Best Upper Elementary Teacher Podcasts (2024)

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170. Interventions for Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 23:56

7d ago23:56

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Over the last month, we’ve been discussing all the different factors that can affect a student’s reading comprehension, even in upper elementary. We’ve gone over fundamental and cognitive factors, and now we’ve hit the last factor, which is environmental. So, in the last episode of the series, I’m sharing interventions for environmental factors tha…

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9 End of Year Ideas for Upper Elementary Teachers 16:36

13d ago16:36

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Here we are at the end of April, testing is over & the weather is getting warmer, which means students are getting excited about summer. Today host Danna Rodebush expands on last week's topic of discussion on end of year activity ideas. In this episode you will hear from 9 different experienced teachers about their favorite end of year activity ide…

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111: Effective Math Conferences 13:29

1h ago13:29

13:29

Have you ever had a math conference with a student when you ask them to describe their thinking and you are met with a blank stare? This episode is about effective math conferences during grapple time. We need a plan for our math conferences and I'm sharing 5 simple steps to make your math conferences productive and empowering for students! In this…

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146: Tracking Teen Trends in American Culture 42:25

3d ago42:25

42:25

ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment & Worldview John Grant joins host Brandon Artiles to offer insight on some concerning trends amongst teens and adolescents in our culture in regard to mental health, life priorities and technology/social media. He compares national data with what we are seeing with our own students in how culture is influencing …

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15 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer 11:25

6d ago11:25

11:25

Welcome to episode 57 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares 15 tips for packing up your classroom for the summer. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio on Instagram…

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Teaching Through Photographs and Art 17:23

6d ago17:23

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We can learn so much about people and time periods by studying photographs. What a powerful tool to incorporate into social studies units. If you're craving a way to shake things up in your classroom, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed Using primary sources How to use artwork from a historical time period Activities that feature old photogra…

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End of the Year Activity Ideas 13:10

6d ago13:10

13:10

Summer break might be just around the corner, but that does not mean classic classroom activities are forgotten. Grab some school supplies, get creative and enjoy the memories made over this past year! Episode Highlights Poetry scavenger hunts Texts to compare The Year in Review poem Writing a letter to the teacher / student Texts to reflect on Res…

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110: Building Thinking Classroom with Maegan Giroux 45:32

7d ago45:32

45:32

Are you a primary teacher implementing Building Thinking Classrooms? I have the expert you want to know on the show today!! Maegan Giroux is the co-author of the about-to-release Building Thinking Classroom Tasks book for elementary! Even if you haven't started implementing Building Thinking Classrooms, Maegan is a dream to know! She is passionate …

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145: Inaugural Upper Elementary Spring Musical 27:41

10d ago27:41

27:41

Upper Elementary art and music teacher Anna Pearson joins host Brandon Artiles to share about UE’s inaugural spring musical, “Let’s Go to the Movies”. Talented sixth graders, Emmy Murphy, Raston Goff and Cameron Williams jump in on the conversation to let us know how they prepared and what they learned from the process. The performance is Thursday,…

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Making Geography Fun 12:59

14d ago12:59

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Whether you love or hate geography, we all have to know how to get from point A to point B, how to read a map, how to understand others' perceptions, and to value each other's cultures. Geography is important so let's make learning FUN. Topics Discussed The benefits of making geography fun Why you'll want to incorporate unusual, weird facts Our tri…

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Using Journal Prompts in Social Studies 20:03

13d ago20:03

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Journal prompts can really help students gain a deeper understanding of a topic. If you are looking for new ways to develop critical thinking and foster academic discussion then you'll love today's episode. Episode Highlights 5 steps to using journal prompts in social studies 10 journal prompt examples that can be used for virtually any social stud…

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109: New Math: How to Get Everyone On Board 9:58

14d ago9:58

9:58

Do you hear people talking about "New Math," but you're at a loss for how to convince them it's not so bad? This episode is about getting your school community on board with "New Math." It's good for kids, so we've all got to give it our best shot. In this episode we will chat about: How School culture plays a role in New Math The approach to take …

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169. Interventions for Cognitive Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 21:11

14d ago21:11

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been diving into intervention strategies for students who have difficulty with reading comprehension. The reality is that some upper elementary students aren’t proficient or on grade level when it comes to reading or reading comprehension. So, as literacy teachers, we’ve got to come up with ways to support these studen…

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144: Celebrating Teacher Growth and Student Achievement with Daniel Warner 38:08

19d ago38:08

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ECS Director of Teacher Development Daniel Warner joins host Brandon Artiles to share about some innovative approaches he has implemented, offering opportunities for our faculty to grow professionally. He also fills us in on a new effort, which debuted this semester celebrating student achievement! Spring into Giving Link…

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After Testing Activities: A Chat with Christine DeArmitt from Reading Teacher Buzz 23:04

20d ago23:04

23:04

Welcome to episode 55 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Christine DeArmitt, who discusses bringing fun back into the classroom and gives many great activity ideas to use in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simpli…

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4 Big Mistakes I've Made as a Classroom Teacher 12:40

20d ago12:40

12:40

Have you ever felt that you’re just not up to par with all those teachers on social media? They seem to always be doing everything right and are picture-perfect. Can you relate? Today I’m sharing with you 4 big mistakes I’ve made as a teacher, and what I’ve learned from these mistakes. I always strive to be my best and these are some mistakes that …

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Teaching With a Hands-On Approach 15:25

21d ago15:25

15:25

If you want students to remember your classroom for many years, hands-on learning is the way to go. Today we're sharing social studies activities that will help make learning memorable and long lasting. Topics Discussed Why bother teaching with a hands-on approach? Our tried and true hands-on activities for social studies Resources Interactive Note…

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108: Testing Season: How to not stress about standardized tests 10:37

21d ago10:37

10:37

Standardized Test Stress is REAL. Today we're chatting about 3 ideas you can implement now to reduce standardized test stress. In this episode we will chat about: Our goals for standardized tests 3 ways to empower students easy to implement ideas to use in the classroom now Links Mentioned: MonaMath.com/TestPrep Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are a…

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168. Interventions for Fundamental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 30:51

21d ago30:51

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Getting students in upper elementary on grade level with their reading and comprehension skills can be challenging because there are so many factors and reasons why they’re lacking in that area. However, one of the biggest reasons is a lack of fundamental and foundational skills. I talked in last week’s episode about the different areas this can be…

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143: Encouraging Ownership, Accountability and Empathy in Middle School 41:24

25d ago41:24

41:24

ECS Middle School Principal Andy Gross joins Equip to showcase areas in which 7th and 8th graders are flourishing. As we build students for life, he also walks us through the practical ways they are encouraging students to grow in ownership, accountability and empathy.By Evangelical Christian School

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How You Can Turn Boring Math Into Engaging Math 10:46

27d ago10:46

10:46

Are you in a battle with your math curriculum? I’ve been there…you may be looking at the piles of math books that your district provided to you or you were told were the best of the best…and you’re thinking to yourself something along the lines of: How am I ever going to get my students to enjoy math? Or how can I possibly plan engaging whole group…

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Teaching About the 20th Century 30:40

27d ago30:40

30:40

While the 20th century is a fascinating topic to cover, it can be a challenge to find resources that include the correct level of depth for the upper elementary classroom. Let's dive in to unpack this puzzle together. Episode Highlights Introduction to the 20th and 21st Centuries The 1900s and 1910s World War I The Roaring Twenties The Great Depres…

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Using Literature to Teach Social Studies 13:49

27d ago13:49

13:49

If you'd like to make the most of your instructional minutes while also helping students understand how different subjects connect in real life, then you'll love this episode about blending history and literature in the middle school classroom. Topics Discussed Why you might want to integrate subjects How to pair language arts and social studies to…

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107: Math Discussions: 3 Ways to Get Students to Engage 11:03

28d ago11:03

11:03

There is no point in having a math discussion if students aren’t listening to each other. It is a pointless, waste of time. You’re probably like dang, Mona, that’s harsh. And it is. But I don’t want you wasting your time if it’s not paying off. You don’t have extra time. I know that and I want whatever you’re doing to be well worth your time. I wil…

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167. Fundamental, Cognitive, and Environmental Factors That Affect Reading Comprehension 25:24

28d ago25:24

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One, if not the biggest, thing we focus on as literacy teachers is getting our students to be successful readers. But as upper elementary teachers, you know that you will have several students in your class who struggle with reading comprehension. This then becomes a major focus in our classrooms, but we know a student’s lack of reading comprehensi…

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How to Prepare for State Testing: A Chat With Annamarie Krejci From Krejci Creations 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Welcome to episode 53 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Annamarie Krejci all about math test prep in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio on Instagram…

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Tips for the Final Quarter 16:01

1M ago16:01

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The home stretch is here! Whether you're seeing a lack of engagement or behavior challenges are on the rise, this episode is packed full of quick tips to make the end of your year a little bit smoother. Check out Ellie's class expectation wheels here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Expectations-and-Class-Rules-Wheel-and-Templ…

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5 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

Student engagement is the name of the game, so today I'm sharing 5 activities you can incorporate into your classroom plans to make social students fun for learners! Episode Highlights biography lapbooks meme activities creating your own map/country virtual field trips webquests Resources and Links Blog Post - Episode 42 Famous Heroes in Communitie…

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106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math 40:29

1M ago40:29

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Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you! Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She …

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166. 3 Scaffolds Every Reading Teacher Should Use 27:59

1M ago27:59

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I’ve always made it a priority of mine to find simple yet effective strategies that support literacy teachers in the classroom. One of our main jobs as literacy teachers is to provide our students with the skills to become successful readers and writers. And one way to do that is by giving your students scaffolds to support their literacy growth an…

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142: Being Known and Bearing Burdens Through ECS Discipleship Groups 27:24

1M ago27:24

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ECS class of 2024 seniors Lainey Bowden, Lynlee Wilkins, Donovan Smith and Riley McDaniel join host Brandon Artiles to share about their experiences in Discipleship Groups. They discuss how D-Groups have created a space for them to be known, forced them out of their comfort zones, helped them build relationships with their peers and teachers, and e…

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How Math Instruction is Affected by Reading Comprehension: A Chat with Ciera Harris from Ciera Harris Teaching 36:57

1M ago36:57

36:57

Welcome to episode 52 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Ciera Harris all about how reading comprehension affects math instruction in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio …

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Enneagram for Teachers - Understanding the 9 Teacher Personality Types 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

You may have heard of the Enneagram the trending and fun (and scarily accurate) personality test. This episode is going into our teacher world with Enneagram for Teachers! I will be giving you some insights on your Enneagram type with a teacher twist on your strengths, weaknesses, and ways to be your best teacher self. Episode Highlights Characteri…

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Teaching with Manipulatives in Math 17:32

1M ago17:32

17:32

The research about math manipulatives really makes us reflect on HOW we are using these tools in the classroom. Pull a chair up to our teacher table and let's chat about this topic together! Topics Discussed What are math manipulatives? Why are they effective in the middle school math classroom? How to use them effectively (and not use them effecti…

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105: Professional Learning & Coaching in the Math Classroom 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Teacher professional learning is something I am passionate about and I bet you are too. As a teacher, professional learning is part of who you are, a life long learner. So, when presented with professional learning opportunities and coaching I bet you have opinions. On today’s episode we’re going to dive into what it looks like to develop as a math…

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165. Time Management Test-Taking Strategies That Work 25:37

1M ago25:37

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Over the last few episodes, I’ve been covering several test-taking strategies in order to help prepare your students for the end-of-year standardized test. Unfortunately, most standardized tests are timed, so having efficient time management is so important for the success of their performance. Knowing how to pace themselves during a timed test is …

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141: Huddle Up! ECS Launches Student-driven Sports Podcast 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

ECS Digital Sports Media students launched a podcast this semester. “Eagle Huddle” hosts, senior Will Seay and junior Jed Dorrill, as well as, ECS Technology Director Cindy Brock join Equip to talk about the exciting and challenging experience of hosting their own show.By Evangelical Christian School

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Providing Student Choice During Math Workshop: A Chat with Jennifer Jochen from Smith Curriculum & Consulting 27:31

2M ago27:31

27:31

Welcome to episode 51 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Jochen all about student choice & math workshop in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio on Instagram…

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16 Teacher and Student Test-Prep Tips 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

Today's test prep-themed episode has 8 tips for you as a teacher and then a special section that you can play for your students as they build a toolbox of test prep strategies. Episode Highlights 8 test prep tips for teachers 8 test prep tips for students Blog Post - Episode 40 Let's Connect! Shop Resources Instagram Website Join the Facebook Group…

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Using Number Lines in the Math Classroom 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

The sky is the limit when it comes to number lines. They can be effective hands on tools, useful classroom decor options, or even a reference sheet for the student's workspace. This episode will help you think about number lines in a new way. Topics Discussed Open number lines Fraction, decimal, percent number lines Positive and negative integer nu…

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104: Differentiating Word Problems 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Do you have a range of needs in your classroom? Are your students at different levels? As a 3rd grade teacher I was often teaching students who were still figuring out place value between hundreds and tens, while I had others who understood adding 3 digit numbers. It made it difficult to differentiate to meet everyone’s needs. How do you think abou…

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164. Helping Students Manage and Overcome Test Anxiety 21:58

2M ago21:58

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When it comes to preparing for a state standardized test, we tend to focus our energy and time on the content our students need to master in order to get a high-achieving score. We implement daily practice and review for weeks leading up to the test. However, one aspect that we don’t focus on but plays a big role in our students’ performances is te…

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140: Resurrecting Wrestling 29:01

2M ago29:01

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After a 40 year hiatus ECS resurrected its varsity wrestling team last year. Year two was punctuated with two qualifiers for the state wrestling tournament. Wrestlers Crews Gieselmann, Luke Wallace and Max Orman join Equip host, and ECS Head Varsity Wrestling Coach Brandon Artiles to discuss how the program is progressing.…

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5 Easy Steps to Set Up a Test Prep Power Hour 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

If your test prep strategies are feeling stale, today I've got a teamwork approach that might just turn things around. Episode Highlights Test Prep Power Hour 101 How to group students How to divide up the planning How to find an hour in your instructional schedule Resources so you can get started and try your first power hour Resources and Links N…

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Simplifying Fraction Concepts: A Chat With Enrica Minetti from Matemaths 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

Welcome to episode 50 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Enrica Minetti all about teaching fraction concepts in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio on Instagram…

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Why the Butterfly Method is NOT the Best Method 12:28

2M ago12:28

12:28

Just because we see a new strategy on social media, doesn't mean it's the best teaching method for our students. Let's deep dive about the controversial butterfly method today and perhaps take this approach OUT of our teaching toolboxes. Resources Check out Ellie’s free fraction training, Three Fraction Shortcuts to Avoid: https://cognitivecardioma…

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103: Practical Manipulatives with Kimberly Rimbey 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Are your students tired of mundane math worksheets? Do your students lose interest when you say "Time for math!"? Tune in to today's episode as we dive into the world of fun manipulatives with Kimberly Rimbey, in the math classroom! Let's keep students engaged and excited about learning! In this episode we will chat about: keeping students engaged …

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163. Response Ready: Tips for Helping Your Students Understand Writing Prompts 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

I’m so passionate about writing and helping students develop their skills and become better writers. One aspect of writing that is often complex and difficult for students to master is learning how to understand and respond to writing prompts. This is a vital skill because it not only helps students with standardized tests, but it’s a task that can…

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How Mindset Affects Math Instruction: A Chat with Rachelle McCracken 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

Welcome to episode 49 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Rachelle McCracken all about math mindset in the upper elementary classroom. EPISODE WEBSITE Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Follow Teacher Tech Studio on Instagram…

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Launching Enrichment Time Activities for Upper Elementary 13:37

2M ago13:37

13:37

It's so easy to just give students free time on their devices, but today I'm sharing some simple tweaks that can help you make the most of those miscellaneous pockets of free time. Adding enrichment time to your classroom might be more simple than you think! Episode Highlights What is enrichment time? 5 steps to adding enrichment time to your class…

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