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.
Teacher burnout is something we hear a lot about these days. Burnout is real and is existing at a crisis level.…
156: Why Mindset Matters for Teachers and Why You Should Change Yours
Today we are talking about mindset for teachers. This can be really tricky as we often think about the mindset of ou…
OTT: 155: How Can 2nd Graders Celebrate Black History Month?
Black History Month is an annual celebration of the heritage and achievements of African Americans. It is also a time where w…
154:5 Magnificent Benefits from an Elementary Makerspace
Today we take a further look at the magnificent benefits of an elementary Makerspace.
Today we are continuing our talk about Maker…
Lately, I've been hearing a lot about ideas, or myths if you will, around Makerspace. You know the ones where tea…
OTT: 152: Is Play an Essential Aspect of a Child's Learning Process in School?
Today we are talking about play. You see, most educators have a love-hate relationship with the word “play”…
OTT: Episode 151: What Do Loose Parts and Makerspace Have to do with the New Year?
What do Loose parts and Makerspace have to do with the new year? They are both all about having a minds…
150 OTT: It's Time for a Break
It's time for a small break. One Tired Teacher is taking a snooze. I will be back in January 2022. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
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Curious how to make Halloween both educational and fun in your primary classroom? Get ready to transform your teaching with our latest episode of One Tired Teacher, where we promise to …
148: OTT: How to Use More Spooky Fun Halloween Books in Your Makerspace Primary Classroom
Last week's episode shared 3 secret tactics for breathing new life into your science block. This…
147: OTT: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life into Science in October
So it is that time of year again! Fall has officially begun. Even if that means you just have fall decorations …
So last week we talked about strategic steps for planning STEM units across the year. Today, I'm going to give you th…
Today I am going to break down 5 strategic steps to help you teach STEM throughout the school year. I hope you sti…
Today we are talking about WHY classrooms might want to include a makerspace. Come join me.
Makerspaces are more than a ded…
Back to school can be a hectic time for teachers. It is important for teachers to take care of themselves so that they in turn ca…
42: OTT: How to Create a Labor Day Activity With Kids
Ever wondered why we celebrate Labor Day, and how to make this holiday meaningful for your students?
On this episode of One Tired Te…
In today's episode, I will share three tips for helping students avoid back-to-school anxiety. I hope you will join me.
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Today I will share two tips to get your school year started. I hope your year is excellent!
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Back to school can be a struggle for sure. But not if we have just the right procedures in place AND we have the w…
It is so easy to feel like there are not enough hours in the day to cover all the standards that we need t…