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Farrah Henley
Teaching has become one of the hardest yet undervalued professions on the planet! Come join your host Farrah Henley, a 20-year veteran teacher, as she shares tips and strategies for saving your sanity and bringing your joy back for the profession you love! Teaching is hard....but it doesn't have to be! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrah-henley/support
In early elementary, we spend a lot of time talking about letters and phonics. However, we can’t just talk about them. We have to engage our students so they really learn the concepts of phonics. That’s why phonics intervention activities play a vital role in developing strong reading and literacy skills in children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. By focusing on phonemic awareness and phonics decoding, these activities help students in early elementary build the skills all students need to be fluent readers who are great at comprehension. Need activities that are engaging and effective? Well, you’re in the right place! Listen now to learn more.
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Testing is always a stressful time of year. When it’s all over, it’s easy to breathe a sigh of relief and start to slowly do less. However, we all know it’s super important to make sure our student’s learning doesn’t pause just because the tests are submitted. While tests help us measure what students have learned, we all know the real magic happens when we continue learning after testing in elementary classrooms because learning never stops.
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Mother’s Day is around the corner which means it’s time for some fun Mother’s Day activities for elementary students! If you’re stuck and can’t think of something to do, you’ve landed in the right place! From crafting unique DIY projects and custom cards to whipping up delicious recipes in the kitchen, there are so many ways for your students to show love and appreciation to the mother figure in their lives!
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Science is super fun and what is more scientifically fueled than the weather? Well, you and your students can find out with weather science experiments! In this article, I have five easy weather science experiments that are engaging for your elementary students. Plus, they will all pump up those critical thinking skills while giving your students hands-on tasks! What experiments can do all that? Listen now to find out!
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Science is so much fun, especially for our preschool and kindergarten students. However, finding engaging and educational activities to teach preschool and kindergarten students about plants and flowers can be time-consuming. That’s why we are here! So, if you’re a teacher, parent, or grandparent who wants to teach your preschool and kindergarten students about plants and flowers, then you are in the right place! Keep listening for fun hands-on activities that will not only capture the attention of young learners but also help them develop a deeper understanding of the natural world around them.
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Celebrate Spring with engaging and fun Earth Day projects for elementary students. We all love a good project that students can collaborate on while exercising their critical thinking skills, but it can be hard to come up with ideas and plan them effectively. That’s why you have us! We are here to help with exciting Earth Day projects that will not only teach your students about the importance of environmental conservation but also provide them with hands-on learning experiences they won’t forget!
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Do your students get stuck when it comes to spelling and pronunciation? These can be tricky concepts for students to learn, but the key to mastering spelling and pronunciation is in the powerful method of phonics dictation. By cracking the code of phonics, your students can unlock the secrets of the English language which will help them improve their spelling and pronunciation skills.
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Teaching fractions isn’t always as easy as pie. But, it doesn’t have to be a drag! You can liven up your math lessons with these fun and effective approaches to teaching fractions! Why do that? Well, finding engaging methods to teach fractions can make all the difference in terms of understanding and retention. Let’s explore how to teach fractions using creative and interactive strategies that will help your students grasp fractions in a way that is stinkin 'simple!
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Are you ready to take your reading lessons to the next level? Imagine making every story a treasure hunt where your students are finding deeper meaning. In this article, we’ll be diving into the world of main ideas and supporting details. Not sure what this looks like in your classroom? Keep listening to learn tips for teaching the main idea in lower elementary, and creating students who are comprehension champions!
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Have you ever felt like teaching telling time to your K-3 students is more challenging than solving a Rubik’s Cube? There are so many rules that it can be difficult for students to understand, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult! I have game-changing strategies for teaching telling time that are sure to get your students excited and engaged! From creating your own classroom clocks to a time-based scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered! How do you make teaching time-telling the highlight of your day? Keep listening to find out!
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How many times have you had students decode words but not understand what they mean? Comprehension is a huge part of reading. Whether you are teaching kindergarten students who are just starting their reading journey or guiding second graders toward a deeper understanding of words, the science of reading comprehension strategies has your back! When you use the science of reading, a method that blends decoding words with comprehension of them, you are increasing students' comprehension skills with ease by using fun activities that will keep students engaged!
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The world of education is demanding. We all know this. As a teacher, you are juggling so many responsibilities! That’s why knowing the power of habits is transformative. We’re not just talking about habits in your classroom, we’re talking about YOUR habits such as: hydration, nutrition, and yes, even how to turn your classroom into a wellness sanctuary. Inspired by “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, I want to share healthy habits for teachers that will have you not just surviving but flourishing in the teaching world! Keep reading!
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The snow is falling; it’s raining outside; the temperatures are plummeting below zero and you hear those dreaded words, “indoor recess.” How are you going to keep young minds engaged and bodies active all while staying inside your classroom? Indoor recess doesn’t have to just be a backup plan; it can be an opportunity to foster creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning in a different setting. How do you do it? Let’s jump into indoor recess ideas and strategies that will make it a time of joy and learning.
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As winter settles in and the excitement of a new school year and the holidays dwindles, many teachers face a mid-year slump. It’s usually a time marked by less enthusiasm and energy for teachers and students. However, this can be beat! With the right strategies and resources, this challenging time can be transformed into renewed excitement and effective learning. Want to know how? Listen now for helpful tips and techniques for overcoming the mid-year slump!
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When it comes to math, we know that number recognition and basic addition and subtraction are super important. But when it comes to learning higher-level math skills, our students need to be exposed to multiplication! Knowing and using strategies for teaching multiplication in the classroom puts students on a direct path to higher-level math concepts. What tips and strategies should you be using? Listen to find out!
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You’re in a spelling lesson, and you start teaching your students words like “magic” or “bicycle” which are both major rule breakers! Your student might look confused and start to second-guess what they know about phonics. Spelling can be a tricky part of learning, but it doesn’t have to be! These common phonics spelling rules go way back to when I was in school. I used them with my own students over the past 25 years and guess what, they worked! Need to know more? Listen Now!
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Hopefully during break you have had time to relax, unwind, and enjoy times with friends, family, and doing a few fun things just for you. While breaks are great, the “Sunday Scaries” start to creep in once the celebrations wrap up. Making the shift from holiday mode back to teaching mode can be rough! But, as usual, I have some foolproof post-holiday transition tips for teachers to help you not only survive but THRIVE when you get back to school.
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Are you getting the winter-break worries? That first week back after winter break can be a tough one! But it doesn’t have to be! Hey there, Education Rockstars! The first week of school after winter break is upon us. We’ve all rested, relaxed, and maybe had one too many cookies. However, it’s time to switch gears. How can you make that transition as smooth? How do you get back into the groove? Well, you use these five simple strategies!
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Winter break is just around the corner which means it’s time to sit back and relax…I mean be productive…no relax…no be productive. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! It’s hard to try to relax when you feel like you should be working on things at home or getting ahead for the following semester. However, you can make the most of winter break with these great tips! Keep reading to crush Winter Break!
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Discover how to create an inclusive classroom this December with tips on cultural representation, avoiding stereotypes, and fostering a welcoming environment.
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Hey, ya’ll it is that time of year…December! While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the excitement, the sugar, and the burnout are real! All of this combined can lead to a chaotic month for your classroom. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. December is one of the most challenging months in the school year even though it’s fun-filled as well. However, it doesn't have to be! I have great tips for surviving December in the classroom. So, grab a cup of hot chocolate and read on!
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Do you feel like you’re letting some students fall through the cracks when thinking about how individualized your instructions are? We have so many students in our classroom working at various levels. This makes it hard to make sure everyone is getting exactly what he/she needs. However, you don’t have to worry if you are creating groups for small-group instruction in a methodical way. What does that mean and how do you do it? Let's chat!
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Everyone loves being gone from school, right? It’s a day of no stress, right? If you’re anything like me, being at school is always way easier than being gone. It’s difficult to put our classroom into another’s hands. If that’s how you feel, you are not alone. However, organizing sub plans for your classroom before you need one doesn’t have to be a big task, and it can really take the pressure off of being gone. Want to know how to have a stress-free day off? Let’s talk about how organizing sub plans for your classroom can be stinkin’ simple!
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Does your desk ever look like it rained papers, staples, crayons, markers, pens, sticky notes, and more? Well, if you said yes, you are probably a teacher. It’s easy for our desk to become an overwhelming dumping ground that brings an overwhelming feeling of dread when we finally get the chance to look at it. However, it doesn’t have to be this way! You can use tools for easy teacher desk organization. What is the secret? Keep listening to find out!
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Navigate through the journey of organizing learning activities seamlessly with our guide. Explore the potential of using IRIS Photo Boxes, Zippered Pouches, and IRIS 12x12 Boxes to safeguard each piece of your educational activities, ensuring they're not just well-organized, but also easily accessible and engaging for students. Dive into the blend of practical, tech-savvy, and collaborative strategies that keep the symphony of your educational environment in tune.
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Unlock the potential of effective classroom organization with this insightful guide, exploring many physical and digital tools designed to optimize teaching and learning. Dive into practical strategies for selecting and implementing these tools and join a community that values structured, efficient, and vibrant educational environments.
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Boost student engagement in daily classroom routines in your K-5 classroom with these five powerful strategies. This blog post offers actionable examples, including using Farrah Henley Education's Spiral Review Units to turn your classroom into an active learning environment.
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Boost student engagement in your elementary classroom with this comprehensive guide. From tech-savvy tips to budget-friendly creative hacks, discover actionable strategies to make learning more dynamic and enjoyable.
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Season 5 is here, and it comes with a whole new look and feel but the same great mission! Discover how to measure classroom engagement in Grades K-5 effectively. From understanding the three core elements to implementing practical examples and even doing it all on a budget, this guide offers a holistic view for educators.
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Discover the ultimate guide to boosting levels of engagement in an elementary classroom. From Drama to Opportunity, learn the four key levels and how to apply them—plus get budget-friendly tips to make magic happen, no matter your resources.
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Dive into the world of well-managed classrooms. Discover the key characteristics, foundational principles, and core components that make up these vibrant learning environments. Learn how engagement, consistency, and respect pave the way for academic success.
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Unlock the secrets to a harmonious learning environment with this ultimate guide to building a well-managed classroom. Dive deep into the 3 C's, foundational elements, and expert strategies for success. Includes insights on the transformative "Spiral Review" tool for grades 1-3.
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Discover the transformative impact of the three C's of classroom management—connection, consistency, and compassion. Learn how they enhance student learning and find practical strategies for implementation in your classroom.
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Explore how classroom centers can boost your classroom management during small group instruction. From math and literacy centers to building a thriving classroom community, we cover it all. Ideal for K-5 teachers looking for strategies to make their classrooms more engaging and manageable.
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Discover the essential guide for K-5 teachers on building a vibrant classroom community. Learn how to foster an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages holistic student growth, complete with practical strategies for achieving this goal.
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Kickstart the academic year with our comprehensive guide on the first week of school activities for K-2 teachers. Explore innovative, fun, and educational activities, including our very own Spiral Review in A Snap™, designed to foster an engaging, supportive, and effective learning environment.
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Are you a K-5 teacher gearing up for the new school year? Feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about getting everything ready before the first bell rings? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In today's episode, we'll guide you through five key preparation tasks to conquer the week before school starts. From turning your classroom into a learning wonderland, refreshing your curriculum, planning engaging lessons, to establishing a foolproof morning routine and fostering strong parent relationships, we're here to make your back-to-school transition as smooth as possible. Stick around to discover actionable tips that will set you and your students up for a successful year of learning!
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Embark on your educational journey with a seasoned teacher as I reveal my favorite classroom must haves for elementary classrooms. Discover how these items can help make your teacher life a little easier!
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed, isolated, or under-supported on your teaching journey? If you said yes to any of that, you’re not alone. Many teachers have felt underappreciated, misunderstood, or isolated within their profession. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! By using teacher support networks, you’ll have a lifeline for educators worldwide. Now, these aren’t just random groups, these are communities and learning centers. More than that, they are an extended teaching family. Using teacher support networks can be the magic ingredient you need to transform your teaching, boost your spirits, and improve teacher retention.
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You have your math and literacy centers organized and ready to go. Now, it’s time to implement them. Are you ready to create an organized and engaging learning environment where students can thrive? You’re in the right place! In this episode, I'm going to tell you exactly how managing classroom centers will take your classroom to the next level with a few classroom must-haves.
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In one day, a teacher is expected to actively engage students, differentiate instruction, and create a positive environment focused on collaboration. Oh, and you’re supposed to juggle all your own teaching responsibilities. Sounds pretty tough, right? What if I said you could do all of the above with a stinkin’ simple strategy that works? Curious? Well, listen to learn how you can use math and literacy centers to do it all with ease.
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It can be hard to truly meet every learner where they are in the classroom. But not anymore! You can have small group learning success during centers. This practice can supercharge your classroom and revolutionize your small group block! So, if you’re ready to meet every student where they are in their learning, empower them, boost engagement, and skyrocket their success, then keep listening!
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Discover 5 essential self-care tips for teachers to unwind and recharge during summer break, including mental health practices, physical activities, and personal growth goals.
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Discover 7 expert tips for K-5 teachers to strike the perfect balance between back-to-school planning and enjoying a well-deserved summer break. Learn how to prepare for the upcoming school year while recharging and relaxing.
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The end of the year can be full of stress, but it’s also a time to celebrate! But, we all know, big celebrations take time for planning, set up, and execution. If you’re ready to create an end-of-the-year student celebration that’s nothing short of spectacular, then you are in the right place! Here are five simple tips to make sure your end-of-the-year celebration is one students will be talking about for years to come.
When it comes time to celebrate the end of the school year, there’s a lot to consider. However, with these five simple tips, your event will be the talk of the District. All you need to do is the following:
- Plan Ahead
- Incorporate Student Input
- Showcase Student Achievements
- Make it Inclusive
- Encourage Reflection
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Summer break is right around the corner but is the progress you have made with your students’ at risk? Using effective learning strategies before summer break to reinforce student knowledge before summer break can be just what you need to do these last few weeks of school. From peer teaching to memory aids, these tips are perfect for engaging students during the end of the school year.
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Summer is drawing near and that means it’s time to start getting everything packed up for summer. I know how important it is to keep your materials organized. However, it can be difficult to store teacher resources over the summer in a way that will make sense again next year. These five tips for getting your teacher resources organized will make getting ready for summer a breeze!
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Discover the top 7 strategies for K-5 teachers to save time on end-of-year benchmarks while ensuring student success. Learn how to plan ahead, collaborate, use data-driven instruction, and more!
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Looking for ways to make review fun for your students? Check out these 5 low-prep, engaging review activities that are sure to be a hit with students of all ages.
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This Episode offers a solution for busy elementary school teachers struggling to find time for math and literacy review activities. The episode recommends using no-prep printables and hands-on centers as efficient and engaging ways to review critical skills. Farrah Henley Education offers a range of resources designed to save time and engage students, including Spiral Review, Review in a Snap Monthly, and Math and Literacy Center Bundles. The episode emphasizes the importance of incorporating a variety of review activities and resources to help students retain information and make meaningful progress in their education.
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Hey there, fellow productivity enthusiasts! Are you tired of wading through the chaos in your classroom every day? Do you wish you could snap your fingers and magically declutter your space? Well, you're in luck! In today's episode, I will share five key areas to declutter in your classroom, so you can make your day-to-day run smoother than ever before. Trust me, after listening to this episode, you can declutter like a pro and create a learning environment that fosters productivity and success. So, without further ado, let's get started!
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Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! Hopefully, you spent your Spring Break relaxing, rejuvenating, and spending time with those you love. Now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. However, you don’t want to lose that inner peace that a well-deserved break can bring. But, how do you keep those good vibes? Today I’m sharing 5 tips for feeling energized after Spring Break.
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We all look forward to a well-earned break from the daily grind, but the week leading up to a vacation can often be overwhelming. That's why we've prepared three helpful tips to simplify your teacher life before Spring break. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out in your career, sit back, relax, and join us as we explore how to make the most of the week leading up to Spring break.
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Keep your classroom fun and engaging with these 5 math games for substitute teachers. From math scavenger hunts to math relay races, these activities will help to reinforce math concepts and skills while keeping students engaged and learning.
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Phonics is a crucial skill for young learners to develop in order to become proficient readers. By learning the relationship between letters and sounds, students are able to decode words and read with greater fluency and comprehension. If your first grader is just starting to learn phonics, or if they need extra practice to solidify their skills, there are plenty of fun and engaging activities you can do to help them. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 of my favorite activities to help your students with phonics at home or in the classroom.
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Reading is a fundamental skill that we are constantly working to strengthen. Using close readings in first grade is a simple way to boost reading comprehension. When you use close reading, you are asking students to analyze a text, pay attention to details, and make connections between the text and the reader’s knowledge and experiences. Many people think of high school and college literature courses when they think of close reading. However, it is a valuable skill that can and should be taught in all grade levels.
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important aspect of a child's education and overall development. It involves teaching children to understand and manage their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and make responsible decisions. These skills are crucial for success in school and in life, and they can be developed through a variety of strategies.
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Does math class get you and your students down? Math can be a difficult subject for many students, but it doesn’t have to be! You can make learning math more fun and engaging for students by using fun math games for kids! Here are five of my favorite interactive and educational activities for students to practice and master key math concepts while having a blast!
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As a first-grade teacher, it’s important to find ways to engage your students so they can develop important skills. One skill that students can always use a bit more of is critical thinking. A simple way to integrate critical thinking skills into your classroom is through hands-on first-grade science projects and experiments.
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As an elementary school teacher, you know that reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to have! It not only helps them understand and enjoy books, but it also lays the foundation for success in other academic areas. However, sometimes we hit a reading comprehension slump and we just need a little push. Today, I am going to give you 10 simple but powerful tips for enhancing reading comprehension in elementary students.
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In today's episode, will explore strategies for incorporating multicultural materials into literacy centers in order to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for English language learners in the elementary classroom. We will discuss the importance of cultural diversity in the classroom and how using multicultural materials can support language development and cultural awareness. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or education professional, this post will provide practical tips and resources for building inclusive literacy centers that support the success of English language learners.
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Using technology in the elementary classroom can be a great way to engage students and enhance their learning experiences. However, it's important to use it responsibly and effectively. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some do's and don'ts you should consider when incorporating technology in your elementary classroom.
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Are you wondering which method is better for teaching reading - phonics or whole language? In this blog post, we debunk the myths surrounding both approaches and provide a comprehensive guide to help you decide which method is right for your students.
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Math isn’t just about the numbers. Math vocabulary is important to understanding mathematical concepts and processes. If math language isn’t explicitly taught, students will learn to disregard math words and only pay attention to the numbers? In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips for teaching math vocabulary in your classroom!
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Phonics instruction is an important component of literacy instruction. Recently, phonics instruction has gotten way more attention as schools work to implement strategies based on the science of reading.
But phonics is its own beast! And when your school hasn’t adopted a specific phonics curriculum or set aside a part of your schedule for explicit phonics instruction, it can be difficult to fit it into your schedule.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share some ways you can integrate phonics instruction into your daily schedule!
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Differentiation in the classroom is very important to help students excel at their individual learning levels. However, it can be hard to find activities that cover the same content while reaching students of all levels. Today I am going to share some of my favorite ways to differentiate using your math and literacy centers.
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As a teacher, you know that planning for a substitute due to planned absence or unexpected circumstances can be stressful.
There’s so much information that a substitute teacher needs from class information, easy-prep activities, extra time fillers and more.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips for prepping for a sub that will help you maintain your sanity and make your sub’s job easier when you have to be absent from your classroom.
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Fact fluency refers to a student's ability to identify the solution to basic math facts accurately and efficiently.
Depending on what grade level you teach, your standards might include mastery of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division…or a combination of several of these.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share 5 tips for teaching fact fluency in your classroom!
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Vowel teams are tricky businesses and are overwhelming for struggling readers. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into what they are and my tips for teaching them.
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Planning centers each week in addition to your lesson plans can seem like so much work! But what if I told you that planning and prepping centers for the week could be done in about 30 min on a FRIDAY before leaving for the weekend? In today’s episode, I’m going to share how I planned and prepped centers each week in only 30 min a week!
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Classroom management systems can have some negative social-emotional effects and not to mention the dent they can make in the good old bank account. What can you do to make your elementary classroom management system work? By keeping it simple with these simple classroom management ideas that work.
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Small group math instruction allows you to truly differentiate your lessons. Breaking your math block up into key areas is only the first step to implementing guided math. Next, you have to plan what you will teach your students when they arrive at your small group table. In today’s episode, I am going to share how I organize the lesson inside my small group math lesson.
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You have your small group literacy block scheduled! You know what you will include in your mini-lesson to address phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and comprehension. You even have your centers organized and ready to go. But now comes the small group instruction. What do you actually do when students rotate through your table?
In today’s episode, I am going to break down a small group lesson plan to show you how and what I taught in small groups during my literacy block.
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Implementing math and literacy centers in your elementary classroom involves lots of papers, tools, printable activities, and more. Staying organized is key to successfully implementing centers during your small group instruction.
So how do you keep all your centers organized so that you can easily plan, prep, and execute math and literacy centers in your small group block?
In today’s episode, I’m going to share tips for getting your centers organized so you can calm the chaos and help you plan and prep with ease!
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- Organize Centers Not in Use
- Organizing Individual Center Activities
- Organizing Centers Students are Using
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While the perfect math block schedule would be 75 minutes just like your literacy centers, it’s just not that simple. No matter how much time you have for your math block, you can make your math blocks meaningful by incorporating some important steps. Today's episode is full of tips and strategies to make your math block run smoothly!
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Science of Reading is all the craze right now! The reality is, that it’s the way I taught phonics and reading for most of my career. It just has a name and pretty bow on it now!
If you are ready to dive into teaching science of reading aligned curriculum and you are trying to figure out how to schedule your literacy block, in today’s episode I am going to share some tips and strategies to help you!
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Need some simple tips for grouping students for small group instruction? As educators, we spend the first few weeks of school creating rules and routines in our classroom. We practice and rehearse how to complete work and move around our classroom. At some point, it is time to move on and begin your small group instruction.
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Nothing is more frustrating than getting to Sunday night only to realize that your math centers aren’t ready to go for the week and you are scrambling to get SOMETHING together for your small group instruction.
In today’s episode, I’m going to share 3 tips for prepping your math centers that will save you time and have you kissing those SUNDAY BLUES goodbye!
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Have you ever spent all weekend getting your center activities ready to go cutting them out, laminating them, and organizing them just to have Monday come and chaos ensue? You might be sitting there thinking, where did I go wrong? You might be thinking, I had all the center activities organized and ready but my students aren’t staying focused, they don’t understand the activities, and they keep interrupting your small group time. While this might all be done, you might have forgotten to make a plan to easily manage reading centers. How can you manage reading centers? By following these four simple tips.
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You have spent the last 180 days learning with students and making amazing memories with them! When the last week of school comes, you want to make sure to celebrate all of the milestones and memories that took place! While you’re celebrating these milestones and memories, it’s a great opportunity to make one more memory with those students before they move onto the next step. I have had some incredible teacher friends help me make my last week of school not only memorable but simple. How? With these four activities for the last week of school.
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Teachers everywhere are always excited for summer. However, they are a little nervous too. Why? Not just because we are worried about students reading skills sliding, but their math skills might take a hit too! Many people think having students do school work over the summer is cruel. But, a simple summer math review can help your students from losing crucial skills.
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Avoid the summer slide! Research has shown that students who don’t read over the summer lose up to 20% of their reading level. That is up to three months of important skills that they learned during the school year. This makes it twice as hard for students to catch up once the new school year comes around. With the gaps that your students are already trying to overcome, this summer could be critical to their success.
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I had the privilege to sit down and talk with a good friend of mine Trina Deboree from Teaching and Learning. Not only is Trina an educator, she is also a parent of a student with dyslexia. If that weren’t enough to make her expert, Trina lives with dyslexia every day. With all of her amazing experience, Trina blessed us with a wonderful conversation about students with dyslexia.
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Everyone loves a good field trip except possibly the person who has to plan it! Field trips can become a logistical nightmare in a hurry! What if I told you there was another way you and your students could visit and experience in person? Virtual field trips for students can take your potentially nightmarish field trip to a whole new level!
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While physical manipulatives are powerful tools, there is a place for digital manipulatives that we can’t overlook. In today’s episode, I am going to share with you 5 reasons digital manipulatives should be a part of your classroom as well as some of my favorite digital manipulatives resources.
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One of the best things about math and literacy centers is they are easy to change to go along with whatever it is you are teaching. Because your students are always growing their knowledge, your centers are going to change to help your students continue to grow. April is here; therefore, it’s time to change out those math and literacy centers! In today's episode, we take a sneak peek inside our April math and literacy centers for grades K-5.
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Looking for simple activities for early finishers in your classroom? No matter what kind of fast finisher you have in your classroom, you need some great activities for them so they don’t disrupt students who are still working. In this episode, I share some of my favorite activities for fast finishers in my classroom!
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Are you looking for math test review activities for the upcoming assessments or end-of-grade tests? Struggling to find review activities that aren’t a classroom management nightmare and allow for critical thinking? In this episode, I am going to share three tips to consider when planning your math review and my favorite resources to use with your students.
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The words “test prep” can make even the most veteran of teachers queazy! But whether we like it or not, test prep is upon us and keeping your students engagement up during this time can be a challenge. In today’s episode I’m going to share some of my favorite activities and resources for test prep that were a huge hit with my students!
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Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, I’m in Texas so one day it’s cold the next it isn’t…Mother Nature is definitely confused. Regardless, there are multiple reasons why the weather can keep us inside at recess and I thought I would share some activities that are great for indoor recess because, after a few days stuck inside, your students can get a little wild. In today’s episode/video, I am going to share 7 of my favorite indoor recess ideas to help you maintain your sanity!
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When students walked into my classroom and found “science” listed on the daily schedule, their faces would light up and their energy levels went up a few levels. My students loved hands-on science activities and they begged for lessons that allowed them to learn in a kinesthetic way, making predictions and investigating.
The problem was, that with our lengthy math and reading blocks, science was one of those subjects that sometimes got pushed off, or its time allotted was cut way down. Because of this, I was always looking for opportunities to blend science into other subjects.
In today’s video, I am going to share with you some activities that you can do with your students to blend science into your math block.
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Social studies is often a “if we have time” subject in elementary school because it isn’t generally assessed on the state tests. However, the state tests do test informational text skills…and what better way to teach non-fiction reading strategies than through topics that are culturally relevant to the world our students live in? Today, I am going to share with you some tips that will help you integrate social studies instruction into your reading block and everyday classroom routines.
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Breaks are great for getting much-needed rest and recharging your batteries! This is true whether you are on break for a holiday, because you needed to take a few days off for your mental health, or you are stuck at home due to an illness. However, getting back to “normal” in your classroom can be a challenge. How do we combat this without having to start back at square one? By taking the time to review classroom procedures after a break.
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While the word “games” has gotten a bad reputation, games can actually be incredibly engaging for students. Whether you are teaching math or phonics, you can use games in the classroom to enrich learning. Here are my three favorite phonics games for beginners.
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Getting your students focused on learning can be difficult as we keep getting deeper into the year. Why? Well, we are getting deeper into content and we haven’t had a break for a while. Therefore, it can become harder for students to keep up, especially in math class. Math is one of those classes that can be difficult to master and harder to make fun. However, this is where review and enrichment activities are important! I like to use easy elementary math games to keep math exciting when the focus is down.
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From story problems to textbooks, students are going to be reading in some capacity. How do we ensure our students are getting better at reading? Through small group instruction and guided reading! SHOW NOTES AND LINKS
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It is inevitable that you will have unfinished student work in elementary classrooms. Teaching is no easy task. We are responsible for teaching life lessons, standards, and everyday skills. One of the biggest skills we teach our students is to be responsible for their work. Because of this, unfinished student work in elementary classrooms is one of the most important things we can tackle. How do you help unfinished student work get finished? These are five easy tips for dealing with unfinished student work.
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How many of you have wasted a whole day assessing students on reading or math so you know which group they belong in? I know that I have! Progress monitoring in elementary classrooms, assessing, and reassessing students can be time-consuming for any teacher unless that teacher is using ESGI assessments. ESGI is a guided instruction tool that help keep track of where your students are and where they are going. Need to know more about this amazing assessment tool? Keep on reading!
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It’s the end of the day. You’re packing up to head home. What do you have to reach for? A stack of papers. As teachers, we always have papers to grade. Sometimes we have so many papers that we put them in “file 13.” However, grading doesn’t have to consume your life! I have 6 simple grading tips to thin your teacher bag out!
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Let’s face it, last school year was a dumpster fire, a train wreck, a hot mess! However, with every dumpster fire, there is a silver lining. There were so many tech tools for teachers to discover and created! We learned how to use technology and new technology was developed! I know this probably didn’t feel like a “gift” to all teachers last year, but now that we know how to use tech tools, we can use them to make our in-classroom experiences better and make our lives easier! Here are six simple tech tools for teachers that can make a world of difference!
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If you’re a new teacher or your classroom management system hasn’t been working, here are three simple classroom management systems that will work and two that never did.
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Are you struggling to find a balance between teacher life and your home life? If you’re like most teachers, your work-life is getting so much love but your home-life might need a little bit of TLC. Now, if you’re like me and struggle with getting balance, start by asking yourself why you became a teacher in the first place? You became a teacher to help your students grow and learn not only academically but also as people. However, we do not set great examples for that. We work, work, and work some more to the point where students think we live at the school! Teachers all over the world let being a teacher become your identity, but you’re more than a teacher! Finding a teacher work-life balance will help you at school and at home.
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Math and literacy centers can be your favorite tool during your small group instruction or they can be the thorn in your side that makes you want to pull your hair out! In our year-long bundles, we have done the hard work for you to create easy math and literacy centers that ACTUALLY WORK and provide your students with the review and enrichment your students need.
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This week I sat down with Jamie Sears from Not So Wimpy Teacher to share some tips and strategies for taking writing instruction in your classroom from CHAOS to CALM! She shares her WILDLY SIMPLE approach to teaching writing and an opportunity for a FREE TRAINING you can get in on if you act fast! Check out the shownotes for links: https://farrahhenley.com/episode315
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This year has been tough rockstars...but we are here to celebrate YOU! I have teamed up with Katie and Holly this summer for The Teacher Road Trip and we are here to share all the details! Sit back, grab your calendar, and then jump over and grab your tickets! Best of all, the EVENTS and participation are TOTALLY FREE! Check it out here: https://theteacherroadtrip.com
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This week I sat down with former fifth-grade teacher turned first-time kindergarten teacher to talk about how she has successfully implemented small group instruction with math and literacy centers in her kindergarten classroom while teaching first virtually, then HYBRID, and now preparing her students for returning face to face! She did it using the Easy Centers Framework I teach inside our program Learning Centers Made Easy!
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This week I sit down with third-grade teacher, Alexis Atwood, as she shares how her math classroom, specifically her small group math block, has been transformed with a simple system that she learned in my signature program Learning Centers Made Easy!
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Centers are only for lower elementary grades, right? Busy work. That’s all centers are! I have heard it all before, and I am here to tell you it’s a pack of lies! There are so many misconceptions about math and literacy centers. So why are these misconceptions heard all the time? Easy, they are believable. In fact, they are so believable that I thought all these misconceptions were true, but not anymore! Today, I’m going to bust the misconceptions and bring centers into all your classrooms!
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When you need to add the cherry on top of a concept, what are you going to do? Go to centers! When you are trying to test prep for the upcoming state testing season, how are you going to review? Go to centers! Centers are one of the most versatile tools that we have in our arsenal. They can be perfect for reviewing new and old concepts. Using centers for enrichment can take your students' mastery to the next level.
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Are you afraid to use centers right now because it’s just not safe? Centers are great for so many things! Review! Test prep! Enriching material! Collaboration! The list really goes on and on. However, there are times when we want students to be on their own to see specifically what that student knows. In order to do that, you need independent center activities for elementary students that will keep them engaged, and, in today’s world, healthy.
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When you start working on anything whether it’s in your centers or just in class, some students are inevitably going to get done faster than others. Therefore, some students are going to have extra time to do, well nothing. This happens in the morning which is why we have morning work to combat the chaos. However, what do we do when students are early finishers during centers or independent work time? Well, if you don’t have an early finisher activity for them to do, chaos ensues. In order to keep everyone focused, you’ll want to have early finisher activities for students when they are in centers and doing independent work.
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Centers are great for differentiation, collaborative work, test prep, reviewing material, and enriching learning that is already taking place. However, all of this is only possible if you have all your ducks in a row. Setting up centers in a way that is easy for students to follow and you to maintain is going to be vital for the overall center's success.
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Are you struggling to get your centers organized? Today I share some tips and strategies for organizing your centers so your set-up and consistency are simple and easy!
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While the world of teaching was flipped, so was the world of being a student. Therefore, social emotional learning became more important than ever to integrate into your day, but where? You can integrate social emotional learning in centers and make your students' mindset a priority too!
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How do you begin grouping your students in centers? Grouping students is not easy, but here are a few ways.
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Worksheets are a great tool for teachers to use in order to understand just where students are in their understanding. However, worksheets can get tiresome and tedious after too much use. So, how do you get away from the worksheet? We find ways to get creative and go beyond the worksheet in your student learning process.
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Are your math and literacy centers CHAOS? You probably don't have a simple easy framework! The best way is to use this easy centers framework for learning centers: keep it stink’n simple! KISS your worries goodbye with this easy centers framework and watch your math and literacy centers blossom!
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Variety is the spice of life. When we are teaching students, we are teaching individual people who happen to be in the same room. All of these little individuals have their own learning style, and it’s our job to reach all of them to the best of our ability. How can we cater to all of their needs at once? Math and literacy centers are a great way to enhance student learning and reach a variety of learning styles.
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2020 was CRAZY YALL! But we are back with Season 3 and ready to rock 2021! Come listen in as I share what is in store for you here at the Teaching Made Easy podcast!
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Math, the four-letter word that can have some students running for the bathroom, the nurse’s office, or anywhere to escape. Math can be one of the hardest subjects in school for students. Because it can be difficult for students, we need to find fun ways to make it stick! Easy kindergarten math games will have your students ready to add, subtract, and multiply in no time!
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Literacy, a piece of education that shows up in all the subjects we teach. From English class to story problems in math literacy is literally everywhere in education. When students struggle to read, it can make several other tasks difficult to do as well. How do we build strong literacy skills in our students to help them embrace their learning instead of struggling with the words? Here are six easy literacy development strategies for teachers.
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Differentiation is a big word in the world of education. But what does this mean? In a nutshell, this “big word” means you are thinking of all of your students’ individual needs as well as the needs of the whole group. Differentiation is the process all teachers go through with all of their students but especially their special needs students. When you work with special needs students, you get to work with special needs education teachers. How can you do this without a hiccup? Follow the guide below for tips to seamlessly work with special education teachers.
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Classroom assistants are literal angels sent down from the superintendent or principal as a gift to you. Having an extra pair of eyes, ears, and hands in the classroom can be a Godsend! If you’ve never had a classroom assistant before or tend to be a bit of a control freak, you might not know what to do with your classroom assistant. Check out seven things you can have your classroom assistant do to help you keep your best friend busy.
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When a kindergartener walks into the classroom, what kind of reading skills do expect them to have? From the time they were born all the way through preschool, students have been developing literacy skills. While they may not be able to read and write per se, they do have some level of emergent literacy skill developed before you even show them that first sight word.
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When we are in our classroom, it’s “us against the world.” There are times in the classroom when we have too many questions to answer, but if we have a good teaching aid to reference, the number of students who need help might go down. Teaching aids are great to have around the room, in special binders, in centers, and on the walls. In addition to the students needing help, the teacher might need a little help behind the scenes as well. What do you do when there’s so much to be answered and done and there’s not enough time to do it all? Find teaching aids to help you and your students. Here are five teaching aids worth having in your classroom.
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The ever amazing word wall … the place where sight words hang and sometimes never get used. Word walls are amazing tools to have in your classroom, but are you working your it to its full potential? If not, check out these fun ways to make your display work for you!
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In our society, teachers are often held to a higher standard. While this is flattering, we are all bound to falter here and there. Whether that’s forgetting about having a morning duty or saying something at the wrong time to the wrong student, we are all going to make mistakes in the classroom. The most important part of making mistakes is learning from them. Here are the top five classroom mistakes all teachers make and how to fix them.
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Have you ever gotten really sick or had one of your own kiddos get really sick last minute? Has there been a family emergency you had to attend to? Have you ever had a day where you are barely hanging on and it’s only 8:15 AM? If the answer to either of these questions is “Yes,” then keep reading! If the answer to either of these questions is, “No,” either you are a superhero or you need to think back a little further! We all have days where things just don’t go as planned. When we have these days, a classroom binder can be your best friend.
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When a storm hits and your field trip gets postponed hours, maybe minutes before take-off who are you going to call? Your room a parent! This classroom asset is a great resource to help you bridge the communication gap between everyone in your educational life.
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What do you think of when you hear the word trauma? For many of us, we may think of death at a young age, abuse, or bad accidents that result in a life-changing event. When you talk about trauma-informed teaching, we aren’t talking about the one-time traumas that we all encounter in life. Trauma-informed teaching is being aware of the “trauma” students are facing every day that are out of the teacher’s control.
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When you teach your students to read, you open the door to endless possibilities. Not only will your students have a stronger vocabulary, but their imaginations will also grow as well. One of the best ways to turn your students into excellent readers is to work sight words into your daily routine.
Resources Mentioned Dolch Sight Word Bundle
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The bell rings and your students are ready to start the day but are you? So many things happen when the day officially begins and it can be overwhelming. Your students are getting ready to start the day while you are taking attendance, getting a lunch count, answering questions, tying a shoe, and on and on and on. With everything going on, your students are bound to get a little restless. To combat this restlessness, today I share morning activities for students to do during the first moments each day.
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Welcome to the all NEW Teaching Made Easy Podcast! We are super pumped you are here and can't wait to kick off the new school year with you here on the podcast!
Today I wanted to take a moment and share with you the reason for the shift here to the new podcast as well as what you can expect each week!
Grab your favorite beverage and welcome to the show!
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Keeping customers happy is a huge part of any business. If you want your business to thrive, check out these five secrets to happy customers.
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An out of control classroom can come in many forms and at any time during the school year. Typically, an out of control classroom presents itself in any of the following ways:
- Out of control behavior
- Unclear procedures/practices
- A lack of learning time.
The bell rings. Students flood into your room. Questions are being thrown at you left and right and you can’t seem to catch a Hail Mary Pass. If every day is starting to feel more trying than the last, you might have an out of control classroom.
All of the above can happen for a variety of reasons such as:
- A “different” class
- Bending procedures
- Lack of organization
The good news is, if you have an out of control classroom, it is still possible to lasso up those students and create a classroom of peace and active learning.
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When you start your journey as an edupreneur, one of the first things you’re going to want to figure out is your brand. Your brand is what will set you apart from others who are creating similar products and give your “company” a name. To effectively brand your company, you first have to find your brand voice.
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Close Reading' has been used as an educational “buzzword” for the past few years but the Common Core Standards don’t do a very good job of explaining exactly what close reading is.
In this episode, I share some tips and strategies for rocking your close reading instruction!
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As teachers, we are all well aware that it is far easier to be at school than it is to spend our time prepping for a substitute teacher so we can be gone. Inevitably, there will come a day when dragging our flu-ridden selves out of bed is just not possible. On this day, your wonderful students, who may or may not remember that all the rules still apply even when you are gone, cannot be trusted by themselves as experience has shown us maybe more than once.
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Hiring help for your business can be overwhelming and a daunting task. It can sometimes feel like just continuing to do it all yourself will be less stressful. However, hiring help can save your sanity and help your business grow. In this episode, I sit down with my right hand girl Alexandrea Harrelson, from Harrelson Media, for a real and raw chat about hiring help. This is part two of our sit down chat, be sure and check out last week’s episode for part 1...they are both full of so much valuable information for hiring help in your business. Due to character limitations, the links and resources can not be listed here...please jump over to the SHOW NOTES to grab those links!
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Hiring help for your business can be overwhelming and a daunting task. It can sometimes feel like just continuing to do it all yourself will be less stressful. However, hiring help can save your sanity and help your business grow. In this episode, I sit down with my right hand girl Alexandrea Harrelson, from Harrelson Media, for a real and raw chat about hiring help. This is part one of our sit down chat, be sure and check out next weeks episode for part 2...they are both full of so much valuable information for hiring help in your business.
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Everyone walks around with a computer in their pocket which means everyone always has access to social media. It’s true social media has made us a little less social than we would like to be. However, it does link us to customers all over the globe which is great for being an edupreneur. While you are all familiar with social media as a tool to connect to family, friends, etc., running social media for edupreneurs may look a little different. (Show Notes)
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Sometimes letting students struggle is the best strategy. Wait what? Stay with me here. You wake up in the morning and your alarm is screaming at you while the dog barks. Your kid throws up, and you realize you forgot to put the clothes from the washer into the dryer. On mornings like this you know “the struggle was real.”
But have you ever stopped to think that there was a benefit or several benefits to that struggle? As teachers, we see students struggle to grasp various concepts daily and we want to get in there and save them from frustration.
In this episode, I share four benefits to letting your students struggle and how you can help them reach their full potential going forward in education and life.
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If you are an edupreneur then you have probably experienced low funding and budgets in our school systems. Your teacher audience is facing this, too. With more and more teachers spending out of their own pockets to provide for their students, we need to be concious of this when creating our teacher resources.
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In a time when were a struggling sometimes just to get a note signed by parents and sent back to school, parents who are overly involved in their child’s day to day school life can seem like a dream come true. However, dealing with helicopter parents has its struggles as well.
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If time vs money is a constant battle in your life...these tips are some of the ways I have found to battle this problem. These tips and strategies have helped me get a handle on this struggle in my own business.
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A lot of teachers are ditching the desks and opting for flexible seating in the classroom. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Should you make the switch? In today’s episode, we take a look at flexible seating and the benefits and struggles in implementing this new trend. See the show notes her: https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-21
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Today we chat about some of the best and most helpful mentors and coaches for me along my edupreneur journey! Find the show notes here: https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-20
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Traveling full time takes some prep and planning! One way that my husband and I began our research is watching YouTube channels that focus on full-time travel! Today I am sharing my top choices of channels on YouTube for full-time travelers.
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Get some Tips and Strategies for getting your Donors Choose Project funded and getting needed items for your classroom! Find the show notes over at https://thefieldtripteacherpodcast.com/episode-18
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This journey as an edupreneur has been an adventure! Through the ups and downs I have made a list of things I would do different if was starting it all over again! In this episode I share 5 of the things I would do different as an edupreneur. Find the show notes at https://thefieldtripteacher.com/episode-17
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In today's episode we take a look at how you can make your end of the year go smoothly and get you on the fast track to enjoying those summer days!
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Welcome Back Field Trippers! In this episode we take a look at the importance of finding the right business community to help you grow and scale your business! Find the Show Notes HERE
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Do you think you and your spouse could live together 24/7/365 in a small tiny space? In this episode, we dive into our life, some mistakes we made, and some tips for how you and your significant other can take the leap and hit the road in an RV all while keeping your relationship solid. Show Notes: EPISODE 13
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Let’s be real! When you are teacher, stress comes with the job. But when you are a teacher during testing season, that stress is 10 fold. Your daily schedule is thrown for a loop, your classroom routines are completely derailed and you and your students feel like strangers in your own classroom. Testing season brings out the worst in you, your teammates, and you students. But it doesn’t have to. Today I am going to share with you some tips for surviving testing season as a teacher.
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Today we are going to have a frank discussion about the online business that has allowed my husband and I to leave normal and travel full time living our dream life.
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What do you do when life hands you lemons? Suck on the sour fruit or make a cold glass of sweet lemonade? Today's episode is all about taking lemons and not just making lemonade but the BEST LEMONADE on the market.
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This week I sit down with Trina Deboree of Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning to chat about all things travel, work, and podcasting! Find the show notes HERE!
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In this episode, we will explore some ways to make money while traveling and living your dream life. You can view the show notes here for links to anything mentioned in the episode.
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Welcome to the Episode 7 of The Field Trip Teacher Podcast! Today's episode is for my fellow creatives looking to take their work flow on the go and get things done for their business whenever and wherever they want!
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In this episode I share two of my favorite games to use in the classroom to enhance learning in the classroom!
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This is a longer episode but we wanted to give you a front row seat to an intimate conversation with my business bestie Kelly from Mrs. Avery's Island.
We discuss 9 reasons that you need your own business bestie in your job! Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss what being business besties means to us!
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In this episode we will share our five key steps for being location independent! It's not for everyone but if you have ever thought about not being tied down to 'normal', these are the steps you will need to take to start your journey!
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The Field Trip Teacher Podcast
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On this episode of The Field Trip Teacher podcast we talk some of the most commonly asked questions we get about our lifestyle of being mobil and living life on the road in our RV.
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In this episode, I will share the answer to a questions I get daily in my DM box..."Why did you leave the classroom?"
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In this first episode of The Field Trip Teacher Podcast we introduce ourselves to you and share what you can expect to hear on the podcast! Come along on our journey as we travel the country and live nomadically while running our eduprenuer business.
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