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Use the Element of Surprise and FOMO to Help Your Classroom Management (Episode 57)

Today, we’re back with our series How to Leave on Time and NEVER Take Papers Home Again, and we're going to explore how using the Element of Surprise … and the Fear of Missing Out … can help your classroom management. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/RoNGrAal77I ... READ the POST

7 Ways Grammar Ninjas Are Better than Boring Grammar (Episode 55)

You might not have heard of the Grammar Ninjas yet, but they’ve heard of you. And they’ve been watching you. Cause they’re ninjas! Today, we’re gonna talk about 7 Ways the Grammar Ninjas are better than boring grammar. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/gtsAXMeVsV8 ... READ the POST

On Courage & What’s Holding Us Back from What We Really Want (Episode 49)

Today, we’re gonna talk about haircuts, courage, & what’s holding us back from doing what we really want. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/GHsFJ-QNKHw Today’s conversation is going to start with a story about my (Lisa's) haircut and courage, then move into ... READ the POST

Hook Your Students from the Start of Each Novel Study (Episode 52)

Today, we’re going to talk about Class Novel Studies and how to hook student learners from the Get-Go. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/-9CgdiILxl0 Maybe you’ve been there before … you’re about to start a 6-week study through a novel and you’re looking for a way to get ... READ the POST

Teaching Onomatopoeias – How to Not Kerplunk the Topic (Episode 51)

Today, we’re gonna show some practical ways to teach onomatopoeias … so you don't kerplunk the topic! Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/PxqxMtlPBYI We want to start of with a huge welcome to all the new teachers in our community. If you've already subscribed, awesome. If ... READ the POST

The Peaceful Class: 13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom (Episode 45)

Even the most expert teacher has difficult moments trying to communicate effectively with students. We long for peaceful moments during our day an in our class, but sometimes it feels so impossible and far away. Today, we're going to walk through the 13 Secrets for Effective Communication in ... READ the POST

13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom #13 – We won’t make stuff up (a.k.a. When Teachers Lie).

Today, we're going to walk through the last of the 13 Secrets for Effective Communication in the Classroom #13 - We won’t make stuff up (a.k.a. When Teachers Lie). Watch the YouTube video of all 13 Secrets here >>> https://youtu.be/GHsFJ-QNKHw This one is super tempting. You’re the ... READ the POST

Can Students Actually Get Smarter? (Episode 44)

Today, we’re gonna talk about whether students can actually get smarter. Watch the YouTube video here >>> https://youtu.be/YP8SQaplBQg Be in a classroom long enough and you start hearing students say things like, “Well, that’s because she’s smart.” … “I can’t understand that because ... READ the POST

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