This Teacher Life

Sometimes in life we get stuck in a rut

Here are the common problems many of us as teachers are facing: Why do I keep trying things and giving up a few days in? How can I maximize my time better? Wha…

If we aren’t laughing everyday in our school or with our students, we should be.

But sometimes we fail as teachers and these aren’t small fails, they are epic.

In this episode of the This Teacher Lif…

Want students to be prepared for class? This episode is for you!

Want students to listen in class? This episode is for you?

Wants students to have respectful attitudes? This episode is for you!

Want …

Do you love to laugh?

Do you love to learn?

I think that schools should be a place where we are laughing and learning on a daily basis.

And in this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we are cel…

Parent-Teacher conferences can be a little stressful for both the parents and the teacher.

Often times they take a lot of time and effort.

Often times the parents don’t even show up!

But what if I to…

We know as teachers that classroom management is essential, but we also understand that it can be very difficult.

Sometimes students are defiant.

Sometimes students don’t want to work.

Sometimes stud…

Sometimes as teachers we just need a fresh start!

We need some new ideas that are going to make this school year awesome.

We need some ways to help build strong relationships with students.

We need s…

Want to start off this school year with some practical, easy to implement ideas? This is the place for you

If you need help with the dreaded “calling home” or fun, effective ways to build relationshi…

Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE!

But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we need more than just a check-mark.

We nee…

There are lot of things that educators are thinking and feeling right now, but they aren’t all getting talked about.

We know education had changed. But… is there way more to that?

We know that there …

Last year was your classroom a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students?

Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or  freaking stressed?

If you said YES t…

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your career with some positive moment…

Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that drives you crazy?

Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students?

Do you want to add a little bit of fun while als…

“I didn’t see that coming.”

“Wow! That threw me through a loop!”

“Whoa! That’s different.”

“Ugh. Another change?”

Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a teacher?

if you sai…

I did an activity with my students where 100% of students were participating, smiling, and excited to learn.

Sound too good to be true? It’s not!

And guess what, I planned this lesson in less than 1 …

Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been!

There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good.

Can you predict why?

Are you experiencing any of these same problems?

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Do you find planning awesome lessons for students to be a time vampire?

We know that quality activities make a huge impact, but the time and effort it requires is overwhelming.

That is especially tru…

What does your morning routine look like as a teacher?

Is it chaotic?

It is predictable?

Is it stressful?

Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school with students?

In today’s episode you…

Being gone from school can be SO stressful!

Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!”

But what if I told you there are 2 simple things you can add…

Are you looking for ideas that will boost classroom engagement, help with relationship building, are perfect for SEL, AND kids are going to motivated to participate?

Well this one game will help with…