19. Survival Stuff (Teacher Survival Kits and Back Up Lesson Activities)

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference in a teacher’s world. Join 3rd grade teacher Stephanie Hedgpeth-Lopez and 5th grade teacher Mariel Desrosier as we share everything we include in our “survival kits.” This not only includes physical objects like the “good Kleenex” and shelf stable food, but it also includes those last minute games and activities that make perfect time fillers for when class doesn’t go quite as planned. 

This episode’s topics include:

• Supplies we include in our survival kit or back up bag
• No cost time filler activities that are actually enjoyable for students
• An incredible tangent that involves why November 1 is the perfect PD day

Today’s classroom stories include why kids in France also bite, and how everyone except Mariel knows about corn ice cream. Also, Mariel explains s’mores to Argentinians and Stephanie shares thoughts about the Halloween hangover.

⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.

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