Are you an upper elementary teacher in need of new ideas, strategies, and inspiration to provide engagement for your students? Upper Elementary Simplified is a podcast for busy teachers to listen to on the car ride to and from school, during lunch or planning, or by the pool during the summer to learn new ways to engage students in meaningful learning. Danna Rodebush from Teacher Tech Studio is a former 5th grade classroom teacher who now shares teaching resources, math lessons, and classroo ...
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Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to be the kind of teacher you really want to be? The Teacher Approved podcast is here to help you learn how to elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Join co-hosts Emily and Heidi of Second Story Window each week as they share research-based and teacher-approved strategies you can count on to make your teaching more efficient and effective than ever before. For more teacher approved tips and resources, head to www.secondstory ...
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Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
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"Have the Audacity" is all about stepping into your power and having the courage to live the life that you were meant to live. We're all about adding value by having conversations and learning the tools, tips, and tricks to live our own version of an audacious life.
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The Primary (Paradise) Teaching Podcast shares engaging, hands on, easy to implement teaching ideas for your Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classroom. Our host, Martha Moore, is an experienced, IB certified, K-5 intervention teacher and 1st and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Learn how to provide students with relevant, engaging learning experiences with activities, strategies, and lessons that are easy for you, the teacher, to implement as well. With an emphasis on writing skills, ...
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This is the Reading Teachers Lounge where listeners can eavesdrop on professional conversations between elementary reading teachers. We are passionate about literacy and strive to find strategies to reach all learners. Shannon and Mary are neighbors who realized that they were “literacy soul sisters” at a dinner in their Atlanta neighborhood. Once they started chatting about reading they haven’t really stopped. Come join the conversation.
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Are you an elementary music teacher? Maybe you’re worn out, overwhelmed, or feel like it gets harder each year. Hi, I’m Jessica, and it’s my passion to help elementary music teachers, just like you, figure out your unique teaching style. In this podcast, I'll share helpful tips and strategies, work-home life balance tips, and mindset blocks, while helping give you the motivation you need to gain momentum in your teaching so you can continue being the music teacher rock star you already are. ...
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Feeling alone in the craziness that is your classroom? Looking for someone to rescue you from the exhaustion and overwhelm of your everyday music teacher life? Hi, I'm Jeanette. A passionate music teacher with over 2 decades of experience working with students, balancing the mayhem, and helping educators like you navigate the chaos. Join me as we explore what makes teaching general music so darn hard, tackle the unique challenges we face, and transform our music teacher lives so that every d ...
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Think, Pair, Swear, a podcast exploring the strange, sometimes ridiculous, sometimes dead on portrayals of the field of education in popular culture. Hosted by Justin Orscheln, former elementary Music teacher turned assistant-principal and Ronnie Lathrop, retired high school English teacher.
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We are Kodály inspired elementary music teachers who love to share songs, activities, lessons, and ideas for the music room. Show notes at https://musicteachercoffeetalkpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics welcomes you to Adding It All Up —a podcast created by and for mathematics educators and teachers. Join us each month as we explore current topics, insights, and emerging trends with thought leaders in the math community.
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The Teacher Hotline is a podcast where teachers submit their questions regarding the field of education. Guests come on the show to help answer some of the pressing questions teachers may have in and out of the classroom such as: how does my pension work?; Should I work in administration?; Should I work at a private or public school? and more!
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A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum. Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject. Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!
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Are you an upper elementary teacher looking for simple strategies that will help make teaching social studies easy and fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers who want to maximize their time and bring social studies to life in their classrooms! Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom. She is all about simple and actionable strategies that result in wins, big or small. Each week, she'l ...
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There are LOTS of podcasts for teachers, but Substitute Teachers Lounge is the first podcast ever that also highlights substitute teachers. This podcast is aimed at giving ALL types of teachers the tools you need to teach in K-12 (elementary school, middle school, and high school), including administrative aspects as well as helping students receive everything they need to learn and feel special. We interview teachers, subs and students to make sure we have the information we need in order t ...
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The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers
Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and ...
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Comedians Joe Dombrowski (former elementary school teacher) and co-host Gaspare Randazzo (current high school teacher) discuss the chaotic life in and out of the classroom, the nuances of parenting toddlers, and pretty much all things millennial. Each episode is different. Sometimes they'll bring you a Hollywood guest such as comedian Anjelah Reyes-Johnson or renowned School Psychologist Dr.Jody Carrington. Sometimes they might read emails from fans, riffing on their unbelievable, real life, ...
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The CharacterStrong Podcast: Weekly conversations for anyone in education. CharacterStrong is an organization that provides curricula and trainings for schools internationally. Our trainings help educators infuse character and social-emotional learning into the daily fabric of any classroom or campus. Our curricula focus on character development in order to help students cultivate social-emotional skills, their emotional intelligence, and help them develop a stronger identity and purpose in ...
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I'm here to help you find the best elementary teacher resources to make your classroom amazing!
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Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast
Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
Being an educator is beyond a full-time job. Whether you’re a teacher or a homeschool parent, the everyday to-do list is endless. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and actually teaching, it probably feels impossible to show up for your students without dropping the ball in other areas of your life. Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast is the show that will bring you the teacher tips, practical strategies, and inspiration that you need to relieve the stress and overwhelm of your day-to ...
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The Teacher Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast for teachers and online educators looking to start and scale an online business as a teacher, through teaching online (both on Outschool and/or independently) and by diversifying your income through options like hiring teachers as an organization, creating and selling digital products on platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers or digital courses, and more. Each week, Katie Gettys and her guests will share top tips and actionable strategies that yo ...
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Are you an elementary teacher that wants to add more science into your teaching schedule but feel like you don’t have the time? Do you know the value of cultivating science skills in your students but feel like you don’t know the best way to incorporate them in your classroom? Then this is the perfect show for you! Naturally Teaching Elementary Science is a podcast designed for the elementary teacher with too much on their plate but a desire to best serve their students. Each week Victoria Z ...
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Welcome to Literacy Talks, a podcast series from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults who struggle with reading; Lindsay Kemeny, an innovative, dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI certified Structured Lite ...
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The funniest educational show kids love, parents adore, and teachers use in their classrooms. "Who Smarted?" is an engaging and entertaining educational podcast for kids and families that combines humor with learning in a way that captivates curious young minds. With four new episodes released weekly, this show offers a delightful blend of kids' trivia and fascinating facts, making it the perfect educational tool for both home and classroom settings. Created by the minds behind BRAIN GAMES a ...
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Anne Mileski from anacrusic.com engages in meaningful conversations about music and music education. Following the mantra "purposeful, sequential, joyful" each episode highlights different topics elementary music teachers face each and every day in their school classrooms. The Anacrusic Podcast is a chance to put your arm around another music teacher buddy and start discovering your most joyful music teacher heart.
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The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents
Megan Polk, Literacy Specialist, Elementary Teacher
Do you find yourself seeking new implementations when it comes to literacy instruction? Do you crave fresh ideas and engaging lessons to transform your students into skilled readers and writers? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to provide educators, like you, with actionable steps and strategies to improve teaching reading and writing. Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner of The Literacy Dive, a company that creates educational, literacy curriculum that aims to close the gap ...
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Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson plans, 360° immersive videos and more! Science Trek is produced by Idaho Public Television, a trusted source for children's educatio ...
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This podcast contains ideas for elementary technology integration.
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Sue and Lisa have been teaching in the public school system since the 1980's. When they started their careers, "They didn't know what they didn't know." Likewise, if you don't know what you don't know, then you’re missing something. We are here to fill you in on our lives and experiences as elementary educators over the past three decades. We are simply here to share our stories and hopefully you'll laugh along with us. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty.
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Improve your English in a fast, fun and convenient way. Professional and experienced teachers help you improve your English grammar, vocabulary, idioms and more. All levels: from elementary to proficiency. Visit our website www.perfectlyspoken.com to find out more about our courses and live practice.
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Interviews and discussions with the leading names in teacher professional development today.
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Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure! Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the W ...
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This podcast series is a collection of talk show style lessons, created to help English speakers better understand Chinese language and culture. A long time student of Chinese, I am joined in this series by Vicky Zhang, an experienced Chinese teacher and new host of the show. Also joining us for some special episodes is Dr. Zhang Yong Ling, UNCC professor of Chinese Language and Culture, professional translator, and all around language lover. We wanted our lessons to be casual and fun as wel ...
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Welcome to the Dr. Teacher podcast, where Sarah spend some time in reflexive practice... Thinking about how to make elementary sides more equitable for all.
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The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast
Ashley and Kalin, SLP, Speech Therapy, Literacy Based, Picture Books
Do you want to use picture books more in your speech therapy sessions, but have no idea where to start? OR are you already using books in therapy but find it time-consuming to find the RIGHT book and identify relevant speech and language concepts? You’re in the right place! The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast will help you feel confident in your book choices and instructional decisions as an SLP. We’ll give you the tools you need to intentionally maximize your speech therapy sessions! Join co- ...
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Welcome to The Geeky Teacher podcast, where you will hear student-led episodes and other shenanigans from an elementary classroom. I will also share Google tips, updates, and other EdTech news. Cover art photo provided by Deepal Pallav Suthar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@plvboz
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Join Weston, Molly, and a bottle of wine as we use iconic teaching moments from movies and television as a vehicle to reflect on instructional practice. We invite you to laugh, agree or disagree, and work toward discovering exactly who you are and where you stand as an educator. Weston is a former high school teacher and administrator who now works as a Senior Fellow with the International Center for Leadership in Education. His work as a keynoter and instructional coach has afforded him the ...
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This podcast takes listeners coast to coast in discussion with National Board Certified Teachers who offer their advice and insights into the process. Each episode is an exploration into the amazing journey that these teachers have undertaken to get nationally board certified. We hope this podcast acts as a tool for prospective candidates for the National Board Certification while answering questions and concerns that candidates may have.
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Visions of Education is an education podcast where education professor Dan Krutka and high school social studies teacher Michael Milton have conversations with educators to discuss their big ideas in education. VoE also partners with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and associated groups to provide the latest from classroom teachers, education, professors, and researchers on social studies education.
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A podcast for parents, educators, and students living the gifted adventure. Hear real-life stories, practical tips and tricks as well as time-tested ideas that make this journey of being a gifted person...kid or adult...a more rewarding and curious experience.
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Welcome to Trillium Montessori Talks, the podcast where we dig into the theory and application of Montessori methodology in the classroom and beyond. Join host Letty Rising for candid conversations about the challenges us Montessori teachers face and how we can enhance the classroom experience for our students and ourselves. Ready to optimize your Montessori practice? Head to https://www.trilliummontessori.org/podcast to learn more.
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Join two high school teachers as they discuss the crazy similarities and differences from real-life teaching to what Hollywood thinks teaching is. You’ll hear real classroom stories as they relate to some of our favorite movie and tv teachers.
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I'm Janet Quinlan, a Catholic life coach, and this is Finding Joy in Marriage and Motherhood - a podcast for women who want peace and joy in their marriage and motherhood. I'll help you create mindset shifts that change the way you discipline your children, love your husband, and enjoy your day. This podcast is about coaching women to be the best woman God is calling her to be. I'm a former elementary school teacher and homeschooler, a wife of 39 years, mother of 7, and "Grandma Jan" to 18 g ...
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Teacher Features is the podcast that explores what Hollywood gets right and wrong about education. In each episode we watch a movie that features a teacher. We then discuss what the teacher does well, what they do poorly, and what they could do to improve their teaching. Teacher Features is hosted by Kathryn Oberg and Jake Scott, two elementary school teachers in Minnesota.
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Welcome to Roosevelt Elementary's podcast, where we talk about the amazing things happening in our community, state, country, and world.
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A collection of interviews with students and staff from Russell Blvd Elementary.
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Parents and teachers have the same goal... SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN. Parent-Teacher Conferences twice a year is not enough time to understand how to work together to make sure your child succeeds in school. That's why Teacher Talk 4 Parents is here! With nearly 35 years of experience in NYC public elementary schools between them, Helen & Donna will share tips and tricks to help ensure that parents and teachers are on the same page. Helen & Donna are chock full of information to help your child wi ...
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297- Planning Your Summer for Maximum Effectiveness
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This episode provides you practical advice on how to maximize the summer break. We discuss the importance of planning and scheduling activities, professional development opportunities, vacations, and even downtime. You'll also learn the benefits of balancing work and relaxation, and the importance of personalizing your summer plans based on your ne…
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Engage Students with an Innovative Music Curriculum: An Interview with Elementary Music Specialist Erin Elliott
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In this episode of The Happy Music Teacher, Jeanette sits down with the amazing elementary music teacher Erin Elliott to discuss the critical role of creativity and joy in music education. Erin and Jeanette chat about how important it is to lay a solid musical foundation while making the learning process fun and engaging for young students. They sh…
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How Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher
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Welcome to episode 60 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can start to prep over summer to help make back to school a smooth and low stress time. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group…
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Are bigger or smaller animals more dangerous? Which animal is surprisingly dangerous? Where do the most dangerous animals live? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families …
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What Are Consonant Digraphs and Strategies to Teach Them: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 11
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Learn what a consonant digraph is and what are the most common consonant digraphs. Learn how to teach consonant digraphs to your students using these practical strategies. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitionin…
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📢 News Talk: 70 Flight Passengers Taken to Hospital ▪ Netflix ▪ Concert Tickets Scams
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Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. Here are a few clu…
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Gaspare and Joe discuss the trend of disturbing furry behavior in kids these days before Joe describes the graphic details of Chicago's most notorious convention. The boys discuss the issue of phones in class and AI trends.By Joe Dombrowski & Gaspare Randazzo
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Happy Birthday Upper Elementary Simplified!
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Do you remember your first birthday? Of course you don't! But, this week is a special week for the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast because this Thursday, May 30th the podcast is celebrating it's very first birthday! On this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane of some of the favorite episodes over the past year. Connect with Danna: Teache…
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56. Our Favorite Beach-Themed Books for Speech Therapy
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With summer just around the corner, it’s easy to start dreaming about days on the beach and playing in the sand. So why not get your students excited about the freedom and fun of summer by incorporating beach-themed picture books in your speech therapy sessions? We thought the exact same thing, which is why we wanted to give you all the best select…
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Small Groups in the Science of Reading Classroom with Malia Hollowell [episode 129]
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Mastering Small Groups and Literacy Centers: A Science of Reading Approach In episode 129 of "Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast," Malia Hollowell sheds light on the importance of small groups in the science of reading classroom. With over 67% of 4th graders in the United States reading below grade level, implementing effective small groups become…
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Should I Start a Summer Side Hustle on TPT?
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Have you ever been curious about the process of turning your Google Drive of teaching resources into a Teachers Pay Teachers store? I made this episode just for curious teachers itching to start a summer side hustle! Episode Highlights My TPT story 10 tips for getting started on TPT Resources and Links Blog Post - Episode 50 Getting Started Checkli…
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Today, we're tackling a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of education, especially in middle school: Skills for Executive Functioning. It's about helping our students not just academically but also in managing their time, energy, emotions, and actions more effectively. Topics Discussed What is executive functioning? Why are these skills so import…
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131. To-Do List Magic - How to Prioritize Your Teacher Tasks This Summer
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We’ve been discussing lately how to have a well-balanced summer as a teacher. There needs to be equal parts relaxing and preparing for the next school year. But if you’re anything like us, your summer to-do list is so long and scrambled that you don’t even know which tasks to start with to make the biggest impact. So, in today’s episode, we’re shar…
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Why did the Egyptians build Pyramids? Were Egyptian royalty really Mummified? What inventions today come from Ancient Egypt? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are…
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Check out these new picture books released in May 2024! Each of these books make a great read aloud for the classroom. It's hard to choose which May 2024 picture book to read first! 🌟 FREE BOOK LIST 📚 MAY PICTURE BOOKS: Sister Friend This Table Behind My Doors The Curious Why Good Night, Good Beach Joyful Song Let’s Go The Perfect Place Touch the S…
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There’s listener mail involving Pez dispensers, psychotic nuns, Justin supplying Emily Valentine with rolls of quarters, and teachers that don’t like authority figures. They put two School House Rock songs on trial and Judge Jeff Vincent (Ronnie’s other half) sentences one of them to die as it’s a battle for the worst. Which host presents the best …
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Listening/Speech Training: Wrong Number & Who R U Kidding? (Intermediate)
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Wrong Number Speech Training: 1. 男性: 我是前两天预约在周二早上去检查的小李。。。预约。。前两天。。。前两天预约。。。。在周二早上。。。。去检查。。去检查的小李。。。。。在周二早上去检查的小李。。。。。。前两天预约在周二早上去检查的小李。。。。。。。我是前两天预约在周二早上去检查的小李。。。。。。。。。。。女性:你好!哪位?。。。。。。。。。。男性: 我是前两天预约在周二早上去检查的小李。2. 女性:因为工作原因,想协调一下,把时间定到下午三点,您看可以嗎?。。协调。。想协调一下。。。。下午三点。。。。把时间定到下午三点。。。。。。 想协调一下,把时间订到下午三点。。。。。。。因为工作原因。。。。。。 因为工作原因,想协调一下,把时间定到下午三点。。。。。。…
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Today our guest is Chris Young, Principal at North Country Union High School in Newport, Vermont. We talk with Chris about the innovative Community Development Days at North Country. These events provide students with a dedicated space to discuss and learn about crucial topics such as mental health, wellness, and bullying. Chris shares the journey …
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Why do you remember some things and not others? Why do certain smells trigger memories? Why might your long term memory be better than your short term memory? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find ou…
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Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!By Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media
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📢 News Talk: Assisted Dying ▪ Melinda Gates ▪ McChicken
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Welcome to this week’s News Talk This is the audio recording of our live group class where Stephanie Marston and David de Jager talk about 3 hot stories in the news and chat with English learners from across the world. This is a really enjoyable way to practise listening to natural English and learn some new vocabulary each week. ** APOLOGIES FOR A…
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Big Numbers, Big Impact. Education Statistics and What They Mean for Literacy Instruction
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Our trio of experts takes a deep dive into statistics, looking at the data and trends in general education and what those numbers might mean for literacy instruction. An example? The average student-to-teacher ratio in elementary grades is 15 students to 1 teacher. What does that point to? As our hosts see it, smaller class sizes can reduce some of…
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Why do you need to go to the Dentist if you brush your teeth?
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What are the different tools a Dentist uses? What is that suction thing for? What does a Hygienist do? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscrip…
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296- A Perspective on Teaching in my 40's
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In this candid episode, I share my insights and experiences of teaching music in your 40s. Drawing from my own journey, I shared very important lessons and how I've became more relaxed, learned to let go of others' opinions, and how I now view challenges as learning opportunities rather than failures. I also talk a little bit about the differences …
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Closed Syllables and 8 Strategies to Teach Them: Phonics Rules for Teachers Episode 10
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Closed syllables are the first syllable type you should teach your students. But, what exactly is a closed syllable, why should you teach closed syllables first, and how can you help your students understand them? A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal jo…
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Understanding how to facilitate, organize, and prepare an environment that fosters student choice is one of the most challenging aspects of being a Montessori Elementary teacher. Educators who follow the Montessori approach know that Maria Montessori placed a lot of emphasis on the idea of “choice,” and while the notion of choice is universally cel…
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Cheating in the middle school classroom is a multifaceted issue that demands attention from educators, parents, and students alike. By understanding the underlying pressures, promoting ethical education, and addressing technological challenges, we can create an environment where academic integrity thrives. In today's episodes we're unpacking this c…
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55. The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast Anniversary: Ask Us Anything!
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We’re always excited about doing podcast episodes, but this particular one makes us so excited, and our smiles are a mile wide because it’s our one-year podcast anniversary! We have learned so much over the past year and have enjoyed sharing our favorite books with y’all and hopefully have provided you with fresh ideas to use during your speech the…
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6 Memorable Moments in My Teaching Career and What I Learned From Them
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I'm getting personal on the podcast today and sharing some of the hardest moments of my teaching career. These teachable moments help us grow and create connections with other teachers. If you're going through a hard time as a teacher, know you aren't alone. Episode Highlights Why I became a teacher My student teaching experience Toxic workplace en…
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Let's Talk About Mental Health with Kristina Kuzmic
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The stigma surrounding mental health is a pervasive issue that often prevents open and honest discussions. In this episode, Kelsey sits down with Kristina Kuzmic to delve into the complexities of mental health and the impact it has on parenting, education, and personal well-being. This candid conversation explores the challenges, triumphs, and impo…
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Joe puts on his fancy pants to perform at a Gala and wins a trip to palm springs while Gas meets the creepiest old man in America, before dropping the tea on the craziest reality show of all time and getting into some wild emails. Support the show and get 50% off your 1st Factor box, plus 20% off the next month. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/…
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[AUDACIOUS TAKE] How Not Knowing What is Next is How You Know You're Leveling Up
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we cover: Embrace the space of confusion because you are finally in the unknown If you knew what was next for your life you would be in the familiar, growth wouldn't be happening A simple way to improve your self awareness to hear your own intuition Use my code JACY10 to save on your order of Gut Personal Su…
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130. The 2 Things Teachers Need to Refuel This Summer
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Summer is just so close; you can feel it! This got us thinking there are two types of teachers in the summer. You either don’t think about school and don’t do any prep over the summer, OR you jump right into planning and creating for the next school year to avoid the stress and overwhelm in the fall. And while most teachers fall into either type, n…
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Who actually invented Potato Chips? How are Potato Chips made? What's the difference between 'Chips' & 'Crisps'? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING thei…
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (With Special Guest: Matt Mitchell!)
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Anticipatory Set: A year after the release of this film, Ronald Reagan sounded the alarm on American education called “A Nation at Risk”: a series of lies and hyperbole that kicked off a narrative of teachers as villains and public education as a failure. Repercussion still felt today. Schooled: Former high school teacher and San Diego resident Mat…
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Is today's protagonist Xiao Yang, a bit accident prone? Or did he get into a fight? In today's beginner level episode, we learn to ask certain questions such as "What happened (to your face)"? "What's the matter"? and responses that down-play it, like "Nothing" or "Nothing much". Today's key sentence structure is "Can you really (do this)..by (doin…
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Music Teacher Dilemmas - Surviving the First Year: Tips for New Music Teachers
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Everyone knows that the first year of teaching is the hardest. That’s why in this episode of The Happy Music Teacher Podcast, I tackle the common struggles faced during the first year of teaching elementary music. I explore practical tips to try for managing the unique challenges that new teachers encounter, including classroom management, battling…
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Shannon and Mary chat with Nancy Young and Jan Hasbrouck about differentiation and the latest updates to the Ladder of Reading and Writing. Listeners will get a better understanding of WHY it's so important to make adjustments to curriculum, instruction, activities, and/or assessments in order to meet the various needs of their students. RECOMMENDE…
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How PBIS and Social & Emotional Learning Can Come Together In A Building - Marcy Carter
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Today our guest is Marcy Carter the Middle School Dean of Students at Parchment Public Schools in Kalamazoo MI. We talk with Marcy the integration of PBIS and social emotional learning in a building. She emphasizes the necessity of combining both these elements and the significance of a PBIS matrix as a foundation. Marcy also highlights the importa…
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How fast can a Slug move? What are Slugs made of? Are Slugs good or bad for a garden? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get officia…
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In the thrilling conclusion of our "Teach It Reality TV Gameshow," the hosts unveil the winner. The two contestants face the dreaded speed round, deciding if the scenarios are true or not true. Michael emerges triumphant, lauded for his quick thinking and wit in navigating these bizarre but often TRUE classroom scenarios. Michael and runner-up Kim,…
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Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!By Atomic Entertainment / Starglow Media
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Weaving Words and Science with Typewriter Poet and Children's Book Author Megan Benedict
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Welcome to another episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast! I fell in love with Megan Benedict's work at a conference this spring, when she captivated an audience of teachers armed with only a typewriter and her imagination. I was excited to discover that she also writes nonfiction picture books, effectively blending poetry and science in a w…
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TAP 141 - Self Determination Theory in the Elementary Music Classroom
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In this episode, Anne discusses Self Determination Theory & Singing Games in the Elementary Music Classroom. This episode was inspired by some light research for improving students motivation and participation, particularly as students reach those upper elementary grades. By considering the three pillars of SDT: autonomy, competence, and relatednes…
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Who are you as a wife and mother? When you die, what do you want your husband and children to say about you? It's important to think about whether or not we're showing up in the world and in our family as we'd like to be remembered. Looking for a Catholic life coach to help you navigate marriage and motherhood? Sign up for a free coaching session w…
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Examining The Connections Between Elementary Mathematics and Literacy
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Maria Franquiz joins Kevin Dykema and Latrenda Knighten to discuss why it's crucial for educators to emphasize both math and literacy skills in the early grades, and how this collaboration can help integrate mathematics, language arts, and culture to engage elementary learners. Get more on this topic at the upcoming joint conference for elementary …
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This week, Gaspare gets a new moniker from someone online, before going through first date advice. The boys clap back at some haters and find out where to buy Ecoli. This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SOCIALSTUDIES, and get on your way to being your best self.…
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