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.
117: OTT: How Do We Start an Educational Rebellion in the Current System?
Isn't it time for an educational rebellion? Today I sit down with Dr. Yen Venverhoeven to talk about transcurric…
Episode 116 - OTT: How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing in the Classroom with Natasha Nurse Clarke
Natasha Nurse Clarke has so much to share with us today! She talks about her past as…
Makerspace is an excellent way to engage kids in thinking and learning. Today I give you a peek into my free Makerspace Training- Every Classr…
This week Gretchen Campbell shares with us how to create a Makerspace STEM Lab! She asked one question and it led to the creation of …
113: OTT: A Conversation About Makerspace
Join me today as I speak to a fellow educator and a Makerspace teacher from Arkansas. We talk all about Makerspace- the mindset, the materials, …
112: OTT: All About Makerspace Materials in the Classroom
Short on materials for your Makerspace? No worries! There are several inexpensive ways to gather materials for your classroom. F…
How Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace in the Classroom
Many educators can get hung up on the lack of space they have for a Makerspace in their classroom. But you don't have to! T…
110: All About Choice Boards in the Classroom
Loren Thorpe joins us today all the way from Australia! She is sharing her ideas for choice boards and shares her “50 Ways of Using Choice B…
109: Mindset in the Classroom: What This Means for Teachers
What does having a growth mindset mean in your classroom for you as the educator? We talk about growth mindset for our classro…
108: 5 Teacher Goals for the New Year
Happy new year. It is 2021. It's hard to believe that we are actually in the new year. I know there are so many teachers out there that are feeling …
107: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break
Today we talk all about the 4 necessary things to do before you leave for winter break. These items will ensure your…
106: OTT: 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love
Today I sit down and share 7 of the most engaging children's Christmas books. Finding the right book to read the last few weeks before Christma…
105: Countdown to Christmas
The last few weeks before Christmas can be tough in the Elementary Classroom. Today we talk all about ways to make the last few weeks meaningful and fun! We a…
104: Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s show, I want to tell you how grateful for you and your support. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones and are getting so much-nee…
103: Systems and Organization in the ESE Classroom with Sabrina Crews
Today we have s special guest, Sabrina Crews from Ms. Crews Classroom Creations. Sabrina has been teaching students …
102: How to Embrace Thanksgiving in Your Makerspace
How do you bring Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude to your makerspace? Today we talk about the practice of gratitude and crea…
101: 6 Attributes for Creating an Amazing Makerspace
Today we take a closer look at six attributes to creating an amazing makerspace to include all types of learners. Come take a listen.
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100-5 Genuine Components of Developing a Maker Mindset
Today we are talking all about the genuine components of developing a maker mindset. A maker mindset begins with believing in the p…
99- How to Reframe Our Understanding of Why Children Act Out
Teaching is at an all-time level of difficulty. Throw behavior challenges into the mix and you have a recipe for disaster. Ho…
98: 13 Remarkable Ideas to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading
I've sadly seen a lot of children resisting reading in the past 5 years. It has been heartbreaking. When we lose the passio…