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Episode 270
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The week before Thanksgiving can feel like a carnival on wheels—school-wide feasts, cupcake drop-offs, half the class rehearsing for …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
A Read-Aloud That Reframes Thanksgiving and Belonging
Episode 269
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What if the most meaningful lesson in a noisy month is the quietest one? I share the story of a short read-aloud—Molly’s Pilgrim—that…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
November: The We-Do-Not-Care List
Episode 268
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The pre‑Thanksgiving stretch can feel like a sprint you didn’t sign up for, and we’re done pretending it’s fine. This candid bonus dr…
5 months ago
Teaching Real Gratitude in a Burned-Out System
Episode 267
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Tired of being told to “just be grateful” while you’re juggling a crowded class, endless testing, and a to-do list that never ends? I…
5 months ago
Surviving November: Emergency Sub Plans That Protect Your Peace
Episode 266
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The quiet snap of November hits hard: the adrenaline fades, the sinuses throb, and suddenly “powering through” isn’t noble—it’s costl…
5 months, 1 week ago
The We Do Not Care Club: Finding Power in Saying 'Nope' to Teaching's Endless Demands
Episode 265
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The birth of "The We Do Not Care Club: Teacher Chapter" might be the most honest conversation about educator burnout you'll hear this…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Fables: The October Curriculum Refresh You Need
Episode 264
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Feeling the October teaching slump? When attention spans dwindle and classroom routines grow heavy, fairy tales, folk tales, and fabl…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Pumpkin STEM: Halloween's Hidden Learning Potential
Episode 263
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Ever found yourself torn between Halloween excitement and curriculum demands? You're not alone. That tension between creativity and s…
6 months ago
When the Back-to-School Sparkle Fades: Navigating Teacher Fatigue
Episode 262
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Feeling that mid-fall classroom fatigue? You're not alone. The back-to-school adrenaline has faded, student behaviors are surfacing, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Halloween in the Classroom
Episode 261
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Sugar highs, costume talk, and boundless energy—October's Halloween excitement can quickly derail even the most carefully planned les…
6 months, 2 weeks ago