Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers

One of the most challenging parts of being a new teacher is trying to figure out how to feel confident when communicating with parents - especially when in reality, we feel like we don't know what we…

If you just graduated with your teaching degree and you're getting ready to set up your first classroom, learn what to invest in - and what not to - before you begin your school year. 

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If you've had a student teaching experience and been super frustrated by the fact that the students behave completely differently for you than for your mentor teacher, let's talk about 4 reasons why …

Have you ever had a teacher that you'll never forget? I'll tell you what all these teachers have in common and three things you can do to become that teacher for your students.

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The transition from student to teacher can be a tricky one to navigate, especially when it comes to figuring out a new wardrobe that is professional while still being affordable, cute and practical. …

Teaching from home does have its perks - you can work in your pj's and spend more time with your family & pets - but what about all of those new challenges, like feeling like you need to be there for…

Perhaps the most difficult part of COVID-19 has been the constant uncertainty around it on a global scale. Let's talk about how we can respond and rise to help our students to feel safe amid chaos.

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I know how nerve-wracking it can be to get ready for interviews, especially because you've invested so much time and effort into getting your degree, and you've probably dreamed of being a teacher fo…

If you are having a tough time teaching writing, and if you just can't seem to get your students to buy into writing in your classroom, you are going to love this episode. I'm going to share tons of …

Around the world, educators are reeling with trying to find ways to support their students from a distance and give them resources and tools for online learning as parents struggle to educate their c…

We all have them - those kiddos who we just cannot get into reading, and it seems like nothing we try makes a difference. This week, I share 5 foundational pillars of getting students engaged and ins…

Are you frustrated because it seems like your students never listen to you? It took me quite a few years to figure out how to solve this problem, but in this episode, I break it all down for you: exa…

We all have one (or many) inside our classrooms... those kids who are just plain difficult. They refuse to work, they are completely unmotivated, and they are disrespectful. How are we supposed to ha…

If tattling is driving you crazy in your classroom, you are going to love learning about the 5 tried and true tricks I keep up my sleeve to handle tattling (that save time but also make kids feel hea…

We've all done it - compared ourselves to that teacher down the hall or to that amazing teacher on Instagram or Pinterest who always seems to have the best ideas on the planet... and then felt awful …

We all have it - content that is less than exciting for us to teach or for our students to learn. So, how do we make teaching and learning that content a lot more engaging for our students? Join me i…

We all feel it... that awful, pervasive gnawing away at our daily peace by the feeling that we are never doing enough. Yet, despite the endless to-do lists and our best intentions to get more done an…

Are you looking for some fun, creative, and teacher-tested ideas for Valentine's Day and Random Acts of Kindness week in your elementary classroom? Check out my top 8 picks from Teachers Pay Teachers…

I grew up knowing that I wanted to be a teacher, and after more than 20 years in this profession, I now understand that although I eventually left the classroom, that didn't mean that I stopped being…

If you're an elementary teacher in your first few years of teaching and you're having a hard time staying motivated because it feels really hard, this show is for you. I've been there, I know how har…