what being business besties means to us! Show Notes

In this episode we will share our five key steps for being location independent!  It's not for everyone but if you have ever thought about not being tied down to 'normal', these are the steps you will need to take to start your journey! You can find the show notes for this episode at  The Field Trip Teacher Podcast

On this episode of The Field Trip Teacher podcast we talk some of the most commonly asked questions we get about our lifestyle of being mobil and living life on the road in our RV.   The Field Trip Teacher FaceBook Community The Field Trip Teacher Podcast Blog Mrs. Shipley's Classroom

In this episode, I will share the answer to a questions I get daily in my DM box..."Why did you leave the classroom?" For show notes visit The Field Trip Teacher and jump on over to the blog. Links Mrs. Shipley's Classroom Face Book The Field Trip Teacher Podcast Community EMAIL US: hello@thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com

In this first episode of The Field Trip Teacher Podcast we introduce ourselves to you and share what you can expect to hear on the podcast!  Come along on our journey as we travel the country and live nomadically while running our eduprenuer business. Mentions: Email: hello@thefieldtripteacher.com FaceBook Community Website