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Did you know that good classroom management can lead to more respect between you and your students?

Let’s talk about what classroom management is and why it’s important. It’s the thing that’s going to set the tone for your classroom as you get back into the swing of things this school year. 

You can put whatever system, program, or philosophy in place that you like, but it won’t be as effective as the values at the foundation of how you run your classroom. 

This episode is about classroom management strategies that determine whether your classroom fails or succeeds. 

Let's dig into the fundamental values that should be at the core of any classroom management program.

If you want to learn some simple strategies to foster mutual respect in your classroom, tune in to this episode. 

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Do you focus more on teaching the writing process or teaching writing form in your classroom? 

In this episode, we are digging into the difference between teaching the writing process and teaching writing form. You might not have given this much thought before, but I have some pretty strong feelings about it that I want to share with you. 

If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know that I’m passionate about teaching the writing process first and then getting into form differently from traditional teaching methods. 

I think that students need to learn how to write first. We need to teach them how to communicate their thoughts effectively. Throughout the episode, you’re going to hear me talk all about why that is and how to make it a reality in your classroom. 

If you want to teach your students to be well-rounded writers, you’re going to love this episode. 

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Do you have a plan for your guided reading this year? 

I know that sometimes as teachers we guilt ourselves if we can’t get guided reading started right away, so I want to lift some of that burden from your shoulders. Guided reading doesn’t need to start right away, and I’m going to tell you why in this episode. 

I want to walk you through my plan to get guided reading started in your classroom as soon as possible in a way that’s easy and attainable for you and your students. I know you have students with different reading abilities and you need a plan that works for everyone. 

You’re going to learn how to set up your guided reading, prepare your students for guided reading, and assess your students during guided reading time all in this episode.

If you’ve been looking for help with your guided reading plan then look no further! This is the episode for you. 

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Do you use literacy centers in your classroom?

In this episode, I am talking about what literacy centers look like in my junior classroom because they look a little different from centers in my primary classrooms. As junior students go through the year, they often develop more independent skills, so how you use centers can change depending on their skill and comfort levels. 

Because centers can be so different in junior classrooms, I think it’s helpful to talk about the differences and how to adapt to make them work for you. 

Something that you’ll hear me repeat in the episode is that there is no one right way to do centers. I just want to give you an idea of how I make centers work in my classroom so that you can get some inspiration and guidance for yours!

If you could use some help getting your literacy centers set up, this episode is for you. 

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How do you feel about teaching language arts? If you are feeling overwhelmed, overworked, stressed, and uninspired, you are not alone. 

It is easy to feel this way when teaching this subject because there are so many components to consider when creating the perfect language arts program. You want to teach in a way that actually engages students so that they use their language skills every day. 

In this episode, I am sharing all of the key components to creating a language arts program that will have students succeeding and surpassing their educational goals. 

I am sharing tips on scaffolding, differentiating your instruction, how to relate your literacy lessons to the real world, and more. 

Using these high-yield strategies will help you design a language arts program that increases student engagement and success, so tune in to hear them!

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What’s the biggest barrier to meeting students’ needs in your classroom? Time. 

You’re being pulled in so many different directions, and you only have a finite amount of time. 

If you’re spending all of your time planning an entire language arts program from beginning to end, you’re taking that time away from actually implementing the program and meeting your students’ needs. In this episode, I am talking about a solution to that problem. 

Ignited Literacy is a program that is designed to give you everything you need for your language arts program all in one place. It expands over four different grade levels and is being used successfully in over 600 classrooms across Canada. 

Ignited Literacy gives you your time back, but I get asked all the time, “Is Ignited Literacy right for me?” 

Are you the type of teacher that is going to benefit from a done-for-you plan that will help you implement reading, writing, oral language, and media instruction in your classroom? I have five questions for you to help you find out. 

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How confident are you in your language program?

Whether you’re super confident or there are some things you want to change, chances are you’re making some mistakes.

In this episode, I’m sharing five mistakes that you might be making during your language instruction. 

These are really common and easy to fix, so don’t worry!

I’m covering what these mistakes are and giving you some tips and strategies on how to do things differently.

We’re also talking about things like tying reading and writing together, prioritizing guided reading, and how to get the most out of your allotted literacy time. 

If you want to revise your language program but aren’t sure where to start, this episode is perfect for you. 

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What should you do with your struggling readers during guided reading?

This is something that can be pretty daunting, especially if you’re in a junior classroom and you have a huge range of abilities in your class. 

It’s important to remember that you will have different types of students in your classroom, and your strategy for supporting those students is going to look different depending on their academic profile.

In this episode, I am talking about three different types of learners who may be working significantly below grade level in your classroom and how to best support them in a guided reading lesson.

Different students need different types of support, and that’s okay! It doesn’t have to mean a lot of extra work for you. It just means you need to be familiar with those students and what they need. 

Once you have your strategy figured out, guided reading lessons will be no problem at all. That’s why I am helping you get it figured out in this episode! 

If you need a strategy to help your struggling readers, tune in! 

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Do you need help with your guided reading sessions? 

If so, I am excited to be sharing a complete plan for you to schedule your guided reading time in your junior classroom. 

In this episode, I am teaching you how to set up your guided reading, and I am dispelling some myths about how to structure your guided reading time, especially as it pertains to junior grade levels. 

I know that not all of your students are at the same level, and you need a schedule that can adapt to that. Guided reading should be a tool for you to use to assess your students’ progress, so let’s make that easier for you! 

We’ll talk about what guided reading is, what its purpose is, and how to make it work for your students of all different levels. 

If you could use some help getting your guided reading time set up, I’ve got you covered in this episode. 

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Do you have your schedule ready to go for the fall? 

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably already thinking about what your schedule is going to look like. 

If you’re lucky enough to have already been given your schedule by your principal, I have some tools to help you figure out what each of your periods is going to look like.

In this episode, I am walking you through the process that I follow to plan out the subjects in my schedule according to the time requirements that we have for each subject. 

By the end of this episode, you will know how to plan out your week to make sure that you are fitting everything into your teaching schedule. 

If you want to learn how to get your schedule set up quickly and easily, tune in to this episode. 

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