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  • Stop Doing These 4 Things Right Away

    The beginning of the school year is when we have the best intentions for how the school year will go. Let’s keep this positive energy up by committing to stop doing these 4 things. In today’s episode, Noelle dives deep into what is wasting your time and what you can do to fix it. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    All Access Math Curriculum

    18 min
  • Why Your Students Struggle with Word Problems (and What to Do About It)

    Word problems can be a challenge to teach. Perhaps, it is because we are trying to teach students to problem-solve: think about, observe, investigate, and reason through situations. Which, in my opinion, is quite the task! In today’s episode, Noelle discusses why problem-solving is so important for our students and provides some strategies to get students thinking.

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    All Access


    16 min
  • 5 Steps to Teaching Routines & Procedures that will Stick

    You may have the best routines and procedures planned for your classroom, but if you don’t teach students HOW to implement those routines, then you will not reap the benefits. In today’s episode, Noelle will share 5 steps to effectively teaching your students routines and procedures that will stick. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    Classroom Poster Pack

    15 min
  • Must-Teach Routines and Procedures

    The first day of school is upon us! Which has us asking - should I teach rules/expectations on that first day or do something fun? In today’s episode, Noelle shares how you can do both. Plus, we talk about which routines and procedures are the most important to teach your students. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    Classroom Poster Pack


    13 min
  • Back to School Prep: Do This Not That

    ​​It is that time of year again: time to deck out our classrooms!  Easily one of the best and most stressful parts of being a teacher. In today’s episode, Noelle shares the do’s and don’ts of classroom setup. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    Classroom Poster Pack


    12 min
  • Moving from Good to Great

    If you are a teacher who is seeing the online teacher community buzzing with words like “grids” or “centers” and feel a little overwhelmed, then this post/episode is for you. Oftentimes, we see other teachers implement new strategies or techniques, and think to ourselves, “Should I be doing that too?” In today’s episode, Noelle discusses how to improve your classrooms using principles like the Flywheel Effect.

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    *Resources mentioned*

    All Access


    13 min
  • How Marissa uses small groups to reach her students

    We are so excited to have Marissa McCarthy on the podcast! Marissa is an expert at differentiating and supporting students through rotations and small groups. In today’s episode, Noelle and Marissa discuss effective ways to use Maneuvering the Middle resources and why there is no reason to reinvent the wheel in teaching. 


    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    25 min
  • Your All Access Invite: Is This Right For You?

    In today’s episode, Noelle announces the launch of an all-inclusive membership for middle school math teachers: All Access. Find out what All Access is, how you can get it, and how it will help you be the best math teacher you can be. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

    Want to be notified of upcoming episodes? Subscribe and leave a review. 

    *Resources mentioned*

    All Access

    16 min
  • ICYMI: Three Simple Strategies to Help You Work Smarter Not Harder

    Teachers have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it. Check out 3 tips for increasing your productivity and managing your workload. Develop a plan for how to manage your to-do list and execute it efficiently. Plus, learn about a tool that helps students and teachers stay organized in the digital classroom (and find out how to get it for free). 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

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    12 min
  • Exhausted by Multiple Preps? Try this!

    Most teachers manage multiple preps in their teaching careers. While there is nothing easy about teaching multiple curricula across multiple grade levels, there are a few hacks to save your time and sanity. In today’s episode, Noelle shares 6 tips for making the most of your time/energy while juggling multiple preps. 

    For all the links mentioned in the show, click here. 

    Grab the listener freebie here. 

    For more ideas, visit our Maneuvering the Middle blog, join our Facebook community, and follow us @maneuveringthemiddle. 

    Want to be notified of upcoming episodes? Subscribe and leave a review. 

    All Access: To sign up for email notifications and to get early pricing options, click here.

    15 min

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Good Morning, Teacher! A podcast for busy teachers who want practical solutions to those common classroom challenges -- because you can love your job and leave your work at school! Join host, Noelle…