Classroom Confessions

By Katie Smith

Teachers talking about the everyday things that happen in the classroom as well as tips and helpful hints to improve your teaching.... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Classroom Confessions episodes:

November 06, 2022 Welcome Back!
It's Season 2! But really my students found my podcast so now here we are...trying this again! Let me know what you want to hear!
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11min
March 14, 2020 Episode 22: Distance Learning
Was it Friday the 13th or was it FRIDAY THE 13TH?!? It seems like more and more districts are shutting down and more and more teachers are switching over to distance learning OR having to print off packets. Here are all of the resources I found from my favorite people on Instagram and social media! If you do use any materials from them please 1) follow them 2) send them a giftcard or something from their Amazon list as a thank you!
1. For a free Subscription to Screencast . https://account.screencastify.com/user/subscribe/edu then click“Redeem coupon” type in CAST_COVID and CLICK ACTIVATE LICENSE 2. How to do a Powerpoint recording @the615Teacher 3 . General online teaching tutorial @doccopteaching has a video tutorial 4. Educational Subscriptions offering FREE Accounts 5. General Distance Learning Resources @antisocstudies blog post 6. Generic Resources from Ashley @TeachCreateMotivate Blog Post
ELA Resources - 1. Stacy Lamb @theengagingstation - Google Drive Link 2. Molly Jackson-Schultz - @thatawkwardteacher - Google Drive Link (look for Independent Reading and Book Clubs) 3. Ash - @secondnatureteaching - Free English Resources 4. Danielle Hall - @Nouvelle_ela - ready to go digital lessons 5. Michaela - @thetownieteacher - Google Drive link (Look for Independent Reading Assignment) 6. Katie @mochas_and_markbooks - 10 fiction lessons 7. Katie Vance @katiesclasswithsass - Google Drive
Show Notes- other accounts can be found here
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19min
March 06, 2020 Episode 21: Guns and Schools
Today Katie takes a dive into the controversial topic of gun control, and gun violence. She explains her perspective and her experience with lockdowns and drills on a school campus. This is a sensitive topic listen with caution

***Edit: In the podcast Katie cites a Supreme Court Case as Heller v. District of Columbia. However when the case was argued before the supreme court it was titled District of Columbia v. Heller***

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28min
February 29, 2020 Episode 20: Teacher Bestie!
This week Y'ALL are in for a treat, my teacher bestie Ms. DeAnna Turner is here to share her experience with being a teacher and instructional strategist! Get ready to laugh as they share their teaching stories!

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26min
February 22, 2020 Episode 19: An Interview with Mr. Britos
This week Katie interviews her portablemate and she recalls the first time they met (this could get awkward). Mr. Britos is a third year special education teacher and has a little bit different perspective on the classroom and teaching.

If you are looking for the financial literacy game Katie mentions please head over to @kmscurriculum on Instagram and look at the TPT Highlight!

Website: Classroomconfesisons.net
Instagram: @Classroom Confessions
Katie's Instagram: @KMSCurriculum
Email: [email protected]
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17min
February 01, 2020 Episode 18 - 15 Teacher Self Care Tips
Teachers tend to get caught up in everything they HAVE to do. Newsflash, all the things will still be there! This week Katie dives into 15 ways that teachers can practice self care! The best part about these tips is THEY ARE FREE! 15 Free Self Care tips for Teachers, I mean can it get any better than that? We don't think so!
Thank you for choosing to listen!
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15min
January 11, 2020 Episode 17 - Teaching Strategy: Spectrum
This week Katie briefly discusses what to do when a colleague says something inappropriate. The meat and potatoes of the episode is about a teaching strategy she calls the spectrum. The spectrum has four benefits! First, it is easy to implement, second, it gets students moving and up out of their seats, third, it requires critical thinking, and lastly it gets students talking!
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13min
January 03, 2020 Episode 16: Allow me to Reintroduce Myself
After a long break, Katie is back with a new format for the podcast! She is ready to tackle some big issues in education. If you have any topics you want her to cover please email as at our NEW email address [email protected]. Thats right your girl got her own domain name!
Lets us officially welcome you to 2020 lets get teaching!
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Twitter @classconfesspod
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9min
October 19, 2019 Episode 15: Babs is here!
This week Katie interviews her Babs. Babs was a preschool teacher and then director from 1969-2003. She has seen education change and evolve over many years. Babs shares her stories and her insight this week on the podcast!

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26min
October 11, 2019 Episode 14: Interview with Rebecca Owen
This week Katie interviews her co-department chair Rebecca Owen about what it is like to be a teacher. One of the most insightful things is the discussion about what Rebecca wishes ever day American's knew about teachers. They laugh, there are almost tears, but it is a great interview about the life of a teacher!
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32min

FAQs about Classroom Confessions:

How many episodes does Classroom Confessions have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.