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How to Bring Your Teacher Life to a Whole New Level- You are SO Much MORE than “JUST a Teacher”

Teachers, are you finding yourself a little stuck right now personally or professionally? Do you feel like you want or need to be “more than just a teacher” When we …

Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Teachers: Do THIS Before Leaving School for the Summer!

100% of US Teachers Are Looking Forward to Summer Break 95% of Teachers are SO Tired Right Now 50% of Teachers are Considering Leaving the Profession Right Now So here …

THIS Classroom Management Idea is EXACTLY What We Teachers Need Right Now

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 …

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been! There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good. Can you predict why? Are you experiencing …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

Teacher Truth: A Look At The Impact of Educators this Year

I was thinking about something the other day and I’m wondering if you agree? Sometimes we OVERESTIMATE the impact we can make in one day of teaching kids.  But we …

How to MOTIVATE Kids to Participate, Pay Attention, and Pause Before Speaking (A Simple but Significant Solution)

Do kids talk in your class? You may have said YES! They are just talking while you are teaching OR talking about something off-topic. You have have said NO! They …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

The Next Time you are Frustrated with a Student Ask Yourself These Questions…

I’ve got an important Spring Teacher Tip for you today. The next time you are frustrated with a situation or a student ask yourself these questions:   Why am I …

Humor / Ideas / Motivation

Teacher Tired is REAL- So How Do We Make 4th Quarter Awesome?

Do You Need A Boost?I think we all do, right? There is no denying the fact that this year has been crazy hard! Sub shortages. More on our plates than …

1 Game I Utilize with Students That is SO Unique & SO Awesome (Spoiler Alert: It Involves a Fake Hot Dog)

As teachers, we all have unique gifts that we can utilize to unleash greatness in our classroom. In this episode I will share a quirky game that I created on …

2 Weird Things I Do In My Classroom to Build Relationships With Students

Sometimes weird things turn into really awesome things in education! Curious as to what I’m talking about? Stick around because… In this episode I am sharing my absolute favorite ways …

Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

Important Educator Reminder: Connecting is More Important than Impressing

Educator Reminder:  We may IMPRESS others with our strengths like in-depth lessons or creative curriculum ideas.  But we CONNECT others through our weaknesses like teaching a terrible unit or handling …

If You Are Feeling Like A Failure As A Teacher, Listen to This- 2 Simple Ideas to Help Lack of Momentum (Monthly Motivation Episode)

Do you feel like you are struggling as a teacher right now? Do you feel like your students are coming apart and your classroom morale is low? Do you feel …

Ideas / Motivation

A Difficult Question for Educators: Do You Still Like Teaching?

When I was a kid I had 2 main goals: 1. Be a good person 2. Pursue a career I enjoy   If you asked yourself those two questions today, …

How Yahtzee and Music Can be Used to INCREASE Motivation and Engagement in Your Classroom

What if I told you that students could be level 10 awesome on a consistent basis in your classroom? What would it look like, sound like, and feel like for …

1 Game Changing Idea That Motivates Students AND Teachers to SPRINT Into Schools with Excitement

The idea I’m sharing in this episode is ranked in my top 5 favorite classroom management ideas of all time. When I use this strategy kids clap, they turn in …

Ideas / Motivation

How to Use Dice to Decrease Classroom Problems and Increase Student Engagement

Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that is driving you a little crazy right now? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you …

Ideas / Motivation / Reflection

STOP Teaching Students THIS Myth (It May Not Be What You Think…)

We tell kids…. You can be anything you want to be! But the reality is, that just isn’t true! Instead we should say… You can be who you truly need …

Ideas / Leadership / Motivation / Reflection

School Problems vs. School Solutions- DATA Collection

Schools get so caught up in facts and figures sometimes. But remember… Data doesn’t mean anything if the people hearing it don’t plan to DO anything with it in the …

Advisory / Humor / Ideas / Leadership / Motivation

Get Students Engaged with This Teacher Tip (And It Only Costs 2 Cents!)

Are you looking for any way to keep kids engaged? Me too! And that means we have to give them our 2 cents…literally. Sometimes I tape pennies to my shoes …

What’s REALLY Keeping You In the Classroom? (The Answer May Shock You)- Monthly Motivation Episode

“Why do you continue to be a teacher?” “You know you can make more money in a different profession, right?” “If I was a teacher I would totally leave!” Have …

How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX!

What does your morning routine look like as a teacher? Is it chaotic? It is predictable? Is it stressful? Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school …

4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously)

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your …

Humor / Ideas

How to Have The BEST Start To Your New School Year in Less than 21-Days…By Adding 1 Super Small but Awesome Idea!

Did you know…that just changing one thing in our classroom can turn this school year from average to AWESOME? Is it hard getting back into the swing of things at …

UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom WILD-In a Good Way (Summer Replay Episode)

Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place. In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show …

3 Game Changing Ideas That Will Change Your School Year-Prepare to Be Surprised (Summer Replay Episode)

Do you have a sharpie marker in your classroom?  If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you have even one piece of technology in your classroom? If …

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