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Strong relationships don’t happen by accident—they’re built on intentional conversations. In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re breaking down 4 simple but powerful questions that can instantly …
What if engaging every student didn’t require longer lesson plans, fancy tools, or extra prep time? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we share three powerful, classroom-tested teaching …
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. …
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 …
Needing something SUPER fun and SUPER simple to make December sweeter and also less stressful? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re sharing a really dumb …
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 …
Chronic absenteeism can feel both overwhelming and annoying because we understand there is SO much more to the story. But what if I told you there are some silly and …
Sometimes the best lessons are the ones that are the easiest…. and just a little corny. In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we dive into one classroom activity …
Ready to flip the script on school stress by remixing a VERY common thing that happens with students? In this week’s energizing episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving …
Teaching is tough—but it doesn’t have to feel impossible! If you are ready to kick off the school year with less stress and more joy- I’ve for 6 ideas for …
Do you get 100% attendance at your parent teacher conference? Do you get 100% of people engaged at the table during those conferences? I’ve got an idea that can make …
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 …
Special episode alert! In this week’s powerful recording of This Teacher Life, we dive into the heart of education with practical, yet impactful strategies that can transform not only schools …
Teachers, would you rather have more sick days or more personal days? I’m sure you have LOTS of opinions and lots of conditional questions before you answer that controversial, difficult …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Self aware teachers don’t waste time and resources trying to be something that they aren’t That applies to school leaders too Self awareness is about: Owning your shit Knowing …
You deserve to have the best school year of your life. I’m confident the Awesome Academy for Teachers can help make it happen! This 4-course online professional development series is …
Want to decrease your educators stress this year? One of the fastest way to do that is to become very self-aware. Self aware educators and leaders don’t waste time and …
We know as teachers that classroom management is essential, but we also understand that it can be very difficult. Sometimes students are defiant. Sometimes students don’t want to work. Sometimes …
If you surveyed 100 teachers and asked them the question, what are the things that you dislike most about the profession? What answers do you think would pop up? What …
Looking for ways to not let one student or one class period ruin your whole day? I’ve got an idea. Looking for ways to not feel super overwhelmed with all …
As a teacher, do you feel the need for there to be a black and white clear-cut answer to everything in your classroom? Or do you like when a solution …
Do you have a door to your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, …