सर्वश्रेष्ठ Elementary Teacher पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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309- Growth Mindset for Kids in the Music Room 12:04

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We talk a lot about growth mindset, but have never discussed what exactly it means in the music room. In this episode, we'll break down how to encourage growth mindset in your students and ways to help them develop it. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching …

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183. 2 Smart Test Prep Strategies You Need to Use with Your Students 19:14

7 days ago19:14

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Are your students forgetting everything by test day? In this episode, we’re sharing smart test prep strategies that actually help students retain and apply what they’ve learned—without last-minute cramming. You’ll discover two research-backed methods that make information stick, why some common test prep practices might be doing more harm than good…

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Episode 97 Little Things Make a HUGE Difference! 14:01

6 days ago14:01

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Implementing effective writing instruction is a big task. There are many moving parts and lots of important young writers to take care of! I find it helpful to know and remember that often times the little details are what also make a huge impact on your student writers. This episode shares examples of those small practices and hopefully helps to s…

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41. Teaching Elementary Math Outside with Lauren MacLean 36:08

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If you've been wanting to take your elementary math outside but you're not sure where to start, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode, Lauren MacLean explains a typical day in nature with learners, the benefits of learning math outside, activity types for teaching math in nature, a realistic view of using math manipulatives o…

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308- Why I'm Not for Everyone and Why That's OK 14:58

12 days ago14:58

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This episode is a little bit different than my normal content. But, for all of my supporters out there, I love you and am so grateful for each and everyone of you. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out…

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Episode 96 Why Can't We Just Use the Oreo Planner? 13:02

13 days ago13:02

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Teaching is hard. Teaching writing is hard...and, it's not the only thing you have to teach! I get it. Trying new things can be time-consuming and a bit scary. But also...it can be so worth it! If you want your students to be engaged and successful in writing, it's time to take a risk! If you are frustrated with lack of student progress and even st…

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182. Boost Your Test Prep with These 3 Retrieval Practice Activities 19:54

14 days ago19:54

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Ready or not, test season is coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about test prep! In this episode, we dive into retrieval practice for test review, a proven strategy that boosts memory and recall. Instead of passive review methods, retrieval practice helps students retain more and feel prepared for the test. We’ll discuss why this techn…

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40. 10 Ice and Snow Art Ideas for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents 18:50

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Snow and ice are unique weather phenomena that children absolutely love. So let's take advantage of that excitement and give them fun ice and snow art projects to dive into this winter! Tune in to hear about the difference between product and process art as well as 10 project ideas all about snow and ice. During the episode, I share a description f…

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307- Practicing the Art of the Pause 12:10

19 days ago12:10

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What does it mean to practice the art of the pause? In this episode, I dive into that and explain how you can apply this to your own life. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out more about the Curriculu…

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Episode 95 Peer Feedback that Works with Michelle Ruhe Pt 2 22:03

20 days ago22:03

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Part 2 with Michelle Ruhe of Coach from the Couch continues with more actionable steps for implementing peer feedback with your writers. In this episode we discuss: the importance of slow, strategic implementation using checklists and rubrics providing quality, exemplar writing pieces and how to set goals while staying within a writer's ZPD This co…

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39. 11 Children's Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents 22:28

21 days ago22:28

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Winter is the perfect season to explore the water cycle with your learners since freezing temperatures give way to some lesser seen steps in the process. In winter, water can naturally be found in all three states, providing experiences that are unattainable the rest of the year. In this episode I cover 11 children’s water cycle books that introduc…

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181. How to Get Ahead on Your Teacher Tasks for a Stress-Free Spring Break 21:52

21 days ago21:52

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Spring break is almost here, and while you’re excited for the time off, the thought of catching up on work when you return can be stressful. What if you could prep for the first days back before break starts—without the overwhelm? In this episode, we’re sharing top strategies for teacher spring break prep, including how to break tasks into manageab…

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306- Why There Are Many Pieces to Curriculum Design 14:29

26 days ago14:29

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There are many pieces to curriculum design. In this episode, I talk about the ins and outs to planning out a curriculum and why these different pieces matter. Sign up for the Curriculum Design Workshop Grab your free ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out more…

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Episode 94 Peer Feedback that Works with Michelle Ruhe Pt 1 16:52

27 days ago16:52

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It can sound scary and impossible, but it's not! In this first episode with Mrs. Michelle Ruhe of Coach from the Couch, we share the power of peer feedback to: enhance writing quality engage students and distribute the feedback workload You will hear about the transformative potential of peer feedback in fostering student ownership and improving wr…

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180. Make the Most of Morning Work in Your Classroom with These 5 Tips 21:59

28 days ago21:59

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Morning work is more than just busy work! It sets the tone for your day, reinforces important skills, and encourages independence. In this episode, we’re sharing our five best morning work tips to help you create a routine that works for both you and your students. If you're looking to start your day with ease and purpose, this episode is packed wi…

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38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents 19:24

28 days ago19:24

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Winter temperatures may not be everyone's favorite, but those temperatures provide the opportunity for learning about water in a rich and engaging way. The winter season gives your learners the chance to experience water in its three states, sometimes even on the same day! Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 activities for learning about water that …

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305- How to Get the Most Out of a PLC 9:47

about a year ago9:47

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How can you get the most out of your PLC? In this episode, I talk about ways that have worked best for me and my PLC. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab your free⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Jessica. Find out more about the Curriculum Design Road…

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Episode 93 Are You Over-Scaffolding your Writers? 19:34

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Can't stand the mess? Then get out of the kitchen! I couldn't help but think of that saying when writing show notes for this episode! Just like I over-supported my children when baking cookies to avoid the "mess" of little hands, writing teachers often over-scaffold their writers. If you have ever said, "I taught you how to do that!" or "We've been…

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37. 6 Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science 23:50

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Valentine's Day is fluttering our way and will be here very soon! For those of you already preparing for your class party, listen to this episode to discover ways to enhance your class party with a science twist (for those you not ready to plan, listen now and then revisit when you're in the planning mood). In this episode, I share Next Generation …

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179. How to Find Fast Finisher Success: No More 'I'm Done, Now What?' 24:59

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Teachers pour their time and energy into the major aspects of teaching, but it’s often the smaller, overlooked parts of the job that create uncertainty. One such challenge is managing fast finishers—a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight but plays a crucial role in the flow of your day. In today’s episode, we’re going to unpack this loaded t…

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304- Time Blocking and Why it Works 17:22

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What is time blocking and why does it work? In this episode, I break down the reasons I love time blocking so much and how it's been a game changer for me and my calendar. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠ Grab your free⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ teacher coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠business coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with J…

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Episode 92 Writing Strategies Series: Volume 27:49

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I recently had a teacher I am coaching say, "That's going to be hard for me," when we discussed allowing students to try multiple drafts on different topics for their informational books. I completely understand why this fabulous teacher was hesitant...and there are so many reasons! But the truth is, we all need repeated practice to improve our ski…

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36. Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie Elliott 27:35

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If you've been considering gamifying learning but you're not sure where to start, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode, Allie Elliott explains what gamification is, she gives SO MANY examples of games to use with elementary-aged children, classroom management tips, how gamifying learning creates community within your group, …

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178. 5 Classroom Management Tips for Taming a Chatty Class [Fan Fave] 24:44

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By this point in the school year, your class is very familiar with each other. And while you love the community aspect, it can often bring unnecessary or excessive talking amongst your students. If this sounds like your class, we’re replaying a fan favorite episode sharing five teacher approved to help you tame your chatty class! For all the resour…

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303- Dealing with Negative Co-Workers 13:54

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We all have dealt with negative co-workers before. It can be so hard showing up to work each day with these people around us. But, there are definitely ways to do your job effectively and efficiently while navigating working within the negativity around you. Listen in as I explain strategies that have worked well for me. Sign up for the ⁠Curriculum…

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Episode 91 Writing Conferring Series: Research-Decide-Teach 30:22

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Melissa saved one of the best, but possibly "scariest" writing conference for last! The Research-Decide-Teach conference originates from Lucy Calkins and is a highly effective method for truly meeting your writers' needs and moving them forward as writers. In this final installment of the Writing Conference Series, Melissa discusses how to gather i…

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35. 6 Groundhog's Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups 20:08

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Groundhog's Day is coming up in just a few weeks and it's a great holiday to incorporate science activities in your celebrations! Many people think it's just a time to talk about weather, but you can also enjoy activities about shadows, hibernation, and squirrels. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun Groundhog's Day activities aligned with Next G…

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177. Help Your Class Kick Bad Habits with These 5 Classroom Management Questions [Fan Fave] 23:10

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Now that you’re back to school from winter break, you might be noticing that some of your classroom procedures aren’t running as smoothly as they were before break. While this might be caused by multiple reasons, it’s something you want to address right away. In this fan favorite episode, we’re sharing questions that help you identify your classroo…

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302- It's Not Your Job to Make Every Student Love Music Class 10:49

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Every student won't love music class and that's ok! In this episode, we'll explore why that's perfectly normal and how to change your thinking around this if it's affecting you in a negative way. Sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠⁠⁠ Grab your free⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: What Yo…

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Edited! Episode 90 Writing Strategies Series: Elaboration 20:40

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Are you looking for more than "use describing words" and "tell me more" when it comes to helping students elaborate in their writing? In this episode, Melissa dives into strategies for improving writing elaboration for students by first considering a few overall understandings and techniques for opinion, narrative and informational writing and then…

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34. 9 Winter Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Snow, and Animals in Winter 16:55

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Winter has just begun, so now is a good time to start scoping out winter picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to explore the changing of the seasons in words and pictures. In this episode I cover 9 picture books that introduce the signs of the season, snow, and animals in winter. Press play to hear about …

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176. Our 4 Tried and True Tricks to Reset a Rough Day of School 41:43

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Returning from winter break, teachers are well rested and ready to start the second half of the school year. But oftentimes, students come back feeling excited and forgetting all of your procedures and expectations. This can lead to a lot of rough days in the classroom! We were recently on another podcast, Educate & Rejuvenate, where we discussed f…

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175. 10 Easy Ways to Prevent Behavior Problems Before They Start [Fan Fave] 25:26

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For our last episode of 2024, we wanted to share another fan-favorite episode. In this replay episode, you will gather some tools that will help prevent behavior problems before they even start in the new year! With school in session for a while now, you might be seeing some behavior issues starting to creep up that weren’t there before. Instead of…

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33. Ch-Ch-Changes: New Year Newness 10:00

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It's almost the New Year which means it's time for reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. Listen in as I share my reflections on this podcast, all the things I am thankful for, and exciting things to look forward to in 2025 including a new name for the podcast and an activity index coming in March. Resources mentioned 💚 Podcasting for Educators…

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32. 6 Fun Winter Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards 26:26

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Winter is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun winter activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of winter with the power of learning through play can get your students motivated to learn. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun winter activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standa…

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174. Boost Student Engagement with Active Participation [Fan Fave] 22:29

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As we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our top two most popular episodes—fan favorites that truly resonated with our listeners. First up, we’re revisiting an episode packed with strategies to boost student engagement through active participation! When designing lessons and activities, our goal is always to make them engaging and encourage active p…

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Episode 89 Lessen Your Mental Load by Establishing Student Agency 19:38

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Raise your hand if you have felt unsure, ill-equipped, or stressed out when making decisions about writing instruction. Teachers tend to place too much responsibility on themselves when it comes to instruction in general, and definitely with writing instruction! This creates unnecessary stress that can be alleviated by establishing student autonomy…

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173. Getting into the Nitty Gritty of Classroom Procedures and Routines 33:06

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If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s procedures and routines! Earlier this year, we had the chance to chat about this topic on the Rainbow Skies for New Teachers podcast. We found the discussion so valuable—especially for this time of year—that we had to share it with you, too. In today’s episode, we’re diving into why it’s never too l…

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31. Next Generation Science Standards Explained with Beth Christiansen 26:31

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If you've been struggling to understand the Next Generation Science Standards and how to use them in your elementary classroom, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode Beth Christiansen explains the Next Generation Science Standards, how they differ from traditional science standards, how they utilize three dimensional learning…

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301- Staying Sane in this Season of Everything 12:21

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December is a glorious mess of holiday festivities mixed with crazy busy schedules. So, how can you stay sane in the middle of it all? Listen in as I describe what works best for me and how I fit breaks in. Sign up for the ⁠⁠Curriculum Design Workshop⁠⁠ Grab your free⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Simplifying Lesson Planning guide.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Make A Note: W…

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Episode 88 Writing Conferring Series: Re-teach Conference 15:56

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What does a conference sound like you ask? Listen in to hear Melissa provide a detailed example of a "Re-teach Conference." Quite often, the strategies you have taught are not being implemented in each student's independent writing pieces. The purpose of a "Re-teach" conference is to provide follow-up, explicit instruction on a previously taught wr…

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30. 10 Books on Hibernation and Other Forms of Dormancy for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups 16:49

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Animals have spent the last few months preparing for this moment, the moment when fall fades and winter arrives. Many animals have found a place to sleep for the winter and will remain there until spring comes. This fascinating concept may be foreign to your students, but it's an amazing phenomena that could captivate them. Studying animal dormancy…

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172. The 2nd First Day of School: How to Take Advantage of the Week After Winter Break 24:12

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Along with January being the start of a new calendar year, it also allows teachers a new beginning to the school year. Both bring the opportunity for fresh starts and a new perspective on how to handle the upcoming year. But in order to achieve that, it’s best to plan ahead and treat the first day back from winter break like the second first day of…

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300- Why Trial and Error is a Good Thing 14:46

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We can learn a lot by the things that go right AND the things that go wrong. Through trial and error, you learn a lot about being flexible, what to do better for next time, and all about improving your leadership skills. In this episode, we'll unpack that a bit more to help you understand there are no perfect days or moments. Sign up for the ⁠Curri…

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Episode 87 Writing Strategies Series: Generating Ideas 16:40

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"I don't know what to write about!" is what is heard in classrooms all over. In this episode, Melissa emphasizes the importance of supporting students in having the independence to generate their own ideas for writing. She discusses the negative impacts of consistently providing students with topics and offers practical strategies to help students …

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29. Hibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups 27:57

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Hibernation in animals is a much talked about topic in elementary science, but it’s misunderstood. Listen in to hear about hibernation and the different forms of animal dormancy including torpor, brumation, and diapause. After covering the basics of animal dormancy, we’ll talk through 6 different activities inspired by sleeping animals for grades K…

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171. 5 Tried and True Tips for Teaching in December 22:40

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Teaching during the month of December can be a magical time for both you and your students, but it can also be challenging! With so many interruptions to your regular routine like holiday assemblies and class parties, your energy can be drained quickly. So in order to fill your cup back up, we’re sharing some of our tried and true December teaching…

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299-Redefining What Curriculum Is 11:43

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What does the word curriculum really mean? If I told you it's not just about the stuff, but about the how and why behind it, would you believe me? In this episode, we dive into not only what curriculum is, but also what it isn't. Take a listen and let's redefine the way you might view what curriculum is. Come to the FREE Curriculum Design Workshop …

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Episode 86 Writing Conferring Series: Compliment Conference 11:13

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Are you wondering where to begin when conferring with your writers? This episode will teach you all about the Compliment Conference and how to use it as not only a way to encourage your writers but also as a formative assessment for your writing instruction. This conference has four simple steps: Open the conversation Identify evidence of a success…

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28. Outdoor Learning Equipment for Schools and Homeschool Groups 13:53

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Did you know that you already have all the tools that you need to take your teaching outside? All the skills that you use to teach inside will transfer swimmingly outside and will serve you and your students well. However, if you're looking for some equipment and props to help make that transition easier, make sure to take a listen to this episode.…

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