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🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Want to make sure every student feels like they belong in your classroom from the very first day? Dr. Shelby Kretz, founder of Little Justice Leaders, shares a simple three-step plan for the first week of school that sets the tone for belonging and real participation all year. You'll leave with a practical, simple plan to build a classroom where every child feels seen, valued, and ready to speak up.

Links:

• Website
• Instagram: @littlejusticeleaders
• Free Little Justice Leaders Mini-Course

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

True learning is messy, but the human brain refuses to take academic risks if it feels threatened. When students fear judgment or failure, the amygdala triggers a "fight, flight, or freeze" response, effectively shutting down the prefrontal cortex where critical thinking and learning live. In this session, educators will explore the intersection of cognitive science and classroom culture. You will walk away with low-prep, high-yield, actionable strategies to cultivate psychological safety through three critical layers: building one-on-one student rapport, destigmatizing mistakes, and fostering a supportive peer community.

Links:

• Instagram: @drshanesaeed

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Allie Szczecinski, SEL instructional coach and founder of Miss Behavior, shows teachers how to build a behavior system from day one that holds kids accountable without relying on shame or public comparison. The session is grounded in two core ideas: behavior is communication, and regulation has to come before reasoning. From there, Allie draws a clear line between accountability and shame, and what that distinction actually looks like in a classroom.

The major takeaway is a simple ordering principle teachers can use immediately. Allie covers what this looks like in practice, including private tracking systems, planning regulation tools in advance, and separating the behavior conversation from the moment itself.

Links:

• Website
• Instagram: @_missbehavior
• Freebie: Behavior Strategies Manual

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

You don’t need to leave the profession you love to find joy and balance in your teaching. The Answer is In Your Classroom: Building the Classroom Culture of Your Dreams will show you how to reconnect with your purpose, create a thriving, joyful learning community, and meet your students’ needs without burning out.

In this session, you’ll gain actionable strategies to manage your classroom with ease, balance rigor and fun, and start seeing the impact you dreamed of when you became an educator. Join us to discover the tools, support, and mindset shifts that will take your teaching—and your energy—to the next level.

Links:

• Website

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

What if your most hesitant students could get a gentle start — and actually feel like they belong before they ever have to say a word to anyone? Tanya G. Marshall, The Butterfly Teacher, shares a simple four-step progression that walks even your shyest students toward real classroom connection. 🦋

Links:

• Website
• Freebie: Back-to-School Read Aloud Companions

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Parents aren’t just partners—they’re power players. Queen Mosby shares how to welcome families into your classroom culture with purpose and creativity. From personalized welcomes to parent DJs, you’ll learn how to build trust, celebrate stories, and create real collaboration that lasts all year.

Links:

• Website
• Instagram: @culturequeenmosby

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

In this practical session, Andriana Zarovska of The Active Educator shares three simple "calm cues" that teachers can explicitly teach during the first week of school to reduce repetitive reminders, strengthen classroom routines, and create a more responsive learning environment. Rather than relying on constant verbal redirection, teachers will learn how to establish predictable attention signals, smooth transitions, and independent help-seeking routines that students can successfully follow all year long.

Attendees will walk away with a simple framework for teaching classroom expectations proactively through modeling and practice, helping them spend less time managing behavior and more time building meaningful connections with students. This session is especially valuable for K–2 teachers who want to create a calm, structured classroom while maintaining a warm, joyful, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Links:

• Website
• Instagram: @the_active_educator
• Freebie: Back-to-School Power Pack

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Not sure about read alouds that convert readers in your classroom? Courtney Frazier breaks doing three simple steps to engage readers in your classroom through picture books. She will deep dive into the purpose of not sounding like a robot, what picture books her 5th graders vibe with, and how to teach with picture books. She will open the magic with you!

Links:

• Website
• Freebie: A Not So Perfect Start picture book companion

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Links:

Come join all the fun in the Teacher Summer Talks Camp Lodge.

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.

🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

We’re sharing it for free on our Teacher Approved podcast feed for 48 hours only! Be sure to grab your free ticket so you don’t miss all the other summit happenings.

And don’t forget you can upgrade to the Max Pass to get ongoing access to all sessions in a private podcast feed, a PD certificate for 10 hours, plus other resources and bonuses, worth over $700 in total. Grab your Max Pass here.

About the Session:

Hear the A-U-R method (Add, Update, Replace), a simple framework for shopping with intention so every piece earns its place in your closet.

Links:

🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily and sponsored by Teacher Approved Club and Second Story Window.