Rockin This Teacher Thing

Today’s episode is about flip signs and other tools you need for your virtual or distance learning classroom. It’s all about you getting equipped with a few simple tools so that you end your online sessions with a smile on your face.

Time Stamp:

Welcome: :06

Encouragement: :50

Virtual Learning Tools Fip Signs: 3:45

A/B Signs: 7:20

True/False: 9:35

Question/Hand: 10:15

Microphone: 12:07

Music Stand:14:37

Close:16:20

Resources Mentioned:

https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/fullflip 

YouTube Live Stream: https://youtu.be/iM3TH-Lk9Zg 

Episode 18: Today we talk with Speech Language Pathologist extraordinaire Angie Dailey. Angie shares her insights as a Speech and Language Pathologist.  She gives us information about what SLPs can do to help your students, gives us some speech and language milestones, as well as some practical tips to help all students in the area of better language skills.  I’m excited for you to meet Angie. Let’s start rockin' today’s episode.  

Time Stamp
Welcome Intro-:05
Encouragement- :57
Angie Dailey Conversation- 3:59
Closing- 37:55

Mentioned Related Links:
Angie's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/DquxhNibgyo

Teachers Making The Basics Fun YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUT17BBgTwU1e39stimQsyQ 

Do you use teaching language in your classroom? The answer might surprise you.  Lessons from the book "The Power Of Our Words."
 Teachers talk… a lot. But, knowing what to say and getting specific results can be trickier than you think.  Today we talk with Amie Trudnowski about a book she read called “The Power Of Our Words.” Buckle-up because whether you are a new or seasoned teacher I guarantee there will be a nugget of gold in today’s episode.  Also, find out how Amie and I met almost 52 years ago. 

Time Stamp:
Welcome: 0:06
Intro:1:09
Amie: 8:27
Amie Fun Quiz: 38:53
Good Bye: 48:01

How do you get a job as a teacher? Getting your first teaching job can be really stressful.  What are hiring teams looking for in new teachers? Knowing what skills to showcase while applying for a teaching job and during the teacher interview is key in showing you are the best person for the job.  Today we talk with Daryl Mikesell, a K-2 and middle school principal about the attributes he looks for in new (and seasoned) teachers.  Use Daryl’s insights to guide you as you apply and interview for teaching jobs.  

Teacher Resource: I am recommending that teachers head to the “Dream Big” podcast episode 55.  This podcast episode hosted by Bob Goff is one for the books. Bob has a conversation with the producer of Kid President,  Brad Montague.  With a precarious upcoming school year fast approaching this podcast episode is going to equip you to be the teacher you were meant to be in this time of change, growth, fear, and uncertainty.  This is a podcast episode you won’t want to miss.  Please listen to it. The link is posted below.   

Time Stamp
Welcome:0:06
Intro: 0:55
Podcast Recommendation: 2:47
Daryl Mikesell: 6:31
Freebies: 38:41
Goodbye: 40:49

PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: Dream Big Framework Podcast- Ep. 55 224 Brad Montague- Creating A Better World For Kids https://dreambigframework.com/podcast-1/bradmontague

Freebie Alert:
Teacher Binder: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/binder 
Teacher Binder Editable Calendar:https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/calendar2021
Classroom Supply Checklist: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplychecklist

Want more?
Website: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/podcast/

 “What can I do to make sure my child is ready for kindergarten?” It's a question every kindergarten teacher has heard hundreds of times. Now more than ever parents want to make sure that their child is ready for kindergarten.

 The standard response involves reassurance and the suggestion of daily reading.  But what if there was a parent-friendly resource that would engage the up and coming kindergartner? Today we talk with Ashlie Buresh and Emily Hankins about their book “The Summer Before Kindergarten.” This teacher made and tested book is packed full of activities that will give parents a fun and easy format to help their child enter kindergarten with the skills they need for success.  No worksheets, no complicated directions, just simple fun activities developed by kindergarten teachers to answer the question, “What can I do to make sure my child is ready for kindergarten?”

Welcome: :06
The Summer Before Kindergarten: 2:13
Teacher Binder Calendar: 23:25
Closing: 28:50



The Summer Before Kindergarten by Ashlie and Emily goes on sale July 1:
https://www.summerbeforekindergarten.com/

Freebie Alert:
Teacher Binder: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/binder 
Teacher Binder Editable Calendar:https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/calendar2021
Classroom Supply Checklist: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplychecklist

Hey teacher friends. I have a tool that’s going to give you an edge or an unfair advantage going into next school year.  Using a teacher binder to organize your teacher life is one of the best things you can do to give you the edge you need to Rock This Teacher Thing.  In today’s episode, you will get a Teacher Binder Starter Kit so you can actually take action today.  The coming school year promises to be one of uncertainty but there’s one thing you can be certain about and that’s that you will be ready with the help of a teacher binder.  We’ve got work to do so let’s start rockin' today’s episode.   Here we go.   

Freebies Mentioned:
Classroom Supply Checklist: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplychecklist
Teacher Binder: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/binder 

Should I become a teacher? Should I continue my teaching career? Becoming a teacher and staying in education is a big decision and teaching in the early primary grades isn't for everyone. 

Listen in on this conversation with Connor Kline, a male kindergarten teacher, who tells us why he decided to become a teacher and what motivates him in his teaching career.  This conversation is going to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.  

The early primary grades need more male role models like Connor.  

If you know a young person questioning a career in teaching this is definitely an episode for them.  If you are already in education, you will walk away with a new sense of mission and vision for your teaching career. 

Timestamp sections:

Grab your freebie-1:23

Connor Kline: 3:45

Closing: 35:30

Freebie https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplychecklist 

It’s Spring 2020 and school life is upside down.  Right now you are probably surviving and looking forward to better days.  Those better days are coming but we can make them even better.  Every summer teachers prep for a new school year full of promise, hope, and excitement.  But many teachers forget one critical piece that will ensure a school year in which they and their students will thrive. What is this missing link? We will find out today. (Here’s a clue… You are actually doing it right now.- Humm)

My Favorite Podcasts That Interviewed Ian Morgan Cron Author of The Road Back To You:
https://buildingastorybrand.com/episode-42/
https://andystanley.com/podcast/enneagram-for-leaders-part-1/

Looking For The Grit & Gratitude Journal mentioned in today's episode?
Click this link and get signed up to get it sent to your email inbox.

https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/G&G 

Time Stamp For Your Listening Pleasure- 
Intro:  :40

You Are Not Ordinary- This is how I know: 6:13

Idea 1- Know Yourself With Enneagrams 10:20

Idea 2- Fill Your mind with the good stuff. Using Podcasts. 13:02

Idea 3- Get Spiritual 17:10

Idea 4- Go Beyond Creative 20:28

Idea 5- Celebration 22:00

Bonus Idea- Environment and the Old You.  24:06

Big Announcement: 25:53

We know that movement is essential in the early primary classroom. In today’s episode Renae Myers, a first-grade teacher, gives us insights into how to use movement to assist students in the task of focus. She’s done some great research on how movement benefits her students and when and what kind of movement has worked best in her first-grade classroom.

Also, grab your 200+ Classroom Supply Checklist made especially for the early primary classroom.  Use it when you are doing your ordering for next year.  Pass it onto a first-year teacher to help with the question “What do I need to order for my classroom?” 

https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/supplylist200 

Welcome: 1:05
Renae Myers: 3:30
Supply Checklist: 13:50
Good Bye: 18:40

Last in a series, you will get the last 3 of 12 strategies to make amazing videos for your students.  After today you are more than equipped to make videos they need and deserve. You are adding a special time to their academic experience and they will be talking about it in the years to come.  Truly, you are making a special impact on their lives.  Let’s make it as joyful, engaging and effective as possible.  You can do this. 

https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/videoguide