Chops

Feeding a group of kids is a great opportunity to teach soft skills.

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It's the time of year where energy is low, caffeine intake is high, and everyone is working to get through to the finish line.

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The Monday following prom is the unofficial day for seniors to play hookie. Classes are small, the parking lot is empty, and the energy changes. Jack and Steve discuss how days like this can look in the classroom.

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In this lighter episode, Jack and Steve share outrageous stories from live performances in their teaching careers.

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Contest is only 9 school days away - Jack and Steve share what takes place in the time leading up to the bands' high-stakes performances.

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Inspired by the spring variety concert, this episode explores the importance of stage presence across a variety of ensembles and how to craft it.

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This episode centers on the power of saying okay and refusing the need to justify an answer, opinion, or student request.

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A more practical episode - each host shares two actual teaching techniques that work for them in the classroom.

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Praising groups is important, but how often should it happen? Being demanding of a group should happen, but how is it done tactfully? How can a teacher ride the wave without coming across as mean or insincere?

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Deescalating a situation is effectively is like becoming jello - it's pretty hard to fight. Jack and Steve explore the analogy with some tips, techniques, and tales from the classroom.

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