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If you use file folders, worksheets, competitions, or quieting techniques in your classroom, this episode is for you! And spoiler alert…. none of those are bad things! But the dialogue …
Tired of chasing missing assignments and feeling like your classroom communication is a game of telephone? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re unpacking the one …
Teachers, if you’ve been searching for a real behavior strategy that actually works (and doesn’t require a magic wand or a daily bribe of candy), this episode is for you. …
When was the last time you asked students questions like… What do you really want teachers to know about you? What would you say to your teachers if you knew …
How is behavior managed in your school? Would you say it is more proactive or reactive? When it comes to school culture, nothing building positive climate better than parties over …
Spring time can be a difficult time to find joy in education. Students are super excited for summer. Teachers are tired and looking forward to summer. Admin has a countdown …
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 …
As educators, we often hear the word “success” thrown around as the ultimate goal in schools. We talk about test scores, academic growth, and college acceptance rates. But what if …
When was the last time you asked students questions like… What do you really want teachers to know about you? What would you say to your teachers if you knew …
Searching for ways to get kids talking and participating? Wanting to have strong relationships with your students? Exploring ways to laugh while you learn about your classroom family? If you …
Parent-Teacher conferences can be a little stressful for both the parents and the teacher. Often times they take a lot of time and effort. Often times the parents don’t even …
Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that drives you crazy? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you want to add a little …
Is your classroom currently a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students? Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed? If you said YES to …
I love my mom so much. I call her Super Momma Jayne. And sometimes she is able to be a super guest speaker in my classroom She comes into all my …
Are your students struggling with organization, attitude, participation, engagement, or motivation? If you said YES this episode is for you! Classroom management can be super hard, especially these days, but …
Fun Fact- In 1999 my middle school basketball team won the State tournament. We felt like total ballers when they handed us the huge trophy and cut down the net …
This year I’ve came up with A LOT of ridiculous ideas just to get the attention of kids. Have you found yourself experimenting too? One of the silliest things I’ve …
What if I told you there is one game that you could play with students that could change everything! This game would increase communication, decrease poor student attitude, increase teamwork, …
There are a number of reasons why kids don’t want to come to school. There is also an epic list of reason why kids WANT to come to school. Let’s …