Be open to change.

Teachers, no matter how good, can get better. Education changes from year to year and even the most skilled educator needs to keep up. But, a significant amount of teachers resist this coaching. Why?

Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss all this and more on today’s episode of See Me After Class.

“In the classroom, pick your battles”

How true is that? Are “battles” a complex task? Can they be managed proactively or reactively?

Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss all this and more on today’s episode of See Me After Class.

Control? Who has it? Who needs it? How do you know you have it?

Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss their thoughts on control in the classroom on today’s episode of See Me After Class

Oh… Yes…

Mr. L. and Ms. S. are back with a different way of approaching their work: saying yes to things. Sometimes a single affirmation is all you need to change everything.

A new school year is fast approaching. So, it is time to look forward to the next season of See Me After Class. Mr. L. and Ms. S. have some big plans, so listen in on what they have in mind for the next school year.

Ring ring! Cell phones are a core part of modern life. So, how does that affect the classroom? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about how they handle cell phones in their own classrooms. Pick up the phone for a good episode.

Anchors away! Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about anchor charts, their uses, and how they make them. What is the best way to use them? Today, Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about it.

Tick tock! Keeping track of time is an important skill for every teacher. Mr. L. and Ms. S. discuss how they use timers to keep their lessons going like, well, clockwork.

Where do you hit your stride? At what point does your teaching craft feel the most powerful? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about their “Power Zones” on today’s episode.

Fresh markers, short PDs, and canceled duties are just a few of our favorite things. What are some of your favorite things? Mr. L. and Ms. S. talk about what makes their favorite lists on today’s episode.