Teachers Talk: Recent Episodes
Skylar and Taylor
In this episode, Taylor and Skylar discuss some of the roots behind rudeness and backtalk and how to prevent or alleviate some heightened emotions.
In this episode Skylar and Taylor discuss suggestions from author Danielle Felton on how to teach and GET HOME! Take a listen to help yourself have a successful day in the classroom and leave it in the classroom.
Teach and Go: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teach-and-go-home-danielle-felton/1136853464
In this episode Skylar and Taylor interview Clare who teaches sixth grade history and ninth grade humaine letters. Together they discuss why history, the importance of teaching history, and how to teach it in a developmentally friendly and engaging way. Take a listen!
Due to new faces in the crowd we decided to do answser questions from our followers. Take a listen to learn a little bit more about ourselves!
We are back at it this week via ZOOM!! Covid may have come for us but it did not hold us back! This week we discuss chapter 8 in Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith. We discuss why children don't listen and how to overcome it. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
Gentle Dicipline: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2017/02/26/five-steps-to-effective-discipline/
Take a listen to wonderful tales from fellow teachers! We have everything from turds behind bookshelves to students to Halloween witches brew going awry. Take a listen to these great stories!
In this episode Skylar dives deep into elements of mathematics and humanity. She discusses how mathematics intertwines so beautifully into our day to day lives. Take a listen!
Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Human-Flourishing-Francis/dp/0300258518/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAjwtWRBhAwEiwALxFPocVk9ba9bpN-zfB8x7I9NiMYUaVdV9t-L51Y5RzNOXDtdR4AUIIQBoCB6IQAvDBwE&hvadid=365941319661&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9144926905144635608&hvtargid=kwd-779259347501&hydadcr=1917310197442&keywords=mathematics+for+human+flourishing&qid=1647720967&sr=8-1
Today we had the privilege of interviewing one of our very own second-grade students! Take a listen to hear from Miss Paige. We learn about some of her favorite things and she even asks us some of our favorite things as well!
THIS EPISODE!! Please listen to this one. We discuss what is wrong with punishment within schools. More importantly we talk about the mistakes we have made and how we can improve as individuals and a system of educators.
In this episode we dive DEEP into Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell - Smith. Our focus is on chapter 4 The Problem with Common Discipline Methods. Take a listen to hear about what isn't working in the world of discipline and what CAN work!
In this episode we talk all about "Why Children Misbehave" from Chapter 1 of Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell- Smith. We take a deep dive into the psysiological and psychological triggers children experience and what we should be more cognizant of. Take a listen!
Gentle Disciple: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/sarahs-book-2/
Check out her amazing website and incredible reads!
In this episode we continue our discussion of The Five Love Languages. We cover gift and acts of service. Additionally, we discuss how to uncover love languages, what discipline looks like when using the love languages, and how to aid in anger using the love languages.
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In this episode we dive deep into the Love Languages as discussed by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's The Five Love Languages of Children. Take a listen as we talk about words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time! Don't forget to enter out GIVEAWAY!!
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The Five Love Languages of Children: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn
Our new series "Teacher Tales" tells the stories of our teacher friends. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Take a listen and send in your own tales at teacherstalkpod@gmail.com.
In this episode, Skylar and Taylor dive into Alissa Vitti's book In the Flo. They look deeper into how women's 28-day cycle can benefit them within the workplace. Take a listen to help prevent burnout by syncing with your cycle!
In this episode, Taylor and Skylar dive deeper into one of the five dysfunctions of a team. The absence of trust can be crippling for a team of any sort. Take a listen to Episode 21 with Alison Westerlind to get an overview of all the dysfunctions of a team.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmdARsAyDhoDsJbPNXXKQ3EaeUEZa0wLpB1ZWc-ZltcpUBFDZkFEyxBoCGJwQAvDBwE&hvadid=409954586293&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7606477381774518522&hvtargid=kwd-131269402&hydadcr=2462711409941&keywords=five+dysfunctions+of+a+team&qid=1641757275&sr=8-1
Overview of Myers-Briggs: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-myers-briggs-type-indicator-2795583
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on the ten elements of teaching as written by James Banner and Harold Cannon. What elements do you relate most with?
The Elements of Teaching link - https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Teaching-James-Banner-Jr/dp/0300218559/ref=pdlpo1?pdrdi=0300218559&psc=1
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Skylar dives into an incredible book titled "The Elements of Teaching" by James Banner and Harold Cannon. Together, we discuss the first four elements of teaching. This is a fantastic listen for current or aspiring teachers.
Well, friends... We are on break! Can you tell?... In this episode, we babble a whole lot about our year so far, the highs and lows. Take a listen!
Join our conversation with Alison Westerlind! We learn about and navigate the five dysfunctions of a team. We are working on teams constantly in the education world and out. Alison dives into where teams can fall short and what we can do to help build our teams,
What an exciting twentieth episode! We went around an interviewed our fellow teachers! Take a listen to hear their favorite part of being a teacher.
I think we can all admit to succumbing to shame at some point in our careers. Are we proud of it? No! Listen on ways in which shame presents itself in the classroom and what we can do instead.
Warning: Please do not listen to this episode with your kiddos. We are DONE!!! Skylar and Taylor take a quick moment to get some things off their chest. Then we move on! Feel free to take a listen!
Do you meet with your team? Do you wish they could be more efficient? Take a listen to what our team does to ensure our meetings are effective, productive, and stay on time.
We communicate every single day. We communicate with parents, with our students, and with other faculty members. Take a listen to hear a bit about how we communicate effectively with each party.
Are you looking to interview? Have you ever wondered about what an interview looks like within the education world? Take a listen to our friend and Assistant Headmaster, Megan Opitz, as she answers our questions about interviews.
One of the most important things we can do as teachers is building and maintaining relationships with our students. We use Trynia Kaufman's article: Building positive relationships with students: What brain science says, to discuss the benefits and how to build relationships with students.
Did you enjoy learning about Love and Logic the first time around? In this episode we dive deeper into Love and Logic one liners. Take a listen to get ideas for your own classroom!
Teachers are burning out left and right. We are here to discuss some of the ways we actively prevent teacher burn out in our own lives. Take a listen for some everyday tips!
Did you enjoy Vince's take on curriculum? Listen to one of our good friends speak about her thoughts on curriculum. How do you feel about curriculum?
Did you know that there is a correct way to praise? Listen to our episode on praise to hear the do's and don'ts of praising students.
Is your school provided curriculum? Taylor and Skylar meet with Vince to talk about what curriculum looks like at his school. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on being provided curriculum.
Are your parent/teacher conferences around the corner like ours? Take a listen for some helpful tips and tricks to get yourself prepared with plenty of time to spare!
What's your opinion on dress code? Do you love it or hate it? Should students have uniforms? Taylor and Skylar give their hot takes on uniforms in schools.
Ever asked yourself if there is a difference between history and social studies? Do you know who won the Civil War? Or what the first ten amendments of The United States Constitution are? Why should educators be teaching history and science within the classroom? Listen here to find out.
We are back people! Sorry for the brief hiatus. With going back to school, master's program starting back up, and LASIK surgery out of the way... We are here to talk about all things beginning of year. Take a listen!
Taylor and Skylar host Carter Mogren, a fellow second grade teacher of 11 years. Carter walks us through steps to achieve work/life balance in the education world. Take a listen!
Jack Welch: Straight from the Gut: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Straight-Gut-Welch/dp/0446690686
This week Taylor and Skylar jump into Love and Logic. They discuss how Love and Logic works within the classroom, how to put yourself in control, while giving student autonomy and responsibility.
Love and Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com
"Teaching with Love and Logic" Second Addition by: Charles Fay and Jim Fay: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Love-Logic-Control-Classroom/dp/1942105231
Taylor and Skylar discuss the long term benefits of intrinsic motivators versus the short term benefits of extrinsic motivators.
"Why We Do What We Do" by: Edward Deci: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-What-Understanding-Self-Motivation/dp/0140255265
Mojo Mindset: https://ideas.classdojo.com
Taylor and Skylar discuss the growth mindset philosophy within and outside of the classroom.
Mindset by: Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
Class Dojo: https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/growth-mindset
Hello Teacher Friends! Teachers Talk Podcast introduces you to Taylor and Skylar, your second grade hosts. We are here to share best practices and experiences within the education world!