Shared Teaching Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shared Teaching
Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
Kick off your school year with confidence and less stress! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’ll share the top 5 back-to-school routines that save time, how to model and practice them so they stick, and simple ways to track student progress. Whether you’re a first or second grade teacher or just want smoother classroom management, these time-saving tips will help you start strong and stay organized all year long.
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- The top 5 routines that save time in your classroom.
- How to model and practice these routines for success.
- Simple ways to track student progress and tweak as needed.
Resources Helpful with Today’s Episode:
- CLASSroom Management Adventure Course - build your classroom management plan with a course you can complete in a weekend day!
- Episode 92: My Back to School Must Haves
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Do you ever feel like managing your word work centers takes more energy than it gives? You're not alone! In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how I simplified my word work routines to make them sustainable, effective, and way less stressful. These tips are especially helpful for 1st and 2nd grade teachers who want activities that support reading growth without reinventing the wheel every week.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/word-work-activities-without-overwhelm/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why consistent word work activities are key to saving your sanity
- How to set up sight word centers that last all year
- My favorite hands-on activities that require zero re-teaching
- The 5-step system I use to introduce and differentiate sight words
- Why heart words matter (especially for second grade!)
Resources Helpful with Today’s Episode:
- Sight Word Play Dough Mats (TpT)
- Sight Word Letter Boxes (TpT)
- Sight Word Interactive Notebooks (TpT)
- Words Their Way Primary Spelling Inventory
- Episode 29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
- Episode 80: Science of Reading and Sight Words
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Feeling overwhelmed during your prep periods? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, Susan shares practical strategies to help you make the most of your teacher planning time so you can stop working late and start sticking to your contract hours.
Learn how to create a weekly routine, batch tasks for maximum efficiency, and stay focused on what matters most. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with a plan to stop wasting precious planning time and start feeling more accomplished and less stressed.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/what-to-prioritize-during-your-teacher-planning-time/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why instructional planning should be your top priority
- How to create daily routines for your planning time
- What to avoid doing during back-to-school prep periods
- Using student data to plan effective small groups
- Tips for organizing your materials and lesson plans ahead of time
- Incorporating differentiation into your weekly planning
- The importance of “white space” in your prep time schedule
- Time-saving systems for newsletters and emails
Resources Helpful in Today’s Episode:
- Episode 111: Making the Most of Your Planning Period
- Episode 113: Sight Words for Second Graders
- Episode 29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
- Episode 80: Science of Reading and Sight Words: Making Your Centers Work
- Sight Word Interactive Notebook
- Sight Words Ideas for Parents
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Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reflect and reset your intentions. In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I walk you through how to set realistic, purposeful goals that you’ll actually stick to all year. Whether you’re in the classroom or a support role, these ideas will help reduce burnout and increase your impact.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/realistic-goals-for-teachers/
In This Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why teachers often struggle with following through on goals
- How to reflect on last school year to build better intentions
- Examples of teacher goals based on different teaching roles
- What makes a goal “realistic” for teachers
- How to use SMART goals the right way
- Breaking down big goals into manageable steps
- How to track your goals and adjust when things aren’t working
- Specific goal ideas for classroom teachers and support staff
Resources Helpful With This Episode:
- Episode 163: Reflecting on Your Writing Instruction
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Feeling overwhelmed planning your writing block? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I'll walk you through my tried-and-true system for creating student writing folders that build independence, boost organization, and streamline your teaching. Learn what to include in the folders, how to label and manage them, and clever storage tips to make them last all year long. Whether you're prepping for back to school or looking to refresh your writing routine, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you hit the ground running. Grab your favorite folder and let’s get started!
In This Episode, We’ll Talk About:
- The exact type of folders I use and why they work best
- What to include inside student writing folders (and what to leave out!)
- How to label, store, and manage folders for classroom success
- Tips for building writing routines and student independence
- Teaching students to care for and use their folders effectively
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- Student Writing Goals in my TpT shop
- Shared Teaching Writing Curriculum
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Feeling overwhelmed by your writing block? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is packed with answers! I’m sharing a recent conversation I had with Kelsey Sorensen on her Educate & Rejuvenate podcast, where we talked all about how to simplify your writing instruction, engage students with the writing process, and actually look forward to teaching writing again. Whether you're short on time, struggling with student motivation, or just not sure where to start, this episode will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged.
In This Episode, We’ll Talk About:
- What teachers think they need to teach writing—and what they actually don’t
- The truth about writer’s workshop and how to manage multiple writing levels
- How to fit meaningful writing instruction into a tight schedule
- Why publishing student writing doesn’t need to happen every week
- Strategies to build student confidence, independence, and joy in writing
- Answers to real teacher questions about editing, conferencing, and motivation
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- Shared Teaching Blog
- Shared Teaching Writing Curriculum
- Watch this episode on Kelsey's YouTube
Ready to find more success in your writing block? Tune in and let’s share in the teaching together.
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As the school year ends, it's the perfect time to refresh your classroom centers. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple system for evaluating what’s working, what needs to go, and how to plan for centers that support student learning all year long. From low-prep routines to student-centered planning, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas to make next year’s centers better than ever.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-update-classroom-centers/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why it's important to reflect on and update your classroom centers
- A center review checklist to guide your evaluation process
- How to swap out stale or ineffective activities with small tweaks
- Tips for keeping student needs at the center of your planning
- Ideas for low-prep, consistent centers that work year-round (like sight word notebooks)
Resources Helpful in Today’s Episode:
- Episode 83: Beyond Book Clubs: Activities for Higher Learners
- Shop Sight Word Notebooks and Activities
- Shop Letter and Card Writing Centers
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
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Teaching second grade can feel like a big leap—whether you’re brand new to the grade or just looking to make this your best year yet. In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for starting the year strong, including how to set up your classroom, build meaningful routines, and support your students academically and emotionally. Plus, I’ll walk you through how I communicate with parents using a “What to Expect” guide that’s helped build trust and clarity from day one.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/what-to-know-about-teaching-second-grade/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Smart classroom management strategies that actually work
- Routines that help second graders thrive
- How to organize your classroom library and student supplies
- Fun, low-cost ways to celebrate student birthdays
- What to focus on when teaching reading, writing, and math
- Using a What to Expect guide to improve parent communication
Resources Helpful in Today’s Episode:
- Shop my Classroom Library Labels System on TpT
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- Second Grade Parent Guide
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Ever feel like your classroom library starts off strong, then slowly slips into disorganized chaos? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing the classroom library system I’ve used for years that’s simple, low-maintenance, and totally manageable. Type A organizers are not required for this system to work! It’s all about helping students find and return books independently while keeping your sanity intact.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-library-system/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why your classroom library deserves a real system
- How to organize books by genre, topic, or author
- Creative ways to label fiction and nonfiction bins
- Tips for teaching kids to browse and return books correctly
- What routines make the biggest difference long-term
Resources Helpful in Today’s Episode:
- Shop my Classroom Library Labels System on TpT
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- Episode 28: How To Organize Your Classroom Library
- Episode 61: My Classroom Library Organization - A System That Works
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You've reached the end of the school year which means it's the perfect time to reflect on your writing instruction in order to improve next year. In this episode, we'll go over some categories for reflection.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-instruction-reflections/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Why reflection is important
- The 4 key reflection areas:
- Mini Lessons
- Independent Writing Time
- Student Growth
- Lesson Planning and Management
- Making a Keep, Change, Toss List
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- $5 Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference - July 15-16, 2025 (https://bit.ly/ERconf )
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Second Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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Publishing is an important step in the writing process that helps students feel proud of their work. In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to celebrate student writing without adding extra stress to your teaching routine.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/ideas-for-publishing-student-writing/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Why publishing is important for young writers
- Simple ways to publish in the classroom
- How to make publishing meaningful without extra work
- Encouraging student ownership and confidence in writing
- Building a culture of writing in the classroom
Listen to the Writing Process Mini Series
- Episode 158: Writing Process Mini Series - The Planning Step
- Episode 159: Writing Process Mini Series - The Writing Step
- Episode 160: Writing Process Mini Series - The Revising Step
- Episode 161: Writing Process Mini Series - The Editing Step
- Episode 162: Writing Process Mini Series - The Publishing Step
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
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Editing is where students refine their writing, but it can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll talk about breaking editing into simple steps and making it fun for elementary students.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/editing-strategies-for-students/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- How to introduce editing in an age-appropriate way
- Focusing on one editing skill at a time
- Self-check strategies
- Fun ways to practice capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
- Making editing a routine part of writing
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Episode 45 - Editing and Revising Teaching Methods
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Revising isn’t just about fixing mistakes—it’s about making writing clearer and more interesting! In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to teach revision, even to young writers, and help students see it as a natural part of the writing process.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-revising-skills-to-elementary-students/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- The difference between revising and editing
- How to teach students to add details and clarify ideas
- Peer discussions and feedback strategies
- A simple revision checklist for young writers
- Encouraging a growth mindset during revision
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Episode 45 - Editing and Revising Teaching Methods
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Writing can be intimidating for young learners, especially when they worry about spelling or making mistakes. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways to create a low-pressure writing environment that encourages creativity and confidence.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/getting-students-to-write/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- How to help students write without fear of mistakes
- Strategies for encouraging reluctant writers
- The role of sentence starters and writing models in building confidence
- What the writing step used to look like in my 2nd grade classroom
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Letter and Card Writing Centers
- Student Year Long Writing Goals
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Planning is the foundation of strong writing, but many young students struggle with getting started. In this episode, we’ll explore simple strategies to help first and second graders generate ideas and organize their thoughts before writing.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Why planning is essential for young writers
- Different types of planning (brainstorming, graphic organizers, drawing)
- Easy strategies to help students get ideas on paper
- Scaffolding techniques for struggling writers
- A simple planning routine to implement in your classroom
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Episode 137: Writing Tip Wednesday: Planning Personal Narratives with a Circle Map
- Episode 138: Writing Tip Wednesday: Personal Narrative Heart Map
- Episode 70: Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process
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When it comes to wanting to improve student writing, it really comes down to having our students practice more. But how do we get them to do that when they hate writing or find it boring?
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/improve-student-writing/
In Today's Episode, We'll Talk About:
- Free writing and how it benefits our students
- Adding more writing across content areas
- Incorporating writing centers
Resources Helpful in Today's Episode:
- Episode 115: Teaching Writing Across Content Areas
- Episode 82: Word Study Activities in My Second Grade Classroom
- Letter and Card Writing Centers
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Welcome back to the new year and another Writing Tip Wednesday episode! Understanding the writing process is crucial for the writing development of our students. One of the most important things we should be teaching our students is the steps of the writing process. I feel it’s important for them to see what’s coming up so they can begin to understand writing is a process, just like math or science have a process.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/steps-of-the-writing-process/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- The importance of teaching different plans
- Common mistakes during the writing step of the writing process
- When to teach revision
- The non-negotiable all second grade teachers should require
- When to publish a piece
Join me at the FREE Educate & Rejuvenate Winter Conference through January 10, 2025 - https://bit.ly/ERwinter
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
- Episode 137: Writing Tip Wednesday: Planning Personal Narratives with a Circle Map
- Episode 138: Writing Tip Wednesday: Personal Narrative Heart Map
- Episode 70: Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Out Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 128: Writing Tip Wednesday: Sounding Out Words
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Returning from a two week winter break can be challenging on the best teachers and students. Both are probably feeling like they are not ready to be back! After the break is the perfect time to revisit your classroom management plan and make some tweaks.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/revising-classroom-management/
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Things not working in my classroom (2021)
- What IS working for me
- Creating a new rewards system
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- CLASSroom Management Adventure Course
- The Daily Five
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Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Playing games in the classroom isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to help students remember and apply new information! In this episode, we’ll explore engaging activities that make teaching fact vs. opinion and opinion writing a breeze. From a simple "Would You Rather" game to a creative twist on Go Fish, these ideas will get your students excited to share their thoughts and identify facts in no time.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-fact-vs-opinion/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Why games are effective teaching tools
- Step-by-step ideas for teaching fact vs. opinion
- Creative ways to keep students engaged and excited about learning
Don’t miss this episode packed with practical, low-prep strategies to transform your classroom!
Join me at the FREE Educate & Rejuvenate Winter Conference December 30, 2024 - https://bit.ly/ERwinter
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
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Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Do you feel like your students are getting bored of writing? The holidays are the perfect time to take a short break from your regular lessons and do something to get your students more engaged with writing.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/improve-writing-engagement/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Holiday Themed Mad Libs
- Student Relay Writing
- Shared Report Writing
Join me at the FREE Educate & Rejuvenate Winter Conference December 2024 - https://bit.ly/ERwinter
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
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Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! Learn the 4 main components to include in every writing mini lesson.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-mini-lessons/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- What is a mini lesson
- The structure of a mini lesson
- The 4 main components needed in every lesson
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 121: Keep Mini Lessons Mini
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 40: Writing Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
Join me at the FREE Educate & Rejuvenate Winter Conference December 2024 - https://bit.ly/ERwinter
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE Guide for Planning Writing Units
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In this episode, we will be learning how to create a system for our teacher report card comments. Systems in our classrooms help us reduce stress and save time. Best of all, they are repeatable year after year.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teacher-report-card-comments/
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- My 3 step report card system
- Helpful tips
- How to structure report card comments
- Report card examples for meeting, approaching, and below grade level
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- FREE ticket for the Educate & Rejuvenate Winter Conference
- Episode 108: First Year Teacher Advice: Winter Edition
- Parent Guides for Kindergarten, First, Second, or Third Grade
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Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! Engage your students in opinion writing with teaching them how to write reviews!
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teach-writing-reviews/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why Teach Reviews
- Types of Reviews to Teach
- What to Include in a Review
- Encouraging Creativity
- Using Mentor Texts
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 56: How to Teach Opinion Writing
- Episode 57: Essential Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
- Episode 146: Teaching Opinion Writing
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Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the world of culturally responsive teaching with Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care. Dr. Smith shares practical strategies to create inclusive, equitable, and joyful classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:
- What culturally responsive teaching is and why it’s simply just good teaching.
- How to honor and respond to students’ diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Common pitfalls to avoid when celebrating different cultures in the classroom.
- Ways to engage families and build community through cultural awareness.
- Incorporating joy and social-emotional learning into your teaching practice.
- Dr. Smith’s 4-part framework for creating joyful, inclusive schools.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/culturally-responsive-teaching-strategies/
Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation packed with actionable advice to transform your classroom into a space of belonging and success. Plus, stick around for Dr. Smith’s tips on scheduling joy and her special FREE resource for listeners!
📢 Connect with Dr. Deonna Smith:
- Free Joy Freebie
- Instagram: @deonnasmith
- Book: Rooted in Joy
- Website: Deonna Smith Consulting
- YouTube: That's Just Good Teaching
Let’s bring more joy and equity into our classrooms—tune in now!
Listen to Dr. Smith's previous Shared Teaching podcast episode
- Episode 101: Finding Sustainable Joy in the Classroom
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Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! In today’s episode, we’re further exploring teaching opinion writing in first and second grade. While teaching how to structure opinions can be made fun through acronyms like oreo, sometimes it can also confuse students.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/opinion-writing-oreo/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Alternative Ways to Support an Opinion
- Writing with Audience in Mind
- Connecting Ideas with Transitions
- Encouraging Creativity
- Using Mentor Texts
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 56: How to Teach Opinion Writing
- Episode 57: Essential Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
- Episode 146: Teaching Opinion Writing
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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Finding the right classroom management strategy can be tricky. Angel Honts with Learn and Teach By the Beach is sharing her best classroom management tips and tricks.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- How to get students to listen
- A common classroom management downfall most teachers make
- The amount of time needed to build expectations
- Thoughts on tangible classroom rewards
- How to ensure smooth transitions
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-management-strategy/
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- Free Classroom Management Guide
Connect with Angel Honts of Learn and Teach By the Beach:
- Angel's Instagram - @beachteachermom
- Free Classroom Management Guide
- Angel’s website - Learn and Teach By the Beach
- Angel’s TpT Store - Learn and Teach By the Beach
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Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! In today’s episode, we’re exploring teaching opinion writing in first and second grade. Opinion writing is an exciting genre for young students because they already have strong ideas and preferences! In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies for getting your students to express their opinions in a way that’s organized, clear, and supported.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-opinion-writing/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Starting with Conversations: How to spark opinion-sharing and build reasoning skills through class discussions.
- Modeling Opinion Writing: Step-by-step tips for showing students how to structure their opinions with reasons and a conclusion.
- Using a Graphic Organizer: Simple tools to help students organize their ideas and support their opinions.
- Encouraging Personal Topics: Inspiring students to write about things they genuinely care about for more engaging writing.
- Share Time: Creating an authentic audience for students to share and listen to opinions in a supportive way.
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 56: How to Teach Opinion Writing
- Episode 57: Essential Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
Resources Helpful with This Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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Dyslexia is something I never studied in depth through all my years of teaching. Today’s guest, Lisa Parnello of Parnello Education, is sharing with us dyslexia myths and facts every teacher should know.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Defining Dyslexia
- Signs of Dyslexia to Look For
- The Public School Downside
- What Teachers Can Do
- Where to Find Help for Dyslexia
- More Dyslexia Myths
- Last Thoughts
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/dyslexia-myths-and-facts/
Resources Helpful with Today’s Podcast
- FREE Dyslexia Tip Sheet
- 20% off Dyslexia Courses on Parnello Education - with code SHAREDTEACHING
Connect with Lisa Parnello:
- Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation
- Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation
- Lisa’s Website: Parnello Education
- Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group
- Dyslexia Devoted Podcast
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Welcome to another episode in the Writing Tip Wednesday Series! Today we will be talking about how to teach revision skllls. Revision is an important skill to teach students but it can often be difficult for them to grasp.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-revision-skills/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- Why teach revision skills
- Explaining revision to students
- Teaching revision through a process
- Taking it slowly
Resources Helpful With Today's Episode:
- Episode 143: Adding Details to Writing
- Episode 70: Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Writing Units (Narrative Unit coming November 2024)
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In this Writing Tip Wednesday episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're talking about how to get students to add more details to their writing. If you've found yourself telling your students to "add more details" when they are done, this episode is for you!
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/adding-details-to-writing/
In Today's Episode We'll Talk About:
- What it means to "add more"
- Using our senses
- Using names and numbers
- Using where and when
Resources Helpful With Today's Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
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In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re focusing on how to help students develop independence in their personal narrative writing. I’ll share practical strategies to help your students take ownership of their stories, write with confidence, and move through the writing process with less teacher guidance.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/building-independent-writers/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- How to increase writing stamina and keep students writing longer
- Effective writing tools to support independence
- Ways to build student confidence
- Celebrating small victories to motivate and empower young writers
Resources Helpful With Today's Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
Join us to learn how to foster independence and help your students become more self-sufficient in their writing!
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re continuing our deep dive into personal narrative writing by focusing on how to add details using dialogue. Learn how to help your students bring their stories to life through conversations between characters, making their writing more engaging and dynamic.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES: https://sharedteaching.com/adding-dialogue-to-personal-narratives/
In Today’s Episode We’ll Talk About:
- Why dialogue is essential in personal narratives
- How to add dialogue to key moments in a story
- Teaching students how to format and structure dialogue correctly
- Using dialogue to reveal character personalities and emotions
- Simple prompts and practice strategies to help students master dialogue
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the technique of zooming in on key moments to add depth and detail to personal narrative writing. Learn how to help your students slow down and focus on the most important parts of their story to create richer, more engaging narratives.
BLOG POST / PODCAST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/zooming-in/
In today’s episode we’ll talk about:
- What it means to “zoom in” on a key moment in a personal narrative
- Helping students identify the most exciting or meaningful parts of their stories
- Using sensory details to bring key moments to life for the reader
- Exploring emotions and reactions to deepen the connection with the audience
- Modeling the process to show students how zooming in adds richness to their writing
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
Tune in for practical tips on helping your students transform their personal narratives with this simple yet powerful technique!
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re diving into everything you need to know to prepare for a successful formal teaching observation. From crafting a strong lesson plan to following up with your principal afterward, I’ll share practical tips to help you feel confident and ready to shine during your observation.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/formal-teaching-observation/
In today’s episode we’ll talk about:
- How to prepare your lesson plan to meet your administrator’s expectations
- Effective ways to assess student learning during your observation
- Strategies for keeping students engaged throughout the lesson
- Ensuring your classroom environment supports your success
- Tips for following up with your principal after the observation
Tune in for valuable advice on how to make your next formal observation a success!
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the heart map—a simple yet powerful tool to help students brainstorm meaningful topics for personal narrative writing. Learn how to guide your students through the process of creating their own heart maps and discover how this tool can keep them engaged with writing all year long.
In today’s episode we’ll talk about:
- What a heart map is and how it helps students generate personal writing ideas
- Introducing the heart map to your class and guiding students in brainstorming important people, places, and memories
- Step-by-step instructions for creating and filling a heart map with details
- Using heart maps as inspiration for personal narratives and writing prompts
- Keeping heart maps relevant by adding new experiences throughout the year
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/heart-map/
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
- Heart Map available to my email subscribers - sign up at SharedTeaching.com
Tune in to learn how heart maps can transform personal narrative writing in your classroom!
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're diving into how to set up effective and sustainable sight word centers that will last all year. No more scrambling to create new activities each week—learn how to keep your centers consistent while switching out sight words to match your students’ needs.
In today's episode we’ll talk about:
- Using Dolch, Fry, and district-provided sight word lists to assign students the right words
- Organizing your sight word center materials with color-coded baskets and file folders
- Ideas for creating simple, manageable center rotation schedules
- Teaching student expectations to ensure centers run smoothly all year
- Reusing center activities like Sight Word Mats, Letter Boxes, and Interactive Notebooks while rotating sight words weekly
Tune in to learn how to streamline your sight word centers and give your students the practice they need to succeed!
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sight-word/
Resources Helpful With Today's Episode:
- Episode 81 - Sight Word Notebooks
- Episode 29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
- Episode 80: Science of Reading and Sight Words: Making Your Centers Work
- Sight Word Interactive Notebook
- Sight Words Ideas for Parents
- Sight Word Letter Boxes
- Sight Word Play Dough Mats for Older Students
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In this week’s Writing Tip Wednesday, we’re helping you guide your first and second graders through planning personal narratives with a simple, effective tool: the circle map. Organizing thoughts before writing is crucial, especially for young students who are still learning to structure their ideas. A circle map provides an easy way for students to brainstorm and focus on the details that make their stories more engaging.
In today’s episode, we’ll talk about:
- What a circle map is and why it works for young writers
- How to introduce the circle map with a whole-class example
- A step-by-step guide for students to create their own circle maps
- Tips for helping students brainstorm sensory details for richer narratives
- How to use the circle map as a guide for writing personal stories
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/using-a-circle-map/
Resources Helpful with Today's Episode:
- Second Grade Writing Units (narrative unit coming soon)
Tune in to learn how this simple graphic organizer can transform your students’ personal narrative writing and boost their confidence. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Shared Teaching Podcast for more helpful classroom tips!
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In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we dive into one of the most important aspects of kicking off a successful school year—establishing a strong classroom community. As a former second-grade teacher, I’ll share practical strategies to create a positive and inclusive environment during those critical first few days. From setting expectations together with your students to engaging in fun, collaborative activities, you'll learn how to foster a sense of belonging and cooperation right from the start. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the classroom, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you build a thriving community that will support your students' growth all year long. Don’t miss out on these essential steps to creating a classroom where every student feels valued and ready to succeed!
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-community/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Episode 104 Streamlining Jobs for Students in the Classroom
- Classroom Job Crew
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Don't let Meet the Teacher night scare you! It can be a simple, fun chance to meet your new students and their families. Think of it as a meet and greet. Most families won't be staying long and are there just to simply meet you and check out your classroom.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/meet-the-teacher-night/
In today's episode we'll discuss:
- Figuring out your expectations
- Sign In station
- Supply Drop Off
- Temporary Desk Name Tags
- Volunteer Sign Ups / Donations
- Important Handouts
- Nice but not necessary items
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
- Desk Name Tags
- Free Meet the Teacher Slideshow Template by Not So Wimpy Teacher
- Parent Guides for Academic Expectations
- Meet the Teacher Flipbook by Learning in Wonderland
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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about choosing whether to use notebooks or folders for writer's workshop.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Pros and Cons of Using Notebooks
- Using Notebook Tabs
- Pros and Cons of Using Folders
- Benefits of Using Both
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
- Notebook Editable Tabs
- Second Grade Writing Units
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about how to model your story when teaching personal narratives.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Starting out teaching with personal narratives
- Finding a story to model
- How to model the story
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/model-your-story/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 102: Teaching Narrative Writing with Must Have Lessons
- Episode 96: My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
- Episode 20: Inside My Class: Narrative Writing Lesson
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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If you’re an elementary teacher just starting out or switching grade levels, writing an impressive teaching resume is crucial.
Your resume is your ticket to showing off your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking for a change, here’s a comprehensive guide on writing a teaching resume that catches attention.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Basics of Writing a Teaching Resume
- Parts of a Resume
- The Value of a Teaching Portfolio
- How Your Resume and Portfolio Will Help You Stand Out
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-a-teaching-resume/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 63: Why You Should Interview with a Teaching Portfolio
- Episode 4: Preparing for a Teaching Interview
- Episode 5: The Teaching Interview and Beyond
- Episode 6: Inside Look At My Teaching Portfolio
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Editable Teaching Portfolio
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about sounding out words.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Empowering students to sound out words
- An easy method for sounding it out
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sounding-out-words/
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Rebecca from Smiling Students Lesson Plans is a teacher and author with over 15 years experience. Her masters degree in education and specialty in language arts has given her the knowledge to help students learn and excel.
Teaching is her passion and she enjoys seeing all the growth and progress made in the classroom. In her free time, Rebecca likes to travel, read, exercise, listen to music and piano, and spend time with family or friends.
In today's episode Rebecca joins us to talk about:
- RELAX acronym to remind us how we can feel better
- Being an example for our students
- Importance of water
- Additional tips for wellness that don't break the bank
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teacher-wellness/
Connect with our guest Rebecca:
- Rebecca's Instagram - @smilingstudentslessonplans
- Rebecca's TpT Store
- Rebecca's blog - Smiling Students Lesson Plans
- Rebecca's Threads - @smilingstudentslessonplans
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Welcome to the fourth episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to not start teaching writing until you've done a pre-assessment.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- The danger of not using a pre-assessment
- How to start with a pre-assessment
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/pre-assessment/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 40: Writing Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
- Episode 91: Using a Writing Pre-Assessment
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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When it comes to teaching writing, there’s a ton of different ways to approach it. Without a set plan or proper training, it’s hard to avoid modeling mistakes. In this episode, I’ll show you some common mistakes and what to do to avoid them.
In this episode we'll talk about:
- Not Being Explicit
- Not Having a Clear Path
- Not Modeling Mistakes
- Not Allowing Students to Copy
- Completing an Entire Writing Piece
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/modeling-writing/
Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression Chart
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression - perfect for getting started with your writing instruction here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Welcome to the third episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to model great writing with mentor texts.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- What is a mentor text
- Why use a mentor text
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/using-mentor-texts/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 17: Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
- Episode 96: My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Year Round Writing Goals for K-2 Students
- Mentor Texts Book Lists
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Welcome to the second episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is that having a writing goal gives students a focus.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Setting a writing goal for each student
- Why writing goal's help with focusing
- How to set a writing goal
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-goals/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 121: Writing Tip Wednesday - Keep Mini Lessons Mini
- Episode 35: Setting Student Learning Goals
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Year Round Writing Goals for K-2 Students
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Effective writing instruction begins with you! Even without any writing training for your teaching career, it’s possible to improve and become a great writing teacher. Let's dive into some practical tips for effective writing instruction that will make your classroom buzz with creativity and learning.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Providing Daily Writing Time: How regular writing practice can enhance fluency and build confidence.
- Slowing Down Instruction: The benefits of a slower pace and how to implement it effectively.
- Teaching the Writing Process: Breaking down prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing for young learners.
- Modeling Writing for Students: The power of think-alouds, shared writing, and mentor texts to demonstrate the writing process.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/effective-writing-instruction/
Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 50: Planning Your Writing Workshop Schedule
- Episode 53: How to Improve Writing Skills in Your Students
- Episode 70: Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process
- Episode 45: Editing and Revising Teaching Methods
- Episode 112: Shared Writing Within Writers Workshop
- Episode 17: Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression - perfect for getting started with your writing instruction here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
Get on the Writing Unpacked course waitlist to learn more information about coaching from me! Click here for more details.
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Welcome to the first episode of my new series - Writing Tip Wednesday! Each Wednesday I'm sharing one quick tip you can use to improve your writing instruction. We're kicking off the series with mini lessons.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Mini Lessons Should Be Mini
- Staying Focused on One Topic
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-mini-lesson/
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 40: Writing Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
- Episode 17: Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression - perfect for getting started with a writing pre-assessment here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Is your writing instruction being hurt by having one (or all) of these 3 habits? Transform your writing instruction for the next school year by learning which habit you might be doing and what you should be doing instead! Teaching writing shouldn't be crazy difficult.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Habit #1 - Using Daily Writing Prompts
- Habit #2 - Publishing Every Writing Piece
- Habit #3 - Lacking a Clear Learning Path
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-instruction/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 51: Why Writing Prompts Should Not Be Used As Your Writing Curriculum
- Episode 70: The 5 Steps in the Writing Process
- Episode 91: Using a Writing Pre-Assessment
Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression - perfect for getting started with a writing pre-assessment here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/
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Today on the podcast we have Shannon Hazel, the author of New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn't Tell You About Being a Teacher. Join us in today's episode where we are talking about tips for teacher and teacher burnout.
In today's episode we cover:
- The biggest thing you should know about if entering teaching
- What is change fatigue
- How to recognize the 3 phases of burnout
- What we can do to combat burnout
- Ways to collaborate and make the job manageable
- What can stakeholders do to support teachers
- Favorite parts of the book
- Teaching is a public sector job
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teacher-burnout/
Connect with Today's Guest, Shannon Hazel author of New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn't Tell You About Being a Teacher
- Shannon's book, New Teacher Confidential
- Shannon's instagram - @teachereducommunity
- Shannon's website - teacherEDUcommunity
- Shannon's Twitter/X - New Teacher EDU
- Shannon's Facebook - New Teacher EDU
- Shannon's LinkedIn - Shannon Hazel Teacher EDU
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You’ve almost made it to the end of the school year! This time of year is filled with its own challenges but read on for my advice for first year teachers in the spring.
Missed the previous teacher advice posts?
- Episode 77: Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition
- Episode 95: Advice for New Teachers - Fall Edition
- Episode 108: Advice for New Teachers - Winter Edition
LINK TO SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/advice-for-first-year-teachers/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- End of the Year Slideshow
- Parent Guide for Teachers
- Sight Word Practice for Home Parent Booklet
- Sight Word Spelling Program
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Need to keep your fast finishers busy while others are still working on testing? Nothing is worse than that in between times when you’re trying to keep students quiet and preserve the test environment!
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Word Searches Using Class Names
- Color By Number or Mandala Coloring
- Creative Writing Time
- Puzzle Corner
- Independent or Silent Reading
- Choice Board
- Audio Books
- Quiet Music
- Class Webpage
- Rest
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/quiet-activities-for-after-testing/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Word Search Maker by Teacher's Corner
- YouTube Book Lists by Creative Teaching with Miss Hecht
- QR Code Generator
- Quiet Music on YouTube
Want more? Check out the previous podcast episode for helping your students get ready for testing! https://sharedteaching.com/test-taking-strategies-for-elementary-students/
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It's no secret that upper elementary students are the focus of all the test prep because the stakes are higher for them. But if we work on getting our younger students to have a strong foundation of test taking strategies, the struggle won't be so difficult for our upper elementary teaching friends.
Today we are discussing easy test taking strategies that are perfect for first, second, and third graders to learn.
In today's episode we'll talk about:
- Prioritizing questions
- Skipping and returning
- Familiarizing with test formats
- Practice reading instructions
- Finding text evidence
- Process of elimination
- Checking answers
- Rest and relaxtion
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/test-taking-strategies-for-elementary-students/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Teaching and Tapas Reading Passages from TpT
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Writing is embedded throughout our daily lives. Because of this, writing shouldn’t always be taught in isolation. It’s important to teach writing across content areas as well that reinforces the type of writing specific to that discipline.
In today's episode we cover:
- How to utilize content vocabulary in writing
- Examples of how to write like a historian
- Examples of how to write like a mathematician
- Examples of how to write like a scientist
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-across-content-areas/
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I feel like building writing stamina is something that is not talked about often. Writing stamina is an important part of our students’ writing foundation that we need to build. Here are some effective strategies for nurturing writing stamina for our younger students.
In today's episode we'll discuss:
- Embracing the writing process
- Establishing a writing routine
- Setting realistic goals
- Providing writing choice
- Creating a comfortable writing environment
- Implementing peer collaboration
- Using technology
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/building-writing-stamina/
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When teaching sight words for second graders, there are some differences to notice. Sight words are important to teach but they are not just for memorization. Today we’ll cover some strategies to use instead.
In this episode we'll talk about:
- What are sight words
- How to introduce sight words
- Irregular spelled or heart words
- Play dough sight word mats
- Sight word letter boxes
- Sight word interactive notebooks
- Additional sight word activities
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sight-words-for-second-graders/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
- Episode 80: Science of Reading and Sight Words: Making Your Centers Work
- Sight Word Interactive Notebook
- Sight Words Ideas for Parents
- Sight Word Letter Boxes
- Sight Word Play Dough Mats for Older Students
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If you're students are still struggling with putting words or sentences onto paper, this episode is for you!
Shared writing is the perfect tool in your writing toolkit to support your emergent writers. Get your students interacting and helping you write with shared writing. I'll walk you through how to get started - it's as easy as picking up your pen!
In this episode you'll learn:
- What shared writing is
- An example lesson
- Why you should try shared writing
- How to pace and plan out your lessons
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/shared-writing/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression Chart
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Teaching shortages often mean missing out on your planning period. The rare times you do have a prep, it’s important to maximize your time. Today I’ll show you some time saving techniques to make the most of your time.
In today's episode we will tackle 3 ways to schedule out your prep period to be more efficient. We're also discussing ways to avoid distractions.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/planning-period/
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Happy New Year!
In honor of the New Year I am counting down my 5 resolutions for teachers. I love the feeling of all the possibilities that can occur in a new year. The idea of fresh starts and big dreams fills me with excitement every January. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for teachers that will reinvigorate you as well!
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/new-years-resolutions-for-teachers/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Episode 87, Classroom Organization Tips for Creating Systems
- Episode 74, Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
- Episode 103, Setting Up Student Organization Systems
- Better Teacher Organization, free email mini-course
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When you think of student centered instruction, you are thinking of the whole child. You are also thinking of how to encourage executive functioning and student agency within the classroom. How can you place ownership of the learning onto the kids?
In today's episode we cover:
- What student centered reading instruction is
- The teacher's role during student centered instruction
- How to shift the ownership to the students
- Setting and sticking with intentions (reading goals)
- Suggestions for fitting it into your reading block
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-centered/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Get 75% off of Andrea's Mini Course - Student-Centered Reading Reveal
Connect with Today's Guest, Andrea Haas of Elm Tree Education Consulting
- Join Andrea’s Mailing List on Elm Tree Education
- Learn More in Andrea’s Mini-Course: Student-Centered Reading Reveal (75% off for Shared Teaching Listeners)
- Andrea’s Instagram - @ElmTreeEd
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Looking for some advice for your first year as a teacher? In the third episode in this series, I’m sharing my best tips for what you should know for teaching during the winter time.
Check out these episodes for the rest of the New Teacher Advice Series:
- New Teacher Advice: Summer Edition, episode 77
- New Teacher Advice: Fall Edition, episode 95
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/first-year-teacher-advice/
Resources You May Enjoy:
- CLASSroom Management Adventure (a course on building a classroom management plan)
- Parent Guides for Kindergarten, First, Second, or Third Grade
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Are you about to head into winter break but need a few more ideas to fill your time? These ideas are admin-approved (aligned to standards) and will have your students excited to work!
In today's episode I'll share ideas for:
- Help Wanted Ads
- Shared Writing
- Gingerbread Real Estate
- Author Studies
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/winter-break/
Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:
- 2nd Grade Opinion Writing Unit
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Are your students struggling to write in complete sentences? Maybe you're seeing a lot of run-on sentences with no punctuation in sight. Maybe you are seeing fragments that make no sense. Where do you go from here?
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-teach-sentence-writing/
In today's episode I will show you what has worked well for me in my own first and second grade classrooms over the years.
- How to Count It Out
- Using Sentence Partners
- Color Coding Sentences
- Space Sticks
- Small Group Instruction
- Whole Group Grammar
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Writing Units
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We are heading into the end of the year which is a great time to evaluate and reset our classrooms. As a teacher, having clear systems for organization can save you lots of time in your day. I’m sharing a few of my favorite ideas for managing all the paper that comes our way.
In today's episode we're talking about:
- Figuring out our paper categories
- Create an organization flow for each category
- Decide on your organization style
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teacher-organization/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Crafty Teacher Lady's colored file system for paper grades
More episodes about organization:
- Episode 103: Setting Up Student Organization Systems
- Episode 87: Classroom Organization Tips for Creating Working Systems
- Episode 74: Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
- Free Mini Email Course with videos - Better Teacher Organization
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If you're having trouble keeping up with your classroom jobs, this is the episode you won't want to miss.
In this episode we discuss:
- the purpose of a table captain
- using team jobs
- training students for their job crews
- rotating jobs
- assigning jobs
- teaching job expectations
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/jobs-for-students-in-the-classroom/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Free organization challenge - click to sign up
- Editable Classroom Team Jobs - purchase in my TpT store
- Episode 26: Organizing with Classroom Jobs
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Messy desks and lost papers? Get your students organized by putting a system in place to help stop these problems in their tracks. It's never too late to start a new system.
In today's episode we're talking about:
- What is a student organization system
- Organizing student desks
- Organizing student materials
- Creating a student paper system
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-organization-systems/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- ADDitude's article: The Messy Student's Guide to Order
- Editable Student Notebook Tabs from my TpT store, Shared Teaching
More episodes about organization:
- Episode 87: Classroom Organization Tips for Creating Working Systems
- Episode 74: Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
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With so many things we can teach in the genre of narrative writing where do we even begin? In this episode I'm covering what I feel are the most important lessons. We'll talk about components of narrative writing, story plots, small moments, story illustrations, and question words.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-narrative-writing/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 96: My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
- Follow my TpT store to be notified of new products
- Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Episode 40: 5 Writing Workshop Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
- Get the Writing Skills Checklist by clicking here
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Today's special guest is Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted In Joy: Creating a Classroom of Equity, Belonging and Care. Join us in the conversation about bringing joy and inclusivity back into our classrooms in a sustainable way that won't have us overwhelmed.
In today's episode we talk about:
- Early steps towards a more joyful classroom
- 3 steps towards better inclusion
- Mindset
- Whack-a-Mole
- An administrator's viewpoint on behaviors
Connect with today's guest, Dr. Deonna Smith:
- Dr. Smith's instagram - @deonnasmith
- Dr. Smith's book, Rooted In Joy
- Dr. Smith's website - Deonna Smith Consulting
- Dr. Smith's YouTube - That's Just Good Teaching
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The Shared Teaching Podcast has reached a milestone of 100 episodes! For this episode I've asked my daughter to join us and interview me about my top lessons learned both in teaching and in podcasting.
Thank you to all my listeners over these 100 episodes!
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/top-10-lessons-in-teaching/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 68: How to Love Teaching Again with Jamie Sears
- Sight Word Spelling Program (in my TpT store)
- Episode 99: Setting Up Successful Student Led Conferences
Dedicated to my mom, Diane. We miss you beyond words.
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Ready to give student led conferences a try? By shifting the responsibility of explaining grades and progress to the learners, student led conferences can be more enjoyable than traditional conferences.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-led-conferences/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Jane Fong - student centers for conferences
- Episode 35: Setting Student Learning Goals
- Shared Teaching Blog Post: Easy Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Ups
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Hosting Open House doesn't need to be stressful. If you have a plan in place, and make it simple it can even be enjoyable. I always love the chance to meet the families and have students show off.
Listen to today's episode to discover:
- Showcasing Student Learning
- Allowing Students to Lead
- Ideas for a Presentation
- Helpful Handouts and Forms
Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:
- Love Languages for Kids Quiz
- My Creative Type Quiz by Adobe Create
- 16 Personalities Quiz (skip the entering email at the end)
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Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started.
Whitney holds two master's degrees and has a lifelong love of learning. She is also currently still in the classroom starting her eleventh year of teaching and has a 1/2 combo class.
In today's episode we talk about:
- Whitney's writing system
- Why starting with reading rough drafts is important
- Are goals necessary in writing conferences
- Having writing partners
- Fitting in writing conferences
- Helping struggling writers who don't know what they wrote
- Should you keep a conference log
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-writing-conferences/
Connect with our guest Whitney Ramirez, Learning with Crayons:
- Whitney's instagram - @learningwithcrayons
- Whitney's blog - Learning with Crayons
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Before starting your narrative writing unit, listen to this episode first! Choosing a good mentor text will provide your students with a model piece of writing to emulate during the unit.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/narrative-writing-mentor-texts/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Episode 17: Choosing a Mentor Text
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
- Bookshop.org Affiliate Link
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If you are a new teacher looking for support this fall, you've come to the right episode. Today I'm sharing my advice for new teachers for the busy back to school season. We'll discuss:
- How to focus on building student relationships
- Creating family and staff relationships
- Learning who your students are academically
- Finding a school friend or mentor for support
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/advice-for-new-teachers/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 77: Best Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition
- Episode 41: Classroom Management Quick Wins
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One of the keys to a successful school year will rely on the families of your students. Having them become engaged and active with their students makes your job easier.
In today's episode you'll learn:
- The importance of a parent engagement goal
- Ways to ask parents for help
- Provide class specifics
- Provide parent resources
- To be culturally inclusive
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 60, Using Parent Volunteers in the Classroom
- Teaching Expertise website
- Parent Guides for K-3rd Grade on TpT
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Meet the teacher night can be very stressful when you don't know what to do and feel unprepared. This is your chance to make a great first impression which can make you feel even more stressed.
In today's podcast episode you'll learn my 5 ideas of what to do for your own meet the teacher night. These five ideas are exactly what I've done in my own classroom so I know they work well. Go from stressed to ready and relaxed after listening to this episode.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Meet the Teacher Flipbook by Learning In Wonderland
- Sight Words At Home Booklet
- Second Grade Skills Parent Guide (also available in K, 1st, 3rd)
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It's almost that time - end of the summer and the start of a new school year. I go back in 3 days so I guess it's time to start thinking about what I'm doing for the beginning of the year.
In today's episode I'm sharing my must haves:
- Daily Schedule Cards
- Classroom Management Plan
- Classroom Team Jobs
- Parent Communication Plan
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Daily Schedule Cards
- Classroom Team Jobs
- Episode 26: Organizing with Classroom Jobs
- Parent Communication
- CLASSroom Management Adventure Course - build your classroom management plan
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A writing pre-assessment is the most important first step in your writing plans. Just like other subjects, the writing pre-assessment will inform your direction for lessons.
In today's episode we're talking about:
- Why you should use a pre-assessment for writing
- What to use as your pre-assessment
- Choosing a paper format
- Grading the pre-assessment
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-preassessment/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Free Writing Skills Progression or bit.ly/writing-skills-progression
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One of the best hacks to save time when writing lesson plans is to make it a system. Having a system in place makes writing your lessons go faster - saving your time and your sanity!
In today's episode we'll discuss:
- The format of your lessons
- The content of your lessons
- The delivery of your lessons
- How students will put your lessons into practice
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-lesson-plans/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 85, Launching Writer's Workshop
- Episode 53: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
- Self-Care Summer Conference - grab your free ticket or all-access pass here (until July 23) bit.ly/summerself
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Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator who is a teacher resilience and sustainability strategist for burnt out teachers. As someone who has faced being burnt out in the teaching profession, Brittany is empowering others to not feel alone.
In today's episode we are talking about:
- Sustainability
- Systems
- Support
- Self-Care Summer Conference - starting July 21st-23rd
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- 3rd Annual FREE Self-Care Summer Conference - click to sign up
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/self-care-for-teachers/
Connect with our guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed.:
- Join the free Self-Care Summer Conference July 21-23, 2023
- Brittany’s instagram - @teachingmindbodyandsoul
- Brittany's blog - Teaching Mind Body and Soul
- Britanny's free personalized quiz to get started
- Brittany's TikTok - @msprincessteach
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Just like most things in our classroom, we need a system to improve our email productivity. I spend way too much time in my email and that’s going to change with these tips.
In this episode I'll share some email quick wins.
- The Pomodoro Technique for checking email
- Create email templates
- Create labels or folders
- Create an email signature
- Sort your email
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/email-productivity/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- How to add labels in Gmail article
- Free Canva account for teachers
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Every classroom should have a well-thought out system. Systems are the secret behind most classroom organization tips. Without thinking through your systems first, all the cute bins and rolling carts will not help tame all your clutter and chaos.
Create the system and then buy the cute organization items to fit your new system and you'll be amazed at how much you get done within your work hours.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-organization-tips/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 74, Organizing Your Classroom: Creating Working Systems
- Winning the Pencil War TpT free product by Mrs. Hazelton of the Wise Owl
- Letter Writing Center in my TpT Shared Teaching store
- Individualized Sight Word System in my TpT Shared Teaching store
- Summer Self Care Conference (FREE 3 day conference)
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Before launching writer’s workshop, there are some beginning of the year writing lessons you’ll want to teach first.
In today's short episode I'm going over the lessons I would teach my own class in the first few weeks of school before I dive into my writer's workshop model.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/beginning-of-the-year-writing-lessons/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Summer Self-Care Conference - Get Your Free Ticket by July 21st
- Episode 85, Launching Writer's Workshop
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Starting writer’s workshop is probably the most important set of lessons you’ll give during your writing time all school year. Launching your workshop is more about procedures and expectations than actually writing.
In this podcast episode I'll discuss how I start my writing workshop at the beginning of the school year.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Emily & Heidi's Back to School Mini Audio Course
- Daily 5 with the 2 Sisters
- Episode 35, Setting Student Learning Goals
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If you missed this week's main Wednesday episode, I talked about 5 activities for your higher readers. One of those options was for student games. Today's bonus episode will be going deeper into how to incorporate student created games in your classroom.
This short episode will go over options for student created games and teacher expectations.
BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-created-games/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 83, Beyond the Book Club: Activities for Students
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On today's podcast episode I am discussing 5 activities that go beyond the traditional book club for your students. Leesuh, a regular listener, inspired this episode with her question of how to help her higher students when she is holding intervention or small groups with her struggling readers.
We've all been there. Trying different activities that most other teachers have used (and seem to be using successfully) but are a hot mess in our own classroom.
What works for one teacher does not work for all teachers.
Listen to the episode to discover the 5 activities I recommend that are simple and easy to implement in your classroom. Best of all they will help your elementary students be engaged and independent while you are at your teacher table.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/book-club-activities-for-students/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Susan Morrow, Keep 'em Thinking - Passion Projects in Elementary School
- Donalyn Miller - 40 Book Challenge
- Genre Student Reference Charts from my TpT store (also included in the Library Labels Bundle)
- Share an episode idea - fill out this Google form
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The last two years of teaching second grade has shown me there is a serious decline in students' spelling and phonics abilities. Adding in word study activities to my classroom is essential to help get students caught up to where they need to be.
Today's Saturday Spotlight bonus episode is diving into my classroom word study routine. Specifically I'm discussing how I get started with figuring out my groups and what activities I have my students complete.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/word-study-activities/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Primary Spelling Inventory from Words Their Way
- Sight Word Spelling Program
- Episode 32: Differentiating Your Spelling for 1st and 2nd Grade
- Lanesha Tabb's Word Study Workshop
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It’s been a few years since interactive notebooks exploded in the teaching world. They are amazing and fun but incredibly time consuming. Today I’m sharing how I made my sight word interactive notebook work in less time than traditional interactive notebooks.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Sign up for my weekly email for new product notification
- Sight Word Interactive Notebooks - releasing on July 1st
- Click to follow my TpT store for notification of new products
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If you listened to my last episode, Why Sight Words Are Important, you are hopefully feeling better about continuing to incorporate sight words into your literacy block. Sight words are still important and needed for many students but your teaching of them may need to be tweaked a little.
In this bonus Saturday Spotlight episode I'm talking about specific ways you can change your word work to better fit best practices surrounding the Science of Reading.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/science-of-reading-and-sight-words/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 79: Why Sight Words Are Important
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Although the Science of Reading can be traced back as far as the 1800s it is recently gaining in popularity in current educational practices. It makes sense that we may wonder why sight words are important or if they conflict with these “new” practices.
In today's episode I'm discussing why sight words are still important and can work with a solid Science of Reading approach to your reading instruction. There is still a need for sight word instruction and practice. Listen to the episode to find out more.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/why-sight-words-are-important/
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Episode 58: Why Sight Word Centers Are Still Beneficial - Even With Science of Reading
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Using a behavior clip chart is an outdated method of managing your classroom behaviors. Today's episode will share why the clip chart should be replaced and provide my favorite 3 alternatives to clip charts.
This is the first in my summer series: Saturday Snapshots where I provide more information on one of my points from the Wednesday podcast episode.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/alternatives-to-clip-charts/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 77: Best Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition
- PBIS Article, Ditch the Clip! Why Clip Charts Are Not a PBIS Practice and What To Do Instead
- Whole Brain Teaching Scoreboard
- Episode 38: Revising Your Classroom Management for After the Break
- CLASSroom Management Adventure Course
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Calling all brand new teachers!
This episode is my best advice for teachers on things to do for the summer before you begin your first teaching job. I strongly suggest starting with getting to know your new curriculum and creating a solid classroom management plan before you tackle creating all the cute decor items. Learn why in today's episode.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/best-advice-for-new-teachers/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Episode 59: Getting Started with Literacy Centers
- Episode 41: Classroom Management Quick Wins
- Episode 74: Organizing Your Classroom - Creating Systems That Work
- CLASSroom Management Adventure course
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When I heard the news that my school district was taking away writing time next year with the expectation teachers would have to integrate writing in content areas, I was saddened. I’m sure this is not the first district or classroom that this has happened to even though primary students need direct writing instruction. How can you still integrate writing when you have no designated writing time?
In this episode I'll discuss:
- Why it's important to integrate writing across subject areas
- Benefits to integrating writing
- How to integrate writing
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/integrate-writing/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 39: What Is Writer's Workshop?
- Episode 71: How to Differentiate Writing Instruction
- Make a Podcast Suggestion Form
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Get 10 ideas for a quick and easy end of the year school celebration in today's episode. Glow parties, airplane races, and trivia games are just the start. Listen to find the perfect way to wrap up your school year.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/end-of-the-year-celebration-ideas/
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- We Are Teachers Minute To Win It Ideas
- 3D Abstract Art by Art Hub
- Hosting a Glow Party by We Are Teachers
- End of the Year Slideshow Templates
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Organizing your classroom can take some planning and time. Creating a working system is key to having an organized classroom year round. The end of the school year is the perfect time to rethink current systems or create new ones so you are organized for back to school.
As I pack up my classroom to move rooms, I am taking full advantage of decluttering and parting with items that have not served me in the past 3 years in this classroom. In today's episode you'll learn the 4 steps to organizing your classroom: decluttering, teacher area, small group area, and student area.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: http://www.sharedteaching.com/organizing-your-classroom
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 6 Reasons to Declutter and Stop Being a Teacher Hoarder
- Free Better Teacher Organization mini course challenge
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As elementary teachers, we all know that writing is an essential skill that our students need to master. However, teaching writing can be a challenging task, and we often find ourselves struggling to help our students develop their writing skills.
That's where the science of reading comes in. By using the science of reading during writer's workshop, we can help our students become better writers. In this podcast episode, we'll explore how to use the science of reading during writer's workshop and share some tips and strategies that you can use in your classroom.
SHOW NOTES / PODCAST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-science-of-reading/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
- Episode 17: Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
- Alphabet Letter Formation Posters
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The end of the school year is an exciting time for elementary students, but for teachers, it can be a time of stress and burnout. As the school year draws to a close, there are still a lot of things that need to be done, and it can be overwhelming to keep up with everything. Today we are providing 7 tips for surviving the end of the school year.
SHOW NOTES / PODCAST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/surviving-end-of-school-year
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
- Second Grade (or K-3) Parent Guides
- Sight Word Practice for Home Booklet
- Episode 22: End of Year Celebration Ideas
- 6 Reasons to Declutter and Stop Being a Teacher Hoarder
- Episode 68: How to Love Teaching Again with Jamie Sears
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Wondering how to differentiate your writing instruction?
Kids and adults alike vary greatly in their writing abilities so it’s no wonder it’s a difficult subject to teach! Using intentional planning, you can reach the diverse needs of your students during your writing block.
In this episode I'll discuss:
- Planning by starting with the end in mind
- How to identify learning gaps
- 5 ways to manage the gaps in your classroom
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-differentiate-writing-instruction/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 2nd Grade Opinion Writing Unit
- What is Writer's Workshop - Episode 39
- 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons - Episode 52
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Writing, and especially the 5 steps in the writing process, is an essential skill that every student needs to master. As primary teachers we play a crucial part in helping our students develop their writing abilities. I’ve found that when students have a blueprint for success they are much more likely to be focused during writing time. One major way I provide a blueprint is following the writing process throughout our lessons during a writing unit.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/5-steps-writing-process/
Resources in this episode:
- What is Writer's Workshop? Episode 39 - https://sharedteaching.com/what-is-writers-workshop/
- How to Help Struggling Writers with Limited Time Episode 37 - https://sharedteaching.com/helping-struggling-writers/
- Writing Mini Lessons Episode 40 - https://sharedteaching.com/writing-workshop-mini-lessons/
- Editing and Revising Teaching Methods Episode 45 - https://sharedteaching.com/editing-and-revising/
- 2nd Grade Opinion Writing Unit - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Opinion-Writing-Unit-2nd-Grade-Digital-and-Print-Curriculum-9014985
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Are you looking for some new Earth Day activities for you classroom? I have found 8 low-prep activities sure to get your students understanding the importance of protecting our earth. From making seed bombs to learning about the effects of ocean pollution you won't want to miss this episode.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/earth-day-activities-for-the-classroom/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Seed Bombs by HGTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBU3Xpponw0
- Save the Polar Bear by Molly of Firstieland: https://firstieland.com/earth-day-activities/
- Recycled Earth Art by Mme Marissa: https://www.mmemarissa.com/art-projects/recycled-earth-day-art-project
- Earth Day Pledge by The Core Coaches: https://thecorecoaches.com/teaching-about-earth-day/
- Effects of Ocean Pollution by Simple Everyday Mom: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/ocean-pollution-for-kids/
- Carbon Footprint by Kitchen Counter Chronicles: https://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/what-is-carbon-footprint-stem-kids/
- Regrowing Produce by Farmers' Almanac: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/regrow-vegetables-from-kitchen-scraps-24373
- Recycled Paper by Craftaholic Witch: https://www.thecraftaholicwitch.com/how-to-make-paper/
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In today’s podcast episode Jamie Sears is discussing her new book, How to Love Teaching Again and strategies to help combat teacher burnout. Since leaving the classroom Jamie has founded Not So Wimpy Teacher and has sold millions of copies of her resources from her TpT store. Jamie now wants to help keep teachers in the classroom through a helping hand to work less and love teaching again.
You'll learn:
- Strategies for grading less
- A new way of thinking about homework
- How to batch plan your lessons to save time
- Planning your time into micro tasks
- Setting boundaries
By the end of this episode, you'll fall in love with teaching again.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-love-teaching-again/
Connect with our guest Jamie Sears:
- Purchase the book: How to Love Teaching Again - available through Amazon or your favorite bookseller
- Jamie’s instagram - @notsowimpyteacher
- Jamie’s blog - NotSoWimpyTeacher.com
- Jamie’s facebook - Not So Wimpy Teacher
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You can build a classroom of readers by sharing chapter book read alouds in your 1st grade classroom. Today we are looking at my Top Ten list of favorite read alouds that are recommended often by teachers for teachers. Tune in and discover a new read aloud to share with your class or if you're tried and true favorites were mentioned. Please make sure to read any read aloud yourself before reading it to your class. Just because I recommend it doesn't mean it will be the right fit for you and your students (although hopefully it will be).
Make sure to listen to episode 68 where I have an AMAZING interview to discuss an important topic you won't want to miss.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/best-1st-grade-read-alouds/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Best Second Grade Read Alouds (Episode 54) - https://sharedteaching.com/best-read-alouds-for-second-grade/
Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/lists/best-chapter-read-alouds-for-first-grade
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Do you find your students are struggling during writing time? Are they fiddling around and just not getting down to work when it’s time to write?
In this episode, we'll discuss 6 writing strategies for students. If your students are struggling during writing time, one of these strategies is sure to help!
You'll learn:
- Why it’s important to teach students to brainstorm
- Why organization can help struggling writers
- Why it’s important to have students edit and revise their writing
- Why students should vary their sentence structure when writing
- How word choice can improve writing
- Why modeling is one of my favorite ways to teach writing
By the end of this episode, you'll have 6 writing strategies in your teacher’s tool box to help your struggling writers.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-strategies-for-students/
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It’s interviewing season for teachers and that means choosing which grade level to teach. The high number of vacancies means that teachers who are interviewing can have their choice of what job they want. So which grade should you choose?
Choosing the best grade level to teach requires careful consideration of several factors, including your teaching style, experience, job availability, and personal preferences. By taking the time to reflect on these factors, you can make an informed decision that will help you find a fulfilling and rewarding teaching career.
Today I am discussing teaching differences in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and upper elementary to help you make an informed decision.
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/choosing-which-grade-level-to-teach/
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In this episode, we'll explore some effective strategies for managing a chatty class and creating a productive learning environment. We'll focus on four key areas: setting clear expectations, using positive reinforcement, engaging students, and staying calm and consistent.
You'll learn:
- How to set clear expectations for behavior in the classroom, including simple ways to help students remember them
- How to use positive reinforcement to encourage and reward desired behaviors, such as staying focused during lessons
- How to engage students in learning activities that capture their attention and keep them focused on the task at hand
- How to build positive relationships with students, including a strategy for connecting with them on a personal level and creating a supportive classroom culture.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how to manage a chatty class and create a productive learning environment that supports student engagement and success. Whether you're a new teacher or an experienced educator looking for new ideas, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies that you can use right away. So, join us for this informative and engaging discussion and take your classroom management skills to the next level!
SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/chatty-class/
Resources in this episode:
Quiet Critters
Blurt Beans
Whole Brain Teaching Scoreboard
Classroom Management Quick Wins
Classroom Management Adventure Course
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Stand out in your teaching interview by using a portfolio! They are impressive and can help you get the job you want. Today I'm sharing the 5 reasons why I think you should have a teaching portfolio when you interview.
Want more interview tips? Listen to podcast episodes 3, 4, and 5.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/interview-with-a-teaching-portfolio/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Editable Teaching Portfolio
Episode 4: Preparing for a Teaching Interview
Episode 5: The Teaching Interview and Beyond
Episode 6: Inside Look At My Teaching Portfolio
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Do you use mentor texts to teach writing? If not, you should consider it. Mentor texts provide a great example for students to see how authors craft their story. Reading the same book multiple times also allows students to focus on how the story is put together when you teach them to read as authors. Today I'm sharing my favorite mentor texts for opinion writing as well as discussing how to choose a mentor text.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/opinion-writing-mentor-texts/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Podcast Suggestion Form
2nd Grade Opinion Writing Unit
Bookshop Bookshelf
Robert Munsch Official Author Website
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Deciding on your classroom library organization system can be tricky. If you have a large library it can be tough sorting all your books only to discover you hate the system and want to change it.
Today I’ll share with you my system. I’ve used it for several years now and it works beautifully. Maybe it’s exactly what you are looking for!
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-library-organization/
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Podcast Request or Questions Form
Classroom Library Labels and Stickers
Episode 28: How to Organize Your Classroom Library
Teaching in Paradise Checkout System
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Thinking about having parent volunteers in the classroom but feeling intimidated? In today's episode I'm showing you it doesn't have to be complicated. Get started with volunteers tomorrow!
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/parent-volunteers-in-the-classroom/
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
FERPA
Parent Volunteer Form from the Printable Princess
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Literacy centers, work stations, independent work…whatever you call it getting started can be challenging. There's a lot of pressure to get it right so you can concentrate on running your differentiated small groups. But whenever you try to run centers, it's a disaster. Students are off-task and you're interrupted a bazillion times. Does this sound familiar?
If so, you might need to re-launch your centers. Taking the time to slowly roll them out and get them started is a process you don't want to rush. Learn the 5 steps to unlock the smooth running classroom you dream of in today's episode.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/literacy-centers/
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Worried that Science of Reading and sight word centers don't go hand-in-hand? Well, I feel like they still do! In today's episode, I'm discussing the biggest benefits to why you still need sight word centers. I will still be continuing them in my own classroom but perhaps approaching how I teach sight words a different way.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sight-word-centers/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sight Word Play Dough Mats
Sight Word Letter Boxes
Sight Word Assessment Program
Podcast Request or Questions Form
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Are you using anchor charts when teaching writing? You should! Today's episode is discussing what I consider the essential anchor charts for teaching opinion writing. I'll go over which charts I'm using and their importance. Check out the blog post to see the images and to find any links talked about in this episode.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/essential-opinion-writing-anchor-charts/
Purchase the Second Grade Opinion Writing Curriculum on pre-sale until January 31st in my TpT shop.
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Figuring out where to start when teaching opinion writing is often the most difficult part of teaching writing. There are so many different directions you can head in. Today's episode I share how I start my planning process for teaching a new writing unit.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-teach-opinion-writing/
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For the start of the new year, I am kicking off season 2 of this podcast with an episode on systems.
On my blog, Shared Teaching, I've mentioned systematic teaching but not exactly what that means. In this episode I am sharing the basics of having classroom systems and begin diving into what that looks like in my own second grade classroom.
SHOW NOTES/BLOG POST: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-systems/
Mentioned in this episode:
CLASSroom Management Adventure (classroom management course)
Streamlining Jobs for Students in the Classroom (blog post)
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Looking for some great read alouds for second grade? Today I'm sharing a list of the 13 best chapter books that many second grade teachers have reported to be class favorites! Take a listen or view the entire list at: https://sharedteaching.com/best-read-alouds-for-second-grade/
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It never fails that I start each school year wondering how I’m going to improve the writing skills of the class when they come into second grade so low. The best news is generally the lower the skill level, the more improvement you’ll start to see as you improve writing skills. Let’s dive into how to do this without pulling out all your hair by the end of the year. Prefer to read? Head to the post here: https://www.sharedteaching.com/how-to-improve-writing-skills
Want additional help with improving your own writing skills when it comes to teaching first and second graders? Sign up to be a member in my Writing Unpacked program at https://www.sharedteaching.com/pilotprogram
Want to plan your writer's workshop mini lessons in 3 easy steps? Although it can seem like there is too much to teach in writing to fit it all into a short mini lesson, today I am going to show you it is possible. Want to read this later? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/writers-workshop-mini-lessons/ to read this and take notes.
Interested in joining my pilot program, Writing Unpacked, opening on July 6th? Get on the wait list to be sent more information: https://sharedteaching.com/pilotprogram
Are you teaching writing by using writing prompts? If you're only using writing prompts as your writing curriculum, you're missing out on teaching students the craft of writing. Today I'm sharing how writing prompts are not the same as a writing curriculum. Want to read the post? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/writing-prompts/
Wondering how to fit it all in during your allotted writing time? Today's episode tackles a 60 minute, 45 minute, and 30 minute writing block and suggestions for how it is truly possible to fit in all the components for writing workshop. Prefer to read it later and view the schedules? Visit the post at https://sharedteaching.com/writing-workshop-schedule/
Do you hate teaching students to write because you secretly just don’t know how to do it? Maybe you weren’t ever trained properly. It’s totally understandable. Teaching to write is hard when you never received the right training. Today I'm giving you some actionable tips to start teaching writing even though you might not love it. Read or listen to this episode at https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-to-write/
Do you have reluctant writers in your classroom? Today I'm talking about 6 ways to help reluctant writers. These ideas are simple to implement and require very little (if any) prep which means you can start them immediately! Prefer to read the post? See the full post on https://sharedteaching.com/reluctant-writers/.
Curious what writer's workshop looks like in my second grade classroom? Like many teachers I have limited time for writer's workshop. Today's episode outlines what happens throughout my small writing block each day. Having trouble fitting it all in? Take a listen and see how I manage (and sometimes how I don't). Want to read the post later? See the written blog post at https://sharedteaching.com/writers-workshop-second/
Dr. Lori Friesen is sharing with us today her 7 amazing classroom management hacks. Many of these ideas are free and require very little prep. Show notes are available at: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-management-ideas. Visit the show notes for details on how to join Dr. Lori's free masterclass for beginning teachers!
Struggle with teaching how to revise and edit with your students? Today's episode I'm sharing my 4 steps for both revising and editing. Read the post at https://sharedteaching.com/editing-and-revising/
Looking for some money activities to use for 2nd grade? I’ve been using these same ones since I first started teaching. They’ve been used with first graders as well and are great for any student needing more help with money identification and counting coins. Want to read the post as well? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/money-activities/.
Moving into money word problems when students are stuck on coin identification can cause a few issues. Learn how I assess coin identification in my 2nd grade class. I walk you through my exact process for assessment and the explanation behind why I choose to assess in this way. Then I'm diving into how I would explicitly introduce teaching coin identification. Want to read it on the blog? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/coin-identification/
When I was going through my student teaching I really thought I was learning about how to be a teacher. In reality student teaching didn’t prepare me very well for all the pieces of the job. I think that is an impossible task.
Now that I’ve taught for many years and had conversations with many colleagues about this topic, I have gathered their advice here. What would you have wanted to know when you were first starting teaching? What do you feel it took you too long to figure out? Listen to today's episode and find the top 5 advice tips. Read it on the blog at https://sharedteaching.com/advice-from-teachers/
Need some quick wins for your classroom management? Check out these 4 quick wins on today's episode. These ideas cost very little, if nothing, to implement in your classroom and you can start them immediately to see quick improvements in your class behavior! Prefer to read about this information later? Visit the blog post where you can listen or read about this podcast episode at https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-management-techniques
Are you looking to start or even revamp your writer's workshop? Don't skip these most important lessons that are not even about the writing but about setting up the expectations for writing time. I'm discussing the 5 most important lessons with several ideas to get you started. Prefer to read the blog post later? Show notes available at https://sharedteaching.com/writing-workshop-mini-lessons/
Today I'm detailing how I've use the workshop model in my own second grade classroom. I'll be discussing the writer's workshop components and what each one looks like for a primary teacher. I'm also talking about why I changed some of the traditional components and how it works in my room. Show notes available at: https://www.sharedteaching.com/what-is-writers-workshop
Do you feel like your classroom behaviors are crazier than normal? After the break is the perfect time to revisit your classroom management plan and make some tweaks. I'm implementing a new positive behavior program that I talk all about on today's episode. I am also sharing about my online PD for classroom management titled CLASSroom Management Adventure.
Learn about the classroom management online course here: https://sharedteaching.com/classroom-management-adventure/
Show notes are available at: https://sharedteaching.com/revising-classroom-management/
Today's episode will tackle how to differentiate for your struggling writers in a way that already fits into your writing block. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/helping-struggling-writers/
On the lookout for some educational Halloween activities for your class party? In today's episode I'm discussing some of my favorite, low prep activities to use for a class party that are also educational. Want some visuals to go along with the podcast? See the blog post at https://sharedteaching.com/educational-halloween-activities
Why not empower your students to take control of their learning by setting individual learning goals? I set reading, math, and writing goals based on what we are already needing to do in the classroom. I love giving something double-duty so it works for me and helps make my workload more manageable. Join me in today's episode to learn how I choose the goals to set and how I keep on top of it all in a busy classroom. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/student-learning-goals
Do you hate giving and grading homework as much as I do? Today I'm talking about 5 easy and stress-free alternatives to traditional homework. Take a listen as I describe my favorites I've found and ones I've tried and tested in my own classrooms. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/alternatives-to-homework
Ever wonder why McDonald's is all over the world and so quick with their food? Automation! The McDonald's corporation is always seeking ways to automate their systems. As teachers I think we need to do the same for our processes that remain the same throughout the years like spelling. I've learned how to automate my spelling assessments and I would love to show you how in today's episode. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/spelling-assessment
If you are wanting to start differentiating your lessons, you should start with spelling. Differentiating spelling can be done very easily and get you tremendous growth in the classroom but you have to have a system in place. Listen to today's episode and get my system I've used and perfected for years. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/differentiate-spelling/
Looking for some fun ways to practice sight words? Today's episode we will talk about how my second graders are learning their sight words in hands-on, meaningful ways that are aligned with the science of reading.
Stressing about how to set up for meet the teacher night? I've got you covered with today's episode. Learn what to do before, during, and after to have a successful meet the teacher night your parents and new students will enjoy.
If you struggle with a consistent routine of introducing sight words (or high frequency words), today's episode is for you. Learn my 5 step system for sight word introduction to get students really paying attention to new words. Please visit the show notes page to sign up for a free sample of a sight word video assessment you can start using immediately. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-introduce-sight-words
If you are spending some of your time this summer trying to get organized, this episode is for you. Classroom library organization is not one size fits all but in today's episode I'm offering some tips for how to create a library system that will work best for you. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/organized-classroom-library/
Are you a new teacher anxious to get started but don't know what to focus on this summer? Take a listen to today's episode where I am sharing 5 things to prepare this summer to help combat the new teacher overwhelm and start the year focused and fresh! Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/new-teacher-preparation/
Are you looking to revamp your classroom organization? Why not start with classroom jobs! I love using job teams to help manage my class. Best of all, students love to help out in the classroom and it saves me time! Listen in for how I organize my classroom jobs. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/organizing-with-classroom-jobs/
When teaching writing it's important to think about your non-negotiables. This will help form the basis for your writing instruction. When coming up with non-negotiables think about what you don't want in your writing time and what worked well in previous years.
Today I'm discussing my top ten writing non-negotiables for my second grade classroom. I hope it will give you some ideas when coming up with your own non-negotiables during writing instruction. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-non-negotiables/
Before you start packing up your classroom for the summer you will want to hear these tips I have for you on today's episode. I'm giving you a rundown of 7 things to think about that don't involve packing up. The key is to reflect and plan ahead so you can have a stress-free summer. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/packing-up-your-classroom/
Ready to quit teaching but your not sure it's the right decision? Maybe you just need a new teaching job to renew your love of teaching. In today's episode I'm discussing the top reasons why you may want to quit teaching or move teaching jobs. Get the show notes at: https://sharedteaching.com/quit-teaching/
The end of the school year means time to have an end of the year celebration. These celebrations don't have to be time-consuming or expensive. I'm sharing 6 ideas for small end of the year parties including a movie day starring your class, a glow party, countdowns, and easy room transformations. Take a listen today and make sure to view the show notes for links to the explanations of many of the ideas on today's episode. Show notes are available at: https://sharedteaching.com/end-of-the-school-year/
As the end of the year unwinds, it becomes time to start to declutter our classrooms. Where do we even begin? On today's episode I'm walking you through a few tips I use when I declutter my classroom. Let me help you reflect on what you want to keep inside your classroom. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/declutter-the-classroom/
Need some inspiration for how to teach narrative writing? Today's episode is an invitation into an actual, real lesson with myself and my online second grade class as we create a tree map plan of a fiction story.
Teaching writing can be incredibly difficult to figure out because a typical classroom has many, many different levels of abilities. If writing just isn't your thing well, then it can seem pretty overwhelming.
During this lesson we have completed a personal narrative unit and are at the beginning of our fictional narrative unit. Students have done work on listening to various read alouds and finding the problem and solutions in those stories. We have explored the importance of describing characters and adding dialogue.
Today's fictional narrative lesson explores how to plan a fiction story focused on a problem and the solution to that problem. I don't want students to just write a two sentence story with only the problem and the solution but I want them to add details with a series of events before a solution is found.
Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/narrative-writing-lesson/
Struggling with how to teach writing? Today I'm opening the doors to my classroom and letting you listen in on a real classroom lesson taught in a distance second grade class. This is the second lesson in a new unit on expository writing. While little modeling of writing is done, I am setting students up for the understanding of the difference between facts and opinion which will not only be beneficial in the expository unit but the opinion unit as well. Listen in on our classroom lesson and take away some ideas to use in your own classroom. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/expository-writing-lesson/
Even though it is a little less than 2 months from the end of the year for me, I am already planning for the next school year. Planning now for what I need ready for next year will help make my summer less stressful and my back to school preparations a breeze. Be first in line right now at the copier before the back to school rush after summer. Today I'm discussing my thoughts for next year, how to plan for more differentiation, and my must-haves that I will be using again this coming school year. Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/preparing-next-school-year/
Want to get started with mentor texts but struggling with choosing ones that will work for your classroom?
My top tip for choosing the right mentor text is to focus on what you want your students to learn.
You can find lots of free mentor texts lists all over the internet but you need to choose the best text that works for you and your students.
Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/choosing-mentor-text/
Stuck in never ending online digital grading?
There is an easier way! Today I'm sharing 4 tips with you to have more efficient digital grading - especially if you are using Google Classroom as your online teaching platform. You will learn to reduce the amount you are grading, easiest way to check student work, adding comments to work quickly and efficiently, and automatic grading for assessments.
Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/efficient-digital-grading/
Are you about to transition to teaching hybrid? Or maybe you've been doing it awhile but still wonder if there's a better way that won't cause you to lose your mind.
Today I'm discussing some ideas that have helped me to save time (and my sanity) while managing both an online class and in person students.
Show notes available at https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-hybrid-class/
Are parent teacher conferences a struggle for you to plan and organize? Today on the Shared Teaching Podcast I'm sharing how in 6 steps I've formatted my conferences to fit a 15 minute time slot.
Learn about how I make my conferences simple, easy, and as stress free as possible in this episode.
Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/organizing-parent-teacher-conferences/
Wondering about teaching math virtually? I wondered too when I first started teaching virtually. After some careful thought and planning I discovered an easy way that seems to work well for my students and I. Today I'm unpacking my math block for you and sharing what I learned in the hopes it will help you.
Grab the show notes or to listen on the blog here: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-math-virtually/
Struggling with teaching writing while hybrid or distance? I'm sharing how writing looks for me in my own distance second grade classroom.
Show notes available at: https://sharedteaching.com/teach-writing-virtually/
Get some ideas on how to virtually assess sight words in a way that is easy to manage. This is a process that has taken me many years of perfecting and practicing.
Show notes are available at: http://sharedteaching.com/virtual-sight-word-assessment
What does online learning look like in a house with a full-time working parent of a first grader?
I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I struggle to cope with my daughter and I working at home during this pandemic. Join me to hear how some small changes can make a big difference in how some students are focusing and learning through their computer.
Show notes are available at https://sharedteaching.com/parent-perspective-online-learning/.
How do you setup a classroom in your home while still having a home? I found a solution that works for me and I describe it all in today's episode.
Want pictures? View this blog post-http://sharedteaching.com/virtual-home-classroom-setup/.
Show notes are available at http://sharedteaching.com/home-virtual-teaching-setup/.
Listen along as I recap my experience teaching virtually all day for the start of the school year. Definitely some unexpected issues and a few wins and I am unpacking them all for your benefit. Show notes available at http://sharedteaching.com/first-week-virtual-teaching/.
How can you prepare for the unknown school year? We'll take a look at planning for what is in our control on this podcast episode. Show notes available at: http://sharedteaching.com/prepare-for-unknown/
What should you include inside your teaching portfolio? Find out as I walk through exactly what is inside my current portfolio on this podcast episode. Show notes available at http://sharedteaching.com/inside-my-teaching-portfolio/
This is the second episode in a three-part series on finding and getting a teaching job. In this episode we will discuss interview tips and how I answer common interview questions. I also provide tips on coming up with questions to ask the interviewer or interview panel and how to follow up after the interview. Show notes are available at http://sharedteaching.com/teaching-interview-and-beyond/
Be prepared for your next teaching interview. I share my exact strategy for preparing for a teaching interview. It might not be how you think. If you are a new teacher or a teacher looking to find a new school next year, you will want to hear my interview preparation secrets. Show notes are available at http://sharedteaching.com/preparing-for-a-teaching-interview/
Everyone has a unique teaching journey or a story for why they got into teaching. In this episode I share how I got started with teaching and the rocky path I've been on in my teaching journey to get where I am today. Podcast show notes are available here: http://sharedteaching.com/teaching-journey/
2 - Learn my top 5 tips to streamline your online teaching to save yourself time. We'll be discussing what my Google Classroom looks like, organizing my week in a Google slideshow, a way to increase student engagement, helping parents with the technology, and a plan to share the workload. Podcast show notes are available here: http://sharedteaching.com/tips-to-streamline-your-online-teaching/
Welcome to the Shared Teaching Podcast first episode! My journey in teaching has been a hard road and the years it has been easiest is when I've had a strong team or friends for collaboration. This episode discusses my why for creating a podcast and my hopes for its future. Thanks for joining me! Podcast show notes are available here:
http://sharedteaching.com/stp-01-welcome-to-the-shared-teaching-podcast/