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65. A Week of Engaging Morning Meeting Ideas
Episode 65
In this episode, I discuss the vital role of how morning meetings in kindergarten can foster a community and engagement. I introduce my Classroom Com…
1 year, 9 months ago
64. De-Escalation Strategies to Stay Calm and In Control During Emotional Outbursts with Sara Yessenow
Episode 64
How do we handle behaviors in the classroom? What do we do as teachers during an emotional outburst of a student? That’s what we discuss in this epis…
1 year, 9 months ago
63. 5 Creative Winter Play Ideas for Your Classroom
Episode 63
In this episode, we discuss enhancing winter playtime in the classroom with five creative setups. We explore a snow habitat activity for storytelling…
1 year, 10 months ago
62. Balancing Curriculum and Development: Teaching with Young Learners in Mind
Episode 62
How do we balance developmentally appropriate practices and the structured nature of elementary-focused curricula in early childhood education? That’…
1 year, 10 months ago
61. Introducing Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle with Illustrator, Denyse Walker
Episode 61
In this episode, I chat with my cousin Denyse, the illustrator of the Caring Critters series, about the impact of Felipe the Feeling Frog and our new…
1 year, 10 months ago
60. Handling Behaviors in Kindergarten with Stacy and Katie
Episode 60
In this episode, I speak with Stacy and Katie, the creators of Teacher Tricks Times Two, a resource platform for educators. We discuss the evolving c…
1 year, 10 months ago
59. Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom
Episode 59
In this episode, we explore effective strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom. I define neurodivergence and discuss the sp…
1 year, 11 months ago
58. Scary Teacher Stories: Scare a Teacher in Four Words or Less
Episode 58
Since this episode is released on Halloween, I invited two of my coworkers on the show to answer a question I asked my Instagram audience, “What scar…
1 year, 11 months ago
57. Teaching Problem-Solving Skills with Young Students
Episode 57
Solving problems on their own is a common struggle with kindergarteners. In this episode, I discuss teaching students essential problem-solving strat…
1 year, 11 months ago
56. Teaching Character Traits with Sara
Episode 56
Social Emotional Learning is so important in our schools today. In this episode, my guest, Sara, a dedicated first-grade teacher, helps us understand…
1 year, 11 months ago