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 216: 7 Things I Learned as a Teacher
There are some wonderful lessons learned as a teacher. I hope you will join me as I share the positive side of teaching.
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OTT 215: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Teacher
Today's episode is very hard and very upsetting. It also rings true for so many teachers. And for that, the story must be told.
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OTT 214: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer Again?
So as I mentioned at the end of episode 213, I will be taking a little break this summer, but I will still drop content each week. Just like our favorite series on Cable or even Netflix…
OTT 213: 10 Sanity-Saving Ideas for Teachers to Get To the End of the School Year
It's that time of the year again - when teachers count down the days until the last week of school and into the much-needed summer vacation.
With the last days of school in sight, it can…
OTT 212: 3 Ideas for Camp End of the Year
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, finding new and exciting ways to keep students engaged in learning can be challenging.
Luckily, camps provide an excellent opportunity t…
OTT 211: 3 Ideas to Crank Up STEM Engagement This End of the School Year
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, educators seek ways to keep their students engaged and excited about learning until the last bell rings, whether with STEM challenges, …
OTT 210: Navigating the Homestretch: 3 Tips for Ending the School Year on a High Note
Ah, the homestretch into the last day of school.
As teachers enter the final weeks of school, your thoughts are likely shifting from academic tasks to the anticipation of the last days o…
OTT 209: It's Never Too Late: 11 Strategies to Get Students Excited About Science
The importance of science in our elementary classrooms cannot be overstated. It’s a vastly significant area we have to teach but often gets pushed to the back burner because of time con…
OTT 208: Teachers Speak Out: How Do They Cope With Administrators' Unfair Treatment?
Today I sat down with a fellow teacher, and we had a hard conversation about teaching and administration. I want to warn you that this may be triggering. If you would like to share your…
OTT 207: Engage Kids With Fun and Learning: Place Value I Have Who Has Game
Nothing beats learning the place value of the digits through play!
Place Value I Have Who Has Game is an excellent way to get 2nd graders engaged with fun and educational whole numbers, …
OTT 206: Place Value: Math is Super Fun With Tic-Tac-Toe for 2nd Graders
Place value with whole numbers is always more engaging with second graders when you add in games like Tic-Tac-Toe!
Believe it or not, math can be fun! With the help of a little bit of cr…
OTT 205: Place Value: Math is Fun: 3 Games to Teach Place Value in the Classroom
Are you ready to make teaching place value fun in 2nd grade?
I know what you are thinking. How can teaching place value to 2nd graders be fun?!
For some kids, math is anything but enjoyab…
OTT 204: Will You Add Being Brave With Makerspace to Your New Year's Resolution List?
If you've been thinking about adding "being brave with makerspace" to your New Year's resolution list, then this episode is for you!
In today's episode, we'll discuss some of the ways t…
OTT 203: Implementing New Habits in the Classroom for the New Year: A Look Back
Today, we look back at episode 59 of One Tired Teacher. In this episode, we discuss new habits for the new year. That year I was talking about the year 2020! Even though the world went …
OTT 202: A Look Back at 5 Blissful Ideas to Make This Holiday Spectacular for Teachers
Today, we look back at episode 58 and determine a holiday mindset. Come take a listen.
5 Blissful Ways to Make This Holiday Spectacular:
1. Leave work at work!
2. Know it is okay to feel y…
OTT 201: How to Incorporate Christmas into Your Science Lesson: A Look Back
Today we are looking back at episode 57 of One Tired Teacher. This episode is all about teaching solids, liquids, and gases using a Christmas theme. So fun! I hope you will join me.
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OTT 200: Happy 200!
My Favorite Memories of the Podcast
Today we are celebrating 200 episodes with clips from some of my favorites. I hope you will stick around.
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OTT 199: Favorite Books to Tame the December Crazies
Today I am talking all about some excellent books to use for December to help tame the crazies. Because we know how insane this time of year can be!
I hope you will join me.
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OTT 198: 5 Tips to get to Winter Vacation
Monday, November 28th
OTT: 198: 5 Tips to Get to Winter Vacation
The end of November marks the beginning of the countdown to winter vacation. For students, this is a time to start thinkin…
OTT 197: Things we are Thankful for
It's that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooling down, and families are coming together to celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday is a time to reflect o…