One Tired Teacher
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
OTT 257: Wally Is Worried- Helping Students (and Ourselves) Navigate Big Feelings
A worried watermelon might be exactly what your students need to navigate their big feelings this year. Meet Wally – the adorable protagonist of author Erin Waters' new children's book …
OTT 256: From Teacher to Author: Christine Devane's Journey with Elephant Beach
Christine Devane takes us on her journey from classroom teacher to published children's author, revealing how patience and persistence led to the publication of her book "Elephant Beach…
OTT 255: Building Reading Routines That Stick (and Don’t Drain You)
Struggling to establish reading routines that don't leave you exhausted? Discover the magic of sustainable reading practices that transform your classroom culture while building essenti…
OTT 254: Break the Ice Without the Cringe – Fun Ways to Build Classroom Community
Ever found yourself cringing through yet another awkward icebreaker activity? You're not alone. As teachers, we know building classroom community is essential, but finding engaging ways…
OTT 253: What to Do Before You Get Sick – Smart Planning for the Inevitable
Every teacher knows the feeling: waking up with a scratchy throat or fever, but dreading the thought of writing sub plans while sick. What if you could eliminate that stress with some s…
OTT 252: Teaching Sanity 101
The back-to-school jitters aren't just for students—teachers face them too! As summer winds down and classrooms beckon, even the most experienced educators find themselves wrestling wit…
OTT: 251 The Gentle Teacher's Guide to Starting the School Year Strong
Feeling that end-of-summer anxiety creeping in as the new school year approaches? Take a deep breath – you're not alone, and there's a better way to start the year.
The transition from s…
OTT 250: STEM Books That Win Over Reluctant Readers
Ever noticed how some kids love science and building but turn away from books? That disconnect isn't just frustrating—it's a missed opportunity for deeper learning. What if we could har…
OTT 249: Makerspace Magic: Transforming Reluctant Readers into Confident Explorers
Ever watched a reluctant reader disconnect from a book before they've even given it a chance? There's a powerful solution hiding in your classroom supply closet.
Today we're diving into …
OTT 248: Transforming Story Time: Hands-On STEM Challenges for Young Readers
Ever watched a child struggle to connect with a story, only to see their eyes light up when they get to build something with their hands? There's magic in that moment when reading trans…
OTT 247: Beyond the Page: 3 Simple STEM Challenges That Make Books Come Alive
Reading becomes an adventure when students get to build, design, and create alongside their favorite stories. For too many children, books remain distant collections of words rather tha…
OTT 246: 3 Simple Tweaks That Can Transform Your Child’s Reading Routine
Ever wondered why your child resists reading time, despite your best efforts? The solution might be simpler than you think. Rather than completely overhauling your reading routine, smal…
OTT 245: Building Confidence: Transforming Your Child's Reading Identity
What if your child's biggest reading obstacle isn't their skills, but their belief about themselves as readers?
Many children struggle with reading not because they lack the fundamental …
OTT 244: How to Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading: 3 Frustrations You CAN Fix
Reading battles don't have to be your nightly reality. Behind every "I hate reading" declaration, focus struggle, or mechanical page-turning lies an opportunity for transformation.
Remem…
OTT: 242: Daily Rituals That Transform Children into Lifelong Readers
What if raising a reader didn't require battles, bribes, or boredom? What if the secret wasn't about forcing more reading minutes, but about transforming how your child feels about book…
OTT 241 When Stories Come Alive: How Makerspace Activities Deepen Reading Comprehension
What if the pages of a book could literally come to life in a child's hands? That's the transformative power of combining makerspace activities with reading—a strategy that's changing h…
OTT 240: Wiggle While You Read: The Secret Weapon for Book-Resistant Bouncy Kids
Does your active child struggle to sit still during reading time? You're not alone. That constant fidgeting, restlessness, and apparent disinterest in books isn't a sign they don't like…
OTT 239: 3 Mistakes That Make Kids Hate Reading (And How to Fix Them!)
Reading doesn't have to be a battleground. After a long hiatus, I'm back with a critical message for parents and educators alike: we may be unknowingly turning kids away from books thro…
OTT: 238 10 of the Best Children's Christmas Books to Use in the Classroom
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread some holiday cheer than with a good old-fashioned Christmas story?
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10 Fantastic Thanksgiving Picture Books to Use In Your Classroom
Forget about stuffing yourself with mashed potatoes and green bean casserole for a moment because we're going on a literary feast!
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