Teachers Learn Too!

Today’s episode is an introduction to PBL, so we learn what it is, its benefits, and how to get started. If you have used PBL before, I hope this episode gives you a nice refresher, and for those of you who are completely new to this style of teaching, I hope you take my advice and try PBL out in your classroom.

In this episode, we will explore how flipped learning not only results in student engagement but can also help you differentiate your instruction. Whether you are brand new to this style of teaching or simply want to revisit it, I hope to share ideas with you that are easy to manage and will help you meet the unique needs of your students.

In this episode, we will address three questions to help you successfully implement differentiated centers without adding more stress to your already full teacher plate:

Make sure to download the freebies that go along with this episode! They are available on my blog (linked below).

In this episode, we are going to tackle the 5 Ws of differentiated instruction: Who? What? When? Why? and… How? Okay, so I replaced the Where with How, but as teachers…the how is possibly the most challenging question to answer when it comes to differentiation. Join me to discuss what differentiated instruction is and what it looks like in a living, breathing classroom.

As educators, our ultimate goal is to help our students become kind, well-rounded human beings who will benefit our future society. This means SEL should make up part of our curriculum. The reason I have a tough time with this is there is simply too much to teach in a day. That's why I like to combine subject matter or activities and get the most "bang for my buck" if you will. In this episode, we are going to learn how to combine SEL and community circles or morning meetings. Tune in and learn how to get started.

Do you do Morning Meeting or Community Circles in your classroom? If not, are you interested in learning more? Then, this podcast episode is for you! Season 3 is all about bringing SEL lessons into the classroom, and this first episode focuses on pictures books. I am going to go over ideas on how you can combine these community building activities with SEL mini-lessons. These tips and tricks can be used in all grade levels, whether you teach Kindergarden or middle school!

In this episode, I will walk you through how I plan in 3 hours or less. Yes, you heard me right…3 hours or less!!!

Let’s break down our summer planning into three easy tasks. That way, we can get our work done and get back to enjoying every ounce of summer we can get.

There are so many great professional development books, but what teacher has the time to read them? Tune in to learn my top three books, as well as discover the key takeaways from each book. Let me share with you the most impactful strategies from each book, as well as ideas on how to implement them in your classrooms.

Ready to start book club meetings but don't know where to begin? No worries! I have broken the process down into 3 easy steps. Listen in to learn how to get started with book club meetings, as well as how students can run their own meetings successfully.

Teachers, are you ready to get started with Reading Workshop but not sure where to begin? This episode is a great place to start! Let's talk about some ideas on how you can get your classroom and its students ready to dive in. From organization tips to ideas for mini-lessons, this episode is sure to help you feel both confident and excited.

Setting up your classroom does not have to be a daunting experience! Listen to these 10 ideas for how to organize your perfect upper-grade classroom. From organizing your classroom library to decorating your bulletin boards, this episode will walk you through where to start. Trust me, an organized and well-planned classroom can set you up to have a smooth and successful year. After listening to this episode, you will walk away with some easy-to-implement ideas that are sure to help you start your school year on the right foot. 

Whether you are a first-year teacher or have been teaching for years and years, there is one question that all of us have on our minds right now...What do you do the first week of school? In this episode of Teachers Learn Too!, you will learn 5 easy-to-implement activities for the first week of school. Walk away with ideas that will both welcome and engage your students without adding stress to your already full schedule.

This educational podcast was designed with the busy teacher in mind. Whether you are listening while on a walk or jog, commuting to and from work, or while running errands, this podcast will help you learn some teaching tips and ideas that you can implement in your classroom tomorrow! These easy-to-implement ideas will help you save time and reach EVERY student in your classroom. I am so excited to have you here!