Mr. Bryan's Classroom

Happy New Year, teachers! Welcome to the podcast where educators come together to inspire, learn, and grow. I'm thrilled to kick off the year with a special guest, Vicki Davis—a passionate teacher and successful podcaster.

This time of year, we often pause to reflect on the past and plan for the year ahead, but have you ever wondered—what advice would the older version of yourself give you today? Imagine your future self, nearing the end of life, offering insights to you in the present. Would your future self encourage you to stay with teaching? Would they encourage you to take a risk and try something else?

Feeling guilty about leaving education? In this video, I dive into why it’s okay to transition out without guilt. While you may love the kids and cherish your co-workers, the truth is that they’ll adapt and move on just fine. Kids are resilient, and your co-workers will adjust to new dynamics. You need to prioritize your well-being because staying in an unhealthy situation doesn’t serve anyone, especially not you. Leaving doesn’t mean you don’t care—it means you’re choosing to take care of yourself. Tune in for reassurance, encouragement, and a reminder that it’s okay to put yourself first.

Teachers, may your holiday break be merry and bright!

Child abuse is an incredibly difficult subject to confront, especially during a season traditionally filled with hope and joy. However, the painful truth is that sexual abuse of children is happening even now. As educators, we often receive training on this issue at the start of the school year—a time when our plates are already overflowing, and we haven’t yet had the chance to truly know our students.

December often brings unique challenges for elementary teachers, as excitement for the holidays can make classroom management more difficult. Will students in your class be naughty or nice this year?

 Congratulations to the teachers in the States! You have made it to Thanksgiving break! We all deserve some rest from the classroom. It's also a good time to give thanks. 

 Kriscia Cabral took some time to write down what she is thankful for when she goes to work as a teacher. In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Bryan shares her top five reasons on why she is a thankful teacher. For the full article go to http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2013/11/top-5-reasons-im-thankful-teacher

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, yet it often comes with challenges that can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to slip into negativity, focusing on frustrations and struggles. But what if there’s a better way to approach our work and inspire our students?

Are you looking for an effective way to balance your lectures with meaningful student interaction? In this episode, I introduce and comment on the **Ten Plus Two Strategy** from the Let's Teach YouTube channel —a simple yet powerful teaching technique that promotes active engagement while maintaining the structure of your lesson. Perfect for creating a dynamic and interactive classroom, this strategy ensures students stay engaged and retain key concepts.

Girls are excelling in schools today—fantastic news, right? But what about the boys who are falling behind? Across the country, millions of boys are struggling with reading and writing, being diagnosed with learning disabilities at unprecedented rates, and increasingly opting out of college altogether.