Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Erin Sponaugle
Turning the page to the future of the profession. Beginning a teaching career can be a difficult journey under the most "normal" of circumstances. The unexpected events of 2020 have added an even greater need to support new teachers as they prepare to enter the classroom. The Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, hosted by Erin Sponaugle, covers topics in education relevant to teachers in the first five years of teaching and beyond. Topics covered will be classroom management, educational technology, implementing distance learning, trends in instruction and assessment, and self care. Erin Sponaugle is a teacher and author-illustrator with the experience and insight to provide practical advice to other educators. Subscribe to this podcast to get ideas and inspiration for teaching in uncertain times. For more information, visit www.erinsponaugle.com
How do you write a book as a teacher? What do you need to do to become an author? A little more than ten years ago, I was asking myself these questions and desperately trying to find the answers. I felt pulled to put a children's book into the world, and then a book for teachers. If you are a teacher who has ever wanted more than just teaching in the traditional classroom to be a part of your legacy, you don't want to miss this episode. Learn how I got into writing books when I knew absolutely nothing about publishing and why putting a book into the world was important in my journey as an educator.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
What's it like to be the teacher of the year? This week, I'm looking back on my experience as a state Teacher of the Year and what it taught me about self-worth and making an impact in education. If you are someone who is going through the interview process for a teaching job or for an award, you'll want to listen to this episode on how the unexpected twists in life can lead you to discover new ways to have an impact.
You can listen to my interview on teacher burnout last week with Rainboad Sky Creations here.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
What do you think of when you hear "school leadership?" Being an effective school leader goes beyond test scores and the management of behavior and staff. Although those are important elements, how you impact those around you in your words and actions accounts for the most important parts of school leadership - and you don't have to be an administrator to have an impact. In this brief summer series episode, I share the leadership interaction that impacted my teaching career the most and how you can influence through leadership without leaving the classroom.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
My first two years of teaching were rough. While I was a great student in college, navigating being a new teacher and a young adult with an anxiety disorder left me in turmoil and wondering if I was meant to be a teacher. I look back on this time in my life and wish I had someone I could have confided in who would have told me I could turn things around. If you are a new teacher wondering if things will get better personally and professionally, this episode is for you. Too often, we discount young adults who are just starting out instead of giving them the support, space, and guidance to become who they are meant to be. You can learn more about my experience with panic attacks and beginning my teaching career in this post and podcast episode.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Why did you become a teacher? If you ever wanted to know more about how I got where I'm at in education, this summer is your chance to learn about me! In this "Walk with Me" summer series, I'm sharing all the (well, almost all :-) the things that have brought me to this point in my life, starting with how I chose to become a teacher in college. While I didn't come across as your ideal teacher education candidate, it was an idea I couldn't get out of my head and chose to pursue, regardless of the obstacles ahead. Listen and stay tuned for more Meet the Teacher episodes this summer!
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
If the end of the school year has you feeling exhausted and unable to function, you aren't alone. The demands of the school year and the stress of closing out the year in your classroom can leave you feeling like you've been sucked of all your energy. I have five things I focus on as soon as the school year ends to help me recover and enjoy all that the break from going to school each day for a few months can offer. Listen to this episode if you want more from your summer break than zoning out in a sea of fatigue or jumping from one form of stress to another. Give yourself permission to focus on your family and personal needs, and you may be surprised how healing it can become.
For more on teacher self-care over the summer, check out my YouTube playlist here!
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
As the school year comes to an end in the United States, many of us are already thinking about what the next school year will bring. At some point, even if it's in August, you will be gearing up for back-to-school and the extra energy it will require of you. What if we took this summer to think about how we could approach the many tasks and asks of the school year so we could focus on what matters most?
In this interview with Ashleigh Smith of Rainbow Sky Creations, you will get a refreshing reminder of how things can work better in your classroom without reinventing the wheel and feeling like you have to check every item off your to-do list in order to be an effective teacher. You'll enjoy this practical, fun conversation that will have you reflecting on how you can spend your time in the classroom to make the best use of it, without being distracted by things that don't make the best use of our time and energy.
Ashleigh is one half of Rainbow Sky Creations, where she works alongside her business partner Alisha to create resources and content for primary school teachers. With a genuine love for teaching, Ashleigh is passionate about helping educators feel more confident, supported, and inspired in their classrooms. She is driven to find ways to make learning meaningful and engaging for students while simplifying the day-to-day demands placed on teachers.
At the heart of her work is the belief in working smarter, not harder. Ashleigh understands classroom realities and is committed to creating practical tools and ideas that lighten the load without compromising impact. Through Rainbow Sky Creations, she aims to ensure teachers feel supported, valued, and never alone, always reminding them that rainbows lie ahead.
To connect with Ashleigh:
Online shop: https://shop.rainbowskycreations.com/
Blog: https://rainbowskycreations.com/blog
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowskycreations/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rainbowskycreations?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowskycreations/
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
When most teachers hear the word ‘observation,’ it doesn’t exactly bring a sense of excitement or growth. It brings pressure and performance, and for many teachers, the feeling of being judged rather than supported.
But what if observations could actually do what they were originally intended to do: help teachers grow, reflect, and feel more confident in their practice?
In this conversation, I’m joined by Craig Randall, who specializes in trust-based observation models that aim to shift evaluations from a ‘gotcha’ moment into something far more meaningful and human-centered. We’re talking about why traditional evaluation systems often miss the mark, how trust completely changes what happens in a classroom, and what teachers can do (even within imperfect systems) to make observations feel a little less performative and a lot more productive.
Craig Randall is the developer and author of Trust-Based Observations, an Amazon number-one bestseller in five countries. Craig has spent the last 30-plus years in education working as a counselor, coach, teacher, and principal.
Craig spends the majority of his time training school leaders in Trust-Based Observations (TBO), building mastery, and transforming the world of teacher observations to a model of trust and support that fosters growth mindsets, cultures of trust, and creates collective teacher efficacy in action.
To connect with Craig and learn more about his book and resources for Trust-Based Observations, check out the links below:
Website: https://trustbased.com/
X: https://x.com/TrustbasedCraig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trustbasedcraig/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craig.randall.7311
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trustbasedcraig/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/trustbasedcraig.bsky.social
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Do you feel like you have too many tabs open right now as a teacher? Stressed out and overwhelmed from the noise, stuff accumulating in your classroom, and hearing your students say your name on repeat? It's easy to become overstimulated as a teacher, especially as the school year comes to a close or right before the holidays. How do you combat the sensory overload and avoid starting your summer break on the brink of burnout? In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to address overstimulation instead of powering through the insanity and ways you can manage the craziness, no matter what the end of the school year throws at you.
Other episodes related to this topic:
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My Class Is Driving Me Crazy! (Student Behavior)
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Dealing With Repetitive and Distruptive Noises in the Classroom
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Have you ever felt unappreciated as a teacher or discouraged by the current classroom conditions and expectations? Teaching can often feel like a thankless job, and many are leaving the classroom because the hours and demands of teaching have led them to choose another path. This episode, recorded during Teacher Appreciation Week, looks at what matters more than appreciation, because change and appreciation, in the form we seek, may never come. If we want to continue doing well for our students and honor ourselves, the validation needs to come from within.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
As the end of the school year approaches, student behavior can become more challenging, and the quality of work may decline. If this is making you stressed out and questioning your effectiveness as a teacher, don't lose hope. In this episode, we'll unpack why the end of the year gets crazy (even if you've done everything in your power to make your classroom run smoothly and foster good relationships) and a simple plan for maintaining control when the wild things are literally right in your classrooms taking apart your pencil sharpener.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Do you feel like you don't have a voice as a teacher to share your perspective or initiate change? Ever wonder if speaking up will have consequences or will be pointless because you're "just a teacher?" If there is anything I have learned this school year, it is that having a voice is a choice. What matters is how you choose to use it. In this episode, I share my TEDx experience, my journey from unlikely teacher to having the platform I have today, and important aspects that separate professional, grounded voices of reason from those that just make noise. I am proud and honored to share my TEDxWVU talk with you at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc7xHSF8gt0&list=PL7CCzOG03NMQOuqec_dJcXrLf7mgYIZq4
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Do you know what your non-negotiables are as a teacher? Also known as a deal breaker or a hard pass, these are the things that you know you are not willing to accept as part of your teaching environment. Knowing what your non-negotiables are can help you avoid burnout and be the teacher and person you want to be. In this episode, you will learn how non-negotiables are different than boundaries, what you can do when you are faced with a situation where you have to make a decision regarding your non-negotiables, and why it's essential to recognize and honor your non-negotiables in your teacher career.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
If you've ever felt like you just have to keep on checking things off your to-do list right through Spring Break, this episode is for you. Whether your spring break is an entire week or just a few days, teachers look forward to a break from the classroom routine... only to fill their schedules with more work while they are off. While doing things that you've wanted to get accomplished is good, the urge to always be productive has its downside. Listen to learn why using Spring Break to be reflective on your own needs is important before heading into the end of the school year, and why teachers have a hard time with the pressure to be productive, even when they are away from the classroom.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Have you ever felt a sick day coming on (ah-choo!), but powered through it because you felt you needed to cover material with your class? Ever felt guilty for taking a mental health day while your students are left with a substitute? Taking time off as a teacher can feel as stressful as just sticking it out and teaching through the sniffles, but you can't live your life just during the summer. In this quick episode, I'll unpack why teachers struggle to allow themselves to be absent from the classroom and what to do to make the process of leaving your class in someone else's care for a day (or two) easier.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Have you been thinking about what else you can do with your education degree besides teaching in the traditional classroom? Do you know in your heart you're ready to quit teaching, but you'd like to still stay in education? These thoughts and needs can bring up a lot of emotions, because teaching becomes a part of your identity over time.
If you've been wondering how you can continue making an impact in education without teaching in front of students every day, you don't want to miss this insightful interview with Lily Jones, founder of Education Forever. She began her career as a kindergarten and first-grade teacher, then transitioned to curriculum development after seeing the impact that exemplary curriculum has on student achievement and teacher retention. Lily has created curriculum for top education brands such as Education.com, Britannica, Curriculum Associates, and Cengage. She is also an education writer and has been published by Forbes, BabyCenter, Women's Day, and Teaching Channel.
After listening to this interview, you will feel empowered and hopeful for the possibilities that exist if you choose to leave teaching. You can connect with Lily here:
Sign up for Educator Forever's Flexible Education Job Leads Newsletter: https://www.educatorforever.com/newsletter
Take our Quiz on How to Figure out Your Next Steps as an Educator: https://www.educatorforever.com/quiz
Educator Forever site: https://www.educatorforever.com
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
What do you do when you want to change grade levels for the next school year? Is it a good idea to switch teaching positions if you're feeling burned out and want to try something new? You may be considering moving to a new grade level, content area, or programmatic level for the upcoming school year, and spring is usually when jobs for the new school year are posted. If you are second-guessing your desire to make a change or aren't sure where to start, you don't want to miss this episode! I'm sharing what went into my decision to change teaching positions 6 years ago (in the middle of the pandemic!) and advice to help you make sense of what you're feeling and need at this stage of your life. Listen for some heartfelt tips and insight about why change may be the best thing for you, your colleagues, and your students.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
When students don't use classroom materials correctly (or with care), it becomes harder to teach. Getting your class to "play nice" with the supplies you have in your room (many that you have bought with your own money) can feel like a game you can't win before the holidays or in the lead up to Spring Break. What do you do when your students misuse or destroy the supplies in your classroom? Listen to this episode before you head back to the classroom - it may save you from having to pull a crayon out of a pencil sharpener!
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
When students back-talk the teacher or engage in other disrespectful behavior that disrupts the classroom, it can leave you feeling even more overwhelmed and exhausted, especially as student behavior issues increase right before Spring Break. What should you do when students do or say things that hurt your heart and throw the class off task? In this 50th episode, you'll learn why kids back-talk and act disrespectfully, a plan of action so you can keep control of your classroom while correcting the behavior, and a script for how to address the student behavior that allows you to keep your rapport with the child while also being firm and adhering to consequences. This episode will help you get through those tough times in the school year before breaks and at the end of the year when emotions run high and regulation runs low!
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Do you have time to be creative as a teacher? You may be more creative than you think! In this interview with Tim Bogatz, host of Art of Ed Radio, we discuss how teachers are creative every day and how they can honor their need to create amid the demands of the classroom. If you're looking for permission to create or need, or have ever felt that you're losing yourself to the demands of teaching, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen to the Art of Ed Radio for more strategies and insights on art education, and visit The Art of Education website to learn more about the programs and resources they offer to help teachers deliver the best art education.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
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You need your students to complete their work and submit assignments so you can grade them. But how are you supposed to assess their progress when...they don't turn in their work? In this episode, you'll learn what matters most about grading and assessing student progress, and what to keep at the forefront when dealing with students who don't do their work.
Catch last week's episode on neurodivergent students at this link!
To grab the Parent Teacher Snapshot before your next conference, where you'll be discussing student progress, go here for your free download!
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Our classrooms are diverse learning environments with many types of learners. How do we meet the needs of our neurodivergent students in an ever-changing classroom landscape? In this episode, I interview Dr. Jessica Werner, founder of Northshore Learning, about understanding neurodivergent student needs, working with parents to address classroom behaviors, and creating classroom systems that help all students thrive. To learn more about Jessica's resources and programs for schools, visit Northshore Learning.
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The winter months of teaching can leave us questioning our purpose and feeling exceptionally drained by classroom demands. It's easy as a teacher to let guilt creep in when the weight of expectations and overwhelm leads us to the brink of burnout. In this bonus episode, I share my interview with Elizabeth Peterson on her Enjoy Teaching Again Podcast about why teacher burnout isn't your fault - and what you can do to change the narrative. For more of Elizabeth's trainings and resources, visit The Inspired Classroom.
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Getting students to work together through group work and collaborative learning experiences can add a lot of engagement and joy to your classroom environment. However, that doesn't mean you won't have to clear some hurdles regarding behavior, noise levels, and participation first. In this episode, you will learn why cooperative learning experiences are essential to learning and how to overcome the obstacles to getting your class to work together in small groups so they can learn from one another.
Resources mentioned in the episode to help you create effective cooperative learning experiences in the classroom - for any subject and grade level:
Group Work Roles Cards, Slides, and Rubrics
Voice Level Posters for Classroom Management
Behavior Management Stop Sign Cards
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There's a lot going on in the world that is making our most vulnerable students fear for their safety. They see things on the news, on social media, or even down the street where they live (maybe even at their front door) that are scary and violent. It's a lot for an adult to process, much less a child. This is a short episode about what to keep at the forefront in your classroom during troubling times to help your students feel safe. Please know that what you do every day, beyond what you teach, to help your students grow and become the people they are meant to be, matters more than you will ever know.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
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It's no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how we can access information and perform tasks. While you may find the benefits and risks of using AI debatable, its ability to make the completion of work more efficient, for better or worse, is hard to deny. But what if you are a teacher who wants your students to learn how to write, and they use AI tools to complete their assignments instead of applying what you teach? Along with how social media has impacted communication, AI may feel like an impossible struggle when teaching your students to write and apply grammar skills. In this interview with national literacy consultant and author Patty McGee, we discuss how to teach students grammar in the availability of AI and strategies to make writing instruction relevant in the digital age. You can learn more about how to integrate grammar instruction in the content area and more of Patty's resources at www.pattymcgee.org
Get your copy of Not Your Granny's Grammar: An Innovative Approach to Meaningful and Engaging Grammar Instruction here!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Going back to school after a winter break and getting back into a routine isn't easy for teachers or students. The second semester is a chance to make changes and to start fresh for the second half of the school year. Listen to this episode to learn what to prioritize when your students walk back through your classroom door in January so that you can establish routines and rapport on the second first day of school.
If you are looking to make changes to school and home life balance, or fear you are on the edge of burning out and quitting teaching, I have a resource that could help you out. My free Teachaholic Action Guide gives you the questions, organizers, and quizzes to help you get yourself to a place of peace for what you need to do to be happy, healthy, and whole. You can get the guide here.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
One of the greatest challenges of my teaching career and personal life has been learning to manage my panic attacks and anxiety. Teaching is an anxiety-inducing profession, and unchecked stress from the classroom can contribute to teacher burnout. In this season where teachers are continuously overworked and overwhelmed, taking care of your mental health is of the utmost importance. For this final episode of season four, I discuss my own journey with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder, along with how I have learned to manage as a classroom teacher for over 20 years.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Not everyone is going to be thrilled when you start setting boundaries as a teacher, even if your goal is to avoid burnout. Colleagues may feel hurt or disappointed that you don't take on the extra tasks you have in the past, or that you are prioritizing other things over the classroom. This upset can make you feel as if you are in the wrong or as if you need to go back to how things were when you were doing it all. Listen to this episode for the seven things to keep in mind when coworkers aren't happy about your decision to leave the teachaholic mindset behind. It's not easy, but I promise that if you stay the course, better days are ahead.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Scripted curricula and strict adherence to teaching standards can threaten to destroy your love for teaching. How can teachers combat the loss of teacher autonomy and freedom to be creative in their lesson planning when they're handed a scripted curriculum? Elizabeth Peterson of The Inspired Classroom shares in this interview how teachers can infuse their classrooms with joy, social-emotional learning, and creativity, even when they're expected to teach from a script. Listen to this inspiring conversation and learn more about Elizabeth's SEAL program to bring more creativity into classrooms and schools.
You can learn more about Elizabeth and take her FREE class, Three Ways to Integrate the Arts in Your Classroom with SEL, at theinspiredclassroom.com
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Sometimes, when you're a childless teacher, you're more prone to burnout. When you don't have kids of your own to go home to at the end of the day, it can be easy to take on more classroom and school responsibilities to fill the void. If you have ever felt less than or not enough because you aren't a parent, you'll want to listen to this episode. It's very personal to me and has been part of my journey out of teacher burnout.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Are you tired of hearing your students say "6 7," "sigma," or any other random phrases or noises that disrupt your classroom? This year, it seems the repetitive, disruptive noises from students are at an all-time high. Spurred by what's trending on social media, these seemingly harmless fads tend to distract our students from learning - and wear on our teacher patience. In this episode, we'll discuss why students keep saying and doing these trends (trust me - it's not the first or the last) and how we can combat their impact on student learning.
Are the demands of the classroom causing you to think about quitting teaching? Before you do, check out my best-selling book, Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching. You can learn how to get your copy at www.erinsponaugle.com/book and download your free Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
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Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Are you sick all the time once the school year starts, and your students start passing around illnesses? Cold and flu season is here, and it's more important than ever for teachers and students to stay well. What do you do when you are surrounded by germs all day? Listen to this episode for some strategies for avoiding illnesses, even when your classroom feels like germ central. You and your students deserve to stay healthy - listen to find out the easy things you can do today to protect yourself and stay well.
Teacher wellness isn't just physical. You are meant for more than living in a constant state of overwhelm. Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching, went to the top of the charts upon its release on Amazon. You can learn how to get your copy at www.erinsponaugle.com/book and download your free Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Nothing will cause teacher burnout faster than a classroom full of kids whose visions of candy bars and Halloween costumes dance in their heads. It can be a recipe for crazy, out-of-control student behavior when the holidays hit your classroom, but that doesn't mean it has to descend into sugar-infested chaos. Whether it's pumpkin season or your classroom is ready to jingle all the way, I'll discuss how to keep calm and maintain control so you can keep teaching and NOT lose your sanity before student behavior gets worse faster than you can eat a fun-sized Snickers.
Here's a link to a previous episode on my three favorite statements to say to students to manage behaviors. Start using them today!
Whether it's Halloween or Valentine's Day, teaching doesn't have to break you. Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching, is a #1 Best Seller and a #1 Top Release on Amazon. Learn more at www.erinsponaugle.com/book and download your free Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
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Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
It's time for parent-teacher conferences - are you ready to communicate with your students' caregivers about what they need to be successful in the classroom? A parent-teacher conference is an opportunity for you to start a line of communication between home and school.
Parents and caregivers need to hear from you to know how their child is progressing - but it's important that all parties feel safe (emotionally and physically) and respected. In this episode, we'll talk about how to make the best use of your time, keep the conference productive, and how to stay in control if things get heated.
Click here to download your FREE Parent-Teacher Conference Snapshotthat you can complete on each student to keep your conversations focused and productive! It also includes Quick Response Statements and ways to de-escalate and set boundaries during conferences so your interactions stay safe and respectful.
Some other resources that I've created that will help you document and communicate student needs to parents are my Student Behavior Logs, Behavior Management Bundle, and Parent Communication Resources in my TeachersPayTeachers store.
Parent-teacher conferences don't need to push you closer to burnout - and neither does any aspect of teaching! Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching, is a #1 Best Seller and a #1 Top Release on Amazon. Get your copy at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
If you want more guidance as you read Teachaholic, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. You'll receive reflection questions, graphic organizers, and guidance to help you put the information from Teachaholic into immediate use.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
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Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Don't love teaching anymore? The stress and demands of the classroom can lead any overworked teacher down the road to burnout. In this episode, we not only celebrate that Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Set Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching is a #1 BEST SELLER (!!!), but we also dive into the #1 thing that will destroy your love for teaching and the desire to stay in the classroom. Once we name what that is, you'll be able to start thinking about how your mindset and boundaries contribute to how we feel about teaching - and how you have the power to change the narrative.
Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching, is a #1 Best Seller and a #1 Top Release on Amazon. Get your copy at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
If you want more guidance as you read Teachaholic, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. You'll receive reflection questions, graphic organizers, and guidance to help you put the information from Teachaholic into immediate use.
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
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Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
If you have ever thought to yourself, "Should I quit teaching?" you want to listen to this episode on dealing with the expectations, overwhelm, and disillusionment that lead teachers down the path to burnout. While leaving the teaching profession may seem like the only answer to not staying up late grading, dealing with a broken system, and wrangling the student behavior choices that abound as the school year gets underway, changing how you think and manage your time can have a greater impact on your health and happiness than writing that resignation letter. The greatest changes in education will start with the teachers - because YOU are the greatest impact on the future of our students. And because of that, you deserve to make the changes that will put you on the path to happiness and success in the classroom and beyond.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching, available on Amazon Wednesday, October 8!
If you want to get a head start on the book, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here. You'll receive reflection questions, graphic organizers, and guidance to help you put the information from Teachaholic into immediate use.
You can learn more about the book Teachaholic at www.erinsponaugle.com/book
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
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Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
It's hard enough to prevent teacher burnout and overwhelm with the "normal" daily events of the classroom, but teaching when you're experiencing a medical or personal crisis - that's an entirely different experience. Teaching when your life is falling apart, like a soft-shell taco, is enough to make anyone feel hopeless and incompetent. In this episode, you'll get five quick reminders about giving yourself grace, prioritizing what matters, and making decisions when your life is in turmoil - and you've got a classroom full of kids that need your time and attention.
Teaching when your personal life is upside down is something covered in the my free Teachaholic Action Guide. It goes along with my book Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching.
If you want to get a head start on the book, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
You can join the Teachaholic Launch Team here!
Learn more about the book Teachaholic at www.erinsponaugle.com/book
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
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Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
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Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Do you feel like school and teaching just take over your life from August to May? Are you already feeling overwhelmed this school year, even though it's just getting started? It may be time for some boundaries. If you can check yes to any of these things mentioned in this episode, it may be time to stop and set some rules for yourself for where the school day ends and your personal life begins.
If you feel like this episode was like someone peeking over your shoulder into your life, there's still hope. Coming October 8: Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching will be available in paperback and on Kindle on Amazon. It's how I overcame burnout and continue to teach full-time, without letting teaching consume my life.
You can join the Teachaholic Launch Team here!
If you want to get a head start on the book, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
Learn more about the book at www.erinsponaugle.com/book
FAN MAIL: Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!
Support the show
Watch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here.
Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book.
Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout!
SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!
Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over!
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Teacher burnout is for real. With the high expectations on teachers and the teacher shortage, the stress that teachers experience daily is the fast track to burnout. In this episode, we will cover the five signs that signal you are headed for burnout - but there is hope. We as teachers are capable of not only overcoming burnout, but living lives where we don't have to feel downtrodden and empty at the end of the day.
Coming October 8: Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching will be available in paperback and on Kindle on Amazon. It's how I overcame burnout and continue to teach full-time, without letting teaching call all the shots.
You can join the Teachaholic Launch Team here!
If you want to get a head start on the book, download the 20+ page Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout here.
Learn more about the book at www.erinsponaugle.com/book
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Are you a teacher that's so tired and drained from teaching and life in general that you can't get into the holiday spirit? Teaching during the holidays is its own kind of exhausting. The most wonderful time of the year can be especially stressful for teachers when you're also dealing with emotions and stress that many people deal with this time of year. As we end season three of the Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast, let's recognize that as teachers, we're also people try to navigate life while giving our time and energy to helping kids learn and become the people they are meant to be. Remember that you are a person outside of the classroom and deserve to have a life that brings you fulfillment, happiness, and peace.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 5: Setting Goals and Boundaries in the New Year
Blog Post and Resources for Setting Goals in the New Year
TeacherVision Self Care Webinar: Ready to Break - Changing Mindsets About How Teachers Use Time Off
Article: Getting the Most out of Your Time Off
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
If the students in your classroom are getting too loud, too impulsive, and more than a little out of control, you don't want to miss this episode! Student behaviors that make it more difficult for you to teach can make you want to quit teaching - but you have what it takes to teach students the expectations for your classroom. Disruptive behaviors tend to ramp up around the holidays and right before school breaks - that doesn't mean you have to accept the chaos! In this show, I'll give you three solutions to issues you may be having with behavior in your classroom and easy to implement solutions you can start using tomorrow. You can remain in control of your classroom and get back to teaching and learning - with a few deep breaths and a lot of reinforcement!
For Ready-to-Go Resources mentioned in this episode, check out:
- Voice Level Posters and Slides
- Stop Sign Cards and Slides
- Forms for Documenting and Communicating Student Behavior
For other episodes on classroom and behavior management, please listen to :
20. Classroom Management Strategies for Back to School
21. How I Manage Student Behaviors with Three Simple Statements
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
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Are you a people pleaser? Teachers are often put in a position where they feel they aren't "good" or a team player if they don't try to agree to everyone's request. The trouble is, people pleasing is a sure way to end up in teacher burnout mode. You won't be happy, and you won't have the resources to do your best in the classroom. In this episode, I'll go into why we people please as teachers, how to stop people pleasing, and what to do instead of being a people pleasing teacher.
13 How to Say "No"
5 Setting Goals and Boundaries
2 Why Boundaries are So Important
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
If you're an exhausted teacher, this episode is for you. Teachers often feel tired as they begin a new school year, and the fatigue often impacts their lives outside of the classroom and their health. While we can't change everything in the classroom environment that causes teacher tired, there are way to reduce decision fatigue and prioritize rest when you're exhausted. Listen to find out simple ways to prepare for a busy teaching season.
Episodes mentioned in this show that can help you overcome teacher exhaustion:
Ways To Say "No" as a Teacher
How I Kept From Quitting Teaching
Setting Boundaries as a Teacher
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you head back to school? This is a short message that you can listen to as you head back to your classroom on your first day of school. Things have to change if we are going to attract and retain teachers. While we can't control outside forces, we can work on regulating ourselves and managing our time spent on classroom tasks. Teachers deserve to feel loved and supported, so they can do the important work of educating their students the best they can.
To learn about the five things I started doing that allowed me to build a sustainable teaching practice and saved me from quitting teaching, click here.
Other episodes you may be interested in listening to that support sustainable teaching practice:
Setting Boundaries as a Teacher
Saying "No" as a Teacher
Dealing with Disillusionment as a Teacher
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Back to School Night (or Meet the Teacher Night...or Open House) is the first BIG event of the new school year...but it can leave teachers stressed and overwhelmed as they set up their classrooms and prepare for the new school year. What should you focus on for back to school night, and what can you let go by the wayside for now? Find out in this podcast episode what the essentials are for meeting your students and their parents for the first time. Make a good impression on your new class and their families and set yourself up to be prepared and organized for the first weeks of school.
Products mentioned in this episode that can help you have a smooth and productive back to school night:
Editable Meet the Teacher Brochure Template
Editable Meet the Teacher Letter Templates
Back to School Forms and Letters Kit
Meet the Teacher Editable Presentation Slides
Back to School Night Essentials to Go Bundle (Forms and Presentation)
Back to School Editable Bundle (Slides, Forms, Letters, Newsletter Templates, and MORE!)
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Are you ready to set up your classroom for back to school. It can fill any teacher with overwhelm when trying to unpack your classroom and get reading for a new school year. In this podcast, you'll learn how to arrange and organize your classroom to minimize chaos and disruptions and maximize time spent learning. This real teacher talk episode will prepare you for a smooth start to a new school year.
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Do you want to manage student behaviors effectively and with fewer disruptions? Learn three simple but powerful statements to make a part of your behavior management plan in your elementary classroom this school year. Back to school is the time to begin establishing how students should self regulate and interact with their peers, These statements will help you redirect your students and model for them the behaviors you want to see from them when they are dealing with their feelings and handling disagreements with their classmates.
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Effective classroom management is the basis for establishing the rules, routines, and expectations when you head back to school. What are the keys for teachers to create success for all classroom management strategies? In this podcast, you'll learn how to use presence, procedures, and practice to establish the foundation for the behaviors and actions you want to see from your students. You'll also learn about how you can use The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over in your classroom as head back to school. This show is geared towards upper elementary, but other grade level teachers may find it helpful as well.
To download your FREE checklist The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over, click here and feel confident establishing your classroom management in the new school year.
For more resources on classroom management, time management, and preserving your mental well-being so you can avoid teacher burn out, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
You can find more classroom resources for your upper elementary classroom by visit Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers.
To follow Erin on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/nextchapterforteachers/
Prefer Facebook? Check out Next Chapter Press at https://www.facebook.com/erinsponauglewv/
Rather just stick to Pinterest? Head on over to https://www.pinterest.com/erin_sponaugle/
Are you ready to set up your classroom for back to school? Many people and influencers will tell you all the things you need to get your classroom ready for the first day, but what about the things you DON'T need to be a successful teacher or a successful school year? In this episode, I'm sharing the five things you can take off your checklist for your classroom set up and back to school shopping. You'll learn what you can skip and what to focus on instead so you can use your energy to have an effective classroom and prepare yourself to teach in the fall. This is the first of several episodes leading up to back to school to help teachers prevent overwhelm and combat teacher burn out to start the new school year.
Would you like to learn about a AI tool that will help you serve your students' needs and save you time? Using ChatGPT can help you meet your ever growing list of demands (without feeling like you're cheating). I've got something that can help you feel more confident if you want to try it out! Download my free guide ChatGPT: How Teachers Can Get Started in 10 Minutes or Less to get step by step instructions for setting up your account and prompts to show you the power and possibilities with ChatGPT!
If you're looking for more resources to help with classroom management, time management, and self improvement going into the new school year, visit erinsponaugle.com.
We’re going to talk about Chat GPT, a form of artificial intelligence you have probably heard about over the past year - what it is, what it means for classrooms, and how you can harness its abilities to assist with the things you do as a teacher. You don't want to miss this episode - it could save you time in the upcoming school year and allow you to create countless resources for your students!
Ready to get started with using Chat GPT as a teacher? Using new technology can feel intimidating at first, but I've got something that can help you feel more confident! Download my free guide Chat GPT: How Teachers Can Get Started in 10 Minutes or Less to get step by step instructions for setting up your account and prompts to show you the power and possibilities with Chat GPT!
For more information on time management, self improvement, and teaching resources visit erinsponaugle.com.
Grading papers and projects, assessing students in general takes a lot of time and energy. It is the “side hustle” if you will of being a teacher - you teach the kids when they are in your presence, and then, often after they have gone for the day or for your planning, you are left the task of reviewing and providing feedback on their work.
How can teachers cut down on time spent grading? Listen to this episode to learn 3 ways you can streamline the grading process and use your time most efficiently.
For more resources to improve life in and out of the classroom, please visit www.erinsponaugle.com
This school year may be an even more difficult one for you than the previous year. While it may feel as if the most emotional and physically safe thing to do for your well being is to quit, often that is not an immediate option. Over the past nearly two decades, I have had to shift and adjust my beliefs and practices to stay in the classroom. In this podcast episode, you'll learn five of the things I have had to do over the years to remain in the classroom and have time to take care of myself and others at the end of the school day.
For more resources for teachers during this time of change in education, visit erinsponaugle.com.
For the last episode of Season 1, we are going to talk about if the events of this year are enough to leave teaching. Is it time to quit teaching. - or do you need to go into recovery mode from teaching in a pandemic (or both)? Find out the questions you need to be asking yourself this summer in this episode.
Join the Monday Message community and receive helping resources and encouragement over the Summer while the podcast in on hiatus!
There's still time to download a copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide - Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times.
You can find more resources at erinsponaugle.com .
Has this school year left you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by the constant changes and unreasonable demands? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode I interview Wilson Harvey, a high school social emotional learning specialist. You'll learn about the difference between mental health and mental illness, what you should do this summer for your emotional well-being, the impact of isolation, and reestablishing your self worth.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
samhsa.gov
To follow Wilson on social media:
Twitter: @wilsonrharvey
Instagram: @wilsonrharvey and @buhsstudentservices
One of the most important things you can do to set boundaries is say "no" to the things that are causing you overwhelm and preventing you from taking care of yourself and your family after school. In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to stop being a yes machine, the big three factors that cause teacher guilt, and what to expect when you start setting boundaries by not accepting every task that comes your way.
Click here to get ten ways to say "no" in your written and verbal responses.
Make sure you are a member of our Monday Message community so you can start you week with encouragement and teaching strategies.
Get your free copy of my book The Thrive Guide - Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times here.
For more resources, visit erinsponaugle.com .
After a year of ups and downs, you and your students deserve to finish the school year on a high note - with as little chaos as possible. What tips can teachers follow to reduce stress a the end of the school year? You'll learn three tips in this episode that you can apply immediately that will make you feel less overwhelmed and happier at school in these last few months before summer break.
This episode is a glimpse of the advice you can receive when you become a part of the Monday Message community.
Read The Thrive Guide to prepare your classroom and mindset for the challenges ahead.
Visit erinsponaugle.com for more classroom management and self empowerment strategies for teachers.
Learn more about how teachers can write grants that get funded so you can provide the resources and learning environment you want for your students. Make sure you listen to episode ten to learn about tips one through six! You can read about tips 7-9 here and tips 10-12 here.
Join the Monday Message community for weekly inspiration, resources, and teaching tips delivered to your inbox.
Are you a new teacher? Download The Thrive Guide, a free ebook to help you navigate setting up a classroom and creating systems that will help you succeed.
Find more teaching resources for classroom management, productivity, and life balance at erinsponaugle.com .
Are you a teacher looking ways to fund resources and projects for your classroom, without having it come out of your paycheck? Writing grants is a skill that will help you provide projects for impactful learning experiences - as well as meet the basic learning needs of your students. In this episode, you'll learn six grant writing tips for creating proposals that get funded and develop school business partnerships.
Click here to make a Donor Choose account and here to see more grants on GetEdFunding.
Want to read the blog posts that go along with these episode? Click here for tips 1-3 and here for tips 4-6.
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Get your free ebook on beginning a teaching career, The Thrive Guide, here!
Listen to more episode and read my blog at erinsponaugle.com
Self care is more than taking the night off when you're on the brink of burn out. The idea of self care needs to be redefined for teachers if the profession is to thrive. In this episode, you will learn about the Inverted Pyramid of Self Care Redefined. Looking at how you care for yourself in a sea of overwhelming demands is the first step in improving and protecting your well-being and health. For more encouragement and teaching strategies delivered weekly to your inbox, get the Monday Message here.
Download your free ebook on beginning a teaching career, The Thrive Guide, today!
Listen to more episode and read my blog at erinsponaugle.com
Teaching online - either full-time or in a hybrid model - has left many teachers feeling drained, anxious, and isolated. Zoom fatigue, also known as online fatigue, is for real. What are some strategies for overcoming online fatigue so you can feel less overwhelmed and reduce your screen time? Megan Brown, teacher and host of the podcast "So You Want to Teach with Technology" shares how she has worked to find balance teaching remotely this school year. Follow Megan on Instagram and Facebook @2teachwithtech and read her blog at https://2teachwithtech.wixsite.com/mysite.
Download my free ebook for teachers The Thrive Guide: Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times here!
Does communicating to parents about student expectations leave you stressed and overwhelmed? After listening to this episode, you'll understand how to improve your parent teacher communication through setting boundaries, protecting yourself emotionally, and using a framework for effective responses to classroom issues. Don't miss this important episode!
Want a dose of encouragement and strategies before you head out the door to school each week? Make sure you sign up for the Monday Message!
Get my free ebook on beginning a teaching career in the time of COVID, The Thrive Guide, today!
For more episodes, blog posts, and resources to help you save time, stand out, and speak up, visit erinsponaugle.com.
Teachers are indeed affected by the insanity of this year and last, but we’re wired at this stage of our lives to respond and recover from it. A child who’s physically and psychologically growing and processing the unrest in this world right now - that’s a different story. Their ability to make sense of the trauma - the impact of distressing, dangerous events - requires a greater level of concern and care. In this episode, you will learn five ways to to create a trauma sensitive classroom environment starting today - even if the only contact you have with your class right now is thru a computer screen. Along with this I’m going to share some neuroscience to back up why these over arching practices will help with addressing trauma in the classroom. You can learn more about beginning a teaching career in uncertain times in my ebook The Thrive Guide - you can get your free copy delivered to your inbox here.
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In the previous episode, I discussed the disillusionment stage of teaching, where many of you are finding yourselves right now - completely taken aback by how this year is unfolding. And I shared a strategy - the 5S strategy - for surviving disillusionment. In this episode we’re going to jump into how to strategize so you can set goals or boundaries for the new year - even if the future is uncertain and you’re not sure what teaching will look like when you return for the second semester. You can download a workbook to help you plan your goals and boundaries as you listen to this episode at this link.
Remember, you’re not just strategizing how you’ll get through this year; you’re developing a new way of thinking about dealing with life’s challenges. To recap how to strategize: Step 1: Break the Upcoming Year into Quarters. Step 2: S.E.T. Yourself up for Success. Step 3: Complete the Quadrants for Home/Health/School/Self. Step 4: Choose your focus by using the sentence stems, and Step 5: Review, Remind, Reflect. Whatever this new year and next semester of school brings, you deserve a life that brings you peace and purpose. After listening to this episode, you have the tools to create it.
To get a free copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide: How to Begin a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times, go to this link. It’s a great resource for a teacher starting a career or for anyone who may be mentoring teachers during this crisis. For more information, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.
The disillusionment phase of teaching is when reality sets in and the stress, fatigue, and expectations threaten to throw you off course. We cycle through it every year as teachers, especially in your first years of teaching. It usually hits right around the holiday season, when the newness of the school year is long gone, student attention is diverted to the excitement and festivities of the season, and nothing seems to be as you thought it would be back at the beginning of the school year. It’s a recipe for despair, especially with the added turmoil of a pandemic along with fewer hours of daylight going into the winter months. I fear that teacher’s mental well being is at higher risk than ever before with all the added uncertainty and stress brought on this school year. The amount of time you spend in the disillusionment phase depends on your ability to climb out to the other phases that await you: rejuvenation and reflection. Use the 5S Strategy to get to the other side: Simplify your tasks and teaching, Stop the behaviors that keep you from setting boundaries (you can hear more about boundaries in Episode 2 and Episode 3 on social media), Soften your self talk, Speak up about your feelings and solutions, and Strategize for what you need to do in order make the second half of the school year better. Use this experience being at “rock bottom” in a year that has turned everything upside down to develop routines and practices that work for you - so you can be the teacher and person you want to be.
To get your free copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide: Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times, visit my website www.erinsponaugle.com!
We’re talking about social media and how it impacts your life and practice as a teacher. There is a lot to gain from the ideas and connections we form online through social media. The technologies, apps, and programs that we have at our fingertips today are making this season of life much more doable than had it occurred 10, 15 years ago. Social media is not only our place to connect, but where we go for ideas, curiosity, and boredom. It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of viewing glossy feeds, stylized photos, and catchy quotes. The longer you scroll, the harder it is to separate it from reality.
What you see in posts on Facebook and Instagram (or any other outlet you use, those are just the ones I’m familiar with) is not the whole picture of that person’s life, much less yours. Here are three things to remember when viewing social media, along with two acronyms to tell if your social media feed is making you S.I.C.K. or W.E.L.L.
For more guidance on how to prepare for teaching in a year of unknowns, go to erinsponaugle.com and download your free copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide: Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times. There’s something in there for everyone, but especially if you are starting your teacher journey.
Today’s topic, boundaries, is extremely important considering the mounting stress teachers are under as the school year resumes in the midst of a global pandemic. Whether you’re teaching face-to-face, remotely, or in a hybrid model, the demands are unlike anything I have experienced. The expectations and uncertainty of what the future holds for this school year have not only caused disruptions to work-life balance, but to the physical and mental health of teachers. Aside from health concerns, the technology transition that most schools are undergoing is a source of overwhelm in itself.
As I like to say, you are more than a teacher, and you deserve to set limits on how you spend your time outside of school. Setting boundaries will save your career before it starts. But no one can set those boundaries but yourself. How long to stay after school, when to stop responding to emails for the day, the amount of time to spend writing lessons, grading papers, or troubleshooting technology. That’s for you to decide. Here are five ways to get started with setting boundaries today.
To read my blog post on teacher well-being during the reopening of schools, visit the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) blog.
For more guidance on how to prepare for teaching in a year of unknowns, go to erinsponaugle.com and download your free copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide: Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times. There’s something in there for everyone, but especially if you are starting your teacher journey.
This school year is starting unlike anything you could have anticipated. If you're a new teacher, perhaps you didn't even get to have your graduation to mark the milestone of completing your degree, or are still saddened by not getting to properly wrap up the year with last year's class. Months of isolation may be in stark contrast to the daily routines, favorite activities, and interaction with your family and peers. And now you're about to be a teacher, right in the throes of a pandemic.
When you step into the classroom on the first day of school, you also step into the lives of hundreds of people. The one commonality we are certain to share with our students and their families is the loss, grief, and change we have all experienced in some degree over the past few months. Regardless of how you'll be teaching, you’ll have group of students and the fabric of all they have endured since March meeting you on the first day of school. Here are some steps to work through the feelings of disappointment and other emotions you may be having prior to the start of this school year.
For more guidance on how to prepare for teaching in a year of unknowns, go to erinsponaugle.com and download your free copy of my ebook The Thrive Guide: Beginning a Teaching Career in Uncertain Times. There’s something in there for everyone, but especially if you are starting your teacher journey.