With so many things we can teach in the genre of narrative writing where do we even begin?  In this episode I'm covering what I feel are the most important lessons. We'll talk about components of narrative writing, story plots, small moments, story illustrations, and question words.

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

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 96:  My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
• Follow my TpT store to be notified of new products
• Episode 52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
• Episode 40:  5 Writing Workshop Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
• Get the Writing Skills Checklist by clicking here

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Today's special guest is Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted In Joy: Creating a Classroom of Equity, Belonging and Care.  Join us in the conversation about bringing joy and inclusivity back into our classrooms in a sustainable way that won't have us overwhelmed.

BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/joy-in-the-classroom/

In today's episode we talk about:

• Early steps towards a more joyful classroom
• 3 steps towards better inclusion
• Mindset
• Whack-a-Mole
• An administrator's viewpoint on behaviors

Connect with today's guest, Dr. Deonna Smith:

• Dr. Smith's instagram - @deonnasmith
• Dr. Smith's book, Rooted In Joy
• Dr. Smith's website - Deonna Smith Consulting
• Dr. Smith's YouTube - That's Just Good Teaching

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The Shared Teaching Podcast has reached a milestone of 100 episodes! For this episode I've asked my daughter to join us and interview me about my top lessons learned both in teaching and in podcasting.

Thank you to all my listeners over these 100 episodes!

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/top-10-lessons-in-teaching/

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Episode 68: How to Love Teaching Again with Jamie Sears
• Sight Word Spelling Program (in my TpT store)
• Episode 99: Setting Up Successful Student Led Conferences

Dedicated to my mom, Diane.  We miss you beyond words.

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Ready to give student led conferences a try? By shifting the responsibility of explaining grades and progress to the learners, student led conferences can be more enjoyable than traditional conferences.

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/student-led-conferences/

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Jane Fong - student centers for conferences
• Episode 35: Setting Student Learning Goals
• Shared Teaching Blog Post: Easy Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Ups

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Hosting Open House doesn't need to be stressful.  If you have a plan in place, and make it simple it can even be enjoyable. I always love the chance to meet the families and have students show off. 

Listen to today's episode to discover:

• Showcasing Student Learning
• Allowing Students to Lead
• Ideas for a Presentation
• Helpful Handouts and Forms

Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:

• Love Languages for Kids Quiz
• My Creative Type Quiz by Adobe Create
• 16 Personalities Quiz (skip the entering email at the end)

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Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started.

Whitney holds two master's degrees and has a lifelong love of learning. She is also currently still in the classroom starting her eleventh year of teaching and has a 1/2 combo class.

In today's episode we talk about:

• Whitney's writing system
• Why starting with reading rough drafts is important
• Are goals necessary in writing conferences
• Having writing partners
• Fitting in writing conferences
• Helping struggling writers who don't know what they wrote
• Should you keep a conference log

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

Connect with our guest Whitney Ramirez, Learning with Crayons:

• Whitney's instagram - @learningwithcrayons
• Whitney's blog -  Learning with Crayons

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Before starting your narrative writing unit, listen to this episode first! Choosing a good mentor text will provide your students with a model piece of writing to emulate during the unit.

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

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  

• Episode 17:  Choosing a Mentor Text
• Episode 62:  My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
• Bookshop.org Affiliate Link

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If you are a new teacher looking for support this fall, you've come to the right episode. Today I'm sharing my advice for new teachers for the busy back to school season. We'll discuss:

• How to focus on building student relationships
• Creating family and staff relationships
• Learning who your students are academically
• Finding a school friend or mentor for support

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:  https://sharedteaching.com/advice-for-new-teachers/

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 77: Best Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition
• Episode 41: Classroom Management Quick Wins

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One of the keys to a successful school year will rely on the families of your students. Having them become engaged and active with their students makes your job easier. 

In today's episode you'll learn:

• The importance of a parent engagement goal
• Ways to ask parents for help
• Provide class specifics
• Provide parent resources
• To be culturally inclusive

SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Episode 60, Using Parent Volunteers in the Classroom
• Teaching Expertise website
• Parent Guides for K-3rd Grade on TpT

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Meet the teacher night can be very stressful when you don't know what to do and feel unprepared. This is your chance to make a great first impression which can make you feel even more stressed.

In today's podcast episode you'll learn my 5 ideas of what to do for your own meet the teacher night. These five ideas are exactly what I've done in my own classroom so I know they work well. Go from stressed to ready and relaxed after listening to this episode.

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

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Meet the Teacher Flipbook by Learning In Wonderland
• Sight Words At Home Booklet
• Second Grade Skills Parent Guide (also available in K, 1st, 3rd)

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