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“Read a book.”

How often have you said that to your fast finishers? I am SUPER guilty of this one! I’m always looking for new ideas for fast finisher activities! Too often, I catch myself repeating that phrase…  “just read a book.”

It’s not that reading a book is NOT a bad option, it’s just something kids get tired of doing, especially those kids who ALWAYS finish first. That's why in today's episode I'm diving into easy ways to engage fast finishers! From graphic organizers to engaging writing prompts to play dough stations, this episode is FULL of ideas!

There are many challenges to you as a teacher when trying to find your fast finishers activities. 

• How do you challenge students without making it feel like a burden or punishment on them?
• How do you do it without adding extra work for you?
• How can it be student-led so that they can work independently and you can help the students who are working on the regular assignments?
• How do you make it meaningful learning?

If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, then this episode is for you! I offer 15 EASY ways to engage the fast finishers in your classroom. Your fast finishers will love having a greater variety of activities to pick and choose from!

Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/engage-fast-finishers

• The benefits of having a variety of resources to offer fast finishers
• How a utilizing a graphic binder with a book helps fast finishers stay engaged
• Fun activities you can have your fast finishers do ie Backwards Story Problems, Play Dough Station, Color by Number and much more!
• Online Learning Enrichment Activities such as A Google A Day, The Critical Reader, Mathopolis and more!
• How to do a research topic for fast finishers and why you should let them do a topic of THEIR choice
• A simple and easy way to do engaging fun activities like puzzles, math and ELA board games and more!

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With the new year approaching, it's that time where we start reviewing our year and our teacher goals that we made at the start of the year. Did you accomplish everything you wanted to? I know I didn't! Looking at what we didn't know can be disappointing... but what about what we did do? Do you ever sit down and acknowledge all the things that you did do? On today’s episode, I'm talking all about how to own your wins and set intentional teacher goals!

We're all human. It’s our nature to always be striving to do more. However, when we do this, we tend to always be looking at where we can improve instead of looking at what we have done. Sometimes we think our wins need to be life-changing, but what about our small wins?! We do so much as teachers, parents and whatever other hat you wear, that it is easy to overlook our every day wins. Start thinking about our teacher goals as a journey rather than the destination.

I also discuss the concept of past, present and FUTURE self. Over time we really change into different people, so thinking about what your FUTURE self would tell your PRESENT self will help you see how much you're capable of. By thinking in this way, you can set specific teacher goals from a place of love for yourself and keep positive momentum. Throughout this episode, I give insight to shift the perspective of focusing on the "Gap" to focusing on the "Gain". These are simple, yet effective solutions to overcome your doubts so you will soon own your teacher wins.

Throughout this episode, I give insight that I have learned on my journey, to help shift the perspective of focusing on the "Gap" (what we we think we're lacking) to focusing on the "Gain" (what we have achieved). These are simple, yet effective solutions to overcome your doubts so you will soon own your teacher wins.

This episode is full of different methods to begin owning your wins. From spreadsheets, to vision boards, to books that have helped change my mindset, to simple questions you can ask yourself to readjust your perspective. All of these techniques will help you reach your teacher goals and truly OWN your wins.

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• The benefits of owning your teacher wins and how to reach your teacher goals
• The concept of making your FUTURE SELF happy
• How having a vision board can help you visualize and reach your teacher goals
• Why shifting your mindset to positivity can increase your motivation towards your teacher goals
• How to notice the difference between the gap and the gain
• A simple and easy way you acknowledge your daily wins

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From balancing teaching, stand up comedy and dad life, to birth stories, to teacher maternity and paternity leave, to stand up comedy, teacher influencers, and how to pronounce Mario, we talk about it all on today's hilarious interview that you do not want to miss.

Because today on the podcast, I'm talking with NYC teacher, stand up comedian and Winter Educate & Rejuvenate keynote speaker, Gaspare Randazzo.

You may know him from Instagram, TikTok, or as Co-Host of "The Social Studies Podcast with Joe Dombroski and Gaspare Randazzo"

And let me tell you, he is HILARIOUS! Once we confirmed him for our event, I spent some time scrolling his Instagram (@standuprandazzo) and laughing at his videos. In fact, he's so good at stand-up that people are traveling to see him go on tour. (but pssst... you don't need to... skip the hundreds of dollars on a flight and join us virtually here!). Here is a little more background about Gaspare.

Gaspare Randazzo is a teacher in his 11th year in the classroom. When he's not in the classroom, you can find Gaspare doing Stand Up Comedy where he talks about his life as a teacher and his experiences dealing with students from all walks of life. His stories range from students hating him and wanting to punch him in the face to them loving him and bringing him school lunch trays to eat during every period. These non conventional teaching stories will have teachers and non teachers alike finding themselves laughing and scratching their heads at just how outrageous they are!

If you enjoy this interview, be sure to join us at E&R! He's so funny- full stand up at our event. You'll get to be there live interacting in zoom. You do not want to miss it!

Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/real-teacher-talk

• How Gaspare balances teacher life, being a parent and a stand up comedian
• The story of Gaspare's experience with his children's' births and maternity/paternity leave
• Gaspare's experience in the classroom and his thoughts on the current climate of classrooms
• How humor can help us relate and feel connected to others
• The high prices of Taylor Swift tickets
• How to properly pronounce Mario
• And so much more!

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Gaspare Randazzo Instagram
• The Social Studies Podcast
• Winter Educate & Rejuvenate
• True Warrior Jewelry
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

• How To Be An Effective Teacher By Taking Care of Yourself with Lizzie Langston [episode 43]
• Being the “OKAYEST” Teacher Mom with Heather from The Okayest Moms [episode 34]
• How to Build Mental Toughness for Teachers (AND students!) with Jon Osborn [episode 30]
• Honest Teacher Vibes with Bri Richardson [episode 14]

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Hey friend! This week's episode is a special one because it is our 50th episode! I am so excited to have made it this far and thankful for YOU for listening and making this possible.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And also one of the busiest! You have so much on your plate from family time to shopping to holiday parties, that’s not even your school duties! It is hard to find a balance between classroom and all the holiday things you have going on in your life.

With the holidays in full swing and Winter Break approaching fast, this episode is all about how to survive the week before winter break. We wanted to hear tips from real teachers JUST LIKE YOU, so we we gathered ideas, direct quotes, and even voice recordings from OVER 50 teachers in our community to share insight and ideas for the week before Winter Break!

There is so much insight and advice in this one episode! We hear from Kirsten of Kirsten's Kaboodle, Tara from Teaching on Lemon Lane, Heidi from Second Story Window and so much more! You'll even get to hear insight from members of the Wife Teacher Mommy Team!

I gathered all of these submissions, found common "THEMES" and broke them down into "7 Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break". You'll be hearing tips from over 50 teachers in this podcast episode, so you're bound to find something that resonates with you and will help you make this the "most wonderful time of year"!

Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/winter-break

• How keeping a routine can help you manage your stress and classroom
• The benefits of using the holiday to your advantage to make the most of the season
• Why we should be intentional with our OVERALL planning during this time of year
• How lowering exceptions for you and your students can lower your holiday stress level
• Finding humor and how it can help us relax and connect
• The magic of taking a day off and why you should
• How to find self care and why it's worth it to do even if you feel too busy

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Ready-to-Go Sub Plans
• December Reading Passages
• December Writing Prompts
• December I Spy
• Snow Day Resources
• Winter Resources
• Secret Santa Writing Prompts
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

• Second Story Window
• Kirsten's Kaboodle
• Smith Curriculum and Consulting
• Little Lady Bug Shop
• Teresa Kwant Escape Room Resources
• Teaching on Lemon Lane
• Asleep the Snow Came Flying by Tim Story

• Smart Classroom Management Hacks with Dr. Lori Friesen [episode 38]
• How to Prepare for Teacher Snow Days [episode 49]
• How to Do a Secret Santa in the Classroom or Homeschool [episode 45]
• 4 Steps To Teach Winter Holidays Around the World [episode 44]
• What is Your Time Worth
• SNOW DAYS: HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED
• PERFECT DECEMBER ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

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Can you believe it's already December? That means the holidays and winter are in full swing too! One thing is certain, winter brings unexpected weather. With that being said, this episode is here just in time because on today's podcast we are talking all about how to prepare for teacher snow days!

In many places snow days are inevitable and so are the disruptions they bring to everyone’s plans. And as many places are moving to remote learning days that may mean a quick change from in-person lessons to online. Teacher snow days can be difficult and frustrating to navigate, so listen up because I share tips and resources on how to best prepare for snow days.

I discuss several fun and engaging activities for different subjects that you can use.

For writing, you can do a FUN writing prompt- "If I were Stuck in a Snow Globe?" or use our snow themed passages. For math, you can do a snow themed math board game or our snow math review resource. For science, you can do an engaging "Life Cycle" of a Snowflake" activity where you have students dance out the different steps of the water cycle.

These are just a few examples of the fun ideas that I share that will help you with teacher snow days and the best part is you’ll be prepared and won’t have to worry about what you are going to do when a snow day does happen.

A few other exciting topics that I touch on are my Life Coaching certification journey! I share some of the advice that I have learned so far, which I am so excited about. And I share about our upcoming virtual Winter Educate & Rejuvenate event! We will have Bri Richardson of Honest Teacher Vibes doing a comedy presentation, life coaching and more! This event is December 29th. You will not want to miss it!

Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/teacher-snow-days

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Snow Day Lesson Plans
• Snow Math Review
• January Reading Passages
• December Sub Plans
• December Monthly Art Activity
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List 

• How to Do a Secret Santa in the Classroom or Homeschool [episode 45]
• 4 Steps To Teach Winter Holidays Around the World [episode 44]
• SNOW DAYS: HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED
• PERFECT DECEMBER ACTIVITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

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