1 Really Easy Classroom Idea to End the School Year on a Good Note(card)
Looking for a meaningful but low-prep activity to wrap up the school year? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re sharing one super simple idea that can …
How 1 Activity Got 100% of Students Discussing, Debating, and Dialoguing on a REALLY Important Topic
Want to spark real, meaningful conversations in your classroom—conversations that matter now and in your students’ futures? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we break down one powerful …
6 Super Simple and Special Ideas to Celebrate Principal Appreciation Day in May
Ready to shower your principal with some well-deserved love? In this playful and practical episode of This Teacher life, we’re serving up 6 super simple and special ways to celebrate …
How to Celebrate Little Debbie December in Your School to Make it a Big Dynamic December (This Will Bring Smiles & Sugar to 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 …
9 Ways to Increase Attendance at Your School (And All You Need is a Potato)
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 …
How a Potato Can Change EVERYTHING In Your School (Get Ready for SO Many Awesome Attendance Ideas)
Want to boost student achievement data, but it feels way to huge to actually move the needle? What if I told you there was an easy way to boost learning …
6 Silly Signs That It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Education (This Relatable, Raw Episode Will Have You Laughing) w/ Special Guests Jack & Rachael
Have you ever taught in two different shoes on accident? Have you ever gotten home from school only to realize you taught all day with an unknown child’s throw-up down …
5 Simple & Strategic Ways to Determine if You are Using Worksh*ts or Worksheets In Your Classroom
Let’s be real teachers—there’s a huge difference between a worksheet and a “worksh*t”. One of those is about authentic learning, amazing feedback, and active engagement. The other is about busy …
6 Things Teachers Can Do To Make This School Year AWESOME (They are Simple Solutions Too)
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 …
How to Create an Amazing Classroom Climate Using a Simple Competition with The Game Plinko (Season Premiere)
Welcome back to a brand-new season! We’re kicking things off with a powerful, practical strategy to boost student engagement, motivation, and classroom culture—all with a little help from the iconic …
How to Get Students to Turn In High-Quality Work and the Simple System to Ensure No Kids Fail (Best Episode Replay)
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 …
6 Simple Things that Teachers Need to Bring More Joy to Their Journey in Education- Season Finale
Truth: Teachers want and need more joy in their life! Truth: It can come in some silly and significant ways if we are strategic about it! In the This Teacher …
BIG Announcement! Packing Up And Walking Away from My Classroom (This May Not Be What You Expect…)
In this raw and heartfelt episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into a BIG announcement that might just surprise you. After years of dedication to the traditional classroom, …
How To Change Schools, Students, & Staff with Simple, But Strategic Solutions (The Ideas & Motivation Education Needs Right Now)
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 …
How to Get Students of ALL Ages College, Career, and LIFE Ready (This Would You Rather Remix is a Winner)
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 …
6 Super Simple Ideas to Celebrate Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to show educators just how much they mean to our schools and communities. In this week’s episode of The This Teacher Life, we …
How to Host the Best Open-House or Orientation Your School Has Ever Experienced- Seriously!
Students changing grade levels, changing teachers, and changing buildings can be hard. That is because change is hard! But, when we are proactive about putting plans into place change can …
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 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 …
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 …
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, …
7 Situations for Students to Consider BEFORE College: An Unpopular Education Opinion?
College can be controversial in some situations. Many people assume that teachers believe that all students should get a college education. Many parents feel that university is the ultimate goal …
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 …