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The Classroom Commute

If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!

Teaching Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
18 minutes
Episodes
149
Years Active
2019 - 2022
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What's NEXT for The Classroom Commute Podcast? (BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)

What's NEXT for The Classroom Commute Podcast? (BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)

ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN… END?

I began this podcast in January of 2020 - ya know - before the world as we knew it changed.  When I began the podcast almost 3 years ago - I could not have predic…

00:07:35  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
Positive Behavior Management in a 21st Century Classroom (With Shawn Young)

Positive Behavior Management in a 21st Century Classroom (With Shawn Young)

YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT LIKE THIS BEFORE…

But you’re about to.

Teachers know that success in the classroom begins with classroom management.

And classroom management starts with rela…

01:02:20  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
7 Classroom Management Hacks That Actually Work! (With Dr. Lori Friesen)

7 Classroom Management Hacks That Actually Work! (With Dr. Lori Friesen)

FEELING LIKE YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY COULD USE A LITTLE FINE-TUNING?

Well - you’re in luck!  Today I’ve brought on Dr. Lori Friesen to share her most effective classroom management hacks th…
00:32:52  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022
10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)

10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)

CALLING ALL CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOMS!

Using classroom technology can be an amazing way to enhance your students’ learning experience — but that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges.

When it comes …

00:42:24  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)

Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)

BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?

Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!)

Then, allow me to introduce you to Naomi Meredith - fo…

00:44:33  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)

Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

But you might not have thought to use THIS particular app in the classroom.

What is it?  Google Keep!

If you haven’t thought about using the Google Keep app for your productivit…

00:28:59  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
3 Myths of a 21st Century Classroom

3 Myths of a 21st Century Classroom

DO YOU EVER HEAR EDUCATIONAL BUZZ WORDS AND THINK “WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?”

Am I doing that? Or even… do I HAVE to do that? Am I doing it right? 

Often times we hear buzz words and teachers groan because …

00:12:52  |   Mon 17 Oct 2022
10 Truths About Building a Classroom Community

10 Truths About Building a Classroom Community

We’ve heard it said:  Relationships are everything.

It’s a bold statement, but - man, is it ever true…ESPECIALLY when it comes to teaching!

If the pandemic and the past two years have taught us anythin…

00:46:35  |   Mon 10 Oct 2022
Balancing School and Home: Making the Most of Your Time At School So You Can Enjoy Your Time At Home (With Kristen Donegan)

Balancing School and Home: Making the Most of Your Time At School So You Can Enjoy Your Time At Home (With Kristen Donegan)

WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF BEING THE LAST CAR IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FROM TIME TO TIME.

There’s always one more thing to do.  One more set of copies to make. One more…one more.

And then it becomes a patte…

00:32:18  |   Mon 03 Oct 2022
The Story of the LINKtivity (Celebrating 1 Year With LINKtivity Learning)

The Story of the LINKtivity (Celebrating 1 Year With LINKtivity Learning)

AS TEACHERS, WE ALL HAVE STORIES TO TELL.  

When you start out as a first year teacher, you're just beginning a the first chapter.  And boy, oh boy the story of teaching sure has its turns, its ups an…

00:23:24  |   Mon 26 Sep 2022
Teaching Elementary Students About Growth Mindset with Victoria from The Mindful Apple

Teaching Elementary Students About Growth Mindset with Victoria from The Mindful Apple

NOT SO “NEWS FLASH”: TEACHERS DO MORE THAN JUST TEACH ACADEMICS…

Teachers wear a lot of hats, and if we’re being truly honest, our jobs come with so many more responsibilities than just teaching readi…

00:31:20  |   Mon 19 Sep 2022
How to Separate Out Select Slides from a Larger Google Slides Presentation

How to Separate Out Select Slides from a Larger Google Slides Presentation

GOOGLE SLIDES: TECH TIP

Today’s tip isf for all my Google Slide users out there!  You know how sometimes you have a large, lengthy Google Slides presentation, but you only need a few of the slides at …

00:07:49  |   Mon 12 Sep 2022
Tips for Teaching Writing in a 21st Century Classroom with Megan Polk

Tips for Teaching Writing in a 21st Century Classroom with Megan Polk

What if teaching writing didn’t have to be such a struggle?

When it comes to writing, teachers and students face many challenges.  Not enough time, not enough motivation, not enough resources.

But Mega…

00:42:35  |   Mon 05 Sep 2022
Breaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara Marye

Breaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara Marye

INTERVIEW WITH:  SARA MARYE

Have you heard the phrase “science of reading” and been afraid to ask EXACTLY what it means? (ignorance is bliss, right?)

Are your worried that it’s just one more NEW thing …

00:40:46  |   Mon 29 Aug 2022
Making a Impact in the Classroom With LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides

Making a Impact in the Classroom With LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides

WHAT DO KLEENEX AND LINKTIVITIES HAVE IN COMMON?

Kleenex and LINKtivities don’t have an obvious connection, so let me explain.

You see - when you have a runny nose or need to sneeze you have no doubt w…

00:10:26  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
Using Podcasts to Get Students Excited About Learning with Jerry Kolber

Using Podcasts to Get Students Excited About Learning with Jerry Kolber

Interview with:  Jerry Kolber

Today I have an amazing guest!  His name is Jerry Kolber, and Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group

He is also an Emmy-nomina…

00:32:45  |   Mon 15 Aug 2022
3 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Before Going Back to School

3 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Before Going Back to School

SO SUMMER IS REALLY ENDING, EH?

Well - we are moving on from summer (ready or not) as we head into a new school.

August is a weird time for teachers because some of you are already back at school, and …

00:14:54  |   Mon 08 Aug 2022
How to Save BIG (Time & Money) For Back to School In August!

How to Save BIG (Time & Money) For Back to School In August!

August is a crazy busy time as teachers are preparing for Back to School!

In this episode, learn some amazing ways that you can save both time and money as you prepare for a new school year!

From site-…

00:08:52  |   Mon 01 Aug 2022
Teacher Summer Road Trip:  Using Gamification in the Upper Elementary Classroom

Teacher Summer Road Trip: Using Gamification in the Upper Elementary Classroom

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 8

This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.

Each week join us here on…

00:19:21  |   Mon 25 Jul 2022
Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Questions to Ask Before Starting Readers and Writers Workshop

Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Questions to Ask Before Starting Readers and Writers Workshop

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 7

This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.

Each week join us here on…

00:23:03  |   Mon 18 Jul 2022
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