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Episode 270
The week before Thanksgiving can feel like a carnival on wheels—school-wide feasts, cupcake drop-offs, half the class rehearsing for a turkey play, a…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
A Read-Aloud That Reframes Thanksgiving and Belonging
Episode 269
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 shifted my clas…
7 months ago
November: The We-Do-Not-Care List
Episode 268
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 drop is for every …
7 months, 1 week ago
Teaching Real Gratitude in a Burned-Out System
Episode 267
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 open up about g…
7 months, 1 week ago
Surviving November: Emergency Sub Plans That Protect Your Peace
Episode 266
The quiet snap of November hits hard: the adrenaline fades, the sinuses throb, and suddenly “powering through” isn’t noble—it’s costly. We open up ab…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The We Do Not Care Club: Finding Power in Saying 'Nope' to Teaching's Endless Demands
Episode 265
The birth of "The We Do Not Care Club: Teacher Chapter" might be the most honest conversation about educator burnout you'll hear this year. After dis…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Fables: The October Curriculum Refresh You Need
Episode 264
Feeling the October teaching slump? When attention spans dwindle and classroom routines grow heavy, fairy tales, folk tales, and fables offer the per…
8 months ago
Pumpkin STEM: Halloween's Hidden Learning Potential
Episode 263
Ever found yourself torn between Halloween excitement and curriculum demands? You're not alone. That tension between creativity and standards alignme…
8 months, 1 week ago
When the Back-to-School Sparkle Fades: Navigating Teacher Fatigue
Episode 262
Feeling that mid-fall classroom fatigue? You're not alone. The back-to-school adrenaline has faded, student behaviors are surfacing, and those carefu…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Halloween in the Classroom
Episode 261
Sugar highs, costume talk, and boundless energy—October's Halloween excitement can quickly derail even the most carefully planned lessons. But this s…
8 months, 3 weeks ago