Teachers Talk

Is your school provided curriculum? Taylor and Skylar meet with Vince to talk about what curriculum looks like at his school. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on being provided curriculum.

Are your parent/teacher conferences around the corner like ours? Take a listen for some helpful tips and tricks to get yourself prepared with plenty of time to spare!

What's your opinion on dress code? Do you love it or hate it? Should students have uniforms? Taylor and Skylar give their hot takes on uniforms in schools.

Ever asked yourself if there is a difference between history and social studies? Do you know who won the Civil War? Or what the first ten amendments of The United States Constitution are? Why should educators be teaching history and science within the classroom? Listen here to find out.

We are back people! Sorry for the brief hiatus. With going back to school, master's program starting back up, and LASIK surgery out of the way... We are here to talk about all things beginning of year. Take a listen!

Taylor and Skylar host Carter Mogren, a fellow second grade teacher of 11 years. Carter walks us through steps to achieve work/life balance in the education world. Take a listen!

Jack Welch: Straight from the Gut: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Straight-Gut-Welch/dp/0446690686

This week Taylor and Skylar jump into Love and Logic. They discuss how Love and Logic works within the classroom, how to put yourself in control, while giving student autonomy and responsibility.

Love and Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com

"Teaching with Love and Logic" Second Addition by: Charles Fay and Jim Fay: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Love-Logic-Control-Classroom/dp/1942105231

Taylor and Skylar discuss the long term benefits of intrinsic motivators versus the short term benefits of extrinsic motivators.

"Why We Do What We Do" by: Edward Deci: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-What-Understanding-Self-Motivation/dp/0140255265

Mojo Mindset: https://ideas.classdojo.com

Taylor and Skylar discuss the growth mindset philosophy within and outside of the classroom.

Mindset by: Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322

Class Dojo: https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/growth-mindset

Hello Teacher Friends! Teachers Talk Podcast introduces you to Taylor and Skylar, your second grade hosts. We are here to share best practices and experiences within the education world!