Unpopular Teacher Opinion!? Content in the Classroom vs. The Lure of Leadership (Where Do You Fall?)
To apply for the job opening or not to apply, that is the question at this point in the year and at this point in education. This is a tough …
How to Roll Out a Classroom Competition That Increases Student Positive Behaviors & Decreases Teacher Stress
Get ready to roll with laughter and learning in this fun-filled episode. This idea is shaking up the typical classroom routine with a Yahtzee dice challenge that’s sure to make …
A Really Dumb Idea That Will Get 100% of Students Listening and I 100% Guarantee It’s Not What You Expect
What if you could throw a party in your classroom everyday? And this party wouldn’t be any work, it wouldn’t create chaos, and the party wouldn’t cost anything. Would you …
How Doritos Can Create Really Dynamic Laughter and Learning in Your Classroom (This is SO NOT What You Would Expect!)
What if I told you Doritos could be so dynamic in your classroom and you wouldn’t even need to buy a bag!? In this week’s fun and unexpected episode of …
How One Simple Question Can Create SO Much Classroom Engagement (This Lesson is an MVP of Schools)
What is the difference between an MVP and an MPP? Curious what this means and how it can create conversation in your classroom? I’ve got you covered! In this episode …
2 Simple Ways to Build Staff Climate, Culture, & Connection in Schools (They are SO Fun Too!)
In this episode we’re diving into two easy-to-implement, fun strategies that can transform the climate and culture of your school staff. If you’re looking for creative, low-cost ways to boost …
1 Really Dumb Idea That Creates Dynamic Relationships with Students- This Will Dial Up the Fun in Your Classroom Too!
What if a “really dumb” idea could not only bring fun to your classroom but also create lasting connections with your students AND boost attendance? Well, that’s exactly what this …
How 1 Idea Got Students to Come Prepared, Participate, AND Stay Positive (All You Need is Fake Money?!)
There is unexpected power in fake money to students of all ages! If you are looking to motivate students to come to class prepared, actively engage, and maintain a positive …
1 Simple Idea to Improve School Culture, Teamwork, & Sportsmanship (Costs Nothing & Positively Changes Everything)
Do your students find everything “unfair” or “rigged” or constantly claim that somebody “cheated” creating conflict and chaos in your classroom? If you said yes, I hear you and I’ve …
2 Biggest Things Causing Stress in Schools: Apathy & Attendance (Get Ready for Practical Solution with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer)
Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today’s problems in schools? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the …
How to Have a CENTsational Quarter In Your School (This Idea Will CHANGE Things in a Positive Way)
Teachers, are you looking for a common “cents” strategy that could make this quarter awesome for both you and your students? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, …
How the Game of Truth or Dare Can Change Totally Change Dynamics in Your Classroom (This Remix Will Revolutionize Climate & Culture)
Welcome to a fresh take on classroom engagement! In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we explore how the classic game of Truth or Dare can be the key …
The Dumbest Classroom Idea That Actually Works—And It’s Just ONE Notecard
What if we told you that one of the simplest and strangest ideas could completely transform your classroom dynamics? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re …
Teacher Secret to Getting EVERY Student to Participate—All You Need is a Dice
Looking for a simple, yet powerful tool to boost student participation and spark creativity in your classroom? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we reveal how …
The 1 Behavior Management Idea that Will be a Game Changer for Goals in Your Classroom (And It REALLY Works)
Teachers wanting a powerful strategy for improving student behavior, this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is for you! It’s all about goal-setting with accountability partners. And while …
How to Get Students OFF of Technology and IN to Something Positive & Productive (This is Totally Not What You Expect)
When your students are done with a classroom assignment or project do they immediately engage in another meaningful task? OR do students get on a device and start finding their …
4 Books that I HIGHLY Recommend for Teachers This Year (The Contents Will Shock You!)
Join me as I share the 4 best books I read this year—stories that captivated, inspired, and stayed with me long after the final page! And PS- every single one …
How to SAVE Teacher Time AND Incorporate More Hands-on Labs & Lessons in Your Classroom
Teacher Truth: Paper assignments are easy to create, but often create less engagement. Additional Teacher Truth: hands on activities are harder to create, but often create WAY more engagement. Which …
3 Super Simple Ways to Engage Students (And All You Need is Paper) with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer
When was the last time you were able to get your students super motivated with a paper plate? When was the last time you increased student engagement with a reverse …
How A Plastic Golden Cat Increased School Climate & Culture (This Is Really Dumb But Really Dynamic)
Getting staff AND students on the same page can be incredibly difficult these days. But what if there was a silly, simple way to increase the climate and culture of …
How to Make December AWESOME in Schools with this Sweet, Simple Surprise for Staff & Students
The holidays can be really stressful in schools. But the holidays are also a perfect time to spread smiles in schools. What is a small but significant want to surprise …
6 Signs That Your School is a Successful & Safe Space for Teachers (And 2 Traits That It’s Toxic)
Is your school a safe places that is full of success, smiles, and situations that inspire teachers and leaders to be their best? Or is your school a place where …
Classroom Game that is PERFECT for the Holidays (You will be SO Thankful for this Idea)
Classroom games are a great way to build relationships with kids and create student engagement. But sometimes those games can be complicated, take a ton of prep, and can get …
A REALLY Dumb School Solution To Help Students with RELIABILITY (And All You Need is a Raccoon)
Get ready to dive into a hilariously unconventional yet surprisingly effective approach to boosting student reliability. Join us as we explore the wild idea of using a raccoon as a …
How to Get Students to Turn In High-Quality Work and the Simple System to Ensure No Kids Fail
Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work? Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in? Do you feel like students are …