🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Ever felt guilty for not “doing enough” over summer break? Kelsey Sorenson gets it. She shares a powerful mindset shift—and a simple three-step framework—to help you balance rest and growth without the guilt spiral. Because your summer should feel like a refill, not a checklist. 🌞🧘‍♀️🌀

Links/Resources:

• Summer Sips: A Live Podcast Series for Educators - https://educateandrejuvenate.com/op/live-podcast-optin-page/
• Educate & Rejuvenate - https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/summer-2025-event/
• Instagram: instagram.com/educateandrejuvenate
• Live podcast calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/Ui873284

Meet Kelsey:

Kelsey Sorenson is a former teacher turned homeschool mom, certified life coach, author, and founder of Educate & Rejuvenate. Through her Amazon #1 bestselling book, popular podcast, annual conferences, and the Educate & Rejuvenate Club, she helps teachers and homeschool parents simplify planning, rediscover balance, and reignite their passion for life and learning. Her work has been featured by We Are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Show Up For Teachers, and more. When she’s not supporting educators, you’ll find her enjoying a Coke Zero, strength training to a Taylor Swift playlist, or spending time with her husband and three kids.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Feeling mentally maxed out? Bryce Sizemore shares the 10-minute planning routine that helps him clear the clutter and start the week focused (and way less frazzled). With just a brain dump and three simple buckets, you’ll shift from reactive to ready—no glitter pens required. 🧠🗂️✨

Links/Resources:

• Free Planning Made Easy Guide: https://theteachingtexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Planning-Made-Easy-Guide.pdf
• Teacher Planners: https://theteachingtexan.com/teacher-planners-lesson-planners/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTeachingTexan/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteachingtexan/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theteachingtexan
• Website: www.theteachingtexan.com
• TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-teaching-texan

Meet Bryce:

Bryce Sizemore is a veteran Kindergarten teacher and the creator behind The Teaching Texan. With over a decade of classroom experience, Bryce is passionate about helping early childhood educators simplify their small group literacy instruction using research-backed, Science of Reading-aligned strategies. Through practical tips, engaging resources, and a touch of Texas charm, Bryce empowers teachers to plan with purpose, teach with confidence, and meet every student where they are.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Rushing into writing instruction? Leigh Langton says—slow your roll. She shares why the first few weeks should be all about building confidence, joy, and voice. With simple prompts and low-stakes projects, you’ll help students want to write—before you ever break out the rubrics. ✍️📚😊

Links/Resources:

• Applicious Resource Library: https://theappliciousteacher.com/applicious-library-landing-page/
• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/appliciousteacher/
• Website-https://theappliciousteacher.com/
• Shop-https://appliciousteachershop.com/

Meet Leigh:

Leigh Langton is a wife, mother, and 15-year veteran teacher, with a passion for teaching! The Applicious Teacher was created as a way to connect with fellow educators and share engaging, low-prep, standards-aligned teaching resources. With relatable, humorous posts and practical products, Leigh strives to make teaching easier and more enjoyable for real teachers.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Back to School Night doesn’t have to be chaos. Kristen from Chalk and Apples shares five simple stations (plus a few fun touches) to help you run the night like a pro—so parents feel welcome, students feel proud, and you can actually enjoy the evening. 🍎🎒🎶

Links/Resources:

• Free Back to School Station Signs: https://chalkandapples.com/stationsigns/
• Website: https://chalkandapples.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chalkandapples
• Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/chalk-and-apples

Meet Kristen:

Kristen Doyle creates ready-to-use ELA activities and teacher organization tools for 3rd-6th grade teachers at Chalk & Apples. After ten years of teaching upper elementary, she knows what it's like to be passionate about your classroom but exhausted from all the prep work, so she helps teachers get back their nights and weekends without sacrificing quality learning experiences for their students.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teaching elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Burnout creeping in? Rachel Nielson reminds us to look for the “flecks of gold”—those tiny, powerful moments that make teaching worth it. With a touching story, a simple journaling practice, and a whole lot of heart, she’ll help you reconnect with the joy in your day. ✨📓💛

Links/Resources:

• 3 in 30 Podcast: https://3in30podcast.com/podcast/
• Get 10% off the Flecks of Gold Journal for Moms with the code TEACHER: https://3in30podcast.com/gold
• Instagram: @3in30podcast https://www.instagram.com/3in30podcast/
• Website: https://3in30podcast.com/
• Podcast Feed: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-in-30-takeaways-for-moms/id1296627876
• Flecks of Gold Journal: https://shop.3in30podcast.com/

Meet Rachel:

Rachel Nielson is the host of the top-ranked parenting podcast, 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms, which has had over 10 million downloads from mothers all over the world. Each 30-minute episode offers three actionable takeaways to help moms overcome overwhelm and find more magic in motherhood. Rachel lives in the beautiful mountains of Idaho with her husband, two children, and beloved dog.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Drowning in digital clutter? Jennifer Martinez gets it—and she’s here with a refreshingly doable plan to help you sort the chaos. With her Digital Resource Reset, you’ll build a system that saves time, lowers stress, and actually works (even if it’s not color-coded). 💻🗂️✅

Links/Resources:

• Free Digital Resource Reset: https://everythingjustso.myflodesk.com/digitalresourcereset
• Website: https://everythingjustso.org/
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/everything-just-so-jennifer-martinez
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingjustso/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TeachingUpperElementaryGroup

Meet Jennifer:

Jennifer Martinez is an Educational Consultant who is passionate about simplifying the lives of upper elementary ELA teachers. Through everything just so®, she develops high-quality classroom resources and professional development experiences designed to help teachers streamline their workloads and create balance. With over 25 years in the field of education, primarily teaching third and sixth grades, Jennifer is an NEA Master Teacher, Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project, and a member of the Association of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

A cozy, organized classroom library isn’t just cute—it’s powerful. Meg Anderson shares how her simple library system boosts reading engagement and test scores. With labeled bins, student-friendly setups, and low-effort upkeep, she’ll help you create a space where kids can’t wait to grab their next book. 📚🧡🏷️

Links/Resources:

• Free Mini Posters: https://floral-sky-7063.kit.com/e04fe07eda
• Website: www.theteacherstudio.com
• TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-teacher-studio
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theteacherstudio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudio/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourthGradeStudio

Meet Meg:

Meg is a veteran classroom teacher who just retired with more than 30 years of teaching experience in grades 2 to 6. She has her masters degree in curriculum and instruction and an administrative license as well. Her passion is helping teachers and students find the joy in teaching and using creative and innovative research-based strategies to reach every learner.

Her blog and curriculum resources are designed to make teaching easier, more meaningful, and more powerful for teachers. She makes her home in Wisconsin with her husband Jim and her two cats, Milo and Ruby. She has two adult sons, one who lives in St. Louis and works as a data scientist. Her younger son has severe special needs and lives in a group home close to her so she can visit daily.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back-to-chaos. Rachel D shares simple strategies to build consistency, manage your classroom with confidence, and connect with your students from day one. With a fresh-start mindset (and a story about a student named Bob), she’ll help you set the tone for a calm, connected year. 🧑‍🏫🔁💛

Links/Resources:

• Free First Week Routine Starter Kit: https://uniquelyupper.myflodesk.com/jljyuadfkj
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquelyupper/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uniquelyupper/
• Tpt Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/uniquely-upper
• Website: https://uniquelyupper.com

Meet Rachel:

Rachel is teacher-turned-curriculum-creator, mom of four, and the heart behind Uniquely Upper. She helps upper elementary teachers take back their time and ditch the grammar stress with kid-approved activities that actually stick. What started as a passion in 2018, for Rachel, has grown into a mission to make grammar easier, more effective, and more fun.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teaching elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

Grammar doesn’t have to be dry drills and diagramming. Martina Gahill (aka the “memory teacher”) shares how to weave grammar into your ELA block using mentor sentences—straight from your current texts. With just a few minutes a day, you’ll build skills, confidence, and serious results. 📝📚✨

Links/Resources:

• Free Grammar Toolkit: https://thehungryteachercollective.mykajabi.com/grammartoolkit
• Mentor Sentence Magic Workshop: https://thehungryteachercollective.mykajabi.com/hungry-teacher-mentor-sentence-magic-workshop
• Blog: https://thehungryteacherblog.com/
• Hungry Teacher Hub Waitlist: https://thehungryteachercollective.mykajabi.com/hungryteacherhubwaitlist
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/493934185261374
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/martina-cahill-the-hungry-teacher

Meet Martina:

Martina started her career in upper elementary, where she learned firsthand how tough it can be to fit everything into a jam-packed day—especially when students are all over the map with reading and writing. Later, when she moved to middle school ELA, things didn’t get easier… just shorter. The time crunch, the grading pile, the “how am I supposed to do all this?” feeling? Still there.

So she stopped following what wasn’t working and started building flexible, realistic systems that did. Her students read more, wrote more, and actually grew—and she finally stopped taking work home every night.

Now, through The Hungry Teacher’s Hub ELA Teacher Membership, Martina helps 4th–8th grade teachers simplify their instruction, engage their students, and reclaim their time—without burnout or overwhelm.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 24 hours only—just one of 35 practical audio sessions to help you feel calm, confident, and classroom-ready. 

Grab your free ticket at https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass/ —or upgrade to the MAX Pass for lifetime access, 14 bonus sessions, over $250 in classroom resources, and more. https://teacherapproved--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-summer-talks-2025-max-pass-fast/

🎒 Back-to-School Success Scholarship Application: https://airtable.com/app89WVXsQ7LOIxby/pagsprkPLRAOKcP0L/form

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About the Session:

One picture book, five days of rich instruction? Yes, please. Jessica Ivey Smith shares how to stretch “Give Bees a Chance” into a full week of reading, writing, grammar, and even science. With sticky notes and smart strategies, she’ll help you get more from every page. 📚🐝📝

Links/Resources:

• Free Mentor Text Membership Trial: https://www.ideasbyjivey.com/trial/
• www.ideasbyjivey.com
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/ideas-by-jivey

Meet Jessica:

Jessica Ivey-Smith, affectionately known as Jivey, shares practical strategies and high-quality lessons designed to lighten teachers' loads while improving student outcomes, all through the use of beloved picture books. For over a decade, she has developed research-based resources that make literacy instruction meaningful and manageable for teachers and help students learn through content integration and in-context skill application, such as in her best-selling Mentor Sentences resources.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.