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!
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…
But you’re about to.
Teachers know that success in the classroom begins with classroom management.
And classroom management starts with rela…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
When it comes to writing, teachers and students face many challenges. Not enough time, not enough motivation, not enough resources.
But Mega…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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-…
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.
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Each week join us here on…