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The Most Effective Way to Teach Grammar - 144
Teaching grammar is one of the most common pain points we hear about from teachers. But grammar lessons don’t have to be painful for you or your stud…
4 years, 8 months ago
Your Academic Vocabulary Ecosystem - 143
Listen as Caitlin and Jessica explain what academic vocabulary is, why it’s important, and how you can choose the right terms to teach your students.…
4 years, 8 months ago
Why Some Teachers Have That “X-Factor” - 142
Take a listen and reflect on the steps you need to take in order to be the teacher you want to be, do great work, and thrive in and outside your clas…
4 years, 9 months ago
Fitting It All In (No Matter How Long or Short Your Class Periods Are) - 141
No matter the hand you are dealt when it comes to the length of your class periods, you can make it work with careful prioritizing and strategic plan…
4 years, 9 months ago
Get a Grasp on Your Grading with These 3 Quick Ideas - 140
Is grading taking over your work and home life? It’s easy for ELA teachers to feel overloaded and overburdened with assignments to assess. Take a few…
4 years, 9 months ago
The Single Most Effective Classroom Management System - 139
Are you looking for a simple, positive, effective classroom management system? Listen as Caitlin shares her favorite method for managing classroom be…
4 years, 9 months ago
Get Your Students Begging for More with This First Day of School Activity - 138
The crew of a ship stumbles upon another ship at sea. Upon investigation, they find that all the cargo is still onboard, but the crew has vanished. A…
4 years, 10 months ago
Re-Engaging Your Students Through Collaboration and Connection - 137
After a year of remote or hybrid learning, your students are craving more interaction. Listen as Caitlin and Jessica discuss how you can make this ha…
4 years, 10 months ago
22 Questions to Ask Yourself to Thrive This School Year - 136
If you feel like it can be hard to step out of your teacher identity and embrace all the other aspects of your life that make you happy and whole, ta…
4 years, 10 months ago
Working Less and Getting Better Results - 135
Do you ever feel like you’re planning day to day? Have you felt the frustration of piecing together lessons from multiple sources? Are you looking fo…
4 years, 10 months ago