Shared Teaching Podcast

Don't let Meet the Teacher night scare you! It can be a simple, fun chance to meet your new students and their families. Think of it as a meet and greet. Most families won't be staying long and are there just to simply meet you and check out your classroom.

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/meet-the-teacher-night/

In today's episode we'll discuss:

• Figuring out your expectations
• Sign In station
• Supply Drop Off
• Temporary Desk Name Tags
• Volunteer Sign Ups / Donations
• Important Handouts
• Nice but not necessary items

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

• Desk Name Tags
• Free Meet the Teacher Slideshow Template by Not So Wimpy Teacher
• Parent Guides for Academic Expectations
• Meet the Teacher Flipbook by Learning in Wonderland

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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about choosing whether to use notebooks or folders for writer's workshop.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• Pros and Cons of Using Notebooks
• Using Notebook Tabs
• Pros and Cons of Using Folders
• Benefits of Using Both

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

• Notebook Editable Tabs
• Second Grade Writing Units

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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about how to model your story when teaching personal narratives.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• Starting out teaching with personal narratives
• Finding a story to model
• How to model the story

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/model-your-story/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 102:  ​Teaching Narrative Writing with Must Have Lessons​​​
• Episode 96:  My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
• Episode 20:  Inside My Class: Narrative Writing Lesson

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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If you’re an elementary teacher just starting out or switching grade levels, writing an impressive teaching resume is crucial. 

Your resume is your ticket to showing off your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking for a change, here’s a comprehensive guide on writing a teaching resume that catches attention.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• Basics of Writing a Teaching Resume
• Parts of a Resume
• The Value of a Teaching Portfolio
• How Your Resume and Portfolio Will Help You Stand Out

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:   https://sharedteaching.com/writing-a-teaching-resume/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 63: Why You Should Interview with a Teaching Portfolio
• Episode 4:  Preparing for a Teaching Interview
• Episode 5: The Teaching Interview and Beyond
• Episode 6: Inside Look At My Teaching Portfolio

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Editable Teaching Portfolio

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about sounding out words.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• Empowering students to sound out words
• An easy method for sounding it out

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/sounding-out-words/

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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Rebecca from Smiling Students Lesson Plans is a teacher and author with over 15 years experience. Her masters degree in education and specialty in language arts has given her the knowledge to help students learn and excel. 

Teaching is her passion and she enjoys seeing all the growth and progress made in the classroom. In her free time, Rebecca likes to travel, read, exercise, listen to music and piano, and spend time with family or friends.

In today's episode Rebecca joins us to talk about:

• RELAX acronym to remind us how we can feel better
• Being an example for our students
• Importance of water
• Additional tips for wellness that don't break the bank

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/teacher-wellness/

Connect with our guest Rebecca:

• Rebecca's Instagram - @smilingstudentslessonplans
• Rebecca's TpT Store 
• Rebecca's blog - Smiling Students Lesson Plans
• Rebecca's Threads - @smilingstudentslessonplans

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Writing Tip Wednesday!  Get a new quick tip each Wednesday.  This week's tip is to not start teaching writing until you've done a pre-assessment.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• The danger of not using a pre-assessment
• How to start with a pre-assessment

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:   https://sharedteaching.com/pre-assessment/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 52:  3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
• Episode 40:  Writing Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
• Episode 91:  Using a Writing Pre-Assessment

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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When it comes to teaching writing, there’s a ton of different ways to approach it. Without a set plan or proper training, it’s hard to avoid modeling mistakes. In this episode, I’ll show you some common mistakes and what to do to avoid them.

In this episode we'll talk about:

• Not Being Explicit
• Not Having a Clear Path
• Not Modeling Mistakes
• Not Allowing Students to Copy
• Completing an Entire Writing Piece

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/modeling-writing/

Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:

• FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression Chart

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression - perfect for getting started with your writing instruction here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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Welcome to the third episode of Writing Tip Wednesday!  Get a new quick tip each Wednesday.  This week's tip is to model great writing with mentor texts.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• What is a mentor text
• Why use a mentor text

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:   https://sharedteaching.com/using-mentor-texts/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 17:  Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
• Episode 62:  My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
• Episode 96:  My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Year Round Writing Goals for K-2 Students
• Mentor Texts Book Lists

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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Welcome to the second episode of Writing Tip Wednesday!  Get a new quick tip each Wednesday.  This week's tip is that having a writing goal gives students a focus.

In today's episode we'll talk about:

• Setting a writing goal for each student
• Why writing goal's help with focusing
• How to set a writing goal

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:   https://sharedteaching.com/writing-goals/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 121:  Writing Tip Wednesday - Keep Mini Lessons Mini
• Episode 35:  Setting Student Learning Goals

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Year Round Writing Goals for K-2 Students

Get my FREE K-3 Writing Skills Progression, perfect for getting started with your writing pre-assessment, here or by clicking above, https://sharedteaching.com/writing-skills-progression/

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