Commas in the Chaos
Commas in the Chaos is a podcast for upper elementary teachers who are juggling lesson plans, classroom chaos, and trying out what today’s grammar lesson is — all before lunch.
Whether grammar feels like your jam or your nemesis, this show is here to help you make it easier, clearer, and a whole lot more doable.
Hosted by Rachel, the owner of Uniquely Upper, each week brings short, actionable episodes packed with ideas that actually work — from quick grammar routines and sentence strategies to mindset shifts and survival tips.
It’s all served with just a little humor to get you through a busy week. Whether you’re planning tomorrow’s lesson or just trying to make it to Friday, Commas in the Chaos is your pause in the madness.
🎧 New episodes drop weekly. In the meantime, if you’re looking for tips, strategies, or just a teacher friend who gets it, come hang out on Instagram @uniquelyupper or visit www.uniquelyupper.com for more support.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2025
07. Teaching Subjects and Predicates
Episode 7: Teaching Subjects and Predicates
Episode Summary
Fragments and run-ons — the bane of every teacher’s grading stack. By the time back-to-school writing assignments roll in, you’ve probably al…
06. Spiraling Grammar: 2 Effective Review Strategies for Making Grammar Stick
🎧 Grammar Teaching Strategies: 2 Effective Ways for Spiraling Grammar
Episode Summary
Have you ever taught a grammar skill on Monday, given the quiz on Friday, and by the next week your students act li…
05. Grammar Teaching Strategies That Actually Work in Upper Elementary - Mini Challenge
Grammar Teaching Strategies That Actually Work in Upper Elementary
Episode Summary
Teacher friend, we made it! 🎉 Welcome to Day 5 of the Grammar Confidence Kickstart Challenge. You’ve put in the work, …
04: How to Teach Grammar in Fun Ways - Mini Series Challenge
🎧 Episode 4: Teaching Grammar in Fun Ways
Episode Summary
You can teach the perfect grammar lesson, have the best anchor chart, and even crush the exit ticket… but what happens when that skill disappea…
03. Building Daily Grammar Routines - Mini Series Challenge
Episode 3: Building Daily Grammar Routines
Episode Summary
If you’ve ever felt like grammar gets lost in the shuffle of your busy day, you’re not alone. The truth is, when it comes to building grammar …
02. How to Sequence Grammar in Upper Elementary - Mini Series Challenge
Welcome back to Day 2 of the Grammar Confidence Kickstart Challenge! In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most powerful shifts you can make as a grammar teacher: sequencing grammar in upper…
01. Why Grammar Matters - Mini Series Challenge
Episode 1: Why Grammar Matters More Than You Think
Episode Summary:
Let’s start with the big question: Why does grammar matter—and why should we care about it more than we already do?
Welcome to Day 1 o…
00. Welcome to Commas in the Chaos
Welcome to Commas in the Chaos!
I’m Rachel, owner of Uniquely Upper, and this is your official invitation to take a deep breath, grab your coffee (reheated, of course), and join a space designed just…