Simple Systems with Sam

Simple Systems with Sam

By Samantha Holcomb; Teacher ProductivityEducationSelf-ImprovementHow To
Download on the App Store

Simple Systems with Sam episodes

  • 10: Simple Classroom Setup- 5 Teaching TEMPLATES

    There are 5 templates that I believe every teacher needs to start the school year strong. Why? Well, because almost every teacher says they started using them around year 3/4 and they were life changing, so let's start changing your life NOW.

    Links, Transcript, and More!

    12 min
  • 8: Simple Classroom Setup- Classroom Spaces

     Classroom setup is the most exciting part of a new classroom, but there are some things to keep in mind when setting these spaces up. How can we make your classroom an effective space for learning and teaching? Here are a few tips you probably haven’t heard.

    Links, Transcript, and more

    13 min
  • 7: Creating Simple Systems using an Equation Method

    Understanding the pieces of the system equation to help them be productive and personalized for the best results. Knowing the pieces of the systems equation means you can also evaluate where a system isn’t truly working for you and how you might be able to get it back on track.

    Links, Transcript, and More!

    11 min
  • 6: Simple Classroom Setup- Routines

    The backbone of how your classroom runs on a day-to-day basis are the classroom routines you establish. Today we will walk through the pieces of routines you may have never expected, but will be key to feeling confident and in control.

    Links, Transcript, and More!

    11 min
  • 5: The 4 Burner Method to Prioritize Tasks

     If you're struggling to fit your goals and priorities into your day, let's discuss the 4 burner method and how it can work with block schedules to create a streamlined and productive path to feeling accomplished.

    Links, Transcript, and Show Notes

    11 min
  • 4: Simple New Classroom Setup, Part 1

    Today we are going to tackle the first step in setting up your classroom, without even stepping foot into your classroom. Let’s extend that summer feeling a little bit longer while getting your confidence up and running for the first day of school.

    Hey guys, Sam here with our special series all about simple classroom setup. If you're a new teacher, or one who's made a transition, these episodes are going to help you come through the millions of thoughts and ideas in your head. And get you started setting up an effective and simple classroom, where we take away the decision fatigue and walk you through classroom essentials to start now, so you can feel competent and prepared on day one of school and beyond.

    Show Notes can be found here

    9 min
  • 3: Simple Steps to Create a Block Schedule

    A block schedule will change how you look at your day and productivity, so let’s start setting one up, one step at a time.

    Transcript and Links found here

    Key Moments:

    Block Schedule Basics 1:58

    Types of Block Schedules 4:44

    Simple Step 5:54

    The Challenge 7:47

    10 min
  • 1: The Simplest Step towards Productivity

     Together let's discuss the importance of simple systems and how we can set simple systems up in our own life: starting with the simplest step.

    Transcript and Show Note links here

    Key Moments:

    The systems mindset: 1:58

    Simple Step 5:45

    Challenge 8:16

    10 min

About Simple Systems with Sam

From the publisher's feed

Let's create simple systems for your teacher tasks and never ending mom-life schedule! We will chat about small steps that can increase task list productivity and help you efficiently grade, meal prep, and minimize your effort while maximizing your "me" time. From the classroom to the living room, we will use small changes to create big results in all areas of your life. Many of these time saving strategies come straight from self-improvement books, efficiency systems in factories, and my personal experiences with classroom management (managing everything from organization to mindsets, that is). As a former engineer turned high school science teacher, let me do the nerdy data collection and reporting for you.