Podcast Episodes

Countdown to the Classroom: Back to School Q&A Episode 1

Episode 70

Hey Teachers! Welcome to “Countdown to the Classroom: Back to School Q&A!” I’m here to answer the real questions from real teachers — just like you! Whether you’re prepping your classroom, planning y…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

6 Ways I Utilize a Star Student in My Classroom

Episode 69

In this shorty episode, you'll learn how my star student helps me manage my classroom into a well-oiled machine. If you’ve ever wanted to include a Star Student of the Week and weren’t sure how to go…

Published on 4 months ago

Early Bird Special Offer: 50% Off for my BTS Bootcamp!

Episode 68

I’ve taught for 25 years and am a mentor and trainer in my school district. If you need summer PD credit, this might interest you!  Click HERE to check it out! 

I’m giving a back-to-school Bootcamp in…

Published on 5 months ago

Pack' N Stack: 4 Ways to Nip Your Dismissal Chaos in the Bud!

Episode 67

A lot of teachers struggle with their elementary dismissal procedures, but I’m here to help you out and give you an easy way to implement a fresh idea with less stress and no mess! And the best part …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Curricular Connections for May

Episode 66

This is the webinar I gave in my Facebook Group all about Cross-Curricular Connections for May. Topics I shared were: Fairy Tales, Reader's Theater, Financial Literacy, Rocks & Fossils, Mother's Day,…

Published on 6 months ago

Fairy Tale Ball and Writing Unit

Episode 65

If you ever wanted to teach Fairy Tale writing but didn't know where to start, check out my latest episode, which is all about how I teach it! I'll go step by step on how I introduce the writing, how…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

First Week of School BOOTCAMP: Empowering Connection

Episode 64

Need summer PD credit?

I’m giving a back-to-school Bootcamp in July for K-2 teachers and would LOVE for you to be a part of it! You will get lesson plans with objectives, suggested mentor texts, ancho…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cross-Curricular Fun for April

Episode 63

This is the FREE webinar I hosted inside my Facebook Group: Create Your Balance with Literacy. I shared all the topics that I teach for April, including: 

Easter

Earth Day

Rainforests

Insects

Life Cycles

P…

Published on 7 months ago

Fun Friday Activities

Episode 62

Did you know you can have 4 Fun Friday Activities with your students and still have purposeful lessons? Fun Friday doesn’t have to be daunting. It can be something that you can do consistently each F…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cross-Curricular Fun for March

Episode 61

This is the FREE webinar that I hosted inside of my Facebook Group: Create Your Balance with Literacy. I shared all the topics that I teach for March, including:

Texas Symbols

Texas Animals Research an…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago