All aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express! This week, Jess is leaning heavily into discovering the world of classroom activities. Ever wondered if there's more to student self-portraits than meets the eye? Or how about turning your class into a wax museum with students posing as famous characters? Forget Disneyland; Jess's literary theme park activity is the next big thing! And for all you sports fans, the "Who Would Win" books get a March Madness twist. She’s even got a game called “Count to 20” that’s...well, let’s just say that one might be a work in progress.

From tape geometry to crocheted classroom quilts for charity, Jess shares the weird, the touching, and the downright genius ways teachers like us—and some creative fans—are engaging students. And if you're ready for a tearjerker, wait until you hear about high schoolers crafting children's books that tug at the heartstrings. Plus, who knew classroom podcasting was a thing? We a HUGE fans of that!

To wrap things up, Jess gets real about the magic behind these activities. They’re not just tasks; they're treasured memories in the making. So grab your planner and favorite pen, because your new school year is about to get a lot more entertaining! 

Choo! Choo!

--

Watch the full episodes on YouTube!

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!

Support the show and get some MERCH!

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hotmessteacherexpress

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.